Occoquan, Virginia is a small yet vibrant riverfront town, located 20 miles south of Washington, DC. Home to just over 1,100 residents, we have 80+ small and family owned businesses including award-winning restaurants, art galleries, hair/spa services, plus dozens of unique shops and boutiques.

Artist of the Month (August)
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 4, 2025
Artists' Undertaking Gallery
309 Mill St, Occoquan Historic District, VA 22125, USA
August 1-31. Our featured artist this month is Gloria Zamora. Gloria is a self-taught Mexican-American acrylic painter who loves to capture nature in her paintings. She loves birdwatching and travel and is inspired by both in her work.

Triptych II – a 3-Artist Show (Aug 5-31)
all day
August 5, 2025
August 5 - August 31. Enjoy original artworks by George Jones (turned wood), Kaja Kool (ceramics), Maureen Storey (fused glass).

Trivia Night: Mindbender Bonanza
6:30pm
August 15, 2025
River Mill Park
458 Mill Street, Occoquan Historic District, VA, USA
Test your knowledge during our outdoor trivia nights in the park! That night's event title is your clue to one of the six rounds of questions. Bring your up-to-8-person team plus camp chairs or blankets for seating in the park. Tickets are $30 per group. This family-friendly event typically runs around 2 hours.

Friday Night Flights
4:00-6:00pm
August 15, 2025
Leaf & Petal
204 Washington St, Occoquan Historic District, VA 22125, USA
Join us for Friday Night Flights! Sample a curated flight of teas for free! Ever wanted to try something new without committing to a full purchase? Stop by for our monthly tea flights, sip and mingle, and enjoy exclusive in-store deals.

Sip and Paint -Paint lesson for adults
3 on - 5 . 30 pm
August 16, 2025
This is a chance for you to develop a new skill - painting. This week the theme is - Van Gogh.
All materials , food and sip supplied by the gallery. Take your paintings home.
Sip, paint, socialize.

ART Painting Class
12:30 - 6:30 PM
August 16, 2025
Paint by the water in our studio overlooking the Occoquan River with an acrylics painting class. Youth 6+ from 12:30-2:30pm and Adults 16+ from 3:30-6:30pm. New theme each week. All supplies included. No experience needed. Sign up at lauradjonesart.com.