holiday events:
>> Annual Town Tree Lighting & Holiday Firelight (Nov. 23)
>> Shop Small Weekend (Nov. 29-Dec. 1)
>> Holiday Shop Late Night (Dec. 6)
>> Seal-the-Deal Holiday Elopements (Dec. 13)
>> Holiday Shop Late Night (Dec. 13)
>> Holiday Shop Late Night (Dec. 20)
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Annual Town Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 23
Town Hall - 314 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA
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Holiday Firelight - 5:00-9:00 p.m.
It's a night of fire pits, marshmallow roasting, caroling, hot cocoa, and more! This event is a toasty way to enjoy the start of the holidays in historic Occoquan. Before and after the Tree Lighting, enjoy Holiday Firelight near the Mill House Museum (413 Mill Street). Marshmallows for roasting are free. Hot cocoa, hot cider, plus s'mores kits can be purchased onsite.
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Tree Lighting - 6:00 p.m.
It's the big event! Join us in front of Town Hall for our annual holiday tree lighting. Mayor Earnie Porta will officiate this time honored tradition, as Occoquan residents and visitors gather to kick off the holiday season.
Shop Late - until 8:00 p.m. or later
Shop Occoquan and enjoy the first day of HolidayFest! When you #shopsmall and #shoplocal, you're supporting your neighborhood artists, shop keeps, restaurant owners and their hardworking staff. Businesses are busy curating unique holiday selections just for you and several will be open until 8:00 p.m. or later!
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FREE shuttle service from 1:00-9:00pm from the Old Bridge/Ox Road Commuter Lot will be available. Drop off points are at Mamie Davis Park (200 Washington St) and Town Hall (314 Mill St).
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This event is generously sponsored in part by VFW Post 7916 of Occoquan, VA. Holiday Firelight support is provided by Hello Jackson Home Fragrance.
Shop Small Weekend
November 29 - December 1
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Get a jump on (or finish up) your holiday shopping at the best #shopsmall boutiques and retailers in the area! Occoquan merchants will have unique offerings of home decor, clothing, gourmet food, fine art, beauty, chocolates, jewelry, stationery, and of course gifts for all ages.
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Shop, Dine, & Win! Contest
November 23 - December 15
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Shop and dine at your favorite Occoquan businesses for a chance to win $100 in Occoquan business gift cards! Over $1,500 in gift cards to specific Occoquan businesses will be awarded.
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How to play:
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Spend $10 or more at six (6) different participating businesses.
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Receive a stamp from the business on the official form (pick one up at a participating business).
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Return form to the red mailbox at Town Hall (314 Mill Street) by Sunday, December 15 at 5:00pm ET
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You can enter more than once!
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Participating businesses:
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Art a la Carte Gallery
Ballywhack Shack Cafe
Bottle Stop Wine Bar
Brandon’s Flowers
Curate
Earth Addictions
Gift and Gather
Glory Be
Hello Jackson Home Fragrance Company
Hitchcock Paper Co.
Jerry's Occoquan Jewelers
Leaf & Petal
Leaf and Moss
Local Colour
Loft Gallery of Occoquan
Madigan's Waterfront
Potomac Chocolate
Puzzle Palooza Etc
So Bohemian
The Occoquan Outfitter
Tiny Supply Co.
Verano
Vanech Studio​
Winners drawn Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at facebook.com/visitoccoquan. Winners will have their gift certificates mailed to the address on their entry form. All prized gift certificates expire March 31, 2025.
One stamp per store, per day. Multiple forms may be submitted. Only one prize per person. Must be 18 years or older to win. Gift certificates have no cash value. Gift certificates may only be used at the business listed on the certificate. Occoquan businesses and their immediate families are not eligible to win. Addresses collected are not shared or sold. Participants can unsubscribe at any time. Per Virginia code, participants may submit one free entry by downloading a form and mail it to the Visit Occoquan, PO Box 661, Occoquan, VA 22125 (postmarked by Friday, December 13, 2024).
Sing-A-Long with santa
Saturday, December 7 at 11:00am
River Mill Park - 458 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA
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Join us for a festive sing-a-long with Santa's favorite kids (that's you!). First, Santa arrives by boat at 10:30am where visitors can wave him in from the town dock. From there, he and his friends will parade down Mill Street to River Mill Park for singing and merriment.
This event is free, no tickets required. Seating is available, but may be limited.
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This event is generously sponsored in part by VFW Post 7916.
holiday shop late nights
Friday's in December (Dec. 6, 13 & 20)
throughout town
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Need a little extra time to get all that #shopsmall holiday shopping done? Select businesses will be open late this season, to give you more time to get the good stuff.
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Businesses listed in the link below will be open until 8:00pm or later!​
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firelight night
Friday, December 13 from 6-9pm​
Mill House Museum - 413 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA
Bundle up, grab some friends, and hang under the stars in historic Occoquan! Join us at the Mill Street cul-de-sac in front of the Mill House Museum. In addition to fire pits, we will have beer, wine and cocktails, hot drinks, s'mores kits, and snacks available for purchase.
Admission is FREE! Bench seating will be available, but we encourage you to bring camp chairs if you prefer more comfortable seating.
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Seal-the-deal holiday elopements
Friday, December 13 from 12-4pm
Occoquan Town Hall - 314 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA
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Looking for a quick elopement in a charming, twinkly, small town atmosphere? The PWC Circuit Court will be in Occoquan to perform nuptials at Occoquan Town Hall, as part of their "Seal the Deal!" program.​
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Marriage ceremonies will be scheduled every 15 minutes and held inside Town Hall. There is a court fee for this service and ceremonies must be scheduled in advance.
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Call 703-792-6015 to schedule your ceremony! Couples will receive a complimentary swag bag, provided by the PW Circuit Court. Learn more.
Letters to Santa
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November 23 - December 15
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Drop your letter to Santa in our special North Pole mailboxes at Town Hall (314 Mill St, Occoquan, VA) or Tiny Supply Co. (125 Mill St, Occoquan, VA). If you include a return address, Santa will send a personalized letter back!
