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.
Plein Air Gouache Painting
10:00am - 1:00pm
October 22, 2024
The Loft Gallery of Occoquan
458 Mill Street, Occoquan Historic District, VA, USA
Gouache is perfect for plein air because it is a lightweight, quick-drying water media that can be used for quick color studies or finished paintings. All you need is your paints and a portable chair or a park bench and you are ready to go! Join me at the beautiful River Mill Park in Occoquan, VA to learn how to use this versatile medium outdoors. Price: $85
Friday Night Flights
5:00pm - 7:00pm
October 25, 2024
Join us for a flight of teas! Have you wanted to see what a Milk Oolong or a Gunpowder Green tastes like without committing to a purchase? Stop by our shop for monthly Friday Night Flights! We will be staying open late on these evenings and we will have four to five different freshly brewed hot teas to sample. Do a little shopping and sip on some tea!
Ghouls, Goblins and Ghosts
10:00am - 7:00pm
October 26, 2024
Art A La Cart Gallery
310 Mill Street, Occoquan Historic District, VA, USA
Get ready for a scary, spooky good time at Art A La Carte Gallery on October 26th! We've got tricks and treats that are sure to delight even the most ghoulish of spirits. Witness the spell binding painting techniques of Brian McElligott.
Occoquan Costume Parade & Contest
10:00am
October 26, 2024
Town of Occoquan
458 Mill Street, Occoquan Historic District, VA, USA
Join us for a family-friendly Costume Parade & Contest in historic Occoquan! Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta will lead a parade of costumed families down Mill Street to River Mill Park, where costume judging will take place. Judging categories include: cutest, scariest, funniest, most original, and family/group. Prizes go to first place winners! Fun fall activities will take place in the park during and after judging. This event is free, no rsvp required, and is designed for all ages!
Haunted Maze and Spirits Garden
5:00pm - 10:00pm
October 26, 2024
Patriots for Disabled Divers
305 Mill Street, Occoquan Historic District, VA, USA
💀😱 Come prepared to be scared! This Haunted Maze boasts 15 themed areas, plus 32 scare zones! (We rate this maze as PG-13, geared for adults & brave, older kiddos.) Once you’ve survived the maze, step into our Spirits Garden to quench your fears, we mean, thirst. 🍺🍷 Your favorite spirits will be available for purchase. FREE SHUTTLE: 4-11pm. All proceeds from the evening benefit Patriots for Disabled Divers a 501C3.
Howloween Costume Party
4:00pm - 8:00pm
October 26, 2024
Mill St. Draft Garden
126 Mill Street, Occoquan Historic District, VA, USA
Howloween costume party! A costume party for adults, children, and dogs! Featuring pumpkin brews, spiced cider, mulled wine, and cider!