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.
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!
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 may be limited.
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!
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).
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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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!
