PRESS RELEASE: March 20, 2026 The Town of Occoquan is calling anglers of all ages—the shad are coming! Try your hand at fishing in the Occoquan River during the 2026 Occoquan Shad Run on Saturday, April 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This event offers a unique opportunity for licensed anglers to cast a line at River Mill Park, whether from designated riverbank areas, the footbridge, or by launching a kayak or boat to fish directly from the water. " In the past, the annual m

PRESS RELEASE Occoquan, VA  — Get ready for a marshmallow-filled celebration of creativity! The Town of Occoquan is excited to announce the return of its beloved spring tradition, the Occoquan Peeps® Show, taking place April 1-4th. This PEEPtastic event invites visitors of all ages to explore the historic district and join in the fun in two exciting ways. Visitors are encouraged to stroll through the historic district and Town Hall, admire the colorful displays, and vote for

Spring is gearing up in Occoquan and our businesses are finding lots of reasons to celebrate the warmer weather (as soon as it decides to show up...). Town Events Occoquan Annual PEEPS Show (April 1-4) - Vote for your favorite marshmallow made creations through historic Occoquan from Wednesday, April 1 through Saturday, April 4! Community diorama's can be viewed at Occoquan Town Hall from 10am-4pm daily. Business made dioramas can be viewed inside businesses or in their wind

The Mill House Museum & Visitor's Center was closed for the month of January 2026 to undergo renovations, collection inventory, and cleaning. Return visitors to a now re-opened museum, operated by the Occoquan Historical Society, will notice a number of changes, perhaps the most striking of which is the restored and remounted historic post office window and sign.  Previously tucked behind some display cases and storage items—and blocking an exterior window—the post office dis

The Town of Occoquan seeks artists and juror for upcoming Public Art Mural Contest! Deadline to apply is March 6, 2026.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18, 2025 (Occoquan, VA) —  Celebrate the season in charming, historic Occoquan! Our riverfront town transforms into a festive wonderland, sparkling with holiday décor that feels straight out of a Hallmark movie. Kick things off at the Annual Tree Lighting, and then explore the Holiday Artisan Market, sing along with Santa, enjoy Shop Late nights, and discover unique gifts in our boutiques. With plenty of shopping, entertainment, and family fun,

Shopping local for the holiday supports your neighbor and keeps business thriving! This year we encourage you to #shopsmall and #shoplocal in historic downtown Occoquan, for the holidays and throughout the year. Season of Style  ELEMENTS  Unique, fun, and wacky gifts. Everything from pottery to fun file folders can be found at Elements!  GIFT & GATHER  Curated selection of local brands and on-trend makers from around the DMV. giftandgather.com   JERRY'S OCCOQUAN JEWELERS  Jer

A test of the Occoquan River Dam siren will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 10:00 am. To further ensure the safety of the residents, visitors and businesses along the Occoquan River shoreline, Fairfax Water installed sirens to warn people in the highly unlikely event that there is ever a massive failure of the Occoquan River Dam.   Who's impacted? The impact zone includes areas in Prince William County & Fairfax County located immediately adjacent to the Occoquan Ri

Autumn is in full swing and so are preparations for the holidays! Here are a few not-to-miss events coming up: holiday events Glory Be Holiday Open House  - Join Glory Be as they kick off the holiday season Fri, Nov 7th (10-5), Sat 8th (10-5) and Sun 9th (12-5). Enjoy festive giveaways and get a jump on gift and home decor shopping. Annual Tree Lighting - J oin us in front of Town Hall (314 Mill St, Occoquan, VA) for our annual tree lighting on Saturday, November 22 at 6pm.