It's time to celebrate the holidays in Historic Occoquan!

Occoquan goes ALL IN for the holidays! Join us for HolidayFest 2022, November 19-December 4! You'll appreciate the way we get all dressed up for the season in our very own special small-town way. Highlights from this year's festival include:

-Annual Tree Lighting (Nov. 19)

-Shop Small Weekend (Nov. 25-27)

-Holiday Artisan Market (Dec. 3-4)

-Santa Arrives by Boat! (Dec. 3)

-Visit with Santa (Dec. 3-4)

-Concerts in the Park (Dec. 3-4)

-Gingerbread House Contest (Dec. 3-4)

-Shop, Dine & Win! Contest (Nov. 19 - Dec. 4)

-Letters to Santa (Nov. 19 - Dec. 4)

-Learn more at visitoccoquanva.com/holiday!

Coming up this week

Join us at 6pm in front of Town Hall for our annual holiday tree lighting. Mayor Porta will officiate this time-honored tradition as Occoquan residents and visitors gather to kick off the holiday season. The New Dominion Choraliers will create a festive ambience at the gathering. From 5pm to 8pm at River Mill Park, fire pits will be burning and ready for visitors to roast some marshmallows. S’more packets and hot cocoa will be available for purchase. Many businesses will be open until 8:00pm or later this evening. Shuttle service is available; see below for details. From 4pm to 8pm, visitors may also enjoy an adult beverage as they walk about town.

Shop and dine at your favorite Occoquan businesses this season for a chance to win $1,600+ in Occoquan business gift cards! Occoquan merchants have unique offerings of home decor, clothing, gourmet food, fine art, beauty, chocolates, jewelry, stationery, and of course gifts for all ages.

Drop your letter to Santa in our special North Pole mailboxes at Town Hall (314 Mill Street) or Hitchcock Paper Co. (125 Mill Street). Free coloring and fill-in Santa letters with envelopes will be available to kids of all ages at Hitchcock Paper Co. If you include a return address, Santa will send a personalized letter back!