Come down to Historic Occoquan for an evening filled with holiday cheer, caroling, refreshments, and the annual tree lighting in front of Town Hall.

On Friday, November 16, the businesses of Historic Occoquan, Virginia, will welcome visitors and help usher in the holiday season with special decorations and sales, as well as family activities!

WHEN: Friday, November 16, 2018 | 4–8 p.m.
WHERE: Historic Occoquan (the entire town) | 200 Mill Street, Occoquan, Virginia
ADMISSION: FREE
PARKING: Free street parking; town parking lots across from Madigan's Restaurant

Courtesy of Occoquan Waterfront

The Bull Run Troubadours will be providing live holiday music, and local businesses will stay open late for the event. Register for drawings to win gift certificates for local shops and restaurants! Leashed pets are allowed at Occoquan town events; just please make sure they are good with crowds.

Then, at the end of the Open House, head over to the Town Hall lawn at 314 Mill Street for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting!

Bundle up and plan on visiting the quaint shops and restaurants of Occoquan to kick off the holiday season! For more information, visit the event Facebook page.

Courtesy of Potomac Local

Have you been to the Historic Occoquan Holiday Open House? What is your favorite stop in town? Let us know in the comments below!

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