Have a Hudson Holiday
We invite you to enjoy our holiday lights, festive decorations, winter activities, unique shops, and award-winning restaurants this holiday season.
Light Up Your Holiday
Light Up Hudson
November 27, 7:00 p.m.
Santa is escorted to Lakefront Park. With a wave of his wand, he illuminates over 50,000 twinkling lights in the lavish holiday display along the St. Croix River. It promises to be a magical evening for everyone.
Candlelight Stroll
December 4, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Carriage rides through Lakefront Park aglow with luminary candles set the mood for this holiday event. Festively decorated shops and bistros greet you with the sights and sounds of the season. Tasty treats tempt your senses while restaurants showcase the best of holiday dining. Come see Helmer Dance Studio's talented Holly Doll dancers pose as live mannequins in downtown Hudson’s storefront windows.
Buena Vista: A Stroll in the Park
November 27 - February 14
Enjoy over 50,000 twinkling lights dotting the shore line of the frozen St. Croix River all winter long. Bundle up the family, grab some hot cocoa, and head down to Lakefront Park!
Even More to Explore!
Find Santa
November 2 – December 15
Starting November 2, pick up your FREE passport at participating businesses. Search for the photo of Santa hidden throughout our many welcoming bistros and shops. Drop off your completed passport at Angel’s Pet World by December 15 at 4:00 p.m. for a chance to win prizes.
Santa & His Critters
December 5, 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Santa will visit with children in Lakefront Park. Children, bring your lists; parents, bring your cameras. Sweet treats, sled dogs, a petting zoo, plus many other activities await you. Visit the downtown shops and restaurants for specials.
Visit with Santa
December 13, 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Bring your list to visit with Santa at Thorcraft Custom Kitchens located at 512 2nd Street in the 2nd Street Crossing building. Bring your camera for photos with Santa.
Shop Small & Support Local
Plaid Friday, November 27
We encourage you to wear your plaid and do your holiday shopping locally this year!
Small Business Saturday, November 28
Shop, Eat and Sip locally on Small Business Saturday! Keep it local, because your dollars support the community and local businesses create local jobs. Invest in your community and support the environment — and keep Hudson unique.
Make It a Wisconsin Weekend this Holiday Season
Check out some fantastic places to stay when you come to visit Hudson. We have options for all budgets, hotels with pools, and even some pet-friendly places, so the whole family can come visit!