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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

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Light Up Hudson

November 24, 7:00 p.m.
Kick off your holiday this year in charming historic Hudson, Wisconsin. Light Up Hudson is a local favorite for both the beauty and the magic.

During this event Santa is escorted to Lakefront Park. With a wave of his wand, he illuminates the thousands of twinkling lights in the lavish holiday display along the St. Croix River. It promises to be a magical evening for everyone!

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Candlelight Stroll

December 1, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Wagon 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.

Thank you to our Gold Sponsors of this event: Apartment Cash Flow, Inc., Bricks Neapolitan Pizza, Grand Fête, Hudson Physicians, S.C., Post - American Eatery, SEASONS Gallery, Willow River Company,

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Buena Vista: A Stroll in the Park

November 24 - February 9

Buena Vista is back this year! Be a part of the magic that makes thousands of lights in Lakefront Park along the St. Croix River light up!

Explore these twinkling lights that dot the shoreline 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!

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Find Santa

November 6 – December 5
Pick up a FREE passport and search for photos of Santa hidden throughout our bistros and shops. Drop off your completed passport at Angel’s Pet World by December 5 no later than 4:00 p.m. for a chance to win prizes.

Thank you to our Gold Sponsors of this event: Baldwin LightStream and Hudson Flower Shop.

Participating Businesses and Passport Locations:
Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau, 219 Second Street
Angel’s Pet World, 105 Second Street
Art Doyle’s Spokes and Pedals, 607 Second Street
BackRoom Vintage, 226 Locust Street
Beloved Makers and Co, 212 Locust Street
Bennett's Chop & Railhouse - Hudson, 517 Second Street
Black Rooster Bistro, 516 Second Street
Chapter2Books, 226 Locust Street
Droplets of Wellness, 226 Locust Street, Suite 2
et cetera, 502 Second Street
First State Bank and Trust, 680 Annabelle Way
Hudson Flower Shop, 222 Locust Street
Knoke’s Chocolates & Nuts, 218 Locust Street
Lucky Guys Distillery, 101 Second Street
RJ's Meats & Groceries, 1101 Coulee Road
Rose & Lavender, 220 Locust Street
Salon Rosé, 431 Second Street
SEASONS Gallery, 401 Second Street
The 715, 524 Second Street
The Bees Knees, 507 Second Street
The Purple Tree, 516 Second Street
The SubHouse, 407 Second Street
Thorcraft Custom Kitchens LLC, 512 Second Street
• Urban Olive & Vine, 502 Second Street

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Santa & His Critters

December 2, 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.

Thank you to our Gold Sponsors for this event: Angel's Pet World, St. Croix Kidds Pediatric Dentistry, Valley Companies, and WESTconsin Credit Union.

Visit with Santa

December 10, 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.   

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Shop Small & Support Local

Plaid Friday, November 24
We encourage you to wear your plaid and do your holiday shopping locally this year!

Small Business Saturday, November 25
Shop, Eat, and Sip locally on Small Business Saturday! Keep it local because your dollars support the community, local businesses create local jobs, invest in your community, support the environment, and keep Hudson unique!

Thank You To Our Platinum Sponsor

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!

Thank You to Our Have A Hudson Holiday Sponsors

These events are made possible by the generous donations from area businesses and organizations

Platinum

  • Gagnon, Inc.

Diamond

  • Hudson Home & Garden Club

Gold | Find Santa

  • Baldwin LightStream
  • Hudson Flower Shop

Gold | Candlelight Stroll

  • Apartment Cash Flow, Inc.
  • Bricks Neapolitan Pizza
  • Grand Fête
  • Hudson Physicians, S.C.
  • Post - American Eatery
  • SEASONS Gallery
  • Willow River Company

Gold | Santa and his Critters

  • Angel's Pet World
  • St. Croix Kidds Pediatric Dentistry
  • Valley Companies
  • WESTconsin Credit Union

Silver

  • All Things Sheared at Eagle Eye Farm
  • Bennett's Chop & Railhouse - Hudson
  • Black Rooster Bistro
  • Cambridge Senior Living
  • Chapter2Books/Backroom Vintage
  • Dick's Bar and Grill
  • Fleet Farm
  • Hudson Grocery Cooperative
  • Hudson Hot Air Affair, Inc.
  • Jonesy's Local Bar & Grill
  • Smiles in Motion, Pediatric Dentistry
  • St. Croix Baking Company
  • Telus Property Services + Solutions
  • The Bees Knees

Bronze

  • 8CH Print of Hudson - A Division of Helmer Companies
  • Abigail Page Antique Mall
  • ABOUT HOUSE
  • Accumark, Inc.
  • Angela Olson Law
  • Art Doyle's Spokes & Pedals
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin
  • Cocobello Interiors
  • County Market
  • Gavic Construction Corporation
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites
  • Knoke's Chocolates & Nuts
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  • La Rue Marché
  • Lakefront Framing LLC
  • Micklesen Drug Inc.
  • Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living
  • Royal Credit Union
  • Spring Creek Dental
  • The 715
  • The Massey Luxury Apartments
  • Urban Olive & Vine
  • Willow River Carbone's

Holiday Decorations Sponsor

  • City of Hudson

Give the Gift of Hudson this Season

Looking for a great gift for someone who loves Hudson? Consider Hudson Holiday Chamber Checks! All dollars stay with our local businesses and checks are provided in festive packaging.
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