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 29, 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 6, 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.
Thank you to our Gold Sponsors of this event: Black Rooster Bistro, eCycling, Festival Foods, Grand Fête, Hudson Home & Garden Club, Hudson Physicians, S.C., Nicolet Law Office, S.C., Post - American Eatery, RJ's Meats & Groceries, Valley Companies, Willow River Company
Buena Vista: A Stroll in the Park
November 29 - February 9
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 4 – December 3
Starting November 4, 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 3 at 4:00 p.m. for a chance to win prizes.
Thank you to our Gold Sponsors of this event: 21 Nails, Valley Orthodontics
Santa & His Critters
December 7, 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 of this event: Angel's Pet World, Fleet Farm, Realty ONE Group SIMPLIFIED - Thunder Homes LTD, St. Croix Kidds Pediatric Dentistry
Visit with Santa
December 15, 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 29
We encourage you to wear your plaid and do your holiday shopping locally this year!
Small Business Saturday, November 30
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.
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.
Gold | Find Santa
- 21 Nails
- Valley Orthodontics
Gold | Candlelight Stroll
- Black Rooster Bistro
- eCycling
- Festival Foods
- Grand Fête
- Hudson Home & Garden Club
- Hudson Physicians, S.C.
- Nicolet Law Office, S.C.
- Post - American Eatery
- RJ's Meats & Groceries
- Valley Companies
- Willow River Company
Gold | Santa and His Critters
- Angel's Pet World
- Fleet Farm
- Realty ONE Group SIMPLIFIED - Thunder Homes LTD
- St. Croix Kidds Pediatric Dentistry
Silver
- Eagle Eye Farm
- Elevate Orthodontics
- Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C.
- Hudson Hot Air Affair, Inc.
- Mudge, Porter, Lundeen & Seguin, S.C.
- SEASONS Gallery
- Telus Property Services + Solutions
- The Bees Knees
- Valley Agencies
- Valley View Window Treatments, LLC
- YMCA Camp St. Croix
Bronze
- Abigail Page Antique Mall
- ABOUT HOUSE
- Belle Âme Vineyard
- Cocobello Interiors
- County Market
- Hudson Flower Shop
- Hudson Hospital & Clinic
- La Rue Marché
- Lakefront Framing LLC
- Learning Tree Academy
- Mainstream Boutique
- Nu Me SPA
- Rose & Lavender
- Sonya's Employment Options LLC
- Spring Creek Dental
- The 715
- The Jewelers Bench
- Urban Olive & Vine