# Things to do with kids in Hudson, WI

> 5 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Hudson, WI, in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Buena Vista: A Stroll in the Park (Hudson holiday lights)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/buena-vista-a-stroll-in-the-park-hudson-holiday-lights--listing-31d97288f59ffc3a78255ef9) — Nov 27 – Feb 14 · Lakefront Park, Hudson · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. After Light Up Hudson on November 27, the lights along the shoreline of the St. Croix River in Lakefront Park stay on through February 14. The chamber suggests bundling up the…
- [Light Up Hudson (Hudson, WI)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/light-up-hudson-hudson-wi--listing-896c59c371edb9bbf960ae2c) — Fri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Lakefront Park, Hudson · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. Hudson, Wisconsin's holiday kickoff on the evening after Thanksgiving. Santa is escorted to Lakefront Park and, with a wave of his wand, switches on the thousands of lights in…
- [Candlelight Stroll (Hudson, WI)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/candlelight-stroll-hudson-wi--listing-7b78ac531aa31b9438bdd83c) — Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Historic Downtown Hudson · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. An evening holiday walk through downtown Hudson. Wagon rides leave from under the Hudson Arch on First Street and loop through Lakefront Park, lit with luminary candles. Downtown…
- [Santa & His Critters (Hudson, WI)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/santa-and-his-critters-hudson-wi--listing-22b1222b26fb41a41efd5b45) — Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Lakefront Park, Hudson · Free · checked Oct 16. Santa visits with children in Hudson's Lakefront Park on Saturday, December 5, from noon to 3 p.m. Kids bring their wish lists and parents bring cameras. Along with Santa there…
- [Visit with Santa at Thorcraft Custom Kitchens (Hudson, WI)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/visit-with-santa-at-thorcraft-custom-kitchens-hudson-wi--listing-684d4d4fb9f4f29dee875a8b) — Sun, Dec 13 · 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Thorcraft Custom Kitchens LLC, Hudson · Free · checked Oct 16. An indoor Santa visit in downtown Hudson, held at Thorcraft Custom Kitchens in the 2nd Street Crossing building. Children can bring their lists to share their holiday wishes with…

## Recently ended

- [Hilltop Pumpkin Party and 73rd Annual Rotary Halloween Parade (Hudson, WI)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/hilltop-pumpkin-party-and-73rd-annual-rotary-halloween-parade-hudson-w--listing-6e28d3cfb578375d899ac6a6) — ended Sat, Oct 17

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