COUNTDOWN EVENT at HUDSON GROCERY CO-OP
Hudson Grocery Co-op 1701 Ward Ave, Hudson, WIStop by to learn about Hudson Hot Air Affair with a prize drawing and kids’ activities.
Free
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Hudson WI
“STAYING ALIVE” CPR CLASS
Hudson Hospital 405 Stageline Rd, Hudson, WILakeview EMS will host a CPR and First Aid Class at the Hudson Hospital.
Free
COUNTDOWN EVENT at COUNTY MARKET
County Market - Hudson 2310 Crest View Drive, Hudson, WICelebrate Hudson Hot Air Affair's “Staying Alive in 2025” theme with store specials, food tastings and more.
Free
EAT•SHOP•PLAY HUDSON
Hudson WI Hudson, WI, United StatesEat•Shop•Play at Hudson area businesses. . The unique shops, fun destinations and outstanding restaurants invite you to check out their winter offerings. Look for special promotions and winter sales. Win prizes playing the Scavenger Hunt game.
SIPPIN’ with the HOTTIES BEVERAGE CRAWL
Hudson WI Hudson, WI, United StatesEnjoy Sippin’ Special prices on unique alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Vote for your favorite for a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate.
BALLOONING EDUCATION PROGRAM
Hudson WI Hudson, WI, United StatesClassroom programs on hot air ballooning are presented in area schools. Students learn how the beautiful hot air balloons fly.
Free
OCTAGON HOUSE MUSEUM TOURS
Octagon House Museum 1004 3rd Street, Hudson, WI, United StatesOpen House at the Octagon House Museum, 1004 3rd Street. Come in from the cold to hear about the family who called the Octagon House their home for just over 100 years.
ROCKIN’ with the COLDIES TORCHLIGHT PARADE
Hudson WI Hudson, WI, United StatesThe Torchlight Parade features prizes for the best overall parade unit, the best unit by hot air balloonist, the best “Staying Alive in 2025” themed unit and the best kazoo marching band. Hot air balloon pilots and crews displaying blasts of fire.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Hudson Masonic Lodge #56 209 Locust Street, Hudson, WI, United StatesEnjoy a pancake breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, fruit, beverages. $10 adults, $5 children under 12.
BALLOON LAUNCH – SATURDAY MORNING
River Crest Elementary School 535 County Road F, Hudson, WIHot Air Balloon Launch on the River Crest Elementary School grounds. 30+ hot air balloons in mass ascension flight. (all inflations and flights are weather dependent.)
MARKETPLACE & CRAFT FAIR
River Crest Elementary School 535 County Road F, Hudson, WICraft and souvenir selection with special winter apparel, ballooning and Hot Air Affair emphasis. Visit the Hot Air Affair booth for souvenirs, Hot Air Affair apparel and collectibles. Hot food and drinks available in cafeteria by local non-profit groups.
WARM UP STATION
River Crest Elementary School 535 County Road F, Hudson, WIVisit the River Crest Elementary School cafeteria throughout the day for a warm-up break, refreshments available to purchase.
HOT BALLOON FAT BIKE RACE
Hudson WI Hudson, WI, United StatesHot Balloon Fat Bike Race at Lakefront Park on the beautiful St. Croix River, downtown Hudson.
PET ADOPTION EVENT
Angel's Pet World 105 2nd Street, Hudson, WI, United StatesVisit Angel’s Pet World where Greyhound Pets of American will be showcasing adoptable dogs.
Free
BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT
Hop & Barrel Brewing 310 2nd Street, Hudson, WI, United StatesHudson Lions Club will host a bean Bag Tournament at Hop & Barrel Brewing, 310 2nd St. Coordinated by the Hudson Lions Club.
SMOOSH BOARD COMPETITION
River Crest Elementary School 535 County Road F, Hudson, WIJoin in Hot Air Affair’s wackiest winter sport with 4 people strapped onto two Smooshboards.
ST. CROIX RIVER DUNK
Lakefront Park 505 1st St, Hudson, WI, United StatesThe Hudson Rotary Club is once again hosting the premiere winter fundraising event in the St. Croix Valley during the 6th annual St. Croix River Dunk at the Lakefront Park Beach.
PRIZE DROP FUNDRAISER for ST. CROIX VALLEY FOOD BANK
River Crest Elementary School 535 County Road F, Hudson, WIFundraiser for St. Croix Valley Food Bank at River Crest School grounds. Sponsored by 8CH Print with partner Xcel Energy. Tickets available from the Food Bank (prior to HHAA) or on the launch field during Hot Air Affair.
BENEFIT BINGO FUNDRAISER for HUDSON BOOSTERS
The Village Inn Sports Bar and Grill 723 6th Street N, Hudson, WI, United StatesThe Hudson Boosters will hold a Bingo Fundraiser at The Village Inn Sports Bar and Grill. This popular afternoon bingo raises money for youth sports programs in Hudson.
BALLOON LAUNCH – SATURDAY AFTERNOON
River Crest Elementary School 535 County Road F, Hudson, WIThis is an optional flight: if the balloons are able to fly at the morning launch, pilots can participate at their discretion. However, if the balloons are not able to fly in the morning there will be a mass ascension flight at 3:00 pm (weather permitting).
Free
MOON GLOW or FIELD of FIRE WATCH PARTIES
Hudson WI Hudson, WI, United StatesWatch live streaming of the Moon Glow/Field of Fire at area businesses. Aired by River Channel Hudson/North Hudson Community Access Television. Details coming in mid-January.
Free
HOT AIR BALLOON MOON GLOW or FIELD of FIRE
River Crest Elementary School 535 County Road F, Hudson, WIHot air balloons light up the dark so bring your camera for this spectacular event! In case of windy weather, the Moon Glow becomes a Field of Fire.
BALLOON LAUNCH – SUNDAY MORNING
River Crest Elementary School 535 County Road F, Hudson, WIHot Air Balloon Launch on the River Crest Elementary School grounds, 535 County Road F. 30+ hot air balloons in mass ascension flight (weather permitting).
Free
SUNDAY HHAA BREAKFAST
Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse 1237 Hwy 35 North, Hudson, WI, United StatesEnjoy a Sunday breakfast special at Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse. Drink specials for the adults and a special $5 Kids’ Balloon Breakfast menu.
FREE KIDS’ ICE FISHING EXTRAVAGANZA
Carbone’s Pizzeria/Willow River Saloon 1106 County Road A, Hudson, United StatesIce fishing at the Perch Lake Road Boat Launch, 497 Perch Lake Road. Equipment and mentors on site. Giveaways for all the participants. Limited parking at Perch Lake, please take the shuttle to the site from Carbone’s Pizzeria/Willow River Saloon (1106 County Road A, Hudson, WI).
Free