NAME the PORTA POTTY CONTEST

Submit a name for the Name the Porta Potties Contest event on the Hot Air Affairs Facebook page.  Submit names and/or vote for your favorite name.

This year’s Hot Air Affair theme is fun Star Wars theme of the “Sky Walkers Return to Rock”. So put on your thinking hat (hope its a warm one) and let’s get creative and name those Frozen John, Dark Planet Privy, Obi-wan Commodebi, The Frozen Carbonite Thunder Closet…

Submit a name on Facebook as a comment and/or vote here.

The porta potties names with the most “likes” & “loves” in Facebook event will be the winners. The names will be displayed at Hudson Hot Air Affair on the porta potties.

The contest ends on January 31, 2026.

Sponsored by Integrity Cleaners. See hudsonhotairaffair.com/events for details. 

OCTAGON HOUSE MUSEUM TOURS

OCTAGON HOUSE MUSEUM TOURS at 1004 3rd Street, Hudson. Explore Hudson history through the eyes of the Moffat-Hughes family. Tours start on the hour, every hour (last tour starts at 3pm). $15/adult, $12/senior, $8/youth (5 and under free) Details and tickets at hudsonoctagonhouse.org.

Sponsored by Guinn, Vinopal & Zahradka, LLP Accountants.

(No restrooms available.)

Check out our website or follow us on Facebook for exclusive, ticketed events like Teas, Happy Hour History Chats, Family Events, and more!

AFTER the FIREWORKS PARTY

AFTER the FIREWORKS PARTY Sponsored by Max’s Social House, 302 2nd Street. Enjoy great food, beverages and music starting at 9pm with Trick Shift Band playing high energy rock, alternative and dance.

PRE-PARADE PARTY at DICK’S

Pre-parade Party at Dick’s Bar & Grill, 111 Walnut Street. Warm up before the parade with menu specials and see a hot air balloon basket. Look for outer space guests! 

HOTDISH COOKING CONTEST

Hotdish Cooking Contest at Hudson YMCA, 2211 Vine Street. Coordinated by the Hudson Area Senior Center. 

Details coming soon.