Celebrate the magic of thousands of lights along the St. Croix River. Historic downtown is steeped in winter charm, ready for you to explore both indoor and outdoor
Kick off the 2024 Hot Air Affair with this free night of music and dancing, food and fun.
Come have breakfast at Dick's Bar & Grill and see a hot air balloon basket—plus a free art event for the kids.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED Travel back in time with us to simpler days when our hearts were young and the music rocked! Bring the kids, the grandparents, and the neighbors to make tomorrow’s memories! Hand-packed burgers, hand-cut fries and other diner favorites available for purchase. Cash Bar. Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, Elvis, […]
You and your intrepid team of backstage crew members must crack the diamonds case and save the show.
Join us for the annual Hudson Hot Air Affair fundraiser sponsored by the Hudson Lions Club. Enjoy spirits, wine, beer sampling and sweets, along with an Italian Buffet Meal. Live music by Jenny LeDoux, live auction, silent auction and wine-pull.
Hot Air Affair Canvas Party with Audrey Martin, featuring a painting of “Chilly Willy” at Cracked Barrel Winery. $45 for class and supplies. Must preregister!
Hot Air Affair Canvas Party with Audrey Martin, featuring a painting of “Chilly Willy” at Cracked Barrel Winery. $45 for class and supplies. Must preregister!
Hot Air Affair Canvas Party with Audrey Martin, featuring a painting of “Chilly Willy” at Cracked Barrel Winery. $45 for class and supplies. Must preregister!
The unique shops, fun destinations and outstanding restaurants of Hudson and the surrounding area invite you to check out their winter offerings.
Enjoy Sippin’ Special prices on unique alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Vote for your favorite for a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate.
Classroom programs on hot air ballooning are presented in area schools. Learn how the beautiful hot air balloons fly.
The Torchlight Parade features prizes for the best overall parade unit, the best unit by hot air balloonist, the best “Rockin’ with the Coldies” themed unit and the best kazoo marching band. Hot air balloon pilots and crews displaying blasts of fire.
Enjoy a pancake breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, fruit, beverages. $10 adults, $5 children under 12.
Hot Air Balloon Launch on the E.P. Rock school grounds, 340 13th Street South. 30+ hot air balloons in mass ascension flight.
Craft 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.
Visit the E.P. Rock school cafeteria throughout the day for a warm-up break, refreshments available to purchase. Meet local geocachers and learn about geocaching.
Stop by the Wellness Stop on the E.P. Rock school grounds to learn more about the Awaken for Wellness mission to take back your health.
Kids thru age 12 look for stuffed animals and more at Lakefront Park.
Two balloon cookie classes offered for ages 12 thru adult at Grand Fête, 512 2nd Street, Hudson.
Hot Balloon Fat Bike Race at Lakefront Park on the beautiful St. Croix River, downtown Hudson.
Visit Angel’s Pet World for Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue Adoption Event from at Angel’s Pet World, 105 2nd Street in River City Center.
Open 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.
Two balloon cookie classes offered for ages 12 thru adult at Grand Fête, 512 2nd Street, Hudson.
Hudson Lions Club will host a bean Bag Tournament at Hop & Barrel Brewing, 310 2nd St. Coordinated by the Hudson Lions Club.
Join in Hot Air Affair’s wackiest winter sport with 4 people strapped onto two Smooshboards.
The 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.
Get your ticket for a suggested donation of $5 for a chance to win a cash prize of $100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place or $25 third place prize. Receive a free mini frisbee with your ticket.
The Hudson Boosters will hold a Bingo Fundraiser at The Village Inn Sports Bar and Grill. This popular afternoon bingo plus raise money for youth sports programs in Hudson.
Would you like to help crew a balloon at Hot Air Affair? Learn the basics about set up, chasing, landing and pack up.
This 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 permits).
Hot 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.
Hot Air Balloon Launch on the E.P. Rock school grounds, 340 13th Street South. 30+ hot air balloons in mass ascension flight.
Enjoy a Sunday breakfast special at Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse. Drink specials for the adults and a special $5 Kids’ Balloon Breakfast menu.
Open 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.
Join Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue for a Be Mine Fur-ever Adoption Event at Angel’s Pet World, 105 2nd Street in River City Center.
Ice fishing on Perch Lake, 501 Perch Lake Road, near the boat landing by Homestead Park. Equipment and mentors on site. Giveaways for all the participants.
