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  • UP, UP & AWAY BALLOON COOKIE CLASS

    Grand Fête 512 2nd Street, Hudson, WI, United States

    Two balloon cookie classes offered for ages 12 thru adult at Grand Fête, 512 2nd Street, Hudson.

  • BALLOONING CREW SCHOOL

    EP Rock School 340 13th Street S, Hudson, WI, United States

    Would you like to help crew a balloon at Hot Air Affair? Learn the basics about set up, chasing, landing and pack up.

  • PUPPY SPEED DATING

    Angel's Pet World 105 2nd Street, Hudson, WI, United States

    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.

  • Dick's Crafts for Kids

    BREAKFAST CRAFTS for KIDS

    Dick's Bar & Grill 111 Walnut Street, Hudson, WI, United States

    Come have breakfast at Dick's Bar & Grill and see a hot air balloon basket—plus a free art event for the kids.

    Free
  • Candlelight Ski

    CANDLELIGHT HIKE & SKI and GAME DAY at CAMP ST. CROIX

    YMCA Camp St. Croix 532 County Road F, Hudson, WI, United States

    Candle-lit trails for cross-country skiing and hiking (the trails are not groomed). Ski and snowshoe equipment rentals available (limited quantities).
    Warm food available for purchase in the Dining Hall with GAMES hosted by Hudson Area Public Library!

  • COUNTDOWN EVENT at HUDSON GROCERY CO-OP

    Hudson Grocery Co-op 1701 Ward Ave, Hudson, WI

    Stop by to learn about Hudson Hot Air Affair with a prize drawing and kids’ activities.

    Free

  • COUNTDOWN EVENT at COUNTY MARKET

    County Market - Hudson 2310 Crest View Drive, Hudson, WI

    Celebrate 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 States

    Eat•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.

  • BALLOONING EDUCATION PROGRAM

    Hudson WI Hudson, WI, United States

    Classroom 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 States

    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.

  • “STAYING ALIVE in 2025” TORCHLIGHT PARADE

    Hudson WI Hudson, WI, United States

    The 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 States

    Enjoy 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, WI

    Hot 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.)

  • HOT BALLOON FAT BIKE RACE

    Hudson WI Hudson, WI, United States

    Hot 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 States

    Visit Angel’s Pet World where Greyhound Pets of American will be showcasing adoptable dogs.

    Free

  • MARKETPLACE & CRAFT FAIR

    River Crest Elementary School 535 County Road F, Hudson, WI

    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.

  • WARM UP STATION

    River Crest Elementary School 535 County Road F, Hudson, WI

    Visit the River Crest Elementary School cafeteria throughout the day for a warm-up break, refreshments available to purchase.

  • SMOOSH BOARD COMPETITION

    River Crest Elementary School 535 County Road F, Hudson, WI

    Join in Hot Air Affair’s wackiest winter sport with 4 people strapped onto two Smooshboards.

  • PRIZE DROP FUNDRAISER for ST. CROIX VALLEY FOOD BANK

    River Crest Elementary School 535 County Road F, Hudson, WI

    Fundraiser 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.

  • BALLOON LAUNCH – SATURDAY AFTERNOON

    River Crest Elementary School 535 County Road F, Hudson, WI

    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 permitting).

    Free

  • MOON GLOW or FIELD of FIRE WATCH PARTIES

    Hudson WI Hudson, WI, United States

    Watch 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, WI

    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.

  • BALLOON LAUNCH – SUNDAY MORNING

    River Crest Elementary School 535 County Road F, Hudson, WI

    Hot 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 States

    Enjoy a Sunday breakfast special at Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse. Drink specials for the adults and a special $5 Kids’ Balloon Breakfast menu.

  • Kids Ice Fishing Contest

    FREE KIDS’ ICE FISHING EXTRAVAGANZA

    Carbone’s Pizzeria/Willow River Saloon 1106 County Road A, Hudson, United States

    Ice 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