Hudson Holiday Stroll
Celebrate the season in Downtown Hudson! The 2026 Hudson Holiday Stroll will take place on Saturday, December 5, from 3:00–7:00 PM. This free community event brings together holiday traditions, live entertainment, local shopping and dining, family activities, and plenty of seasonal surprises throughout downtown.
Welcome to our winter wonderland!
Holiday Traditions
Visit Santa, enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, take festive photos, and gather for an expanded lighting ceremony at Hudson Town Hall.
Entertainment & Activities
Experience live music, performances, children’s activities, seasonal displays, and special surprises for visitors of all ages.
Food, Shopping & Local Fun
Discover food trucks, local restaurants, unique gifts, holiday specials, and pop-ups hosted by Hudson businesses & organizations.
Community & Giving
Meet local nonprofits, support seasonal donation efforts, connect with community organizations, and celebrate the people who make Hudson special.
Family Fun for All Ages
Make memories together with festive games, crafts, photo opportunities, interactive activities, and experiences designed for children, teens, and adults.
Seasonal Fun & Surprises
Experience a favorite Hudson, MA event featuring festive lights, live performances, seasonal displays, and surprises throughout downtown.
About the Event
The Hudson Holiday Stroll is an annual community celebration organized by the Hudson Business Association with support from local businesses, sponsors, volunteers, performers, community organizations, and the Town of Hudson.
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For one festive evening, Downtown Hudson comes alive with entertainment, activities, food, shopping, holiday displays, and opportunities to spend time with friends, family, and neighbors. The event is free to attend thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and community partners.
Each year, we build upon the traditions our community loves while adding new experiences. For 2026, visitors can look forward to expanded food truck offerings, new performances, additional lighting and displays, a special illuminated snow globe at Town Hall, and a few surprises along the way.
 Kids visiting Santa and his elves at the Hudson Holiday Stroll |  Shopper sampling products at a downtown Hudson business during the Holiday Stroll |  Horse-drawn carriage ride on Main Street during the Hudson Holiday Stroll |  Customer checking out at a downtown Hudson shop during the Holiday Stroll |  Kids playing a holiday game outdoors at the Hudson Holiday Stroll |
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 Hudson police officer with a dog at the Hudson Holiday Stroll |  Smiling business owner holding holiday cookies at the Hudson Holiday Stroll |  Small decorated holiday tree at the Hudson Holiday Stroll |  Visitors at a hot cocoa table during the Hudson Holiday Stroll |  Vendor greeting a shopper at a plant booth during the Hudson Holiday Stroll |
 Families doing holiday crafts at an outdoor table at the Hudson Holiday Stroll |  HBA volunteers handing out Hudson Holiday Stroll bags |  Families roasting marshmallows at a fire pit during the Hudson Holiday Stroll |  Main Street in downtown Hudson, MA at dusk during the Holiday Stroll |  Costumed character in a Christmas tree outfit at the Hudson Holiday Stroll |
 Holiday-decorated photo display inside a Hudson, MA business |  Crowd gathered on Main Street for the Hudson Holiday Stroll |  Horse-drawn wagon ride through downtown Hudson during the Holiday Stroll |  Vendor serving hot chocolate to a visitor at the Hudson Holiday Stroll |  Hudson firefighters in Santa hats at the Hudson Holiday Stroll |
 Shopper browsing gifts and toys at a downtown Hudson store during the Stroll |  Aerial performer above the crowd at the Hudson Holiday Stroll |  Visitors doing crafts inside a colorful Hudson shop during the Holiday Stroll |  Downtown Hudson, MA at night during the Hudson Holiday Stroll |  Kids in Santa hats playing a game at the Hudson Holiday Stroll |
 Salon guests enjoying the Hudson Holiday Stroll in downtown Hudson |  Two friends posing together at the Hudson Holiday Stroll |  Musician playing guitar at the Hudson Holiday Stroll |  Local Scouts at their table during the Hudson Holiday Stroll |  Holiday JOY window display at a downtown Hudson, MA business |