"Santa Comes to Town" Moves to New Location for Community Christmas

By Danielle McCulley

Santa Claus is coming to town this weekend, and this year, the celebration will take  place in a new location.  

The annual Santa Comes to Town event, sponsored by the Hudson Chamber of  Commerce, has traditionally been held at the Hudson Community Center. This year, organizers  announced it will be held at Hudson Community Schools, 136 S. Washington St., in the Middle  School Commons (Main Entrance).  

Santa will arrive by firetruck at 9:50 a.m., courtesy of the Hudson Fire Department, and  the event will run from 10 a.m. to noon.  

Children can visit with Santa and have their photo taken for $10 — cash or Venmo  accepted. Families can also enjoy free crafts, games, face painting, bingo, popcorn, cookies,  and hot cocoa, and kids will have the chance to write letters to Santa.  

Several other community events are planned throughout Hudson as part of the Hudson  Community Christmas celebration:  

AMVET Auxiliary Cookie Walk and Lunch  

123 Eldora Road | 9–11 a.m. and noon–2 p.m.  

The AMVET Auxiliary will host its annual Cookie Walk from 9–11 a.m. (no early sales).  From noon to 2 p.m., the Auxiliary will serve a meal featuring pulled pork sandwiches, chips,  coleslaw, baked beans, and homemade barbecue sauces.  

Winter Wonderland at the Hudson Public Library  

401 Fifth St. | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.  

The Hudson Public Library will host a free family event featuring holiday crafts and  decorations, seasonal music, and a chance to check out holiday books and movies to take  home.  

Festival of Trees at Community Church of Hudson  

226 Eldora Road | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.  

Guests can enjoy soup and a sandwich “by tree light” while viewing several Christmas  trees decorated by local businesses and community members.  

The Hive Salon and Meadery: Meet the Grinch  

301 Fifth St. | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.  

Downtown at The Hive, the Grinch will hand out treats and pose for pictures with kids.  Guests can also enjoy Grinch- and Christmas-themed cocktails and mocktails available for  purchase.  

The Willow Room Holiday Open House  

127 Eldora Road  

• Friday, Dec. 5 | 4–7 p.m. (Wine and Cheese)  

• Saturday, Dec. 6 | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (during Santa Comes to Town)  

The Willow Room will be filled with new Christmas décor, gift items, Kriss’s Creations,  and more.  

Hudson residents are encouraged to spend the day exploring local stops, enjoying  festive activities, and supporting the businesses and organizations that make the holidays  bright.