Events

Hudson Hot Air Affair

The Hudson Hot Air Affair winter ballooning festival is back for another great year. This annual family-friendly event combines the joy of hot air balloons with community spirit in a variety of locations throughout Hudson and the surrounding areas.

Aerial shot of 2022 World Snow Sculpting Championship in Stillwater.

The World Snow Sculpting Championship Calls All Stillwater Student Artists. Aerial shot of 2022 World Snow Sculpting Championship in Stillwater.

Birds and Bees by Megan Murrell.

Carpenter Art Festival in Hudson. This annual art show is back in Hudson for its seventh year.

Ice Palace Maze

The popular Ice Palace Maze is back in the Valley for a second year of family fun. Calyssa Hall, executive director, says, “We are planning to make this a really fun, COVID-friendly, winter-friendly and family-friendly event with an artistic flare.”

We Wait for the Sun

The Washington County library has gathered three book recommendations in honor of Black History Month. Since its official inception in 1976, Black History Month has been a time to pay tribute to and celebrate Black achievements throughout history.

snow sculpting

The cold and snowy days of winter usher in a new season of activities and competitions. Hockey games fill up local arenas, skiers and snowboarders hit the slopes, and snowmobilers head to the trails.

Spirit of St. Croix Art Festival

Embrace Your Artistic Side

Spirit of St. Croix Art Festival Returns in 2021.

art fair

Come visit the St. Croix River town of Afton, Minn. on September 25th and 26th when the 43rd Afton Art in the Park, hosted by the Afton Area Business Association, will take place in Town Square Park.

Hot air balloon liftoff

Even though many events had to be canceled or postponed due to the ongoing pandemic, the Hudson Hot Air Affair (HHAA) committee decided to proceed with year’s event, but with some changes in order to protect the health and safety of the communit

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