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.

G. Phillip Shoultz III

VocalEssence presents a livestream sing-along and concert to honor black fathers.

The Hudson Hot Air Affair is a delight for visitors and photographers. Photos submitted via Instagram.

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Last fall, artists and art lovers gathered at the historic Stillwater riverfront for this juried event that’s been celebrated for over 30 years. Artwork on display included custom made jewelry, hand-thrown pottery, blown glass, paintings, photography, fiber art, woodworking and much more.

Hot air balloons in the sky during the Hudson Hot Air Affair

The Hudson Hot Air Affair fills the winter sky with breathtaking color.

Visitors enjoyed a great weekend in September at Hudson’s Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival with fine art, artist demonstrations, live music performances, kids’ activities and plenty of fall flavors.

St. Croix Off Broadway performs their Christmas show.

The folks at St. Croix Off Broadway at Hudson House Grand Hotel will serve up cool versions of your favorite Frank Sinatra tunes in a production of Christmas My Way, A Sinatra Holiday Bash!

Apples sit in a wooden container at Afton Apple Orchard's Apple Fest

Apple picking, a corn maze, hayrides - there's plenty to do at Afton Apple Orchard's annual festival.

A parade marches down the street as part of The Episcopal Church of the Ascension’s Bagpipes & Bonfires event.

Parading bagpipers, a crackling bonfire, sizzling pub food, camaraderie in beard and kilt contests: These are just a few of the things that will be at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension’s 2019 Bagpipes & Bonfires event in Stillwater.

A father and daughter admire art at the Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival, one of many local fall art festivals.

Fall is the season of the arts in the St. Croix Valley, as evidenced by the myriad fantastic local festivals.

A stack of books at Valley Bookseller.

Valley Bookseller's Rachael Johnson recommends a funny summer read, plus a handful of events at the store.

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