Hudson's Home for the Holidays: Lighting of the Greens
Singers of all ages participate in a neighborhood caroling stroll starting from Old School Park before heading to the Greens. Attendees gather at the Gazebo Green to celebrate the official illumination of downtown Hudson. Food trucks serve visitors along East Main Street, and the Hudson Visitors Center unveils a collectible holiday ornament.
What to Expect
Neighborhood caroling stroll and the illumination of downtown Hudson.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Hudson
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Hudson
Food & Drink
Food trucks operate along E. Main Street beside Gazebo Green.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and community caroling fans
Vibe
Festive and welcoming
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Visitors Center opens at 4:15 p.m.; carolers gather at 4:30 p.m.; main event begins at 5 p.m.; downtown lights up at 5:15 p.m.; main festivities run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; food trucks operate from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tips & Advice
- Get to the Visitors Center when it opens before the main event if you want the first-ever collectible ornament, because quantities are limited.
- Meet the carolers at Old School Park on Oviatt Street ahead of the main event to stroll through town and arrive at the Greens singing.
- Grab dinner from the food trucks on East Main Street along the Gazebo Green. They open before the festivities and stay through the evening.
- Be on the Gazebo Green when the main event begins, since downtown Hudson lights up shortly after with the flip of a switch.
- Dress warmly, since the caroling stroll and the lighting take place outdoors on a late-November evening.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: the first-ever Hudson holiday collectible ornament debuts at the Visitors Center before the lighting, in limited quantities.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone join the caroling?
Yes. Singers of all ages meet at Old School Park on Oviatt Street. They stroll through the neighborhood and arrive at the Greens to sing before the Lighting of the Greens.
What if I'm not a singer?
Join the main festivities at the Gazebo Green, where downtown Hudson lights up with the flip of a switch.
Where is the food?
Food trucks line E. Main St. along the Gazebo Green.
What's new this year?
The Hudson Visitors Center debuts the first-ever Hudson holiday collectible ornament. Quantities are limited.
How can I support the holiday lights?
Donate to the Hudson Community Service Association lighting fund at the Hudson Visitor Center, 27 E. Main Street. You can also mail it to HCSA, PO Box 1472, Hudson, OH 44236, with LIGHTING FUND in the memo line. Donations are tax deductible.
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