Hudson, Caldwell County

2026 Christmas events in Hudson, North Carolina.

Hudson holiday events

Hudson celebrates the season with the Christmas Parade at 2 PM on Dec 5, with lineup beginning at 1 PM at Hudson Middle School.

Parades & tree lightings

4 verified events for 2026.

Hudson Christmas Parade

Parade
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Parade 2:00 PM ET; lineup from 1:00 PM
Hudson; lineup at Hudson Middle School
Free spectators
Hosted by Hudson Parks & Recreation

Town of Hudson's Annual Christmas Tree Lightening

Tree Lighting
Tue, Dec 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Downtown Hudson
Cost: check link

Christmas Parade - Town of Hudson

Parade
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Hudson, NC
Cost: check link

Parade Station: Welcome & Warmth

Other
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Hudson, NC
Cost: check link

Markets & shopping

4 verified events for 2026.

The Great Gingerbread Escape

Other
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Hudson, NC
Cost: check link

Christmas Craft Market

Other
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
The HUB Station, Hudson
Cost: check link

Christmas Camp

Other
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Hudson, NC
Cost: check link

Cookies with Santa and the Sunset Ridge Minis

Santa
Sat, Dec 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Hudson, NC
Cost: check link