Downtown Music Series
In front of the Town Hall, Hudson, MA
May 27 – September 30, 2023
Saturdays • 3:00-6:00 PM
Sponsored by the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District.
Come down and listen to some great music while you shop at all of our wonderful stores, visit our terrific service shops and dine at our fantastic restaurants.
Tell your family and friends! Hope to see you there!
2023 Summer Music Dates & Acts
| May 27 | Matt Swanton Band |
| June 3 | Shell Theory |
| June 10 | Spring Hill Rounders |
| June 17 | Aunt Mimi Trio |
| June 24 | L&M Rythym Kings |
| July 1 | Deb McDonnell |
| July 8 | Polarized Guru |
| July 15 | Distric 5 Jazz Band |
| July 22 | Beantown Buckaroos |
| July 29 | Parish Jazz Band |
| August 5 | Little Black Dress |
| August 12 | Roswell Incident |
| August 19 | Steve / Zack Smith |
| August 26 | SLACK |
| September 2 | Black Suede |
| September 9 | Splinters |
| Celebrate Hudson | LIVE MUSIC @ AVIDIA LOT ON SOUTH ST. |
| September 23 | True North |
| September 30 | Parish Jazz Band |
Hudson Farmer’s Market
Summer Tuesday Afternoon Markets
June 20 – September 26, 2023
3:30 – 6:30 PM • Rain or Shine
80 Main Street at the Unitarian Church of Hudson
The Farmer’s Market features both new and returning vendors along with Market Music. In addition to abundant fruits and vegetables, this year?s market offers locally sourced meat, cheese, milk, eggs, wine, pasta, soap, honey, greeting cards, preserves, pickles, and sweet and savory baked goods.
Visit the Farmer’s Market Facebook page for more information and updates.
Hudson Fest
36th Annual Hudson Fest
June 10, 2023 • 9AM – 3:30PM
South Street, Hudson MA
FREE and hosted by the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce.
It’s an old-fashioned street fair — smack dab in the middle of Hudson’s Historic District. It includes vendors selling crafts, gifts and more, food trucks, live music, local community non-profits and the Rotary’s annual Duck Race. TONS of free and modestly priced activities for all! To stay updated on Hudson Community Fest visit us on Facebook.
Vendor space is sold out this year, and the waitlist has been closed. However, sponsorship opportunities are available until 4/28. For a benefit grid and application, go HERE! For a list of sponsors to date, go HERE!
Cellucci Park Summer Concert Series
Cellucci Park (Splash Pad)
23 Houghton Street, Hudson, MA
10:30AM
The Cellucci Park Summer Concert Series runs throughout the summer at Cellucci Park (Splash Pad). The concerts start at 10:30AM and feature music and artists who play to a younger crowd. Families with small children find these concerts at hit combined with fun at the Splash Pad and a stop downtown for lunch. There is a parking located at Cellucci with additional street parking and various public parking lots only a short walk away. The concert series is organized by the Hudson Recreation Department with support from the Town of Hudson and the Hudson Cultural Council.
Visit HRD Facebook page for updates and other events.
For more information and list of performers is available as a PDF below.
Concert Dates Only
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Wood Park Summer Concert Series
Wood Park
65 Park Street in Hudson, MA
6:30 PM
The Wood Park Summer Concert Series runs throughout the summer at Wood Park, located at 65 Park St in Hudson. The concerts start at 6:30 pm and feature a variety of different music and artists. This is a great family affair, bring your blankets, snacks, chairs and bug spray. There is a parking lot at Wood Park but typically there will not be enough parking for everyone. Additional parking is available at the Hudson Elks, as well as over Taylor Memorial Bridge at Apsley Park (off Port Street). It also is an easy walk from any of the downtown parking lots.
The concert series is organized by the Hudson Recreation Department with support from the Town of Hudson and the Hudson Cultural Council.
Visit HRD Facebook page for updates and other events.
For more information and list of performers is available as a PDF below.
Concerts Dates Only
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Downtown Trick or Treat
Thursday, October 26, 2023
4:00 to 6:00 pm
The Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce coordinates the Annual Downtown Trick or Treats on the Thursday before Halloween. Streets will be closed and kids can get treats at local businesses. Look for the pumpkins in the window for participants! This event draws approximately 2000 kids in Hudson and allows kids to trick or treat at the Main Street businesses.
REC Fest
Hosted by Hudson Recreation
Tentative Date: October 7, 2023
Held during the afternoon at Guidotti Field, Riverside Park, Hudson, MA
Take in some local shopping downtown early, grab some lunch downtown and then head over to the field to spend the afternoon with Hudson Recreation to help support local non-profits and community organizations. Activities for the whole family include carnival-style games, inflatables, and live entertainment. This long standing community event provides an opportunity for those who attend to connect with each other in a relaxed fun setting. Come have some fun with Hudson Rec!
Celebrate Hudson ’23
We are writing with heavy hearts to inform you that the “Celebrate Hudson” event scheduled for Saturday, September 16, 2023, has been canceled due to the forecast, which includes significant wind and rain. The decision to cancel was made with the safety of our attendees, vendors, performers, and volunteers in mind.
We were very much looking forward to celebrating with you all and are deeply disappointed that we will not be able to come together for this event this year. However, your safety is our utmost priority and we believe this is the necessary course of action.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our sponsors, vendors, performers, and, most importantly, you – our wonderful community, for your support and understanding in this challenging situation. Your enthusiasm and commitment to this event have not gone unnoticed, and we are immensely grateful.
Unfortunately, there will be no option for rescheduling or a rain date for this year’s event. However, we are pleased to announce the ‘Celebrate Hudson’ event for next year has been scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2024.
We are already looking forward to celebrating with you all next year and will keep you updated with details as the date approaches. Please continue to support the downtown businesses, vendors, and organizations that were committed to this event.
We thank you for your understanding and wish you all well. Stay safe during the storm!
— The Celebrate Hudson Committee
Winter Markets
Saturday, November 18 & Saturday, December 16, 2023
Hudson Town Hall
11AM – 2PM • Rain, Snow, or Shine
Winter Markets are a final way to visit our farmers market vendors before we ring in the New Year. Markets include locally sourced meat, poultry, dairy, root vegetables, herb wreaths, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, bread, apples, and crafts.
Hudson Holiday Stroll
Are You Ready to Ring in the Holidays?
The annual Hudson Holiday Stroll will take place on Saturday of December 2, 2023 from 3:00-7:00pm. Come visit Santa, toast marshmallows, visit the petting zoo and much more!
Artsfest Hudson 2024
ArtsFest Hudson will be back for a 5th year in 2024!
On May 6, 2023, ArtFest celebrate another successful year! The festive event features local arts and craft vendors; live performances and entertainment including classic rock, world music, magicians, and princess appearances; and art-making activities for all ages, including a community art project.