Seven Stops to Explore at Celebrate Hudson
If you're coming to Celebrate Hudson on Saturday, September 19, there's one thing we want you to know before you arrive: don't stop at just one spot.
The downtown festival runs from 1:00–5:00 PM, with seven activity areas to explore and the Main Stage and Beer Garden continuing until 7:00 PM.
Armory on the Assabet
Head to the Armory for Touch-a-Truck, food and performances. InFlyte Entertainment performs at 1:30 PM, with The Rock Institute, Bach to Rock and Voices of MetroWest also joining the afternoon lineup.
Avidia Bank/South Street
This is home to the Main Stage, Beer Garden and plenty of food. Ryan Pinette & The Baystaters start at 1:00 PM with a Tom Petty tribute, followed by Another Tequila Sunrise from 4:00–7:00 PM with an Eagles tribute.
The official After-Party runs here from 5:00–7:00 PM, and the Beer Garden is open throughout the Main Stage programming from 1:00–7:00 PM.
Cellucci Park
Cellucci Park is a family activity area from 1:00–5:00 PM featuring a foam party, bounce houses/inflatables and food and beverage vendors.
Avidia Bank/Church Street
Traveling with younger kids? This area features kiddie amusements and family-friendly activities from 1:00–5:00 PM.
Boys & Girls Club MetroWest + Avidia Bank/Church Street
Browse arts and crafts vendors, participating organizations and other festival activity from 1:00–5:00 PM. This is also one of the five FREE Colonial Trolley stops.
Traveling with younger kids? This area also features kid amusements and family-friendly activities at Avidia Bank from 1:00–5:00 PM.
Main Street Bank
Stop here for face painting, kids and family activities, vendors and food from 1:00–5:00 PM.
Motors on Main
Motors on Main runs from 1:00–4:00 PM along the Assabet River Rail Trail between the Grove Street and Tower Street area.
Expect a curated mix of older, newer, funky, unusual and art cars. Walk the trail, check out the vehicles and talk with their owners. It's free to visit and is also a trolley stop.
How to Explore It All
FREE Colonial Trolley rides run from 1:00–4:00 PM, with Holly and Ellie continuously circulating between five established stops.
Our best advice is not to overthink your route. Start wherever you arrive, explore what's nearby, visit the businesses and vendors you pass, and keep moving through downtown.
Celebrate Hudson 2026
Saturday, September 19
Downtown festival: 1:00–5:00 PM • Main Stage & Beer Garden: 1:00–7:00 PM • After-Party: 5:00–7:00 PM
Downtown Hudson, Massachusetts
Visit the Celebrate Hudson page for the latest event information and follow Discover Hudson for updates as we get closer to Saturday.
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