Hudson Holidays
Visitors stroll along an illuminated 0.65-mile trail filled with larger-than-life themed displays, interactive experiences, and a lighted maze. Guests can meet Santa for free photos in the Pavilion and roast marshmallows over firepits using s'mores kits. Pop-up bars and a coffee house offer warm snacks, hot cocoa, and adult beverages throughout the grounds.
Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
After the presale promotion: Any Day tickets—adults $25, seniors (65+) $20, youth (ages 3-12) $20, children (ages 0-2) free. Dated tickets—adults $20, seniors (65+) $18, youth (ages 3-12) $15, children (ages 0-2) free. Group pricing is available by contacting the events team A date change costs $10 per order.
Hours
5-9 pm; Dec. 24: closes at 7 pm.
Food & Drink
Nixon’s Coffee House serves hot beverages and warm snacks, pop-up bars offer hot cocoa and adult beverages, and s’mores kits are available to roast at courtyard firepits.
Parking
Parking is free at Hudson Gardens and at the overflow lot at Arapahoe Community College. ADA parking is first-come, first-served; attendants direct visitors to accessible spaces. A designated drop-off area is available at the entrance if parking is unavailable in the Hudson Gardens lot. Use the Denver Seminary entrance (W. Weaver Ave.) for ADA parking or drop-off.
Accessibility
Entrances, trails, exits, and restrooms are ADA accessible, but wheelchairs and scooters are not available to rent.
Pets
Pets are not permitted, except documented service animals.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Sign up for the Hudson Holidays ticket alerts to hear first about presale discounts and the Cyber Monday flash sale on tickets.
- Add s'mores kits when you buy tickets online or pick them up in the Pavilion, then roast marshmallows at the courtyard firepits.
- Allow 45 minutes to two hours to walk the roughly 0.65-mile route and stop at the interactive experiences along the way.
- Leave outside food, drinks, bikes, scooters and skateboards at home, and remember there's no re-entry once you're inside.
- If you need ADA parking or drop-off, use the Denver Seminary entrance on W. Weaver Ave., where attendants direct you to accessible spaces.
Special Events & Promotions
- Sensory-Friendly Night on Dec. 2 has lower music volume and capped attendance. It isn't a low-sensory event.
- Theme nights on select shows add gourmet s'mores, stories from holiday characters, holiday bingo and Christmas movie trivia.
- On Dec. 24, Mrs. Claus and Jingle the Elf visit while Santa delivers gifts. Santa returns in 'Vacation Mode' Dec. 26–27.
- S'mores kits are sold separately in the Pavilion or online with your tickets.
- Ticket-alert subscribers hear first about presale discounts and a Cyber Monday flash sale.
Links & Contact
Run by The Hudson Gardens & Event Center
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Santa be available for photos?
Yes, free photos with Santa take place in the Pavilion through December 23. On December 24, Mrs. Claus and Jingle the Elf fill in, and Santa returns in vacation mode from December 26 through 27.
What food and beverages are available for purchase?
Nixon’s Coffee House offers hot beverages and warm snacks, pop-up bars serve hot cocoa and adult drinks, and s'mores kits can be roasted at outdoor firepits.
Are pets permitted at the event?
Pets are not allowed on the grounds, with the exception of documented service animals.
What items are prohibited?
Prohibited items include outside food and drinks, alcohol, bicycles, skateboards, scooters, roller skates, hoverboards, drones, and weapons.
What is the policy if it snows or rains?
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable regardless of weather. If an evening is cancelled by the venue, ticket holders will receive an Any Day ticket valid for another night.
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