The Hudson Gardens & Event Center

Hudson Gardens’ Christmas Display was absolutely wonderful. The free parking was easy with plenty of space available across the street, and the entrance was simple to find. Right inside, we scanned the QR code for the scavenger hunt, which added a fun and interactive element to the night. The light displays were bright, beautiful, and plentiful. There was so much to see. We grabbed hot chocolate along the way, and even though the line looked long, it moved quickly and the staff kept everything running smoothly. There were tons of great photo ops throughout the gardens, and every staff member we met was warm, friendly, and welcoming. Overall, it was a magical holiday experience. Highly recommended for families, couples, and anyone looking to enjoy festive lights and holiday cheer.

This place is amazing! We have been here for a wedding that was gorgeous! Our most recent visit was Oct 2025 for the Magic of the Jack O'Lantern. It is super family friendly but even my adult son and DIL enjoyed it immensely as did us parents. The decorations were just breathtaking and the music worked so well!!

We had a great time at the Hudson gardens. We walk around for over an hour taking pictures and sipping hot cocoa which was delicious. Unfortunately it was really cold and we were not stopping much so we could wrapped it up. I wish they would have some warming stations like fire pits or outside heaters but there's only one at the very beginning.

We attended the Magic of the Jack O'Lantern festivities and it was really amazing. There were sooo many different kinds of carvings. Once inside, it was well staffed and organized. $8 for one s'more is a little high but I guess thats where we are these days. Parking is across the street at ACC and that was a kind of a mess. They did try to manage it but there were just too many cars at once. The parking situation made us miss our reservation time but the event staff didn't give anyone a hard time about it. Overall, we really enjoyed the event. If you go just make sure to arrive early.