Featured Events

Sundays, Memorial Day-Labor Day: Concerts on the Green


June 20-Sept. 26: Hudson Farmers Market


June 19-July 26: American Mirrors Theater Festival


Fridays in July & August, starting July 10: Music Nights at First & Main


Hudson, Ohio

Calendar of Events: 2009



Thursday, June 11, 2009
6-8 PM Author Mary Zelinsky at The Learned Owl Book Shop
Meet Mary Zelinsky, author of the romance/thriller Something Very Wild.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
11 AM-1 PM Author Richard Edington at The Learned Owl Book Shop
Richard Edington visits with The Photographers' Guide to Great Lakes Lighthouses, beautifully illustrated with the author's photos and packed with information: the best times of day to photograph each lighthouse, easy driving directions, and much more.
1-3 PM Author Stan Purdum at The Learned Owl Book Shop
Meet author Stan Purdum, author of Pedaling to Lunch: Bike Rides and Bites in Northeast Ohio.
Monday-Wednesday, June 15-17, 2009
Hudson Junior Invitational Golf Tournament
Held at the Country Club of Hudson, over 130 golfers ages 14–18 from around the world will compete in this prestigious 28th annual event. For more information call 330-650-1192 or visit www.cchudson.com.
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, June 18-20, 2009
10 AM-5 PM Hudson Festival Days: Hudson Home & Garden Tour
The 62nd annual Hudson Home & Garden Tour will showcase some of the city's most notable homes and gardens, including five homes with gardens and three additional gardens. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., tickets are $15 pre-sale and $20 beginning June 18. Presale tickets are available at The Learned Owl Book Shop and Acme starting June 2.
The Hudson Garden Club's Garden Shop and Tea Room will be open 12 – 5 p.m. at Hudson Middle School and will feature complimentary tea and cookies as well as many of the plants found in the tour, Hudson "Pinks" and other plants that are native to the area. Organized and sponsored by the Hudson Garden Club. For more information, call 330-653-9092 or visit www.hudsongardenclub.org.
Hudson Festival Days: Clothesline Art Show
The Clothesline Art Show is sponsored by the Hudson Society of Artists and run in conjunction with the Hudson Home and Garden Tour. Held at the Hudson Middle School Commons, 77 N. Oviatt Street, this FREE art show features original art cleverly displayed by local artists and offered at reasonable prices. Visit www.hudsonsocietyofartists.com for more information.
Friday, June 19, 2009
6-9 PM Ice Cream Social
A tradition started in 1948, the Ice Cream Social will be held on the green in the center of town near the Gazebo from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy ice cream, local entertainment, food and games for all ages. Activities are FREE to the public, although tickets are required for refreshments. Advance tickets available at The Learned Owl Book Shop. Organized and sponsored by the Hudson League for Service. Call 330-655-7658 or visit www.hudsonleagueforservice.org.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
1-4 PM Good Dads Event at Jake's God Life
Come celebrate Your Good Dad at Jake's! Live entertainment; games with/against Dad including Corn Hole and Putting Competition. Kids will have an opportunity to make and color Father's Day cards, take home a Life is good Father's Day Word Search, and enjoy simple snacks. Visit Jake's Good Life for more information.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
10 AM Hudson Players / Ohio Community Theater Association Northeast Regional Theater Festival
Held at the Barlow Community Center, located at 41 S. Oviatt Street, this festival will feature community theaters from across Ohio as they present 30-40 minute excerpts of their most outstanding work. Feedback from three trained responders will be provided along with individual awards, and the finalists will represent the region at the state festival over Labor Day weekend. The event starts at 10 a.m. and is open to the public. Tickets are $25 and include all performances throughout the day. Additional details are available by calling 330-655-8522 or online at www.hudsonplayers.com.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
11 AM CHICKENFROG authors at The Learned Owl Book Shop
Meet CHICKENFROG. Author Ashley Walicki and illustrator Kimberly Soderberg read the story and share an activity with kids ages 3-6.
Monday, June 22, 2009
7 PM Authors Janie Reinart and Mary Anne Mayer at Hudson Library
The authors of Love You More Than You Know share the stories of 45 mothers of U.S. service men and women who know what it feels like when a son or daughter leaves home to fight a war. Books for sale will be provided by The Learned Owl Book Shop.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
5-7 PM Author Joan Jackson at The Learned Owl Book Shop
Joan Jackson, author of Voluntary Chaos (a Learned Owl staff pick), will be here to read from and sign her book. See The Learned Owl's site for more information about this book.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
6:30-8 PM Flights & Bites Night at Vue Restaurant & Lounge
Join us for an evening of fine food and elegant wine! Five regional tasting bites paired with a regional wine flight. $20 per person plus tax & gratuity. Limited seating - call 330.650.1883.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Very Hungry Caterpillar Day at The Learned Owl Book Shop
Join us for stories and activities about Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Registration required.


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