The Duluth Winter Village is back at the DECC on Saturday and Sunday, December 7 & 8.

The free community event brings together the best local makers and vendors in a European-style Christmas Market. Small wooden cabins line Harbor Drive for your holiday shopping convenience.

There’s a petting zoo. Cook’s Country Connection is bringing the animals. Llamas Sophie and Belle and Alpaca Arty stopped by The Lift Thursday. They’re also planning to bring a mini-donkey, mini-pony, and goats to the Winter Village.

The DECC is also welcoming people to warm up inside. Pioneer Hall is open a yule hall where you can get your favorite treats. The arena is open for free family ice skating. Hucklebeary is bringing back the shop for kids. You can also Hug a Holiday Hen with the Locally Laid Egg company.