Illustration of a christmas market scene (Duluth Winter Village)
Christmas Markets

Duluth Winter Village

Visitors can stroll through decorated wooden cabins to shop from dozens of local businesses and explore the Maker's Market. The festive gathering features live animals, carolers singing seasonal tunes, and a great lit tree set beneath a canopy of red tinsel. Guests can also warm up by the fire with cocoa, food, or cocktails at the Tinsel Tavern.

What to Expect

Lakeside holiday market featuring local shops, live animals, and carolers.

Event Details

Ages

All ages welcome

Neighborhood

Canal Park area

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Duluth Loves Local

Food & Drink

Food, cocoa by the fire, and cocktails at the Tinsel Tavern are available.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday shoppers

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Location

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802
Duluth, MN
55802

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Free admission.
  • Hours: 10am to 4pm both days.
  • Parking: On-site parking at the DECC costs $10 per vehicle; more parking is available nearby.
  • Pets: Leashed pups are welcome outdoors.

Tips & Advice

  • Bring your mittens, because the village suggests them for a December weekend by Lake Superior.
  • Keep your dog on a leash and in the outdoor areas, since pups are welcome outdoors only.
  • Look for parking nearby if the paid on-site lot at the DECC is full, since there's plenty more around.
  • Make a day of it, because the DECC is steps from Canal Park and Bentleyville.

Special Events & Promotions

  • 2026 is the village's 10th winter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is it for?

All ages. The village invites you to bring the kids and the grandparents.

What is there to shop?

You go cabin to cabin through more than 55 Duluth-area shops, plus the Maker's Market.

What can we eat and drink?

Food and cocoa are available, and the Tinsel Tavern serves cocoa and cocktails.

Can I bring my dog?

Leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas.

What else is there to see?

Carolers sing, there are live animals to meet, and the great lit tree stands under a canopy of red tinsel inside the DECC.

Tags

holiday marketfamily friendlyhandmade craftsartisanal productsSanta visitsfestive foodholiday shoppingcommunity celebrationlocal artisansfree event

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Last Updated: Nov 4, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team