Island Alpaca will open its farm to the public throughout the holiday season. —Stacey Rupolo

This fall, Island Alpaca in Oak Bluffs welcomed over 50 baby alpacas. Get up close with fluffy friends new and old this Friday through Saturday, Dec. 3 to 5, at the Island Alpaca open house. The farm will be open for self-guided walking tours, or a browse through the gift shop’s locally grown garments from 10 am to 5 pm. Treats and hot cider will be available. For more information, call Barbara Ronchetti at 508-693-5554, or visit islandalpaca.com.