The scariest night of the year is approaching and many will wonder how to spend it. Here is a list of events and parties dedicated to Halloween on Lake Garda and its surroundings, for both adults and children!
Halloween in Rocca – Rocca di Lonato del Garda (BS).
Sunday, October 30th, appointment in the fairytale Rocca di Lonato for Halloween in Rocca, an adventure dedicated to families with children between 5 and 12 years old. The duration will be 2 hours with staggered admissions at 10.00 – 12.00 – 14.00 – 16.00.
The Rocca, for the occasion, is haunted by bizarre and obscure characters such as the Witch Malaconca, Orcs, Trolls, Vampires, Werewolves and Bats! Children will be divided into four groups, by age group, and each group will have a special adventure to face!
Adults will have the opportunity to visit the Rocca di Lonato and end the adventure with the children!
Horror Night – Padenghe sul Garda Castle (BS).
Sunday 30 October, from 6 to 10 pm, the Padenghe Castle is transformed into a real thrilling place with paths of horrors, disturbing music, tremendous shows and many unpleasant surprises for young and old. The event is recommended for families with children from 8 years old.
The event is free upon reservation; for more information, click here!
Halloween at the Cantina delle Streghe – Roè Volciano (BS).
For older children, on Monday 31 October from 6 pm, the Cantina delle Streghe organizes a Halloween themed event. It will be a wonderful opportunity to spend an evening full of fear, fun and good food … there will in fact be the famous Brescia spit and an excellent polenta tasting that will accompany really scary drinks!
To reserve your table or for more information, click here!
Alice in the horror of wonders – Desenzano del Garda Castle (BS).
Sunday 30 and Monday 31 October it will be possible to immerse yourself in the scariest night of the year with “Alice in the horror of wonders” as part of the “Chills at the Castle” initiative organized at the Castle of Desenzano del Garda.
Reservations required on the site desenzano.movingminds.net/desenzano.asp.
In search of Martesino – Cavalgese della Riviera (BS).
In search of Martesino, the 29 October event organized at the MarteS Museum in Calvagese della Riviera which will see children and families involved in an exciting evening in the dark with treasure hunts, workshops, moments of music, and for the older ones, aperitif and guided tour.
Reservations required by October 26, to be made at +39 030 5787631 or by writing to info@museomartes.com.
The darkest night of the year: halloween at the Brescia Museums for young and old.
Brescia Museums Foundation offers three days of mysteries and thrilling stories (from 30 October to 1 November) to experience the feast of All Saints in the most fascinating places in the city. Escape Room, Museum Escape, monsters and sweets: all at the Museum, but strictly in masks!
For detailed information on the various programs and tickets click here.
Halloween at the Sigurtà Garden Park – Valeggio sul Mincio (VR).
Sunday 30 October, from 10 to 17:30, the Sigurtà Garden Park will celebrate Halloween. It will be a day full of events, surprises and themed activities, to spend wonderful moments surrounded by the autumn colors of the Park.
The activities are recommended for families with children between 4 and 10 years of age, who will have the opportunity to enter the park for free, if dressed in Halloween theme, and will be able to try the experience of having their face painted by Italian Body Painting. Festival!
For more information, click here!
Gardaland Magic Halloween – Castelnuovo del Garda (VR).
The largest amusement park in Italy has a Halloween theme! During the weekends until November 6th it will be possible to spend some really scary days.
Monday 31 October from 6 pm there will be the Halloween Party, with music and lots of fun in Jumanji Square .. and at 10 pm everyone will go wild with J-AX in concert!
For more information, click here!
The Pumpkin Labyrinth – Flover Garden Bussolengo (VR).
Until October 31st, from 10 to 18:30, the Flover Garden in Bussolengo dresses up in autumn with the only wheelbarrow-shaped labyrinth in Italy built with natural materials and a field of ornamental pumpkins! Along the way there are several “instagrammable” spots and during the weekend activities and music will be organized for the little ones.
For more information, click here!
Halloween kids cooking class – Riva del Garda (TN).
Halloween is coming! Trick or treat? Candy, of course! We prepare for the scariest night of the year by preparing cookies decorated with Halloween-themed royal icing. Witches, spiders, ghosts, monsters: who comes to have fun with us?
Children are invited on Saturday 29 October from 3 to 5 pm at the GardaFoodie Factory in Riva del Garda!
Halloween at the Castello di Avio – Sabbionara di Avio (TN).
Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 October, from 10 to 19 and Monday 31 October from 18 to 21, the Castello di Avio will host the event “A thrilling visit – Halloween at the Castle”, special guided tours for families, animated by companies theatricals of the territory to discover many legends and stories that have as protagonist the Bene of the FAI.
Halloween in the baroque palaces – Ala (TN).
A ghost hides in the baroque palaces of Ala, among the disturbing presences of noble spirits, witches, music and dancing with fire. Can you find it?
Halloween Cup – Torbole sul Garda (TN).
Sunday, October 30, starting at 9:00 am, the Halloween Cup sailing regatta will be held, which will sail the waters of Lake Garda for a Halloween dedicated to sport!
“Trento SOTTOsopra” guided tour for children – Trento.
Trento Sottosopra is a tourist guide designed for children and presents the city, its history and its monuments in a simple and direct way, making them the protagonists of the visit.
In the company of a tour guide you will discover the history of Trento in an original and fun way following an accessible route suitable for everyone. You will discover some curious corners of the city, taking as a point of view the “underneath” of the city hidden or disappeared over time!
The event will be held on Monday 31 October at 15:00. For info and tickets click here.
For Halloween themed parties and events in Verona click here.
For Halloween themed parties and events in Brescia click here.
For Halloween themed parties and events in Mantua dedicated to children click here.
We just have to wish you a wonderful day and a scary night!
Until next time dear Outdoors,
Chiara Avanzi – Garda Outdoors editorial staff
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