Weekend in Lombardy: no boredom! What to do on 17 and 18 October

You know when Saturday comes and no one wants to decide? One proposes the sofa, another one one a trip, someone writes for me is the same and disappears. This time you have the plan: a weekend in Lombardy to build according to mood, between music, markets, books and something good.

This guide covers Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2026. Above all you find proposals for Sunday, along with some evenings still to live Saturday. Adults, boys and families: choose your province and start there.

Milan: the weekend raises the volume!

Baggio, bring friends: there is also Ivana Spain!

The Festival of Baggio fills the neighborhood with initiatives. Sunday 18 you can go from the market exhibition in via Pistoia to the tigellata solidarity with the Park of Baggio, then stop for the evening: Ivana Spain is scheduled at 21.30 in Piazza Anita Garibaldi. Saturday 17, in the same square, Beppe Braida at 21 brings the cabaret. Choose the single activity in the City Hall program.

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East Market: The deal has another life

Sunday 10–21, in via Mecenate 88/A, is curious among vintage, vinyl, design and objects that seem to wait just for you. An appointment to live without haste, with a break between one stand and the other. Rate and availability in the ticket office of the edition.

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Palazzo Bovara opens its doors to historic Milan

Sunday 10–19, in progress Venice 51, the Days of Historical Enterprises tell signs, trades and city activities between meetings and demonstrations. Appointments are free with reservation: choose first those you are interested in.

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Legnano in Vino: appointment at the castle

At the Visconteo Castle, 17 and 18 October 12–19, the tasting becomes a meeting with the producers. A proposal for adult wine lovers: consult the formula of the ticket and organize the return before leaving.

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Integrated, the campaign takes the scene

The 543a Regional Agricultural Fair animates Exhibition Centre and Visconteo Castle from 17 to 19 October. Sunday 9.30–22: producers, gastronomy and agricultural traditions, with activities also for children. A trip that connects those who love walking and those who immediately point to flavors.

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Arconate: risotto, market and country dances

On Sunday piazza Falcone and Borsellino hosts the Autumn Festival: market from 9, risotto arconata offered by the Administration to 12.30, then music and activities. At 16.30, country dances arrive. The other gastronomic purchases follow the conditions of the stands.

Picabia: Art never stands still!

Sunday enters the Royal Palace for Picabia. Open the doors of the night: over 170 works cross the search for an artist who has changed language several times, from Impressionism to Dadaism. The exhibition is open 10–19.30, with last entry at 18.30. Rates and tickets on the official page: a nice alternative to the afternoon shopping.

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Milan Theatre City: choose your stage

Until Sunday 18 October, Milan Theatre City brings shows, meetings, workshops and visits to more theatres and neighborhoods. Open the program by date and choose a proposal still available: locations, times, prices and bookings change for each appointment. It's an opportunity to try a theater you've never entered.

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Saturday 17 October: dancing in Triennale

Saturday 17, at Voce Triennale, avenue Alemagna 6, Lumina of Le Cannibal interweaves experimentation and dance floor. Porte alle 21.30, live performance by Valentina Magaletti 21.45–22.45, then JASSS in console until 2. Check tickets and entry conditions before organizing the evening.

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Sunday, a new voice to listen to

Anna Ferrer and Glomarì are at Voce Triennale on Sunday 18 at 18 for A Voice thread. Folk, tradition and contemporary research meet in Ferrer's project, PA, linked to his family's craft: breadmaking. Approximate duration two hours; tickets on the website of the Triennale.

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Blow-Up: the mystery looks on the big screen

Sunday at 17, at the Cineteca Milano Arlecchino, via San Pietro all'Orto 9, Blow-Up by Michelangelo Antonioni returns. A photographer, an image and a possible crime: the London of the Sixties becomes an enigma. Projection in original version with Italian subtitles, duration 111 minutes. Tickets in the movie card.

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Leonardo in virtual reality: this time the brush is yours

On Sunday at the National Science and Technology Museum, Virtual Monalisa offers an experience with vision between Leonardo's painting techniques and virtual atelier. Turns 11, 14, 15.30 and 17, duration one hour, indication 12+, maximum eight participants. Check total cost, entrance to the Museum and availability before purchase.

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Robotics Challenge: Who finds the way?

For those who come with young people, Sunday in the Tinkering Zone of the Museum Science and Technology c is Robotics race at 15.30, indication 8+, duration one hour. Or animated vehicles at 11.30 and 17, indication 9+: sensors and programming are tested. The weekend activities require online booking; check the conditions together with the Museum ticket.

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Claravalle: the break that tastes of wonder

On Sunday the guided visits to the Abbey of Chiaravalle, Via Sant'Ariaddo 102, allow you to choose between different routes. Church and cloister: one hour, 10 euros; with the mill: one hour and 45, 17 euros; path with chapel of St Bernard and mill: two hours and 15, 22 euros. The single chapel provides a half hour visit to 7 euros. Not all formulas have the same shifts: check availability online. Online bookings by 12 on the day of the visit, unless exhausted; information 02 84930432.

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Bollate: Sunday at Villa delle Meraviglie

Villa Arconati, via Fametta 1 in Bollate, confirms the opening of Sunday 18 in the calendar. The indicated Sunday timetable is 11–17, last entry at 16. Free visit 11 whole euro, 8 reduced; guided 16 whole euro, 13 reduced. Children up to 10 years free of charge. Choose date and formula in the ticket office and check for changes for special initiatives.

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Morimondo: ninety minutes away from the noise

A trip to the Abbey of Morimondo leads between monastic environments, history and architecture. Sunday visits to the complex last 90 minutes, with contribution 10, 8 for over 65, 4 for under 18. Reservation required at fondazione@abbaziamorimondo.it, departure from the ticket office in Piazza Municipio 4. The official pages report shifts not perfectly coincident for October: have the time confirmed in the reply to the reservation.

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Trezzo: the castle enters the program

For a Sunday on the Adda, the reservation system of Pro Loco Trezzo offers a visit to the Castle Visconteo on October 18. Open the date to choose the available shift and learn about rate and access mode. For information you can write to prenotazioni@prolocotrezzo.com: first confirmation, then departure!

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Bergamo: taste, walk, let yourself be surprised!

Mercatanti in Fiera: the tour of taste

Until Sunday 18, 9–22, Bergamo hosts Mercatanti in the Fair. The plan is simple: walk among the gastronomic proposals and choose the moment what to taste. A good departure for a day in the city.

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Villas, palaces and castles: enter history

Sunday 18 back Sunday for villas, palaces and castles. Each dwelling has its own shifts and costs, with mandatory booking and cash payment at the entrance. First choose the property, then wait for confirmation: not all visits are guaranteed without a minimum of participants.

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LovereArts: the village becomes a small stage

Sunday in Lovere: wood workshop 15–18 in the square of Via Santa Mary, traveling folk group from 15.30, giant bubbles at 16.30 in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II. At 18, in the square, a meeting with a royal owl. You can choose one date or stop all afternoon.

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Lovere: beauty passes to young people

Sunday, 14–18, The vertigo of beauty ... The Academy Tadini interpreted collects architectural projects, graphic works and works by students of the Artistic High School Decio Celeri. Free entrance, indicated in Via Giorgio Oprandi in Lovere: a stop to be combined with the walk in the village and the events of LovereArts.

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Clusone: a house full of memory

Museo Casa dell'Orfano Mons. Antonietti, in the Pineta di Clusone, opens Sunday 10–12.30. Museum rooms and testimonies tell a part of the history of the territory. Free admission; to confirm the departure of the guided tour call 342 3897672. Meeting at the concierge, via Monsignor Antonietti 6.

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Vegâteau: the sweetest challenge is vegetable

Sunday 15.30–17.30, in Daste, via Daste and Spalenga in Bergamo, the final of Vegâteau brings together ten finalists of the entirely vegetable pastry. You can attend the competition and take part in the tasting: 15 euro, limited access to 100 people, reservation until exhausted. Revenues are intended for the care and rehabilitation of animals saved by the provincial desk against ill-treatment.

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Brescia: a diva of opera or a courtyard full of flavors?

Turandot: Sunday you go to theater

At the Teatro Grande, corso Zanardelli 9/A, on Sunday at 15.30 Puccini's opera was staged on the centenary of the first performance. Tickets from 16 to 60 euro, second sector and availability: an idea to give yourself a different afternoon.

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Serle: the flavors are searched in the alleys

Bróstoi, Formài and... brings over thirty stands between the courtyards and rural environments of the district of Villa, Sunday 12.30–19. The beauty is also the path. In case of bad weather the Pro Loco provides the postponement to 25 October: check the last warning before the trip.

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Nidi Fioriti: ideas for those who grow together

Sunday 10–18, at Mo.Ca, via Moretto 78, meetings and activities face childhood, reading, emotions and family life. It is a proposal dedicated to parents, future parents and educators. Free entrance with mandatory booking.

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Santa Giulia: the Baroque listens for free

On Sunday at 16, in the Auditorium of the Museum of Santa Giulia, Antiche Risonanze offers Blow & Purcell with Cantores Silentii, Ensemble Symphony Polyphonic Brixiana and organist Enzo Pedretti. Free admission subject to availability, access from 15.30. A musical break among the beauties of the city.

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Padernello: shopping is done at the castle

Sunday 9.30–18, the Land Market of Padernello brings together small farmers and artisan producers at the Castle of Padernello, via Cavour 1, Borgo San Giacomo. It's the Slow Food project dedicated to local food: curious, ask questions and choose what to bring home. The possible visit to the castle has its own modalities, to be checked separately.

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Como: comics, folk and architecture up close!

Como Fun: free your pop part

Sunday 10–19, in Lariofiere, Erba, comics, manga, cosplay, video games and retrogaming meet at the same fair. There are stands, shows and meetings: a proposal also for adults who have never stopped loving their characters. Attention to the destination: the fair is in Grass.

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Baraban: tradition changes pace

Sunday from 16, at the Teatro Nuovo in Rebbio, via Lissi 9, Como, the historic folk formation proposes its meeting between tradition and contemporary sensibility. In opening Musica Spiccia. Free admission with free donation for the Gloria Mon Amour campaign.

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Inside the Novocomum: a special entrance

Sunday, in viale Sinigaglia 1, visit the Novocomum and the Terragni Archive with Attilio Terragni. It is an opportunity to look closely at a building that is a symbol of modern architecture. Check round, fare and booking in the initiative form.

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The piano comes into play

On Sunday at 17, in the Auditorium of the Conservatory of Como, the Piano Festival dedicates an appointment to Játékok of György Kurtág. Game, gesture and listening are the thread of the proposal. The site of the Conservatory refers to Eventbrite for access.

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Roman thermal baths: the surprise is under the city

Sunday at 14.30, An afternoon at the Terme leads to the archaeological area of Viale Lecco 9, Como. Here you walk among the remains of the Novum Comum thermal baths, through elevated walkways: a visit to the Roman Como to discover under the everyday places. Duration one hour; adults 15 euro, 6–14 years 5 euro, up to 5 years free. Mandatory online booking; check any commissions.

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Brunate: poetry on the way, marvelous sight!

Sunday 14–17, Brunate: the mountain of the saints inaugurates the Volta Circuit, a journey of fifteen stages between stories, characters and poetic readings. Meeting in the auditorium of the Biblioteca comunale di Brunate, via Funicolare 16. Free participation with compulsory registration. The route is about 2,3 kilometers with just under 200 meters of difference in altitude: there are climbs, cobbled and mule track, so choose suitable shoes. The return is free, on foot or with the scheduled service.

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Cremona: legs, villages and a race that is good!

PetsFestival: a passion, many worlds

Sunday 10–18.30, in CremonaFiere, Piazza Zelioli Lanzini 1, meetings and activities tell about animals and biodiversity. Entire 15 euros, children 6–12 years 11 euros; up to 5 years free with free gift to be collected at the entrance. The ticket allows access to the areas and events of the event.

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Castelponzone: Sunday has the taste of the village

Domenica Borgo in Fiera - Autumn flavours animates Castelponzone, in the municipality of Scandolara Ravara, with gastronomy, products and handicrafts. The center is affected by traffic closures 9–20: leave the car outside the village and continue on foot.

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CR10RUN: shoes ready?

Sunday morning, from Via Verdi, the competitive start at 9.30 and the non-competitive CR10.2RUN at 9.35, linked to the support of AIDO and MEDEA. Before submitting to you verification of registrations and requirements: participation is not automatically guaranteed on the spot.

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At noon, the sound of Stradivari

Sunday 18 October at 12, the Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi of the Violin Museum, Piazza Marconi 5, hosts a special audition with Lena Yokoyama and Diego Maccagnola, in the Calendar The sound of Stradivari. The review allows you to listen to historical instruments entrusted to soloists. For rate, duration of the special formula and availability contact the ticket office: 0372 080809.

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Soncino Sottorovere: change perspective!

Sunday at 15.30, Soncino Sottosopra accompanies between old prisons, underground walls and Civic Tower, from which to look at the village from above. The indicated place is the medieval living room of the former Filanda, via Cattaneo. Reservation required at 0374 83675 or at info@terredeldrago.it, subject to availability; ask for fare, accessibility and precise directions for the meeting.

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Lecco: mountain in the city and mysteries in the pages!

Lecco Climbing Festival: look up

The festival celebrates the 80 years of the Spiders of Lecco among meetings, exhibitions and activities. On Sunday the program includes climbing tower from 9, Test & Run to 9.30 and creative reuse workshop at 10.30. Consult the access conditions of each experience.

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The Passion for the Crime: the suspect is among the authors

Sunday 11.30–18.30, at Villa Greppi, Monticello Brianza, six meetings gather eighteen authors for the festival of police fiction. Free admission. And yes, Monticello Brianza is in the province of Lecco: mark it on the right map!

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Planetary: One Sunday under another sky

At the Planetarium of Lecco, Corso Matteotti 32, Sunday is scheduled the projection dedicated to sky and constellations, recommended by 7 years. 7 whole euro, 5 reduced; formula with visit to Eye on Cosmos 10 and 8 euros. Check the turn and book the two tasks separately when required.

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Palazzo Belgiojoso: Lecco tells himself

Sunday at 16, visit for adults to the Historical Museum of Palazzo Belgiojoso, Corso Matteotti 22. Amidst collections and testimonies, the city's changes are retraced. About one hour and a half, 10 euro per adult, meeting 15 minutes before entry. Reservation required at prenotazioni@artuassociazione.org or at 331 7063429.

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Lodi: photos that remain and polenta to share!

Ethical Photography: Change Viewpoint

The festival's exhibitions are visited on Sunday 9.30–20, in several locations in the historic center of Lodi within walking distance. Dedicate time to images: it is a proposal to live with curiosity and without running. See map and ticket conditions on the website.

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Castiglione d'Adda: chestnuts and flavors of Lodigliani

On Sunday from 11am, the Feast della Castagna in Piazza Incoronata offers free admission. The day includes a market and local food; the announced specialities include polenta with raspadura cheese and Lodi-style tripe. Food and drinks are purchased separately.

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Codogno: zola, polenta and live music

At the Polo Fieristico, Viale Medaglie d'Oro 1, the Fiera dei Sapori Zola & Polenta continues until Sunday. On Saturday, the Blinds play, Sunday, the NACN "Nient" Other than We. Free access; information about timetables, tables and bookings exclusively via WhatsApp on 328 1716173.

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Doodle Art: the scribble takes itself seriously

On Sunday, 10am–noon, the Museo della Stampa, Via della Costa 4, Lodi, hosts a beginners’ workshop. The fee is €55, including materials and a small notebook to take home. Places are limited: information and bookings on 351 6899027.

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The Lodigian? It is also discovered at the table

For Sunday lunch you can choose a stage of the 38a Lodigiano gastronomic review, ongoing from 2 October to 6 December. The participating restaurants tell local products and cuisine through their own proposals. Menu, price, service days and places available depend on the restaurant: check the list and book directly, specifying Sunday 18 October.

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Codogno: memories become paintings

Sunday 10–12 and 16–19, the Hall of the Town Hall, via Vittorio Emanuele II 4, hosts the exhibition of Franco Dragoni, dedicated to the Codogno of the past and the present, to its inhabitants and to the tributes to the great painters. The exhibition is organized by Auser with beneficial purposes in support of the activities of the association. Continue until 1° November: you can match it with other events in the city.

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Mantua: a slice of sweetness, a ride through the walls!

Hurry up, you're the lead.

Until Sunday 18, Mantua hosts the Festival of Sbrisolona and Italian desserts, among exhibitors, tastings and demonstrations of cuisine. A tasty excuse to organize a walk in the city and stop at the appointments of the program.

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Sabbioneta: history is tasted

Between the walls of taste, Sunday at 15, starts from Palazzo Ducale: guided tour of the city with tasting stop. 20 euros, reservation required. In the same period the village also hosts the San Gallo Fair, until 19 October.

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Goito: Grana Padano partying

The Grana Padano dei Prati Stable Fair continues until Sunday 18. The Municipality indicates free access: for timetables and individual initiatives consult poster and folder attachments. Tastings and purchases follow the conditions of their respective activities.

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Santa Barbara: What a sound party!

Sunday 18–19.30, the Basilica of Santa Barbara, Piazzetta Santa Barbara, hosts a feast of croissants and trombones for Santa Barbara. Musicians and teachers meet in the final concert of the festival-workshop dedicated to the Renaissance cornet. Free admission: an appointment for those who love ancient music or want to hear it for the first time.

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Gonzaga: the banquet is told at Palazzo Ducale

On Sunday at 10:10am, Lo splendore dei Gonzaga: itinerario culinario a Palazzo Ducale explores the palace through Renaissance food and rituals. The 90-minute guided visit includes Castello di San Giorgio and Camera degli Sposi, with admission included: full price €28, with concessions subject to eligibility. This is a cultural tour about gastronomy; the listing does not include lunch or a tasting. Check availability with the ticket office.

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Monza and Brianza: music, markets and pumpkins for applause!

Saturday evening: flamenco and Manuel de Falla

Saturday 17 at 21, at the Binario 7 in Monza, via Turati 8, Ensemble Duomo, mezzosoprano and flamenco dancers pay homage to Manuel de Falla. Entire 15 euro, reduced 12, under 18 to 6 euro; check availability at the ticket office.

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Mezzago: the pumpkin meets the market

On Sunday, at Palazzo Archini, Piazza Libertà 4, the Festival in Zucca offers producers' market 10–17, roast chestnuts and moments of conviviality. At 16 the juggling show The crazy restaurant. For the restaurant you need to check the reservation separately.

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Cesano Maderno: a tour of the world in the square

The European Market, in Piazza Arese, continues until Sunday 18 with international gastronomy and craftsmanship. A proposal for those who prefer to walk between the benches and decide on the time to stop.

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Agrate: chestnuts and a maxi cake

On Sunday, 10am–7pm, the CAI Feast della Castagna returns to the area between Via Ferrario and Piazza Santa Maria. Roasted chestnuts and food stalls accompany the day; the large CAI cake is due to be cut at 3pm.

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Monza, the voice of the organ

Sunday at 16, in the church of St. Joseph, Irene De Ruvo plays Bach, Mozart, Respighi and Mendelssohn for Sounds on the way. Free admission subject to availability: arrives a little in advance.

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Cederna: Detective in the photos of the past

Sunday at 15, Little detectives in Cederna invites you to a walk in search of stories through old photographs of the neighborhood. Duration two hours, 5 euros in full, under 12 free. I meet at 14.45 in Piazza Santa Caterina 9, in front of the Holy Family parish. Reservation required with Art-U: info@artuassociazione.org, 331 7063429.

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Pavia: vintage to the castle and autumn in the Oltrepò!

Belgiumioso: the next lightning strike is vintage

Next Vintage is at the Castle of Belgioioso, avenue Dante Alighieri 2, from 16 to 19 October. It is the proposal for those who love the fashion of other eras and the search for the particular piece. Check schedule and ticket before visiting.

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Bagnaria: one apple pulls the other

On Sunday, Apple Day, in Aldo Moro Square, brings together local fruit, handicrafts and gastronomy. Inauguration at 11, music and initiatives during the day, final draw at 18. The program also includes a walk with Calyx: registration check and meeting specific.

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Alagna and Borgoratto: two addresses to mark

Sunday 18 you will find the Festival of Zucca in Alagna, Piazza Castello, and the Autumn Festival in Borgoratto Mormorolo. They are two alternatives for a day dedicated to local flavors. The provincial calendar confirms the dates: open the single card for program, timetable and mode of participation.

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Brallo: the bread smells like Appennino

On Sunday, stalls at the Sagra della Castagna e del Pane Casereccio, in Piazza del Municipio, Brallo di Pregola, open from 10am. The event features wood-fired bread, local produce, crafts, roasted chestnuts and sweets from the Pavia Apennines. Local restaurants offer themed menus: contact them directly to check table availability and prices.

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Miradolo: risotto meets chestnut

On Sunday in Piazza del Comune in Miradolo Terme, the Chestnut Festival starts at 9.30 with stands and initiatives. The program continues with lunch at 12, popular games at 15, magic show at 16 and free taste of risotto at the chestnuts at 17. Free of charge concerns the announced tasting; for lunch it is recommended to book. Information: 347 4128132.

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Valtellina, take us by the throat!

Morbegno: the weekend of the Bitto

The Bitto Exhibition, 17 and 18 October, puts at the center cheese and traditional Valtellina dairy. Among the places of the event is the Convent of Sant'Antonio. Before reaching the center it also checks the changes to traffic and parking published by the Municipality.

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Taste: Sunday the stage is Dubino

Gastronomic itineraries, products and wines tell the villages of the Lower Valtellina. On 17 and 18 October the stage is Dubino; that of Mello is scheduled only Saturday 17. Choose the route on the site of the event and check price, access and availability.

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Crana: Valchiavenna knows about autumn

On Sunday in Crana, in the municipality of Piuro, the Autumn Festival menu includes soups, polenta taragna, cold cuts and local cheeses. In the afternoon roasts and extract prizes. Indoors in case of rain; reservation is welcome at 329 9335384.

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A Polentate Who Does Good

Sunday at RisOrto, via Bormio in Sondrio, the Polentata Solidale combines conviviality and support to the projects of Il Giardino di Altea ETS. Yoga in the vegetable garden at 11.30, lunch at 13, agricultural workshops for children at 14.30, along with games and market of the winery. Lunch 15 euro adults, 10 euro children up to 10 years; other activities on offer. Reservation required: 335 7175167 or 340 8011545.

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Shoeballing: the treasure is in the stalls

Sunday 10–18, Piazza Quadrivio and Via Scarpatetti in Sondrio host Scarpabellando. Vintage, books, handicrafts and objects to put back in circulation animate the neighborhood: a walk to snoop and maybe find that piece you've been looking for for for some time. For information: 349 4448209.

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Varese: vinyl on the lake and photos to live!

Gavirate: pumpkins, music and records to look for

On Sunday, the Gavirate lakefront hosts the Feast della Zucca, with a market, vinyl fair, mushroom exhibition, roasted chestnuts and CAI activities. Folk music is provided by L’osteria dell’Oste Oreste; food stalls open from 11:30am. The event is also scheduled to take place in bad weather.

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INSIGHT: Varese changes look

The festival of contemporary photography animates several city locations from 16 to 25 October. Free exhibitions and events with registration. On the weekend the general time is 10–19, but the rooms of Villa Mirabello open on Sunday 14–18. Use the map to build your path.

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Agra: the pumpkin conquers the village

Sunday the 43a Festival of the Pumpkin brings gastronomy, crafts, music and activities. To arrive, the organizers indicate parking lots and shuttles from Dumenza and Due Cossani: service from 10, last ascent 16.30, last descent 18.30. The road from Colmegna is signposted closed during the party.

Caldana: roast chestnuts and creativity in the village

Sunday October in Caldana, hamlet of Cocquio Trevisago, porta castagnata, autumn flavors and initiatives among the areas of the village. The program of the Matrioska Association includes Pencil Scacciapensieri and paper textures, workshop in the Relax Space near the Theatre. For time and laboratory mode ask at 324 7456259; general information about the event at somscaldana@gmail.com.

The perfect plan? The one that really starts!

Choose a main appointment and leave room for a walk or a break. A concert doesn't need another five stages to become a good evening. Before leaving check out the organizer's website, especially for bookings and outdoor initiatives.

And if you're already thinking about the next round, you'll also find our Halloween guides in Lombardy ↗ and Halloween in Lazio ↗. Now turn the link in the group: the message "What do we do?" is finally answered!

Correction, 2 November 2026: selected passages in the English and Spanish versions have been revised to restore proper names, terminology and practical details from the Italian text. The original event dates and programme information are unchanged.