Discover some of the Christmas Markets and Villages…
- Grazzano Visconti (PC)
In the Christmas Village, you can discover atmospheric Christmas Markets with unique crafts and food and wine delicacies. The magic is enriched with attractions such as Santa’s House, the Elf Circus and the accessible Ferris wheel. There will also be performances at the Christmas Theater, ice skating, the Taboga slide and activities for the whole family. As you stroll, you will encounter gospel choirs, bagpipers and the Befana, who will hand out treats to children on January 6. Street food and craft beers complete the experience and will make every visit unforgettable. A perfect event to soak in theChristmas atmosphere.
- BOLOGNA
Nov. 8-Dec. 26: St. Lucy’s Fair, in the monumental portico of the Church of the Servants, on Strada Maggiore.Among the stalls and booths you will find crib items, gift ideas, Christmas decorations, sweets, local products and roasted chestnuts.
Nov. 25-Dec. 24: French Christmas Village, Minghetti Square. In the wooden chalets you will find typical regional products, including cheeses, wines, mulled wine and various specialties, clothing items and handicrafts.
Nov. 22-Jan. 6: Christmas Fair, on Altabella Street, next to St. Peter’s Cathedral, in Old Town. Decorations, gift ideas, handicrafts and more await you in a festive and welcoming atmosphere.
Nov. 21-Jan. 6:
Italy’s largest Santa Claus Village.
- World Green Garden
- (Reggio Emilia)
Santa’s Village is not only the largest and most impressive indoor Christmas Market in Italy, but a magical world in which to immerse yourself and fly with your imagination. Over 4500 square meters all dedicated to Christmas with sets and displays that change every year. Reservations recommended on weekends
- CESENATICO
Dec. 1-Jan. 12: In the wonderful setting of Cesenatico’s Canal Harbour, the traditional stalls of the Christmas Market await you with decorations, gift ideas, typical and handcrafted products, plants and flowers, sweets, roasted chestnuts and much more…
- MODENA
Nov. 30-Dec. 24: In charming St. Euphemia Street, the classic Christmas Market with stalls of artists and craftsmen displaying paintings, wooden objects, jewelry and costume jewelry, puppets and more. In Matteotti Square is the MAAM Market of Artistic Craftsman Modena where hand-carved items, lamps, sculptures, ceramics, toys and many other creations for your Christmas gifts await you.
- Forli-Cesena
FromDec. 8, 2024 to Jan. 6, 2025, Forlì that Twinkles returns with its fourth edition, transforming Forlì’s historic center into a magical Christmas village inspired by Roald Dahl’s The Chocolate Factory. Piazza Saffi will host the lighting of the Christmas tree, videomapping shows and the traditional ice rink. In Piazzetta della Misura, the Magical Christmas Village and the Crystal Little House will offer creative workshops and meetings with Santa Claus.
Spectacular Christmas illuminations and live concerts will enliven the center, while the “Golden Ticket Hunt” will involve families and children with special prizes. The festival will conclude on January 6 with the Epiphany party. An unmissable event to experience Christmas in Forli!
Christmas period: the beautiful village of Longiano hosts the famous Longiano dei Presepi event, during which nativity scenes are set up in squares, gardens, streets and various picturesque corners.
- PARMA
Nov. 24-Dec. 22: In Gravel Square, the Christmas Market offers gift ideas, decorations, crafts, vintage items as well as tastings, specialty foods, a food court and children’s workshops.
- RIMINI
Fair of Christmas Trees
Date: Dec. 11-24, 2024
Location: Tiberius Bridge
During this fair, participants will have the opportunity to purchase real Christmas trees and festive plants, ideal for beautifying the home for the holidays.
Christmas Fair in Three Martyrs Square
Date: Dec. 15, 2024 – Jan. 6, 2025
This traditional Christmas market offers stalls with handicrafts, decorations and sweets, while also offering unique and original gift ideas.
Fair Christmas Fair on Corso d’Augusto and Via IV Novembre
Date: Dec. 19-24, 2024
In the heart of the historic center, this market offers typical handicrafts, decorative objects and gift items, perfect for those looking for exclusive Christmas offerings.
- RAVENNA
Nov. 30-Jan. 6: The city’s historic center and several other locations host various Christmas Markets, featuring crafts, food and wine, gifts and more.
Christmas period: MiMa Wonderland in Milano Marittima, the brightest village in Italy with about 40 km of illuminations and the Christmas market.
Nov. 30-Jan. 6: Christmas Family in Cervia: many initiatives in the historic center in the charming Christmas Village. Classic and salt nativity scenes, markets, shows and attractions for the whole family.
Through January 6, 2025 – Reggio Emilia
Merry Christmas Reggio! – concerts, performances, markets – in the historic center
Through Jan. 6, 2025 – Reggio Emilia
Christmas Market – gifts and food in typical wooden houses – San Prospero Square – 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Until Feb. 2, 2025 – Reggio Emilia
Reggio Emilia on Ice – ice skating rink – in People’s Park, Victory Square; hours: Monday-Friday 2-10 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday and holidays 10-11 p.m.; Dec. 21-Jan. 6 daily 10-11 p.m. – Info and school reservations: tel. 347.6296866; 351.5511137
Dec. 4 / Jan. 6, 2025 – Reggio Emilia
Santa’s little train – departure from Victory Square, near People’s Park, for a tour of the historic center – 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Dec. 24 and 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Dec. 25 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. – free service
December 7 / January 6, 2025 – Castellarano
Strolling among the Nativity Scenes – the tradition of the Nativity scene and the magic of the Christmas atmosphere come together in the fantastic setting of the historic village and the hamlets – c/o the Rocchetta and in Piazzale Cairoli – Info: Municipality of Castellarano tel. 0536.850114
- REGGIO EMILIA
- FERRARA
Through Jan. 6: The historic center of hosts Christmas markets, exhibitions, concerts and shows centered on Christmas, including the Christmas Market in the Park, where the little ones can take a picture with Santa Claus and leave him their little letters.
Christmas joy
trickles down all the stairs,
lights cribs and pines
and the eyes of all the children.
Then he faces balconies,
hangs streamers there;
glides down the streets,
illuminates shop windows and neighborhoods.
Then he runs to the church,
where an expected bell
announces all at once;
Discover all the Christmas Markets in Emilia-Romagna and enjoy the Christmas season!
