🌟 Check out OltreLario's new calendar of events! 🌟
Welcome to the OltreLario blog, the reference point for all those who wish to explore our beautiful area through unique and engaging experiences.
We have created a calendar designed to offer proposals suitable for everyone, young and old, from the most dynamic activities to cultural and gastronomic events. We will accompany you in the discovery of the appointments not to be missed, with all the information on how to participate and, when required, how to book in advance.
What is the OltreLario Calendar?
The OltreLario calendar is an accurate collection of events and activities taking place in our area. Updated weekly, it offers a complete overview of upcoming events: outings, exhibitions, food and wine tours, nature and animal-themed meetings, creative workshops and much more! Our goal is to allow you to choose unforgettable experiences at any time, perfect for your needs and curiosity.
Ready to discover what the OltreLario has in store for you? Take a look at the calendar and get ready for unique, authentic and unforgettable experiences! Visit this post again so you don't miss updates!
1. Castagnata
- Date: Friday, November 1, from 8:30 a.m. to noon
- Location: Milan Square in Civenna
2. The Lead Hole awaits you on Halloween.
- Date: Saturday, November 2
- Location: Grass
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Description: Thrill afternoon in the cave and dinner in the warmth of the trattoria. You are all invited to masquerade!
Family cave entrances are at 10 am, 11:30 am, 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. (€10 for adults and €5 for children aged 6 to 10).Dinner at Trattoria Alpina (reservations at 3471864865) will be at 7:45 p.m. with a cost of €25 for adults and €10 for children.
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Booking cave: WhatsApp 351 61 70 375
Mail info@museobucodelpiombo.it
3. Puppet show
- Date: Saturday, November 2, 4:30 p.m.
- Location: Palestrina of Magreglio
- Title of the show: "Shavings and the Witch."
- Free Entrance
4. Children's farm
- Date: Sunday, November 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
- Location: Agriturismo Cà Dulza in Canzo, 56 Puecher Street
- Description: Visit to the farm (2-3 years old) and cuddle our animal friends. Followed by creative workshop.
- Cost of the workshop: €12
- Reservation: WhatsApp 345 08 66 678
5. Donkey festival
- Date: Sunday, November 3, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Location: Barni
- Description: The Barni Donkey Fair offers a day full of events: from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Donkey Competition Exhibition, agricultural and craft stalls, typical dishes and children's activities. Also, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the historic Church of SS. Peter and Paul will be open. A celebration for all, under the banner of traditions and fun!
6. Presentation of the book "When Peace Traveled by Bus."
- Date: Tuesday, November 5, 9 p.m.
- Location: Canzo Municipal Library
- Description: Author Renato Maria Ghezzi will dialogue with Giovanna Bernacchi (Associazione LetterarieMenti) presenting his book "Peace Travels by Bus" Le Mezzelame Casa Editrice.
- Reservation: Free via "There's Room" App while space lasts.
7. Children's reading "In the silent and mysterious forest"
- Date: Friday, November 8, 8 p.m.
- Location: Torriani Canzo Bookstore
- Description: Teachers from Arcellazzi Preschool in Canzo will tell a sweet bedtime story. Meeting open to all children from 2 to 5 years old.
- Reservation: Not necessary.
8. The farm of the great
- Date: Saturday, November 9, from 2 to 4 p.m.
- Location: Agriturismo Cà Dulza in Canzo, 56 Puecher Street
- Description: Farm visit (4/9 years old) and cuddle with our animal friends. Ride on Luna pony, creative workshop and snack.
- Cost: 22 €.
- Reservation: WhatsApp 345 08 66 678
9. Benefit concert "Invitation to the Opera"
- Date: Saturday, November 9, 9 p.m.
- Place: Canzo Social Theater
- Description: Benefit concert for the Linfa Association with Sofia Maria Riva and Francesco Parravicini.
10. Stone magic with pumpkin and chestnut tasting.
- Date: Sunday, November 10, from 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Meeting place: small square in Torno
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Description: The itinerary starts from the square in Torno, and climbs immediately along the via Regia to the village's ancient alpine pastures, along the scalotte, through dense forests that are home to ancient chestnut trees and the avelli boulders.
Lunch at the village crotto with seasonal products: chestnuts and pumpkin. -
Cost: Adults: € 22;
Accompanied children and youth up to 12 years: € 18. € 15 pumpkin and chestnut lunch . -
Reservation: Cel 347 04 05 703
Mail sabrina@trekandtaste.it - Specific info: https://trekandtaste.it/prenotazioni/la-magia-delle-pietre-con-degustazione-zucca-e-castagne-torno/#1613660761872-179f9681-1649
11. Sky observation
- Date: Sunday, November 10, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Sormano Astronomical Observatory
- Description: Observation of the Sun during the day. Moon and planets visible in the evening. Only with good weather conditions.
- Cost: Free admission
- Reservation: Not necessary, in case of doubtful weather conditions contact 366 19 19 882
12. "Age Pride" theatrical performance
- Date: Friday, November 15, 9 p.m.
- Place: Canzo Social Theater
- Description: Alessandra Faiella, accompanied by Chiara Piazza on cello, in a ruthless and moving harangue in defense of old age.
- Reservation and specific info: https://www.claps.lombardia.it/evento/age-pride-2/
13. Children's reading meeting Born to Read
- Date: Saturday, November 16, 10:30 a.m.
- Location: Valbrona Council Hall
- Description: Readings dedicated to children aged 0-6 and their families organized by the Valbrona Parents Association APS in collaboration with volunteers "Born to Read" Library of Canzo.
- Reservation: Not necessary.
14. Children's reading meeting Born to Read
- Date: Saturday, November 16, 4 p.m.
- Location: Canzo Municipal Library
- Description: Readings dedicated to children aged 0-6 and their families organized by "Born to Read" volunteers and the Canzo Library.
- Reservation: Not necessary.
15. Dinner with Live Music "Evergreen Duo"
- Date: Saturday, November 16, 7:30 p.m.
- Location: San Giorgio Restaurant, Faggeto Lario
- Description: The return of Mario Pina as a duo after the release of his new single, he returns to bring us an evening full of emotions to the rhythm of music. Dinner with typical products.
- Cost: €35 per person
- Reservation and specific info: 031 37 33 643 - 349 84 23 302
16. The village of Barni and the Castel de Leves
- Date: Sunday, November 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Meeting place: Magreglio
- Description: The village of Barni, in Triangolo Lariano, is characterized by narrow streets and stone houses. The hike includes the Cadrega del Diaul erratic boulder and the Castanun de Buncava, a centuries-old chestnut tree. There are views of the Lecco branch of the Lario and the 1987 plane crash memorial, as well as the Castel de Leves site. The return route is scenic, offering splendid views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
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Cost: €20 adults and children 15 years and older.€10 children 10-14 years old (if used to walking).Not suitable for children under 10 years old.
- Reservations and specific info: https://www.history-trek.it/cpt_eventi/bbcl171124/
17. "Books to explore" meeting for early childhood (0-3 years old)
- Date: Monday, November 18, 9 p.m.
- Location: Canzo City Council conference room (top floor)
- Description: Meeting for adults organized in collaboration with the Peter Pan nursery school in Canzo: parents, grandparents and book lovers for children from zero to three years old with Maria Teresa nardi (a librarian and trainer specializing in early childhood reading). During the evening there will be an exhibition of books that can be purchased.
- Reservation: Confirmation of attendance free of charge at 366 61 44 013 or peterpan@coopcsls.it
18. "Children's Emotions" meeting.
- Date: Saturday, November 23, 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Arcellazzi Canzo Kindergarten
- Description: Meeting with pedagogist Laura Mazzarelli and illustrator Roberta Rinaldi. Pedagogical reflection dedicated to parents on the topic of children's emotions and tools to help them meet them. Workshop for children on the theme.
- Cost: €5 per workshop contribution.
- Reservation: WhatsApp 351 77 76 315
19. Play "Tycoons"
- Date: Saturday, November 23, 9 p.m.
- Place: Canzo Social Theater
- Description: In the early twentieth century, modern finance sees a wealthy few controlling the economy and influencing politics, while stock market instability leads to the emergence of a powerful central bank. Against a backdrop of ideological tensions and individual ambitions, the American dream becomes bound up with the myth of getting rich quick, setting the stage for new crises.
- Reservation and specific info: https://www.claps.lombardia.it/evento/ilva-football-club-2/
20. Presentation of the book "Liberated"
- Date: Saturday, November 24, 8:45 p.m.
- Location: Agriturismo Buzzi Valbrona
- Description: Cultural review "A valley...of books," meeting with writer Domenica Dara.
21. Presentation of the book "Murder at the Lighthouse."
- Date: Saturday, November 30, 10:30 a.m.
- Location: CàManin Farmhouse in Crezzo
- Description: Literary breakfast with Giovanni Cocco and Amneris Magella presenting the Romans of the Lake Como Murders series and the new novel Murder at the Lighthouse. Breakfast offered. A la carte lunch among the offerings.
- Reservation: WhatsApp 349 871 5492
22. Dynamic walk "The charge of the elves"
- Date: Saturday, November 30, 3:30 p.m.
- Meeting place: Villa Garampelli Canzo 3 p.m. with delivery of headphones and elf kit
- Description: Dynamic walk to music through the streets of Canzo.
- Cost: € 20 on the day, € 15 in advance sale at Edicola Prima Pagina and Cartoleria La Sfera in Canzo.
- Info: oltrelevetrine@gmail.com