Halloween Events in Tuscany

Pumpkin [Photo Credits: Brittany Randolphhttp://ow.ly/gEPbC]

As many of you already know, November 1 in Italy is a bank holiday, meaning this is going to be a long weekend (Saturday 29th until November 1st) and therefore a great chance to visit Tuscany.
Plus, you’ll be able to choose amongst many diffent kind of events.
Are you ready to discover the most important ones?

Historical Events:

Borgo a Mozzano is known for its Devil’s Bridge, which has inspired numerous legends and scary stories. The party, “Halloween Celebration” lasts all weekend and features party-goers in costume, group games, music and more.

Devil’s Bridge [Photo Credits: Jo Christian Oterhals http://ow.ly/gEPwS]

Chianciano Terme:

The streets of the historic centre will be populated with magicians, witches, monsters and more for the Halloween event. Food stands in Chianciano will serve pumpkin-inspired dishes and other autumn food favourites.

Chianciano Terme [Photo Credits: ainur.it http://ow.ly/gEPDQ]

October 31 is also a great opportunity to visit the ‘darker’ sites in Tuscany. Places full of magic and hidden secrets, the Tuscan region will be part of the National Day of Urban Trekking.

Live Music

Elisa at Viper Theatre in Firenze

Elisa

Art exhibits and Museums

Picasso at Palazzo Blu in Pisa and in Siena at Santa Maria della Scala “Rooms of Desire” by Milo Manara, at the Palazzo Strozzi in Firenze the “Money and beauty: Bankers, Botticelli the Bonfire of the Vanities” exhibit is still on too!

If you’re into photography you should have a stop at Fucecchio Foto Festival exhibit up until November the 6th.

A unique event for visiting Lucca and seing something really special like Lucca Comics and Games from October 28th until November the 1st.

Food Events

Chesnut [Photo Credits: GeoSearch Italia http://ow.ly/gEPOn]

This is the season of chestnuts and many festivals are dedicated this fabulous autumn nut, especially the Mugello and Amiata areas in Tuscany.
Among the festivals in these are the Marrone Chestnut Festival in Marradi and the Crastatone Festival in Piancastagnaio.

Anghiari [Picture Credits: Sandy Kemsley http://ow.ly/gEQ2v]

The medieval town of Anghiari (AR) hosts from Oct 28 to Nov 1 the Rural Tourism Festival and Market and Local Foods of Valtiberina, called “One hundred tastes of Apennines”, and restaurants in the area adhering to the “Vetrina Toscana a tavola” can taste promotional menus at fixed prices.

[Picture Credits: Jim Barton http://ow.ly/gEQ8R]

Those seeking nature excursions can take part of The Walking Festival, which organizes thematic walks and trekking excursions in the Livorno mountains and Val di Chiana Park, the National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago and the Apuan Alps.