What are the most beautiful and original experiences to have with children?

Santa's Grotto has been organizing the most loved events for over 60 thousand families for twenty years. Passion, professionalism and safety: participating in an event organized by Santa's Grotto not only guarantees quality fun and entertainment for both children and adults (we always think of proposals suitable for parents too) but also guarantees maximum flexibility as you can easily book the events you prefer and you will never lose anything of the amount paid: with the flexible date you can move the date, or, if you cannot come due to an unexpected event, you can use your ticket for another event organized during the year.

The events are numerous, and all different, with new features every year and constantly updated.

Here is a preview of the 2023 events (continuously updated) - For info and updates subscribe to the newsletter on the website www.grottadibabbonatale.it - info@grottadibabbonatale.it - tel. 39 0323 497349

Castle of Surprises - 10-15-16-22-23 April 2023 at Castello Dal Pozzo in Oleggio Castello (Novara - Lake Maggiore)

In a splendid Castle our great spring event with themed areas Princesses, Harry Potter, Superheroes, visit to the Castle, Park, carriage rides, possibility of picnic in the Castle park (14 thousand square meters of park), VIP activities personalized, games, musicals, bands and entertainment for all ages. Agreements are also available to sleep in the 5-star hotel of the Castle or in the Family Village formula a few steps from Lake Maggiore. You can also complete your day at the Castle with a family cruise on Lake Maggiore among the islands of the Borromean Gulf, the most beautiful lake gulf in the world.

Castello di Notte - 22 April 2023 at Castello Dal Pozzo in Oleggio Castello (Novara - Lake Maggiore)

Extraordinary evening event with live music, symphony of lights, water and fire in the Castle Park. With light fountains, silent pyrotechnics and live music. You can participate only in the evening event or participate in the daytime event evening event at favorable conditions.

Family cruises on Lake Maggiore - 24 and 25 June with departure at 10am, 9 July with departure at 11am (if you want you can combine the trip with our event at Lake Rose on 8 July, with the possibility of spending the night in a tent), 22 -23 July with departure at 10am, 6 August with departure at 11am (if you want you can combine the trip with the Fantasy Party at Lake Rose on 5 August, with the possibility of spending the night in a tent), 26-27 August with departure at 10am. departures from Stresa (Verbania - Lake Maggiore) departures from Stresa (Verbania - Lake Maggiore)

Experience and discover the most beautiful lake gulf in the world from the water: exclusive cruises for families in the Borromean Gulf, with navigation in the Gulf visit to Isola Pescatori and Isola Bella, where you can stop as long as you wish and then return to Stresa at preferred time. The return journey at free time is also included in the discounted price only for Santa's Grotto families. Limited seats.

Summer picnics, barbecues, games and POSSIBILITY OF NIGHT IN A TENT - 8-9 July 2023 - At Lago delle Rose in Ornavasso (Verbania)

Every year new activities, games, excursions and new characters, with gold panning, entertainment, picnics and a great barbecue in the middle of nature to spend time with families and friends, in a cool place, easily reachable even from the city, perfect for children and parents. On the day or if you want you can bring your tent and let the children experience the adventure of a night in a tent in total safety. Sleeping in a tent is in fact the dream of many children and with us you can do it in a fenced and safe area, entirely reserved for families.

Children's hut - July (date to be defined) - The event dedicated to the discovery of the mountain returns to Alagna (Vercelli), a characteristic Walser village at the foot of Monte Rosa. During the day or weekend, with a cable car ride to the refuge, outdoor experiences.

Fantasy and lights party on the lake and POSSIBILITY OF NIGHT IN A TENT - 5 August 2023 - At the Lago delle Rose in Ornavasso (Verbania)

At the Lago delle Rose in Ornavasso (Verbania) the most awaited event of the summer with fantasy characters and animations, picnics with typical products and barbecues and the exciting night of lights. On the day or if you want you can bring your tent and let the children experience the adventure of a night in a tent in total safety.

Lake of Dragons - 16-17 September 2023 - In Omegna (Lake Orta)

The most incredible and adventurous event for children and families: photo safari on a speedboat with real animatronic dragons, Dragology Academy, unicorns and mermaids, exhibitions and themed activities. There are many new features for the 2023 edition! Not to be missed. Places sold out every year, it is advisable to book very early.

Harvest, pressing of the grapes and tastings in the cellar - 30 September and 1 October - at the Cascina del Sole in Isola d'Asti (Asti)

A walk in the vineyard, with grape harvesting and pressing, visit to the company, bruschetta and wine tasting: the event that entertains children and pleases adults. Limited seats.

Pumpkin Patch, autumn flavors and games, in the pumpkin village -14-15-21-22 October 2023 At the Rose Lake in Ornavasso (Verbania)

The biggest autumn party designed not only for children but for the whole family, including parents. An autumn journey made of unique flavours, with zero km products, knowledge, games and explorations. The little ones will not only be able to pick and decorate their own pumpkin by choosing it directly from the field, but they will be able to have fun, jump and play in a way of pumpkins, mushrooms and autumn fruits. From the field to the forest, for adults and children, mycological trips with mushroom picking and from the field to the plate with tastings in the renowned farm restaurant of Lake Rose. Not to be missed. By reservation only, book early.

From 18 November 2023 to 26 December 2023 the BIG CHRISTMAS of Santa Claus' Grotto the most original live Christmas events, between lake and mountains, Games Palace, online events (video call with Santa Claus, personalized video and letter from Santa Claus from Lapland).

The most loved Christmas specialists in Italy for fifteen years: follow the updates on our website www.grottadibabbonatale.it and book early to take advantage of the most advantageous offers.

- Tram Express Milan: an original way to experience the city, aboard a historic tram in the center of Milan

- The great Christmas of Santa Claus's Grotto: dozens of event days between Ornavasso (Santa's Grotto), where it all began in 2010, and the Christmas of Stresa, where the Palazzo dei Congressi has become the Palazzo del Natale, point of meeting and departure for the most original Christmas events for the whole family, between Lake Maggiore (Stresa) and Ossola (Ornavasso). Shows, rides and Christmas activities in the evocative setting of the city of Stresa.

Among the online activities, the first and main live video call service with Santa Claus (callbabbonatale.it) and the unique and original Letter from Santa Claus from Lapland, where we are the only Italian company present with our own "elf".

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