FIFTH EDITION
A long weekend to discover and experience the Venetian and Friulian Villas
Frassanelle Park – Festival of the Old and New Games
2026 | Sunday 18 October | Padova
There's a park hidden in the Euganean Hills where, for one day, everyone becomes a child again. Parco Frassanelle fills with old-time games, a straw maze, falcons flying up close, archery, first pony rides, shows and workshops. And then the famous grottoes to explore, good food and the magic of a centuries-old villa: a festival for young and old.
Villa Forni Cerato – Educational Workshop for Children 5-10 – Il Gioco dei Sensi Exhibition
2026 | Saturday 17 October | Vicenza
Children aged 5 to 10 are invited to discover the Il Gioco dei Sensi exhibition, a multisensory experience dedicated to the architecture of Andrea Palladio. The exhibition offers a journey through the villa’s Palladian architecture, featuring panels to read and touch, raised tactile models, animated videos, audio content, and musical games.
Villa Forni Cerato – Guided visit to “Il Gioco dei Sensi” Exhibition
2026 | Sunday 18 October | Vicenza
Villa Forni Cerato, in Montecchio Precalcino, becomes a multisensory laboratory for discovering the architecture of Andrea Palladio. Il Gioco dei Sensi is an interactive educational exhibition born from the research of students at the School of Design of Politecnico di Milano, in collaboration with the Villa Forni Cerato Foundation and INTBAU Italia.
Villa Fracanzan Piovene – The Keeper’s Secret: A Mini Escape Adventure at Villa Fracanzan Piovene
2026 | Saturday 17 October | Vicenza
An ancient secret is hidden at Villa Fracanzan Piovene! Families will follow the clues left by a mysterious keeper through the villa and garden, solving riddles and deciphering codes. 8 steps and clues to connect to find a treasure. A relaxed adventure for kids (ages 5–12) and adults—all you need is curiosity and teamwork!
Villa Ca’ Prigioni – Ca’ Prigioni, One Step at a Time: Qi Gong, Sound Bath and Family Treasure Hunt
2026 | Sunday 18 October | Vicenza
A day at Ca' Prigioni combining wellness and play. Paolo Cecchetto leads two Qi Gong and two sound bath sessions in the villa’s centuries-old park. Children enjoy a parallel programme: a treasure hunt in the villa and park, then kids’ yoga (ages 5–12).
Ca’ Zenobia – Botanical Illustration Workshop for Children – with Anna Forlati
2026 | Saturday 17 October | Verona
After a short visit to the garden, participants will familiarise with different objects (leaves and flowers, but also branches, rocks and other small troves found in the green). They will experiment with various techniques including pencils, charcoal, oil and pastels and collage, to represent reality with a spark of fantasy.
Villa de Brandis – The suitcase of Augusto de Brandis
2026 | Sunday 18 October | Udine
A guided tour for children aged 6 to 10 and their families through the rooms of Villa de Brandis. From the suitcase of Count Augusto de Brandis emerge objects and travel memories that will guide young explorers in discovering the historic residence and its stories. The exploration will conclude with a creative workshop.
Villa Pojana – A VILLA FOR EVERYONE
2026 | Sunday 18 October | Vicenza
A multisensory and accessible experience to discover Villa Pojana through the " five senses". 3D tactile models, projections, ancient music, scents and tactile stimuli offer different ways of engaging with the heritage, making it more inclusive, engaging and accessible to everyone.
Villa Tiepolo Passi – The Rustic Park and the Wonder of the Landscape
2026 | 17 and 18 October | Treviso
The garden of a villa, Palladio said, is the well ordered countryside itself. As you walk among rows of crops and ancient hedges, along the river, discovering the hunting roccolo and its museum, usefulness becomes beauty. A dedicated trail (in Italian) invites children to discover the estate’s monumental trees, while the Tesa dei Tiepolo hosts a food area.
Villa Nichesola-Conforti – One day as an artist
2026 | Sunday 18 October | Verona
Standing before a blank canvas, give free rein to your creativity. Guided step by step by a professional, you’ll learn how to transform colours, brushes and simple strokes into a small work of art. No experience is needed, just the desire to give it a go and create something of your own, to take home as a memento of a special experience amongst the Villa’s frescoes.
Villa Rizzardi – Giardino di Pojega – A chat with the gardener
2026 | 17 and 18 October | Verona
A unique opportunity to discover the secrets of the work carried out by those who look after the plants and the Garden every day. Luca will show us how to prune boxwoods and hornbeams and will tell us about the history and longevity of these centuries-old plants. A chance to explore and share, with interesting facts and questions about the world of botany and greenery
Villa Rizzardi – Giardino di Pojega – Views from the garden
2026 | 17 and 18 October | Verona
The Pojega Garden is not merely a place to walk through: it is an 18th-century masterpiece, designed by Luigi Trezza for the Rizzardi family, including avenues, terraces, water features, galleries and the famous Teatro di Verzura. A visit allows you to appreciate its layout and lose yourself in a particularly evocative atmosphere.
VILLA VENIER CONTARINI – One Villa for everyone
2026 | Sunday 18 October | Venezia
A multisensory experience engaging the **five senses** to discover the life and culture of the past: sight and touch through period fabrics and clothing, hearing and smell with evocative music and scents, and taste with a sweet treat and herbal tea.
Villa Gioiagrande – “Scquadernato” Laboratory with readings aloud
2026 | Sunday 18 October | Vicenza
"Squadernati" with C and Q because it is a philosophy based on creativity, reuse and giving importance to diversity. Invent a new Scquaderno with old diaries, covers, checkered sheets, obsolete registers with a kaleidoscopic soul, colorful and full of new words. Animated reading-aloud.
Villa Gioiagrande – Cheese tasting
2026 | 17 and 18 October | Vicenza
An exclusive gastronomic experience with Castellan's products, dedicated to the art of fresh and extra-fresh cheeses, paired with fine honeys and artisanal jams. A guided journey to learn how to recognize aromas, test textures, and create the perfect pairing even at home.
Villa Priuli Crisanti – Educational workshop dedicated to the world of bees and flowers… for little explorers and curious minds, with AperiaLAB
2026 | Sunday 18 October | Vicenza
A journey into the world of bees with beekeepers Diego and Alessandra: stories, images and fascinating facts to discover life inside the hive and the importance of pollinating insects. Followed by two creative workshops: making a pop-up booklet about flowers and creating seed bombs with nectar-rich flowering plants.