Orticolario 2025: Fun Activities for Kids at Villa Erba
From October 2 to 5, 2025, Villa Erba in Cernobbio hosted Orticolario, the cultural event celebrating nature as a way of life.
This edition featured “Orticolario per i bambini” (Orticolario for Children), a programme filled with creative workshops, sensory experiences and educational activities.
In particular, the initiative encouraged children to explore nature through curiosity, creativity and hands-on learning.
Thanks to a collaboration with the Municipality of Cernobbio, the Fuori*Orticolario / Per i bambini project extended beyond the main event.
The programme involved more than 1,000 students from preschools, primary schools and secondary schools.
On Thursday, October 2, and Friday, October 3, school groups explored creative spaces and artistic installations. In addition, they took part in themed workshops, performances and educational activities.
As a result, children had the opportunity to develop their imagination while learning about environmental awareness.
Children’s Activities at Orticolario 2025
During the weekend of Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5, the Ala Regina wing of Villa Erba became a lively creative space for children.
The programme offered different activities for several age groups:
- Ages 3–6: Art and sensory activities inspired by the Garden of Eden.
- Ages 6–11: Cooking workshops with aromatic herbs, botanical art and woodworking activities with Mastro Geppetto.
- Ages 8–13: Biodiversity experiences and artistic creations inspired by wild plants.
Furthermore, children could enjoy several special workshops and interactive experiences.
These included a treasure hunt in the Villa Erba park, the creation of a fairy-tale terrarium and multisensory activities based on the Snoezelen method.
Traditional puppet shows were also part of the programme, offering entertainment for younger visitors.
Together, these activities combined creativity, discovery and outdoor fun.
Learning Through Nature, Creativity and Solidarity
The main goal of the programme was to inspire a lasting interest in nature.
Through play and experimentation, children learned about plants, flowers and natural materials. At the same time, they developed practical skills, creativity and environmental awareness.
Moreover, the workshops supported an important charitable initiative.
The funds collected were donated to the Fondo Amici di Orticolario, which supports cultural and social projects and local associations in the Lake Como area.
In this way, the activities offered both an educational experience for children and a contribution to the local community.
Useful Information: Dates, Location and Registration
When:
- Thursday, October 2, and Friday, October 3, 2025: Activities dedicated to school groups.
- Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5, 2025: Workshops and activities for children aged 3–13.
Where: Villa Erba, Cernobbio, Lake Como, Italy.
Registration: Paid activities with limited availability. Online booking was available from early September until 5:00 PM on October 2, 2025, offering guaranteed access and priority entry.
Info:
www.orticolario.it
info@orticolario.it
+39 031 3347503
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