A magic wand will cast its spell over Monza’s city centre from December 1st to January 6th to create an enchanting ‘Christmas Village’ hosted in Piazza Carducci.

30 cosy wooden chalets, tastefully adorned and surrounded by twinkling fir trees, will entice passers-by with artisanal and culinary specialties from Italy and from locations as far away as Lithuania, Spain, Finland and India.

Not be missed of course is Santa Claus grotto at the centre of the village. Santa will be at home to welcome children on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and on December 23rd and 24th.

Naturally there will be lots of fun entertainment for children: creative workshops to make cute Christmas decorations, plus, magic shows, Baby Dance classes, jugglers, Christmas tales and ... the Befana is coming!

Throughout the Christmas period there will be no lack of fun dates with fantastic characters: a Fairy, an Elf and, of course, Father Christmas himself all await you in the village!

Festive programme:

• SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER - 18:00

INAUGURATION OF THE VILLAGE
Inauguration of the Family Christmas Village with fun shows. Come along to meet the wonderful Fairy, Elf, Santa Claus and the awesome stilt walkers! Followed by a gospel concert from the Safe & Sounds trio.

• SUNDAY 2 DECEMBER - 15.30

MAGIC CHRISTMAS SHOW
The cute Christmas Elf will perform some fun 15-minute magic shows.

• FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER - 15.30

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING ...
Creative workshop to make your own original Christmas tree decorations.

• SATURDAY 8 DECEMBER

At 15.30
CHRISTMAS BABY DANCE PARTY
The cute elf dwarf will organize an entertaining show with baby dancing and Christmas-themed musical games.

At 15.30
SANTA CLAUS
Santa will meet & greet all children in his wonderful little grotto in the centre of the village.

At 17.00

GOSPEL CONCERT
Concert with the Safe & Sounds trio performing the great Gospel classics.

• SUNDAY 9 DECEMBER

At 15.30
CHRISTMAS SINGSONG: THE MAGIC WAND

Christmas storytellers with gigantic books will enthral the children with the festive atmosphere.

At 15.30

SANTA CLAUS

Santa will meet and greet children in his wonderful little grotto in the centre of the Christmas Village.

At 16.30

WALKABOUT PERFORMERS

A super-tall stilt walker will blow colourful soap bubbles and give out presents of balloons and sweets to passers-by of all ages!

At 15.30
SANTA CLAUS
Santa will meet & greet all children in his wonderful little grotto in the centre of the Christmas Village.

At 16.30
WALKABOUT PERFORMERS

A super-tall stilt walker will blow colourful soap bubbles and give out presents of balloons and sweets to all ages!

• SATURDAY 15 DECEMBER - 15.30

GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS DINNER…
Creative workshop to make table place names in the shape of cute reindeers and snowmen.

SANTA CLAUS
Santa will meet & greet all children in his wonderful little grotto in the centre of the Christmas Village.

• SUNDAY 16 DECEMBER -  15.30

THE WINTER FAIRY AND HER MEGA BUBBLES
Bubbles, bubbles everywhere! All sorts and sizes of bubbles for a fun performance with the Winter Fairy.

SANTA CLAUS
Santa will meet & greet all children in his wonderful little grotto in the centre of the Christmas Village.

• SATURDAY 22 DECEMBER -  15.30

THE JUGGLING ELF
Street performers will juggle and interact with passers-by.

SANTA CLAUS
Santa will meet & greet all children in his wonderful little grotto in the centre of the Christmas Village.

• SUNDAY 23 DECEMBER - 15.30

CHRISTMAS QUIZ
Astrid the fairy will organise a fab fun show with group games and a Christmas quiz.

SANTA CLAUS
Santa will meet & greet all children in his wonderful little grotto in the centre of the Christmas Village.

• MONDAY 24 DECEMBER - 15.30

THE ELF TELLS THE STORY OF SANTA CLAUS
Santa’s favourite Elf will tell the Christmas Story… Santa is coming and the kids can’t wait to meet him! Singalong and Christmas games.

SANTA CLAUS
Santa will meet & greet all children in his wonderful little grotto in the centre of the Christmas Village.

• FRIDAY 28 DECEMBER - 15.30

GETTING READY FOR… NEW YEAR’S EVE 2019
Creative workshop to make a lovely calendar for 2019.

• SATURDAY 29 DECEMBER - 16.30

WALKABOUT PERFORMERS
A super-tall stilt walker will strut around Piazza Carducci blowing colourful soap bubbles and giving out presents of balloons and sweets to all ages!

• SUNDAY 30 DECEMBER - 16.30

WALKABOUT PERFORMERS
A super-tall stilt walker will strut around Piazza Carducci blowing colourful soap bubbles and giving out presents of balloons and sweets to all ages!

• FRIDAY 4 JANUARY - 15.30

BABY DANCE PARTY
The Christmas Fairy will organise a lovely show with baby dancing and crazy music games.

• SATURDAY 5 JANUARY -  15.30

THE BEFANA IS COMING!
Creative workshop to make your own famous Witch with her broomstick, using various materials.

• SUNDAY 6 JANUARY -  15.30

THE BEFANA HAS ARRIVED!
Show with the Befana who will tell her own special tale with fun bubbles and group games. Mini show repeated every 15 minutes.