Ancona Family Festival (3rd edition): workshops, talks and Mercabimbo

Ancona Family Festival — 3rd edition

The Family Festival returns to Ancona with a program designed for children, parents and local organizations: from 14 to 17 May 2026 you can join talks, creative workshops, sports and outdoor family activities.

Dates: 14–17 May 2026

Main venues: Ridotto del Teatro delle Muse, Centro Studi Icaro (Via del Commercio 6) and Parco della Cittadella.

Main events and activities

• 14 May, 17:00 — Ridotto del Teatro delle Muse: talk "Your imperfect family is perfect as it is" with Costanza Miriano. A public reflection on family life.
• 15 May, 18:00 — Centro Studi Icaro: "FARE FAMIGLIA" conference on parenting with speakers Carla Urbinati (psychoanalyst) and Andrea Lucantoni (psychologist). The project "Il tempo di crescere — spazio Icaro" will be presented. Free admission; info: +39 333 926 41 66.
• 16 May, 15:30 — Parco della Cittadella: tree planting for newborns (municipal initiative). Participating families will receive a small plant.
• 16–17 May — Parco della Cittadella: play areas, sports, dance, creative workshops and animation run by associations, play centers and local groups.
• 16–24 May — Luna Park at Parco della Cittadella; on Saturdays and Sundays it opens from 11:00.
• 17 May, 15:00–19:00 — Mercabimbo: educational market for children aged 6–12 (free participation for child vendors; a parent or responsible adult must accompany them). Booking a stall and accepting the rules is required. Registration form: https://forms.gle/P2NU76TzZGtghmhN9.

For families

The Festival promotes reuse, socializing and educational activities for all ages. Many events are free; some require booking and compliance with organizers' rules. Mercabimbo stalls are assigned until full capacity.

Practical tips: bring water, sun protection and comfortable clothes; arrive early for popular activities; children must be accompanied at the market stalls.

Useful information

• Info for the "FARE FAMIGLIA" conference: +39 333 926 41 66.
• Mercabimbo registration and rules: https://forms.gle/P2NU76TzZGtghmhN9.

The Festival partners with local associations, public bodies and sponsors to deliver an inclusive program: a chance to celebrate family as a space of growth, care and sharing.