Family weekend in Varese and province: activities for kids (24-26 April

Family weekend in Varese and the Varese area (24-26 April 2026)

This weekend offers a variety of family-friendly activities: Liberation Day celebrations suitable for children, creative workshops, nature outings and entertainment. Below is a practical guide to the main events and how to plan your day with kids.

Liberation Day events

• Gemonio – Resistenza in Festa: two days of workshops, sports tournaments and circus shows designed for families.
• Besozzo – Ceremony at the Lighthouse: Saturday's official commemoration with the participation of the Youth City Council.
• Busto Arsizio – La Resistenza Insieme: community event at Parco Bosco San Giuseppe featuring popular sports, creative workshops and memory activities.
• Mornago – Fantasy Bimbo (5th edition): free activities in the square including inflatables, face painting, magic and animation.

Workshops, play and educational activities

• Varese – Bicycle safety session: third meeting to learn to ride without stabilizers (Sunday, 14:30) with Fiab and the Casa del Giocattolo solidale.
• Tradate – Open day at Parco Pineta: three creative workshops "Between art and science" with experiments, kamishibai storytelling and STEAM activities for children.
• Inarzo – Oasi Lipu Palude Brabbia: afternoon workshop for children aged 6-10 including outdoor challenges, nest building and educational fishing (Sunday).
• Tradate – Stories around the fire: evening storytelling for children (Friday 24 April, 20:30) at the Park's Educational Centre.

Nature and excursions

• Tradate – Excursions and EcoPlanetarium: activities for young explorers and a journey through the Solar System at the scientific education centre (Sunday).
• Inarzo – Open trails: Saturday 25 April the protected area of Oasi Lipu Palude Brabbia is open for hikes and wildlife watching.
• Varese – Luna Park at Schiranna: rides and family entertainment throughout the weekend.

Other family-friendly appointments

• Varese – Eco Run: Saturday and Sunday sporting events with routes for young athletes and children’s activities.
• Busto Arsizio – Spring fair (Sant'Edoardo district): markets, kids' workshops and live music (Sunday 26 April).
• For parents: meetings on adolescence and the digital world in Varese and a series on mindful separation in Cadegliano Viconago.

Practical tips

Before you go: check times and participation rules (some activities require booking). Bring water, snacks and clothes suitable for outdoor activities. Schedule breaks for young children.

Costs and bookings: many events are free or pay-what-you-want; book for workshops and guided excursions when required.

Where to find events

Events take place across the Varese area from 24 to 26 April 2026. Example venue: Parco Bosco San Giuseppe, Via Luigi Galvani 39A, 21052 Busto Arsizio (VA).