Halloween on Lake Garda this year starts in mid-September and runs into November. The longest programme is at Gardaland, but between October and early November there are also celebrations in Brenzone and Valeggio sul Mincio, with confirmed dates.
Gardaland: 51 days until 1 November
Gardaland Magic Halloween began on 12 September and runs until 1 November, for 51 consecutive days compared with 31 in the previous edition. Among the new features is Preda, an immersive post-apocalyptic maze to be crossed in silence to escape creatures drawn to every noise. At the Gardaland Theatre the show “Halloween Manor – Il Richiamo della Casa” is on stage, and the Mulino del Dugale hosts The Ghost Mill. At Gardaland SEA LIFE Aquarium, workshops and guided visits devoted to the most mysterious sea creatures continue until 1 November.
On Fridays, from 5 pm to 10 pm, the “Zombie Areas” take over the park’s avenues and a Horror DJ Set starts at 8 pm in Piazza Jumanji. Tickets for the “Venerdì da Paura” (Fright Fridays) start at 29 euros online, while a full-day entry starts at 44 euros for adults.
The highlight is the Halloween Party on 31 October, with entry from 5 pm to midnight at a single price of 29 euros. On the stage of the end-of-season party, Artie 5ive performs from 7:30 pm, followed by Alvaro Soler, Welo, Roy Paci, LDA, AKA 7even and Delia.
Brenzone: Halloween party on 28 October
In Castelletto di Brenzone, on Wednesday 28 October from 8:30 pm at the sports field, the Halloween Party offers games, inflatables and a treat hunt. It is one of the events in the October calendar of the local tourist information office (IAT).
Sigurtà: Halloween Run on 8 November
On Sunday 8 November, from 9 am to 1 pm, the Parco Giardino Sigurtà in Valeggio sul Mincio hosts the fifth Halloween Run. It is non-competitive, with three routes of 2.5, 6 and 10 kilometres through avenues, lawns and autumn foliage, two refreshment points and horror-themed entertainment. The race pack is reserved for the first 3,000 registrants.
Costumes are welcome: the best male costume, the best female costume and the largest group will be awarded at 11:30 am at the Palco Animazione stage. After 30 September, the deadline for the special rate of 8 euros, individual registration costs 12 euros; a dedicated registration is available for groups of at least 15 people.
