

CHRISTMAS ON THE BOLOGNESE HILLS
On the Colli Bolognesi, even for the Christmas period, the area and its operators are ready to welcome you even during the holidays and offer unique "tailor-made" activities and experiences in safety for each visitor.
With the article "Christmas on the Bolognese Hills" - constantly updated - we will tell you about the many opportunities that await you in the Municipalities of Casalecchio di Reno, Monte San Pietro, Valsamoggia and Zola Predosa: dinners and lunches with themed menus, excursions, trekking , guided tours, museums...and much more for the Christmas period!
EVENTS AND INITIATIVES
Shows, concerts, excursions and many initiatives on the Bolognese hills.
Visit the EVENTS section of our website to stay up to date.
CRIBS
Casalecchio di Reno
The map of the nativity scenes of Casalecchio di Reno by Casalecchio Insieme: tiny.cc/MappaPresepi2021
Mount St. Peter
The Cribs of San Lorenzo
Also this year the traditional appointment from 8 December 2021 to 6 January 2022 with the Cribs of San Lorenzo in Collina (Monte San Pietro) a large widespread crib that can be visited, with the cribs made by the inhabitants and activities of San Lorenzo in Collina
Discover the program and the map of the 2022 cribs
In addition, Sunday 11 December and Sunday 18 December guided tours of the cribs for reservations and more informationClick here
Zola Predosa
The nativity scenes of the Voltone from 8 December - 6 January
Review of designer nativity scenes in the private and public spaces of vicolo Marchi (under 'Il Voltone' in the village of Lavino).
CALENDAR OF CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Casalecchio di Reno
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Friday 9, Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 December, Friday 16, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 December
In Piazza del Popolo – via Pascoli – via XX Settembre
Organized by Pro Loco Casalecchio di Reno.
CASALECCHIO ENCHANTS
Schedule of events that take place in collaboration with and at Sfoglia Rina:
Tuesday 6 December 2022 at 17.00
HANDS IN PASTA AT CHRISTMAS
For children aged 5 to 8
Wednesday 7 December 2022 at 17.00
CHRISTMAS AS A MEAL FOR THE CHILDREN
For children aged 2 to 5 years
ELF PARTY WITH TREE AND CRIB
Wednesday 7 December 2022
16.00 - Party Opening - Delivery of letters to Santa Claus to the elves
17.00 - Launch of balloons (biodegradable), snack with Avis, biscuits and sweets offered by local bakeries and pastry shops, mulled wine with the Alpini. In collaboration with local schools. Following Lighting of the Christmas Tree, coming from the Municipality of Monzuno and inauguration of the terracotta Nativity scene (set design by Dario Melloni).
Organized by Casalecchio Insieme Pro Loco.
5.30 pm - Laura Betti municipal theater -The Christmas Count
Show by and with Claudio Milani and Elisabetta Viganò. With Claudio Milani and Arianna Pollini. Recommended age from 3 years.
CHRISTMAS AT NENA'S HOUSE
Thursday 8 December appointment with guided tours at 10.00,11.00,12.00 and 16.00,17.00,18.00
For more information: info@museonena.it - 351 53 55 800
Sunday 11 December at 4.00 pm How was Christmas celebrated in a noble villa in the 1800s? How do you prepare for the most loved party of the year? Guided tour and creative workshop on a Christmas theme.
Info and reservations: didactic@museonena.it - 345 2397071
These initiatives are part of the program:
The Thousand Lights of Home
From November 27th to January 6th the Christmas & surroundings initiatives in Casalecchio di Reno.
Here is the day-by-day calendar: tiny.cc/LeMilleLucidiCasa2022
Mount St. Peter
Sunday 11 December - from 10.30 to 18
Calderino town hall square
Village of Santa Claus and his elves with mulled wine, hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts
4.30 pm: Launch of balloons with letters for Santa Claus. All attractions for children are free.
Sunday 18 December - 5pm
Christmas concert at the church of Calderino
Li Briganti Cantanti di Savigno and Zocca directed by maestro Marco Bacchelli and the maestro organist and harpist Gabriele Giunchi. A toast will follow.
For more information:Pro Loco Monte San Pietro: prolocomsp@gmail.com
Valsamoggia
Bazzano
𝐃𝐨𝐦eremo𝐧𝐢𝐜🏻 𝟏𝟏 𝐝𝐢𝐜ेrete in Bazzano one of the most loved Christmas appointments is back:Don't miss out!
Markets, food stands, children's area with many activities for the little ones, Christmas swing concert and then the grand finale with the arrival of Santa Claus and the children's party with the magic sticks of Santa Lucia.
This year then, the celebrations start early: from 3.30 pm onwards, via Matteotti and Piazza Garibaldi will be pedestrianized and will host stands and inflatables, for an afternoon of shopping and fun among the Christmas windows.
We are waiting for you in Bazzano, in Valsamoggia, to experience the magic of Christmas together once again!
For more information:Pro Loco Bazzano - prolocobazzano@gmail.com- 3299388632
Crespellano
Wednesday 7 December, at 21, at the Parish Church of San Savino (P.zza della Pace - Crespellano) appointment with the traditional concert on the occasion of the Patron Saint Savino, promoted by Pro Loco Crespellano, the Parish of Crespellano and the Confcommercio Association Bologna.
Concert with the children's choir "I Girasoli" directed by Claudia Rondelli and with the polyphonic choir "Schola Cantorum di Bazzano", Fabio Gentili on the organ, directed by Manuela Borghi.
Free admission subject to availability.
For more information:Pro Loco Crespellano prolococrespellano.fiera@gmail.com - 051-960801 / 353 4343219
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 December appointment withVery Christmas
Gastronomic stand with polenta and sausage, castagnacci, mulled wine, tigelle and crescentine.
Sunday 18 also craft and agriculture market.
For more information:Pro Loco Crespellano prolococrespellano.fiera@gmail.com - 051-960801 / 353 4343219
Monteveglio
Sunday 11 December in Monteveglio appointment withSanta Claus arrivesin the square
animation and workshops, letters to Santa Claus and "give a gift" pro Caritas
For more information:Pro Loco Monteveglio - prolocomonteveglio@gmail.com
Savigno
Sunday 11, the last appointment of the year with theExhibition market of the old and the antique, along with markets for art and ingenuity, hobby and good stuff.
For more information: Pro Loco Savigno - 348 8839413 - proloco.savigno@gmail.com
Zola Predosa
Christmas markets in the square of Zola Predosa
Saturday 10 December from 10 to 20
Sunday 11 December from 10 to 18
The perfect opportunity to find handcrafted gifts and Christmas gastronomy products, but if you want, also to come and volunteer with us at the food stand.
For more information: Pro Loco Zola Predosa - 051.755002
UPDATING!!!
HOSPITALITY ON THE HILLS OF BOLOGNA
HOME DELIVERY AND TERRITORY TAKE AWAY SERVICES
VALSAMOGGIA: For the Valsamoggia area it is active for home deliveries, in continuous implementation, www.centropercentro.it, where shops and businesses can register directly and enter, together with a description and contact details, any take-away and home delivery services (there are catering businesses, retail trade, agricultural activities, personal care...)
MOUNT SAINT PETER: on the website of the municipality of Monte San Pietro you can find a list, constantly updated, of places and businesses that offer take-away and home delivery services. For the always updated list Click here
ALL MUNICIPALITIES: The purpose of the Sportina Digitale project is precisely this: to put all the economic activities of our territory in a position to be present, easily, quickly and safely, in the digital environment! Discover the participating services and activities Click here
EVENTS AND INITIATIVES OF THE STRUCTURES OF THE COLLI BOLOGNESTHE
MOUNT SAINT PETER
"From the Earth to the Table" Farm and "Once Upon a Time" Educational Farm of Monari Marica
Hours and days: We are open every day, weekdays and holidays, from 10:00 to 22:00.
Services: We offer the direct sales service on seasonal crops (untreated) harvested directly from the garden in the presence of the customer.
We promote, upon reservation, both at lunch and dinner, tasting of vegetables from our garden and crescentine; all outdoors in our garden, with a view of Bologna and its surroundings, while for the coldest days we have an indoor room.
There are also barbecue stations for making personalized grills and green spaces for picnics in complete autonomy.
You can walk freely along the paths of the farm between cherry trees and a small wood with its paths.
Our farm welcomes different types of animals including the Carolina cow, the Caterina donkey, goats, pigs, geese, ducks, hens and rabbits; a joy for the children!!!
info: Farm "From the land to the table"
VALSAMOGGIA
Castle of Serravalle
Agriturismo Ca Isotta
Hours and days:
Services: The Agriturismo Ca' Isotta offers a menu based on the seasonality of the products, coming from its own farm,
or from companies in the area at km.0.
Events and special menus for the holidays: Christmas at Agriturismo Ca Isotta
New Year's Eve at Ca Isotta
Info: www.caisotta.it
The Brat
Hours and days: From Monday to Saturday from 8.00 to 12.00 and from 13.30 to 17.30.
Extraordinary opening on Sundays for the whole month of December, until Christmas!
Christmas baskets and gifts: Preparation of Christmas baskets, gift ideas to donate genuine, authentic products, rich in flavors and aromas to loved ones. In addition to our Colli Bolognesi wines, we have selected top quality products, many of which are organic, all from farms. The products are hand-packed in original and exclusive one-of-a-kind Christmas baskets.
It is possible to create your own basket with the available products or be inspired by our proposals!
Info: https://lamarmocchia.com/