Piazza Ferretto hosts Pumpkin Village autumn festival organized by Vela

From Friday, October 30, to Sunday, November 1, Piazza Ferretto hosts the Pumpkin Village, an autumn festival organized by Vela, VeneziaToday reported. The event, part of the “Le Città in Festa” schedule, transforms the city center into a rural landscape filled with pumpkins, straw bales, traditional games, and live entertainment.

Piazza Ferretto Schedule for Friday, October 30

The opening day gets underway at 3 p.m. in Piazza Ferretto with music, photographic flowerbeds, and a selection of wooden games for visitors of all ages. Live music accompanies “Il ballo del raccolto,” followed by structured harvesting challenges in the play area. Children and families can attend the storytelling show “Jack e la Zucca-Lanterna” at 5:30 p.m.

Halloween Activities on Saturday, October 31

The village opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The Halloween celebration starts at 4 p.m. with an interactive show titled “Sabba-tO delle streghe,” staged on the natural platform next to the pumpkin patch. A pumpkin decoration workshop and games begin at 5:15 p.m., allowing participating children to decorate and take home their own pumpkins.

Closing Events on Sunday, November 1

Sunday activities start at 10 a.m. with “Racconti d’autunno,” a wandering narrative experience through floral displays and straw animal figures. The harvest games and pumpkin decoration workshops resume at 3 p.m., followed by a live musical performance titled “I canti del granaio” at 4 p.m. The festival concludes at 5 p.m. with the “Circo No-Strano” performance, featuring a soundtrack by Los Massadores.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pumpkin Village

• Where is the Pumpkin Village located?

  The autumn festival takes place in Piazza Ferretto.

• Who organizes the Piazza Ferretto autumn event?

  The festival is proposed and organized by Vela as part of the “Le Città in Festa” program.

• What dates does the festival run?

  The event runs from Friday, October 30, to Sunday, November 1.