With the arrival of Halloween, the Susa Valley comes alive with mysterious atmospheres, disguises, pumpkins and events dedicated to adults and children.
Between masquerade parties, creative workshops, games, shows and themed initiatives, the municipalities of the valley offer many opportunities to spend moments of fun and discover the area in an unusual way.
From activities dedicated to children to evenings for adults, the calendar offers proposals for all tastes, including tradition, fantasy and a pinch of fear.
Here are the scheduled events:
Friday 30 October
AVIGLIANA – Dismantle the fear!
5.00 pm | "Primo Levi" civic library
Artistic-narrative and creative workshop to be experienced together between adults and children from 7 years old, as part of the educational day for the community.
Reservation required: 0119769180.
Saturday 31 October
AVIGLIANA – The monstrous Halloween competition
10.30 am | Gym in the center "La Fabrica"
Comic and interactive theatrical show by the APS Theater Company, dedicated to children aged 3 to 10.
EXILLES – Halloween at the Exilles Fort
11am, 2pm and 4pm | Exilles Fort
A theatrical adventure for the whole family in the company of the characters from the Wonderland. The witch Mandragola woke up without magical powers on Halloween and needs the children's help to find them. An engaging journey through the rooms of the castle, in the name of friendship and imagination.
Show recommended for ages 4 and up. Children can participate in costume.
CHIANOCCO – Walk on the places of the masche
2.30pm | Chianocco Castle, Camposciutto 1 hamlet
A walk through the places of the Chianocco masche, accompanied by stories and legends linked to the mysterious figures of the Piedmontese popular tradition.
Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Information: Barbara, 320 7051701.
ALMESE – Spooky Halloween
From 3.00 pm | Piazza Martiri della Libertà and Borgata Fucinassa
An afternoon of games, creativity and magic for adults and children.
The program includes face painting from 3.00pm to 5.00pm in Piazza Martiri della Libertà, the Magicabula magic show at 4.00pm and, at 5.00pm, the award ceremony for the "Scary Pumpkin" competition, dedicated to pumpkins carved or made with recycled materials.
From 5.30pm, in Borgata Fucinassa, guided tour of the "Spectral Fucina", among mysterious atmospheres and thrilling stories, followed by a snack with tea and biscuits.
In case of rain, the Magicabula show will take place in the Council Room, in via Roma 4.
MOMPANTERO – Halloween in Urbiano
3.30pm | Piazza del Ponte, Urbiano
A festive afternoon organized by the Municipality of Mompantero, the Pro Loco and the library. We begin with a scary story by the library, followed by the traditional "Trick or treat?" tour. through the streets of the town.
At the end, a snack with roasted chestnuts and a prize for the most monstrous pumpkin.
SAUZE D'OULX – Halloween chestnut
3.30pm | Playground
A chestnut party to celebrate Halloween in company, organized by the Sauze d'Oulx Project Ski School.
BARDONECCHIA – Halloween in the library
4.00 pm | Civic library
Halloween-themed readings and creative workshop for children aged 6 and over.
Reservation required: 0122 999988 – biblioteca@bardonecchia.it.
CONDOVE – Light and darkness
From 4pm to 6pm | Castle of the Green Count
An afternoon dedicated to the rediscovery of Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival that marked the transition from the bright to the dark season of the year. An opportunity to learn about the traditions, symbols and meanings of this anniversary linked to the cycles of nature and the rest of the earth.
Activity dedicated to families with children.
Reservation required. Free offer participation.
Information: 349 6113073 – geniusloci.fuori@gmail.com.
EXILLES – Halloween chestnut
From 4.00 pm | Streets of the town
A festive afternoon with a witch hunt through the streets of Exilles, the traditional "Trick or Treat?", chestnuts and mulled wine.
Information: prolocoexilles@libero.it – 339 5007100.
BRUZOLO – Trick or treat?
4.30pm | Meeting point in Piazzetta Matarazzo
Appointment for adults and children with a snack before the departure of the traditional "Trick or treat?" tour. through the streets of the town.
OULX – Halloween Party
4.30pm | Meeting point at the corner of via Faure Rolland and via Roma
The Pro Loco of Oulx organizes a Halloween party with a costume parade through the streets of the town.
The meeting is scheduled for 4.30pm, with the parade starting at 5pm and arriving in Piazza Garambois, in the pedestrian area.
Followed by musical entertainment with DJ Alain and a street food area organized by Pro Loco Oulx and AVIS.
SAN GIORIO DI SUSA – Samhain, the magic of the forest at night
4.45pm | Meeting point in Borgata Città
An excursion through the woods to discover stories, myths and legends linked to Samhain, the ancient one
