Christmas is getting closer, and events celebrating the festive season are beginning to pop up all across the Province of Varese. From Christmas tree lightings and ice-skating rinks to Christmas markets, festive villages, concerts, nativity scenes and shows, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the magic of the most wonderful time of the year.

From north to south across the Varese area, including Lake Maggiore, towns and villages are getting ready to celebrate Christmas with events and activities for all ages, combining local traditions, entertainment and special moments to share with family and friends.

The calendar is constantly being updated: new events and further details will be added as soon as official information becomes available.

LAVENO MOMBELLO AND CERRO DI LAVENO

From Saturday, November 21 | Ice-skating rink at the Gaggetto area.

From Monday, December 8 to Tuesday, January 6 | Widespread Nativity Scene Exhibition.

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SARONNO

Saturday, November 28 | Christmas tree lighting and illumination of the town centre.

BUSTO ARSIZIO

From Saturday, November 21 to January 6 | BA è Natale.

GALLARATE

Saturday, November 21 | Christmas tree lighting and the official opening of the Christmas celebrations, including the ice-skating rink.

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ARCISATE

Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29 | Christmas Magic.

Sunday, December 6 | Nataal e i Vécc Mìstee.

CASORATE SEMPIONE

Friday, December 4, 11 and 18 | Christmas workshops for teenagers aged 14 to 18.

Friday, December 18 | Christmas Concert at the Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta.

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LAKE MAGGIORE

From December 4 to January 10 | Isole di Luce.

LEGGIUNO

From Saturday, December 5 to January 6 | Le Lucine di Leggiuno, with Santa Claus and later the Befana.

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SOMMA LOMBARDO

From Saturday, December 5 to Sunday, December 13 | Christmas at the Castle.

CARNAGO

Monday, December 7 and Tuesday, December 8 | Ice-skating rink, Christmas markets and sweet and savoury food stands.

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CASTIGLIONE OLONA

Saturday, December 12 | 27th Christmas Torchlight Procession.

Sunday, December 13 | Christmas Village.

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DUMENZA

Sunday, December 13 | Natale tücc insema, Christmas market, food stands and entertainment for all ages.

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Discover the Christmas markets in Varese and its province!