Traditions in play: let’s make castagnole

Kids' Summer 2026

As part of Valdidentro’s Kids' Summer programme, Friday afternoon is dedicated to the “Traditions at Play” workshops, an experience blending creativity and cooking, designed for children aged 6 to 12.

Organized in collaboration with Gruppo Valdidentro Folk and the Museo Vallivo di Valfurva, these events let little ones learn while having fun, rediscovering gestures, flavours and activities linked to local tradition through hands-on, engaging experiences.

🍪 The workshop: making castagnole

The new session will be dedicated to making castagnole, small traditional sweets that evoke memories, aromas and the flavours of home.

During the workshop, children will get hands-on and take part in the different stages of preparation, discovering ingredients, gestures and little secrets behind a simple recipe rich in meaning.

An activity designed to introduce younger children to traditional cooking in a playful, practical and shared way.

👵 Flavours, stories and traditions

Castagnole are not just a sweet treat: they are an opportunity to tell stories, recall festive moments and rediscover those flavours that often belong to the memory of families and communities.

Through guided preparation, children will enjoy an experience that combines manual skills, listening and conviviality, learning how much value can lie in the simple gestures of tradition.

👐 Learning by doing

The workshop will be a practical and engaging moment, during which every participant can try things out first-hand.

Kneading, shaping, observing and sharing will become part of a journey designed to stimulate curiosity, independence and the joy of discovery.

A fun way to turn cooking into play and play into memory.

📅 Event details

• Date: Friday, 7 August
  
  
• Time slots for the two sessions:
  • 15:00 – 16:30
  • 16:30 – 18:00
    
    
• Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
  
  
• Age: 6 to 12 years old
  
  
• Available places: maximum 30 children per session

📍 Location

The workshop will take place at the Orto Didattico di Valdidentro; in case of bad weather, the activity will be moved to the Polifunzionale Rasin.

🎁 A keepsake for everyone

At the end of the activity, each child will receive a small gift and a participation card, which will be stamped at every workshop, making the experience even more engaging.

🎟️ Details and bookings

Booking is mandatory.

The activity can be booked directly online or at the Valdidentro Tourist Office.

Rates:

• € 7,00 per child
• € 5,00 per child (Valdidentro residents)

👉 During registration, parents will be asked to complete and sign a release form for participation in the activities and liability waiver.