8 Things to Do in Rome with your Children (Christmas edition!) – part 1
Rome is for sure a wonderful city to visit with your children, as it’s always very lively and there are so many things to do; but when is the best time to be in Rome with your little ones? Christmas for sure! In the last few weeks kids have been excited thinking of the presents they’re going to get, games they’re going to do with their friends during Christmas break and letters they’re going to prepare for their beloved Santa. If you happen to be in Rome for a family trip in this period (lucky you), keep reading to find out 4 child friendly things you can do in December.
1. Christmas World.
1.If you’re one of those families who love to expose their children to different cultures since a young age, you can’t miss this International event that this year will be hosted in Villa Borghese, one of the biggest and most beautiful parks in Rome. Your children will have the chance to explore Christmas traditions in different cities including the busy streets of Berlin, the magic elegance of Paris and the London street markets. Your little boys and girls will have the chance to ice skate and to see Santa’s house, recreated by outstanding set designers who will make the experience engaging and original. -When: starting on December 3rd – ending on January 8th. 10am – 8pm (last admission at 6pm) -Where: Villa Borghese – Galoppatoio area -Tickets: 15€ full price; 12€ reduced price for kids and 65+ year old adults [https://www.ticketone.it/artist/christmas-world/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAyracBhDoARIsACGFcS4JPlSLmXHLEF48-i7flhsTTMVDXdDjs_tgU1rIIwKng6-mVGxG7WoaAkdxEALw_wcB]
2. Incanto di luci
It’s always nice to visit the Botanical Garden in Trastevere, one of the most characteristic areas in Rome; left alone if the garden hosts Christmas lights and a magic atmosphere where you can get lost. Your children will feel like entering an enchanted, fairy tale world while they walk on the sound of Burkhard Fincke’s melodies. Highly recommended if your children love stories of places outside the world, suspended in time, captured in a dreamy atmosphere; I can guarantee that you, parents, will love this place too. -When: starting on November 19th – ending on January 8th. 5.30pm – Admissions from 5.30pm until 9.30pm, closes at 11.30pm. -Where: Orto Botanico di Roma (Largo Cristina di Svezia, 23 A – 24) -Tickets: 19€ full price; 16€ reduced price for groups; 12.50€ reduced price for kids (4-14 years of age). Family packages available for 54€. These prices can vary on public holidays. [https://incantodiluci.mticket.it/acquisto-biglietti/scheda-evento.aspx?ID=841&_gl=1q8puy8_gaMTM1MjI2NTc1Mi4xNjcwMjM0OTk5_ga_PEKRL31CT5*MTY3MDIzNDk5OS4xLjEuMTY3MDIzNjcxMS4wLjAuMA
3. Street Lights
3.If you’re looking for something fun to do which is totally free, you can have a walk and enjoy the Christmas lights which every year accompany us in the streets until the first days of January. In this case, you really will be spoiled of choice on where to go. Here are some examples: In Piazza di Spagna you will love the stars that enlighten Dior; next, you could walk along via Condotti, where the lights are particularly nice, and at the end of which it’s impossible not to notice the Fendi building with its play of light. If you then take Via del Corso and walk along towards piazza Venezia, you will find Piazza san Lorenzo in Lucina on the right, with its wonderful, 16 metres tall Christmas tree!
4.“Japan Days” Market.
This market is famous already in Rome among the Japan lovers, but on the 10th and 11th December its Christmas version will be hosted in a new location, Pratibus District. You will be able to thrift clothes, objects hand-made things and to have a drink in the food area. Obviously, there will be a children area with shows and exhibitions that will entertain your little ones. -When: 10th – 11th December from 10am until 7.30pm -Where: Pratibus Discrict (Viale Angelico 52) -Tickets: 5€
