Get the pumpkins ready, stock up on sweets, and put on as much makeup as you can, mes amis: Halloween is about to return! On October 31st, the most “terrifying” celebration of all is set to invade Milan and transform it into a true city of thrills for one night.
It’s a spooky event, that of Halloween… especially for Milanese parents, who always seem confused about what to do with their kids in Milan for Halloween. There are so many questions: where to go with kids in Milan for Halloween? What costumes to wear? Which store to buy them from? And what if we celebrate Halloween at home? What games can we play with the kids?
Don’t be scared, mes amis: Nano Bleu is an expert when it comes to Halloween costumes and games. With this guide, you’ll know exactly how to make your kids’ Halloween night unforgettable. Want to bet?
Halloween in Milan: Where to Go with Kids?
Milan is a city that knows how to surprise the little ones. And Halloween is no exception. Many venues, parks, and museums organize themed events perfect for children. For example, the Children’s Museum often holds creative workshops where kids can engage in hands-on activities, creating monstrous decorations or painting pumpkins.
Have you ever thought about the city parks, mes amis? Indeed, Parco Sempione or the Garden of Cultures can become the ideal setting for themed treasure hunts, with clues scattered among the autumn leaves and costumes adding to the atmosphere of the adventure.
Do your kids love spooky atmospheres? No problem! Some of Milan’s historic villas often organize guided tours with ghost stories and mysterious tales. Additionally, the city’s shopping centers set up Halloween-themed play areas with entertainers, makeup artists, and shows dedicated to kids. If you’re looking for something more engaging, we recommend a little trip out of town.
How about searching for and carving pumpkins together with the kids? The pumpkin patch, or the outdoor activity of searching for your favorite pumpkin in the fields, is becoming increasingly popular. And did you know there are many fields in Milan where you can pick your pumpkin, carve it, and participate in various themed and educational events? Among the fields where you can find pumpkins in Milan are Il Campo di Federica in Nerviano, L’Agricola in Lainate, and the Campo dei Mirtilli in San Vito in Gaggiano.
But do you know the best place to go in Milan for Halloween? Of course: the toy store Nano Bleu, mes amis. It’s here that the children will find the perfect Halloween costume for them. Because what kind of Halloween party would it be without a costume?
Trick or Treat in Milan with Kids: The Best Halloween Costumes, from Dracula to Morticia
The most exciting activity for kids remains going trick-or-treating around the city or in their neighborhood. So, it’s necessary to dress up in the most terrifying costume available. At Nano Bleu, kids will undoubtedly find their favorite costume, inspired by their imagination or choosing from trending costumes.
By the way, what are the most popular Halloween costumes? For girls, you can’t not mention the classic girl’s witch costume, a timeless classic that never goes out of style. For girls who want to dress with personality, we recommend the Morticia Addams costume—dark and iconic. Staying within the Addams Family, for those who really want to follow the trend, nothing suits better than the Wednesday Addams costume: the recent TV series has brought the character back into the global spotlight, and you won’t go unnoticed.
And what about the boys? The timeless classic is undoubtedly the Dracula costume, the charming vampire from Transylvania, complete with sharp fangs ready to bite. Another popular and effective costume is the Frankenstein monster outfit, perfect for a thrilling stroll through the streets of Milan.
Halloween at Home? Board Games and Puzzles to Do with Kids
Not all Halloween festivities, however, are perfect for going outdoors. Let’s not forget that October 31st falls right in the middle of autumn when the rains begin to be heavy and persistent. And if it turns out you need to spend Halloween at home? No worries, you can still have fun!
Who says you have to go out to dress up? Even mom and dad can wear their favorite costumes along with their kids and transform the house into a real spooky village!
For kids who love toys, Nano Bleu has what they need to unleash their imagination. In our store, you’ll find all the components to build the Halloween village from Lemax: choose from numerous pumpkin-shaped houses, magic workshops, haunted towers, and terrifying trees to create your own Spooky Town.
After building horror villages and scattering thrills around the house, a rainy evening is also the perfect occasion to gather and have fun with board games and puzzles. And where can you buy them, mes amis, if not at Nano Bleu? Your children will enjoy wooden puzzles, as well as classic animal puzzles, Disney puzzles, and Pokémon puzzles. Even adults can have fun with Clementoni puzzles designed for them to piece together beautiful landscapes.
Board games always manage to get everyone on board. What are the most played ones? Uno, Risk, and Monopoly top the podium. The first is dynamic and fast, the second is exciting and tense, while the third is strategic and educational. We also recommend Clementoni’s line of games, from the mechanics lab to Esploramondo and the microscope for making new discoveries every day.
You see? Having fun in Milan with the kids on Halloween is always possible; you just need to use your imagination and get inspired. Nano Bleu awaits you in central Milan at Corso Vittorio Emanuele 15, even on October 31st. Let yourself be carried away by the thrill!