Barga Chocolate Festival

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Debra Kolkka

If yoy love chocolate you will want to go to Barga this weekend! I have been to this wonderful event in past years and I loved it! If you go have a hot chocolate for me.

The Barga in Chocolate event is on this year, 6th, 7th and 8th December. It is on each day from 10.00am until 7.00pm. You will find artisan chocolate shops along the streets and squares in the historical centre.

There will be entertainment as well…

Barga’s Befana meets children to receive their letters.

Live music

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Stalls with handcrafts and Christmas products

Chocolate workshops and activities for children

For more information please phone +39 331 3526137

Email…bargaincioccolato@gmail.com

Christmas events

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Debra Kolkka

There is lots going on in Bagni di Lucca for Christmas.

Decorate for Christmas

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Debra Kolkka

The Municipality of Bagni di Lucca and Pro Loco have launched a competition…The most beautiful window in Santa’s Valley 2025.

Shop owners are invited to decorate their windows. Then take a photo and send it to cultura@comunebagnidilucca.it by December 8, 2025.

Voting will take place exclusively online by “Liking” the photos.

The criteria for evaluation should be based on…

Coherence with the Christmas theme

Originality and creativity

Attention to lighting and details

Ability to create a festive atmosphere

The winner will be determined by the number of “Likes” registered by midnight on December 25, 2025.

The first three most voted shopfronts will win..

1st place…€100 local shopping voucher

2nd place…Christmas hamper €100

3rd place…€50 voucher

The winners will be awarded on 6th January 2026, during the closing ceremony of the Santa Claus Valley Lottery.

By participating, the contestants authorise the use of the photos for promotional purposes of the event. The organisation reserves the power to exclude exclude inappropriate or non-conforming images. In case of equal merit, a final draw may be made.

I think this is a great idea. Participants will help to make Bagni di Lucca look wonderful for the festive season. I hope there will be lots of fabulous Christmas windows.

Christmas arrives at Auser

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Debra Kolkka

Auser, the excellent shop for pre-loved items in Ponte a Serraglio has just been stocked with great things for Christmas.

There is also a new collection of household items to choose from.

You will find the shop in Ponte a Serraglio on the road towards Bagni di Lucca Villa, on the river side.

All proceeds from Auser go to charity.

The new opening hours for Auser are…

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10.00 – 12.00 and 15.00 – 18.00

Santa’s Day

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

Bagni di Lucca Villa put on a wonderful event on Sunday with Santa as the star of the day. The streets were filled with happy children involved in activities, workshops and a personal meeting with Santa at Villa Web.
Of course there was delicious food and, best of all, community spirit. Dozens of volunteers worked together to create a wonderful day of creativity and fun.

Thank you Priscilla Valentino for allowing me to share the photos. Well done to all those involved in an excellent Bagni di Lucca event.

A big day in Bagni di Lucca

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Debra Kolkka

Sunday December 15 is shaping up to be a big day. Bagni di Lucca Villa is the place to be for Christmas celebrations and more…

First of all, the Puccini’s Women exhibition, arranged by the Borgo degli Artisti, at Circolo dei Forestieri has extended. Here is another chance to see the art works from 10.30 – 18.30. Below are a few examples.