Pesaro: the “30/31 Notte Bianca dei Bambini” returns on Friday 1th and Saturday 2st, the event most loved by girls and boys. 

“The 1/2 White Night for Children” returns in the year of Pesaro, Italian Capital of Culture to fascinate, entertain, and help children of all ages grow for two "half" days, Friday 30 and Saturday 31 August, from 18 pm to midnight, with free admission.

Andrea Biancani, Mayor of Pesaro: «A beautiful idea, born 14 years ago, to tell and enhance our vision and planning of a city suitable for the little ones» which fits well with that of a tourist city, «Our equipped beaches, with fine sand and seabed low where girls and boys can play peacefully in the water and on the shoreline – as confirmed by the 2024 Green Flag recognition – welcome families arriving in the Capital in the best possible way. Who will be able to find in these two "half" nights, many proposals for fun, training and entertainment. To be shared with the people of Pesaro, who are very fond of this joyful and constructive event."

«The event returns to its full two-date form – underlines Daniele Vimini, deputy mayor, councilor for Culture and Tourism – which will be held next Friday and Saturday, as also requested by the commercial activities that have found the formula to be excellent, and which has a driving effect on Sunday, a day full of already planned initiatives". The deputy mayor highlights the numerous collaborations of the event, including those with Gradara and Tavullia, «a combination that is intertwined in the strategies activated in terms of promotion and beyond and which we will strengthen with this important showcase». And he anticipates «the novelty of the stage in Piazza del Popolo. It will be located between the Biosphere and the fountain, in front of the Post Office building, it will have a modular structure and an audience of 200 seats; we will present it on Tuesday but it will be the first time to christen it “The 1/2 White Night for Children”». Vimini then cites the claim “PLAY” of the event, which «reports the centrality of Pesaro, UNESCO Creative City of Music and City of Sport. Central elements that find nourishment in engaging events such as Midnight» which will count, in this edition as Capital, from the laboratories proposed by the implementing bodies of Pesaro 2024, «many, varied and unique opportunities to discover the dossier projects that are crossing, and enriching, the city". "There will be no lack of dualism between the two symbolic mascots of the event, Sparvy and Whiskey the spider, who we hope will not argue" jokes Vimini finally before listing the locations of the event, such as via San Francesco which will host the food stands, including that of the Pro Loco of Candelara, and then thanking "in addition to the Chamber of Commerce for the support of the event and the Chamber of Commerce Marche Nord, organizer and "driving force" of various international and local synergies activated by the Municipality", partners and sponsors «extremely valuable and able to always guarantee an “active” and quality presence at the event» and the other entities involved in the logistics and in guaranteeing the safe carrying out of the initiative, «such as the municipal operations centre, the local police, The VolontarX of Pesaro 2024 and those of the municipal civil protection group."

To tell the objective of the 14th edition of “The 1/2 White Night for Children”, is Amerigo Varotti, director of Confcommercio Marche Nord: «We are ready to give many smiles to the girls and boys of the city and on holiday in Pesaro; families who "occupy" the beaches and who at the end of the day under the umbrellas will surely be happy and amazed by the experience that the event will offer». Which is the consolidated one «of ttransform the center (and beyond) into an open-air village of workshops, shows and games. A winning formula that we confirm and that we have developed thanks to the event manager Fabio Bargnesi, the 30-year experience of Pesaro Village, the quality of the recreational and educational proposal of Dna and Coccole Sonore and the active participation of dozens of entities, such as Alpitour, which will help us to color the program of the initiative".

Paolo Pagnini of Pesaro Village, he then goes into detail about the two "half" evenings: «There is no competition between one initiative and the other, just as between the Friday and Saturday programmes, they are not the same nor does one prevail over the other». Many curious characters will take to the stage of "The ½ White Night of Children", «in addition to Sparvy and Whiskey there will be Tarta, Stellina and Ippo the Alpitour mascots who will do animation and babydance in Piazza del Popolo", a space that will also host the "Magic Castle" of the Municipality of Gradara and the "Magic Castle" of the Municipality of Tavullia, "'historical' initiatives of the territory, conceptually different that we will like to let those who participate discover". The two characters arriving from space are also ready to amaze “The Robot Light Show” by Silver Project and physical and mathematical educational activities led by specialists from the Balì Museum. Music and fun guaranteed with “Whiskey Ragnetto & his friends”, “Maestro Ema with the Magic of Music” and “Renato the Scientist and Prof. Luca” by DNA Coccole Sonore. Ears pricked up also for Riccardo Selci, singer-songwriter who will present his anthem to the city on stage “Pesaro I love you” and for the “Boys' Rock Band” of Davide Di Gregorio's PianetaMusica singing school.

Also not to be missed are the other activities located in the square, such as those of the Art Lab Fish Center (collective painting workshop), of AVIS (awareness workshop and recreational activities). All to experience also: the large installation of “38 Wooden Games” recovered from the past by the Giardino dei colori association; the Art Hunt, in collaboration with Swarovski Optik; God's initiatives UNICEF. The most daring will be able to take a "Test Drive" on the track with electric cars and jeeps set up by DNA Coccole Sonore for the "We are looking for Pilots" initiative. For everyone, the beloved Grandfather Bolla, the face painting and the stilt walkers.

Don't miss the "Sparvy Point" in Piazza del Popolo, the place where you can find the event program and collect the approximately 1.000 backpacks of "The Children's ½ White Night" with, among other things, coloring pages and Fibracolor colors ( distributed free of charge and while supplies last); reservations on the CoccoleSonore.it website

The city's museums will propose the initiatives "Trifles in your pocket: our capital assets” cwhich also includes the extraordinary evening opening, from 21pm to 23pm, of the Civic Museums, Casa Rossini and the Bicycle Museum.

Also expected workshop for children Friday and Saturday from 21pm to 00pm. The courtyard of Palazzo Mosca which will host "a lot of trifles" and details of works from the city's heritage ready to 'go on stage' and activate research, laboratories and mapping. The workshops will involve coloring the reproductions with the most varied techniques, discovering their meaning, hunting for the painting or object that represents it, tracing the paths of their discovery and comparing the original with the 'copy'. To better understand, while having fun, the cultural heritage of the Civic Museums, Casa Rossini and the Bicycle Museum.

Friday and Saturday, from 18pm to 30pm, at the Civic Museums, will host the entertainment and the artistic workshop curated by Margherita Mazzoli, “Pesaro to discover, curious guide to the city”. After the presentation of the book of the same name, with an interlude of live music, group quizzes and an art workshop for families will follow. The important thing is to sharpen the eye, sensitize the feeling and activate exploration and at the end we will be able to build our own pocket book of unpublished details!
Info: 0721 387541 – info@pesaromusei.it.

The Craxi gardens and Piazzale Matteotti will welcome you from 18pm to 23pm a dedicated sports area, managed by the Municipality's Sports office. Here they will find space: Valley Ranch, the Western Riding school will present the activities of its equestrian center and let you try them; the Val dell'Isauro Equestrian Centre, which will give the opportunity to get excited riding the ponies; the Linfa Farm which with its organic farm will welcome the little ones with little animals and products “tailor-made” for girls and boys. A corner to approach and introduce the fantastic world of horses and ponies and to love nature even more.

New for 2024, Fileni's participation in "The 1/2 White Night of Children"; the brand will be present with a large dedicated Food Area in Piazzale Collenuccio where, every evening, it will be possible to find and taste the products of the Buoni&Veloci and Buoni&Bilanciati lines. A perfect space also for those looking for Gluten Free products.

Also in the front row is Pesaro 2024, which will bring to “The 1/2 White Night of Children”, in the Court Dario Fo and Franca Rame (Palazzo Mazzolari), its implementing bodies, present with «workshops representing the projects created for the Italian Capital of Culture, to give them visibility and to tell even the little ones and their families about the works created during the year» underlines Matteo Rombolini, Pesaro 2024 Communications Office.

Friday August 30th, the CSV Marche Et (Circol-azioni dossier project) will be at Mezzanotte, from 20pm to 23pm, with “Recycle Reuse for industrious Nature” playful courses on environmental sustainability education in collaboration with the associations Rifiuti zero Marche and Lupus in Fabula.

ARTIFICIAL HUMANISM, for the Reali Meraviglie project, will present from 19.30pm to 21pm, the “Digital Fabrication Laboratory” to recreate the Pesaro8 manifesto with children aged 13 to 2024. Participants will explore the magic of technology with the pen and 3D printer (reservations required at 334.1826688).
Degree Courses in Design of the University of San Marino (project “Bartolo: chairs on the road”) will be in the courtyard at 19.30 pm and 21.30 pm, to enhance the creativity and elements of the chestnut in the “Elementary Design – Building by playing” workshop free without reservation.

Labirinto Cooperativa Sociale will liven up the court from 18pm to 20.30pm with “Wax twice: painting workshop with die-cast wax” and other free workshops.

Saturday August 31th, CSV Marche Etc (Off-Pista project: Slow Tourism), from 20pm to 23pm, he will hold "The Tales of the Trees", narrative journeys with fables and fairy tales written and read together to the participants; in collaboration with Coop. La Macina Terre Alte and Ass. Luoghi Comuni. The design laboratory of the University of San Marino will also return on Saturdays, again at 19.30 pm and 21.30 pm; as well as the Labirinto Cooperativa Sociale, in the courtyard from 18pm to 20.30pm with the graphic composition workshop with black thread on a white background entitled "Thread stitch and surface".

Saturday, we move out of the historic center, for the “Night at the Musicoteca dei Piccoli” at the Garden of Santa Maria (via Santa Maria delle Fabrecce, 29). Participants will discover that some instruments light up in the dark during a night visit to the Musicoteca dei Piccoli (Pesaro 2024 dossier project). By LiberaMusica (dossier project). First shift entrance at 21 pm (0-3 years), second at 22 pm (3-6 years). Reservations at musicoteca@liberamusica.org – 392 166 0123.

They return the Pesaro 2024 “package” also includes the travelling shows of HANGARTFEST (Dossier project Danzando memoria sul mare, which included cycles of movement workshops open to the community and moments of sharing in the form of "dancing parties" at the end of each), a traveling workshop for children aged 6 and over accompanied by a parent. Grand finale at 21pm on Saturday in the gardens of the San Giovanni Library. THEregistration required at the link: https://form.jotform.com/241904489016055.

The nearby Rossini National Museum offers two unmissable events (and evening opening on Saturdays): educational guided tour in a fairytale style and a music and movement workshop to get to know the genre of melodrama up close while having fun. The first will be held at the Gioachino museum Friday 30th, at 17pm. The guided tour “Rossini's Cinderella: a musical fairy tale to live” by the tourist guide Paolo Perugini, will reveal how little Gioachino entered the world of musical notes with a walk through the rooms. Recommended age between 4 and 11 years. Entrance €5 per child, parent or companion free. Reservations required: T 0721 192 2156 – info@museonazionalerossini.it.

The second is Saturday 31st, at 21pm (extraordinary opening of the Museum from 20pm to 23pm), “At full rhythm… with Rossini's music” workshop conceived and held by Enrica Sabatini (artistic direction Associazione Pesaro Art&Music PAM, teacher, dancer and musician specialized in ancient dances and music). Through the practice of body percussion, the musical world of Rossini will be explored; an experience that will allow you to discover and interact with the masterpieces of the great genius, playing and "playing on them". Recommended age between 5 and 11 years. Activity €10 per child, parent or accompanying person free (adults cannot stay in the laboratory room). Reservation required: T 0721 192 2156 – info@museonazionalerossini.it. Info: Museonazionalerossini.it

Children ready to learn the culinary art, in via Rossini 67, in the courtyard of Palazzo Ratti, the splendid space of "The 1/2 White Night of Children", which Friday 30th from 18pm to 20pm, will welcome the “Pasta Lab” laboratory by Katj for Ratti Kids, an opportunity to get "hands on" and teach children the traditional making of fresh pasta; edited by Katj and Ratti Kids.

An intense program, therefore, that of the 2024 edition, e.g also supported by BCC Banca di Pesaro, as the president explains Massimo Tonucci: «For a bank, as was done for the initiatives of “50×50 Capitali al Quadrato” of Pesaro 2024 there is little to say except to do concrete things. Banca di Pesaro does it, with “La ½ Notte Bianca dei Bambini” for 14 editions, and we are proud that it is becoming a truly important event for central Italy. It will be a fun two days, which will give the BCC - the only local bank still present and growing rapidly - the opportunity to be present and close".

Among the “special partners” of the event, also Alpitour. Tommaso Bertini, chief marketing officer of Alpitour World, presented the collaboration: «We are happy with the collaboration with Pesaro 2024 and the project of “The 1/2 white night of children” that we created together with the Municipality and the main partners of the event – ​​he comments -. This year, for the first time, we will participate in the popular Pesaro event with Alpitour and Bravo, two of the brands of the Tour Operating division of Alpitour World, with our mascots and many fun activities that will make these two days dedicated entirely to children and their families special, just as if they were in one of our villages present in Italy and abroad».

“The 1/2 White Night for Children” It is an event promoted by the Municipality of Pesaro and organized by Confcommercio Marche Nord with the contribution of the Chamber of Commerce of the Marche; special partner: Alpitour, Bravo; main partner: BCC Banca di Pesaro, Scavolini, Intesa Sanpaolo, Hera Group; partner: Fileni, Pesaro Village.

Info and program (updating): Mezzanottebiancadeibambini.it
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Pesaro: the “30/31 Notte Bianca dei Bambini” returns on Friday 1th and Saturday 2st, the event most loved by girls and boys.

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