Game Festival – Family and Children's Celebration
Castiglion Fiorentino turns into a massive open-air playroom
About Game Festival
A festival dedicated to play in the heart of the Valdichiana
The Game Festival – Family and Children's Celebration is an event that turns the historic center of Castiglion Fiorentino, in the Province of Arezzo, into a large space dedicated to outdoor fun. For an entire weekend, the central Piazza del Municipio becomes the stage for a nostalgic gaming experience, capable of uniting generations around the simple, timeless pleasure of play.
Promoted by the City of Castiglion Fiorentino in collaboration with the AnimA association, the festival aims to restore the square's historical role as a place for meeting and socializing. Admission is completely free, a deliberate choice by the local administration to ensure every family can participate in this community gathering.
40 wooden game stations
The heart of the event is represented by 40 wooden game stations, unique pieces that test wit, skill, and coordination. These are not just attractions for children: these traditional games manage to captivate parents and grandparents alike, creating an ideal bridge between different ages and bringing the charm of old-fashioned pastimes back to life, away from screens.
Workshops, children's area, and shows
In addition to the wooden games, the program offers numerous activities designed for all ages:
- Children's Area: safe and stimulating spaces, specifically designed for the needs of the little ones.
- Creative Workshops: hands-on activities to give shape to imagination and learn new skills.
- Shows: roving performances and entertainment moments that bring the square to life and make the atmosphere even more magical.
A festive weekend for the whole family
The Game Festival is confirmed as one of the most colorful and popular events of the Castiglion spring. The event takes place during a weekend full of initiatives: concurrently, the Amarcord exhibition of crafts and vintage items is set up in the gardens of Piazza Marconi, completing the offer for those who choose to spend the day in the city.
Located along the ancient road connecting Arezzo to Cortona, Castiglion Fiorentino offers visitors the chance to combine the fun of the festival with the discovery of its medieval village, with the famous Torrione del Cassero and the Vasari Loggia framing the square where the event takes place.
Game Festival — edition 2026
The first edition of the Game Festival was held over the weekend of March 28 and 29, 2026, bringing Piazza del Municipio to life starting at 3:00 PM.
The program featured:
- 40 wooden game stations to challenge wit and coordination, suitable for children and adults;
- Children's Area with safe spaces designed for the little ones;
- Creative Workshops to learn new manual skills;
- Roving performances to animate the square throughout the afternoon.
On Sunday, March 29, the Amarcord exhibition of crafts and vintage items was also held in the gardens of Piazza Marconi. The event was organized by the City of Castiglion Fiorentino in collaboration with the AnimA association.
Programme Game Festival 2026
Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2026
Opening of the event starting at 3:00 PM in Piazza del Municipio.
- 40 wooden game stations distributed throughout the square, designed to test the wit, skill, and coordination of both adults and children;
- Children's Area: safe and stimulating spaces dedicated to the little ones;
- Creative Workshops: hands-on activities to give shape to imagination;
- Shows: roving performances and widespread entertainment.
Collateral event on Sunday, March 29: Amarcord exhibition of crafts and vintage items in the gardens of Piazza Marconi.
Highlights Game Festival 2026
Prices Game Festival 2026
Practical information — Game Festival
Where
Piazza del Municipio, in the historic center of Castiglion Fiorentino (AR). The collateral exhibition Amarcord is held in the gardens of Piazza Marconi.
Hours
The event starts at 3:00 PM.
Admission
Free admission.
How to get there
By car: take the Monte San Savino exit on the A1 motorway or the E78 Siena-Bettolle highway and the Arezzo-Battifolle junction. By train: Castiglion Fiorentino station on the Rome-Florence line, a short distance from the center. During the event, traffic changes are expected, with parking bans in Piazza del Municipio and transit bans in Corso Italia.
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Where does it take place — Game Festival
Piazza del Municipio
Piazza del Municipio, 52043 Castiglion Fiorentino