The Paths of Play
Edition 2026 Folk traditions Folklore Young audience

The Paths of Play

The evening of widespread play in the heart of Massa Lombarda

Massa Lombarda — Ravenna (039)
Dates 03 Jul — 03 Jul 2026
Location Massa Lombarda (039)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About The Paths of Play

Le vie del gioco transforms Piazza Matteotti and the streets of the historic center of Massa Lombarda into a large open-air play space. An evening designed for families, children, and young people, featuring traditional games, group activities, and moments of outdoor socializing. The event, free and spread throughout the town's streets, is part of the summer program "E...state a Massa" promoted by the Municipality along with local associations, and brings the typical desire for togetherness of Romagnolo summer evenings to the piazza.

An Evening of Games in the Streets of the Center

When summer arrives, the historic center of Massa Lombarda, in the Province of Ravenna, comes alive for Le vie del gioco: an evening entirely dedicated to widespread play, which takes over Piazza Matteotti and the surrounding streets. It's a simple and genuine opportunity to gather outdoors, rediscover the games of the past, and let children and young people have fun in the city's spaces, away from screens.

What to Expect

The event is designed as a playful journey winding through the streets of the center: game stations, animation activities, and proposals suitable for different ages are distributed in various corners of the town, so families can move around and try a bit of everything. It's an informal and participatory format, where the protagonist is shared play, the kind that brings together adults and children in the same space.

  • Outdoor games and activities for children and young people
  • Animation and moments of socializing in the historic center
  • Free and open entry, in a true community spirit

Part of "E...state a Massa"

Le vie del gioco is one of the events in the rich summer program "E...state a Massa", the series of events promoted by the Municipality of Massa Lombarda together with local cultural, sports, and volunteer associations. From the end of June to September, the calendar offers concerts, festivals, markets, open-air cinema, cultural meetings, events dedicated to children, and moments dedicated to popular traditions, animating the squares and public spaces of Massa Lombarda throughout the beautiful season.

An Event for the Community

More than just an event, Le vie del gioco is a way to experience the town: an evening when the historic center becomes a meeting place again, where generations mingle and play becomes an excuse to be together. A small, great ritual of the Romagnolo summer, accessible to everyone.

The Paths of Play — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of Le vie del gioco is scheduled for July 3rd in Massa Lombarda, between Piazza Matteotti and the streets of the historic center. An evening of widespread play for families and children, with free admission, included in the "E...state a Massa" summer program promoted by the Municipality and local associations.

For 2026, Le vie del gioco returns to Massa Lombarda on July 3rd, animating Piazza Matteotti and the historic center with an evening dedicated to outdoor play. The event is part of the "E...state a Massa" summer calendar, the program of events promoted by the Municipality of Massa Lombarda together with cultural, sports, and volunteer associations, which runs from June to September with concerts, festivals, open-air cinema, and family-friendly initiatives.

Programme The Paths of Play 2026

The detailed program for Le vie del gioco 2026 (game stations, schedules, and animation activities) will be published on the official channels of the Municipality of Massa Lombarda and at local information points in the weeks preceding the event, along with the complete calendar of "E...state a Massa".

The evening unfolds along the streets of the historic center and in Piazza Matteotti, with games and activities for children, young people, and families.

Highlights The Paths of Play 2026

Widespread play throughout the historic center, activities for children and families, free admission evening in the heart of Massa Lombarda.

Prices The Paths of Play 2026

<p>Free and open admission.</p>

Practical information — The Paths of Play

When and Where

Le vie del gioco takes place in Piazza Matteotti and along the streets of the historic center of Massa Lombarda (RA), Postal Code 48024. The event is scheduled for July 3, 2026, in the evening.

How to Get There

By car: Massa Lombarda is accessible via Via Bastia and the roads connecting the Bassa Romagna area; ample parking is available near the center. By train: Massa Lombarda station is on the Bologna-Ravenna/Lugo line, a short walk from the historic center.

Admission and Information

Admission is free and open to all. For information: Municipality of Massa Lombarda, tel. +39 0545 985890, email [email protected], or check the official channels of the Municipality where the full program of "E...state a Massa" is published.

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Where does it take place — The Paths of Play

Piazza Matteotti e centro storico

Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, 48024 Massa Lombarda

Contact The Paths of Play

Tel
+39 0545 985890

The Paths of Play in brief

Folk traditions Folklore Young audience Family Children Playful Outdoor Free Participatory Ravenna

History of The Paths of Play