On October 9, 10, and 11, *Horti in Autunno* (Gardens in Autumn) takes place at the Horti-Almo Collegio Borromeo in Pavia: three days of events, meetings, workshops, and activities dedicated to sustainability, culture, art, community, and the local area. All events are free, though registration is required for some activities.
- Friday, October 9
The event opens with “Toxic: News Beyond Disinformation” (*Toxic: le notizie oltre la disinformazione*), an initiative by the Fondazione Feltrinelli dedicated to critical thinking and how media and social networks influence the perception of issues such as migration and security. At 4:00 PM, there is a workshop for those under 30; at 7:00 PM, a public meeting with Debora Piazza and Eleonora Camilli, moderated by Laura Carrer.
Workshop: Free admission with mandatory registration at link
Public event: Free admission with mandatory registration at link - Saturday, October 10
From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the Art4Women roadshow arrives at the Horti, featuring the immersive installation Ubuntu Gate by Avvassena. At 11:00 AM, the workshop *Dal chicco al foglio* (''From Bean to Paper'') takes place, focusing on watercolor painting using coffee. At 4:00 PM, SatelliTANGO offers a free Argentine tango workshop open to everyone. At 8:00 PM, at the San Marco in Monte Bertone archaeological site, Filmini a Sorpresa presents an open-air cinema evening featuring a film in its original language with subtitles. Participation details:
SatelliTANGO: Free admission; registration required via this link.
Filmini a Sorpresa: Free admission; registration required via this link. - Sunday, October 11
Community Sunday kicks off at 10:00 AM with the Farmers' Market, dedicated to food biodiversity and the agricultural and social initiatives of the Pavia area. At 10:30 AM, a workshop on repurposing sails and ropes will be held with Sfuso Diffuso and Caritas Savona-Noli. From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the Swap Party returns, focusing on the exchange of clothes, shoes, and bags, as well as the circular economy. At 4:00 PM, the event concludes with the Franciscan Walk, led by park guide Simone Miraldi, featuring a blend of art, nature, and reflections on the Canticle of the Creatures.
Workshop: Free admission; registration required via this link.