October on the shores of Lake Como

18 October to 2 November 2025

October at Villa Carlotta is a season to be experienced with all the senses: the colours of the garden light up, stories intertwine between art and nature, and autumn flavours conquer the palate.

🌿 Autumn Festival
From 18 October to 2 November, Villa Carlotta dresses in the warm tones of the season to welcome the public to an experience of nature, tradition and creativity.
In the upper part of the garden, the Pumpkin Patchwith pumpkins, scenery and photo corners in the Larian landscape.

🎃 Saturday 18 October opening day amidst displays, activities and a rustic atmosphere.
🎨 Creative weekends with carving and decoration workshops (25-26 October - 31 October - 1 November).
🍂 Autumn tastings in collaboration with local producers.

The camp can be visited daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.included in the entrance fee.

🎬 A weekend of cinema and art - 25 and 26 October
Two days dedicated to the dialogue between landscape and storytelling, in collaboration with the Coordination of the Villas and Museums of Lake Como and the Lake Como Walking Festival.

📅 Saturday 25 October - 2 p.m.
Film villas: from Villa Mainona to Villa Carlotta
A narrative walk among the most iconic sets of Lake Como, from Hitchcock to the present day.
In collaboration with Path of Dreams.

📅 Sunday 26 October - 11 a.m.
The living room of Casa Bisi
Guided tour of the exhibition 'Family Portrait. The Bisi, a dynasty of artists in romantic Lombardy'. to discover the story of a family that played a leading role in 19th-century Milan.
Included in the entrance fee | By reservation only | Duration: 90 min.