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Love and Carnival take centre stage this week in WhatsOnAbruzzo! From specialised antique markets to mountain snowshoeing and Patron Saint vigils, here is your categorised guide to exploring Abruzzo this week.
👶 Children & Family
- Environmental Art Lab – Pescara [PE] · Mon 9–Fri 13 Feb. Creative eco-workshops. VIEW ➝
- Winter Olympics Kids Day – Vasto [CH] · Wed 11 Feb. Themed games and activities. VIEW ➝
- Carnevale Costume Party – Teramo [TE] · Thu 12 Feb. Mask-making and traditional sweets. VIEW ➝
- San Valentino in Maschera – Campli [TE] · Sat 14 Feb. Family carnival celebration. VIEW ➝
- Sunset Snowshoeing for Families – Prati di Tivo [TE] · Sun 15 Feb. Guided trek. VIEW ➝
- Carnevale dei Bambini – Chieti Scalo [CH] · Sun 15 Feb. Street performers and floats. VIEW ➝
⛪ Patron Saint Feast Days & Vigils
- Festa di San Valentino – San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore [PE] · Sat 14 Feb. Major patronal feast and couple blessings. VIEW ➝
- San Pantaleone Winter Feast – Borrello [CH] · Thu 12 Feb. Religious procession and local vigil. VIEW ➝
- San Flaviano Solemnity – Giulianova [TE] · Fri 13 Feb. Honoring the patron in the historic Duomo. VIEW ➝
- San Modesto Parish Vigils – Marsica Area [AQ] · Thu 12 Feb. Parish prayers and traditional bonfires. VIEW ➝
- Madonna della Libera Sunday – Pratola Peligna [AQ] · Sun 15 Feb. Weekly winter pilgrimage devotions. VIEW ➝
🎭 Carnevale & Festivals
- 71° Carnevale d’Abruzzo – Francavilla al Mare [CH] · Sun 15 Feb VIEW ➝
- I Mazzaroni Mask Ritual – Schiavi d’Abruzzo [CH] · Sat 14 Feb VIEW ➝
- Città Sant’Angelo Carnevale – [PE] · Sun 15 Feb VIEW ➝
- Carnevale Capistrellano – Capistrello [AQ] · Sun 15 Feb VIEW ➝
- Villamagna Carnevale Parade – [CH] · Sun 15 Feb VIEW ➝
- Bellante Carnevale Party – [TE] · Sat 14 Feb VIEW ➝
🍷 Food, Drink & Sagre
- Carbonara Festival – Pescara [PE] · Feb 13–15 VIEW ➝
- Controguerra “Wine & Love” Tasting – [TE] · Sat 14 Feb VIEW ➝
- Vasto Chocolate & Sweets Fair – [CH] · Feb 13–15 VIEW ➝
- Loreto Aprutino Wine & Oil Tasting – [PE] · Fri 13 Feb VIEW ➝
- Guardiagrele Sise delle Monache Pastry Tour – [CH] · Sat 14 Feb VIEW ➝
- Castel di Sangro Snow-Food Experience – [AQ] · Sat 14 Feb VIEW ➝
- Abateggio Ancient Grains Day – [PE] · Sat 14 Feb VIEW ➝
🛍️ Specialised Markets & Carboots
- Mercantico Antiques & Collectables – Pescara [PE] · Thu 12 Feb VIEW ➝
- Pescara Electronics & Vintage Fair – [PE] · Feb 14–15 VIEW ➝
- Sulmona Weekly Piazza Garibaldi Market – [AQ] · Sat 14 Feb VIEW ➝
- Teramo Produce & Textile Market – [TE] · Sat 14 Feb VIEW ➝
- Avezzano Winter Clothing & Food Market – [AQ] · Wed 11 Feb VIEW ➝
- Chieti Scalo Weekly Trading Market – [CH] · Wed 11 Feb VIEW ➝
🎵 Music, Art & Concerts
- Duo Khachatryan (Barattelli) – L’Aquila [AQ] · Sun 15 Feb VIEW ➝
- Caravaggio Exhibition – Teramo [TE] · Daily VIEW ➝
- Candlelight Valentine’s – Pescara [PE] · Sat 14 Feb VIEW ➝
- Lanciano Theatre Performance – [CH] · Fri 13 Feb VIEW ➝
- Atri Cathedral Heritage Guided Tour – [TE] · Sun 15 Feb VIEW ➝
- Chieti National Archaeological Museum – [CH] · Sun 15 Feb VIEW ➝
🥾 Walking & Hiking
- Campo Imperatore Sunset Ciaspolata – [AQ] · Sun 15 Feb VIEW ➝
- Pescina “Silone” Literary Walk – [AQ] · Sat 14 Feb VIEW ➝
- Civitella del Tronto Fortress Tour – [TE] · Daily VIEW ➝
- Sante Marie Nature Trek – [AQ] · Sat 14 Feb VIEW ➝
- Spoltore Borgo Orientation Walk – [PE] · Sun 15 Feb VIEW ➝
- Ovindoli Night Ski & Aperitivo – [AQ] · Fri 13 Feb VIEW ➝
- Campli Archeo-Walk – [TE] · Sun 15 Feb VIEW ➝
🎨 Workshops & Wellness
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Author: Sam Dunham
Sam is a freelance SEO content creator and IGCSE Geography and English teacher at Istituto Cristo Re in Rome. She also runs the Life In Abruzzo Cultural Association, sharing stories and insights about this captivating region.
Alongside raising a teenager, Sam hosts guests at her family’s traditional home, the Little House of the Firefly in Abruzzo, offering a warm welcome and insider tips on local culture, food, and hidden gems.
