Looking for the perfect place to grab a cappuccino while studying? Or to be more specific, would you want to enjoy that cappuccino while being in the presence of cats? If so, you are in luck as the brand-new Cat Café Firenze, located on Via Giuseppe Verdi, 18/R is ready to welcome guests to meet new furry friends. This Café will have you smiling the moment you walk in as I was kindly [...]
Easter is right around the corner and is a time for people of ages to come together in order to celebrate and continue traditions. This weekend, events will be take place around Florence for families and little ones to enjoy. Children’s Lending Library Easter Party The library will be holding an Easter party in the undercroft St. James Episcopal Church, Via Rucellai, 9, on Saturday, March 23 from 4 to 6 pm. It [...]
The 100-year-old Odeon Cinema embarks on a new path a century after its original opening. The Giunti publishing house now collaborates with the Germani family, who had managed the cinema since 1936, including negotiations with the city council with a project to reimagine the movie theater into a cultural center. After months of planning involving the city administration and Giunti the doors opened on November 4, 2023, and the newly developed space was [...]
In the heart of Florence, just behind Piazza Strozzi, a new location for the DelBrenna jewelry boutique has opened at Borgo Santi Apostoli 45/r. With family roots traced back to the 13th century, and shops and a showroom long established in the Tuscan city of Cortona, Sebastian and Megan DelBrenna have set out to redefine elegance and craftsmanship in the city of Renaissance. From its inception, DelBrenna set out to be not only [...]
This July, Florence welcomes its second Starbucks on via dei Cerretani and the lines have been stretched out the door and beyond. When you step inside the establishment, the cool air provides relief from the oppressive summer heat, while the pastel pink walls with gold and green accents complement that of the famous Cathedral just steps away. Once inside, pandemonium ensues, with shouts of coffee orders and a combination of questions and compliments [...]
Pitti Immagine and its theme, “Pitti Games,” is best characterized by playfulness and creativity at the Pitti Bimbo children’s fashion trade fair, taking place at the Fortezza da Basso from June 21 – 23. Unveiling styles for spring/summer 2024, Pitti Bimbo 97, open only to buyers and the press, the event draws in children’s play with a carefree quality. Inspired by jumping into challenges, forming alliances, and embracing the spirit of exploration, [...]
Bring your kids along for a few hours of learning and fun cultural exchange on May 13: storytelling and activities, aimed at children aged 4 to 10, will be taking place at Labsitters House. Hosted by Bee-Bilingual, a community of mothers in Florence raising bilingual kids, their goal is to encourage youngsters to learn and cultivate a second language. The group will be reading ‘The Bear Who Would Not Share,’ written by Graham [...]
A brand new Ditta Artigianale opened its doors in Piazza Ferrucci on March 30, the Florentine coffee chain’s fifth location in 10 years of business. Despite its location — slightly off the beaten path for the average tourist — the café has already been attracting customers due to its distinctiveness and cultivated charm. Plenty of seating, an outdoor bar shaded by colorful umbrellas, flora, and greenery, and an adjacent bakery and newsstand, [...]
The Bardini garden will be hosting a treasure hunt for all ages on Monday, April 10. This treasure hunt, primarily designed for families with children ages 4 – 10, will encourage and allow guests to to roam and discover the grounds of the beautiful Bardini garden. Not only will there be a treasure hunt, but book readings will be held throughout the green space. The park features orchards, rose bushes, irises, hydrangeas and [...]
Sat. 18: CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL. Piazza Ognissanti. 2 – 6 pm. Free admission. Children and parents alike, in costumes or masks, can spend a carefree afternoon enjoying entertainment and games. Fun activities, such as papier-mâché crafts, games, and face painting will be provided throughout the carnival. Sweets like cotton candy, peanut brittle, and brigidini (aniseed-flavored wafers), will be available for purchase. An electric train will take passengers on a scenic tour of Lungarno Vespucci. Families can listen [...]