Rome’s Vintage Market opens its new season on Oct. 19 and 20 at the former Atac depot in the San Paolo District. This annual event, spanning 6,000 square meters, offers a journey through time between past, present and future, with more than 200 exhibitors from all over Italy. Visitors can explore a wide range of products, including crafts, vintage, design, vinyl, books and more.
The atmosphere is enhanced by independent music and activities for the whole family. New items include an area dedicated to creating Montessori rooms and a special section for contemporary jewelry. The food area offers local street food excellences.
Admission is free, and the market is easily accessible by public transportation or car. Free activities for children are planned, including Halloween-themed creative workshops.
The workshops featured
Several free activities for children are available during the Vintage Market in Rome, as well as a mosaic workshop for a fee:
- Workshop by ECO DI FATA bookstore
- When: Saturday, October 19, 11 a.m. / Sunday, October 20, 11 a.m.
- Description: fun reading and creative workshop with a Halloween theme, featuring artisan Le Garbatelle
- Info and reservations: WhatsApp 3495572286 / ecodifata@ecodifata.it
- Workshop curated by FOGLIOLINE bookstore
- When: Saturday, October 19, 3 p.m. / Sunday, October 20, 4 p.m.
- Description: animated reading and workshop to create a scary mask for Halloween
- Info and reservations: WhatsApp 375/6160069 / fogliolinelibreria@gmail.com
- Workshop by MARYS BOOKSHELVES
- When: Saturday, October 19 at 1 p.m. / Sunday, October 20 at 1 p.m.
- Description: Preparing a basket or bag to collect sweets for Halloween
- Info and reservations: 3898763544
- Open mosaic workshop (fee required)
- When: Saturday, October 19, 4 p.m.
- Description: Making a small mosaic, open to children ages two and up and adults
- Cost: €12 for children, €20 for adults
- Info and reservations: Cell 3455788775