Halloween at MUBIT: thrills on the court!

On Saturday 31 October 2026, from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm, MUBIT, in collaboration with Bimbo Tu – a Bologna-based association that has supported paediatric patients with nervous system disorders and psychopathological conditions since 2007 – celebrates Halloween with an afternoon dedicated to solidarity, featuring mysterious stories, creative workshops, face painting and colourful balloons.

During the afternoon, adults and children will also be able to explore the museum and discover the people, achievements and emotions that have shaped the history of Italian basketball.

Programme

From 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Face painting and balloons

From 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Animated readings for children aged 6 and over. A journey through curious stories, small mysteries and surprising adventures. Children will be able to listen to two Halloween-themed stories:

• Il gatto Franz e la zucca parlante: a cat encounters a very special talking pumpkin, somewhere between reality and fantasy.
• Non ho paura: the story of Paolo, a child who loves scaring his younger siblings but who also hides a secret fear of his own.

Age: 6 years and over
Places available: maximum 20 children

From 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Animated readings for children aged 3 to 5. Younger children can also immerse themselves in the Halloween atmosphere with readings designed especially for their age:

• Il gatto Franz e la zucca parlante: a curious and slightly mysterious adventure.
• Il ladro di zucche: Squirrel and Bird investigate the mysterious disappearance of some pumpkins, following clues and surprises along the way.

Age: 3–5 years
Places available: maximum 20 children

From 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Creative workshop “Create your own Halloween bat”
A chance to use their imagination: each child will be able to make their own Halloween craft and take it home as a souvenir of the day.

Age: 5 years and over
Places available: maximum 20 children

All proceeds from donations will go to Bimbo Tu to support recreational activities organised in Bologna’s paediatric wards, with the aim of offering hospitalised children opportunities for play, creativity and sharing.