As temperatures gently rise, a delightful weekend unfolds, promising a blend of indoor and outdoor activities.Planning yoru leisure time is now easier with this guide to events happening from January 9th to 11th, leading up to the Epiphany, alongside suggestions for excursions and day trips.You can always find a complete listing on the local events calendar.
Exploring the Winter sky and Local events
On Friday, January 9th, at 9:00 PM, the Planetarium will host skies and myths among the snows
, a captivating presentation curated by Cecilia Corti, an engineer and member of the Deep Space Amateur Astronomers Group. This evening promises a journey through the winter constellations and the folklore associated with the night sky, offering a unique perspective on the celestial wonders above. Did you know that the study of constellations dates back thousands of years,with different cultures attributing unique stories and meanings to the patterns they observed?
For those who enjoy gliding on the ice,several skating rinks in the area remain open despite the end of the Christmas season. You can still enjoy the fun at the rink in Piazza Garibaldi in Lecco, open untill January 25th, and the one in Piazza Leonardo da Vinci in mandello, available until January 11th.
Yoga enthusiasts will be pleased to learn that Yoga Nilaya is celebrating its seventh anniversary. The studio, dedicated to Ashtanga Yoga in the Lecco area, is opening its doors to everyone with two free events on January 9th and 10th, marking a important milestone for this growing community.
Art lovers should not miss the Nativity scene and Art
exhibition, presented by the Parish of Sant’Antonio Abate and the Municipality of Valmadrera, in collaboration with local organizations. This exhibition, held from January 10th to 18th, 2026, at the Fbf Space of the Fatebenefratelli Cultural Center, showcases a gorgeous collection of nativity scenes and related artwork.
Catch a Movie or Venture Outdoors
Cinema-goers can consult the local cinema schedules to find the perfect film. The blockbuster hit Good Way, starring Checco Zalone, is nearing the end of its run, having drawn tens of thousands of viewers in Lecco during the holidays – final attendance figures will be released next week. Additionally, Nuremberg, featuring Russel Crowe as Hermann Göring, is now showing, alongside animated options for younger audiences.