A unique mixture of colours, scents, pleasures and emotions. Lake Garda is a tourist magnet, especially in summer, but it hosts a wide range of events all year round, celebrating the territory’s traditions by combining nature, culture and local wine & food.
October is the autumn month par excellence. A melancholic and romantic season at the same time. With the days getting shorter, it marks the end of summer and anticipates winter. But before nature will go into hibernation, it bursts with its last beauty, and the colourful landscape, the mild climate and the fresh air provide the perfect conditions for relaxing walks to admire fiery sunsets and stunning views.
Here is a list of the things to do on Lake Garda in October:
| Event | Date* |
| DUE Photo & Art Exhibition in Garda | 20/9 to 5/10 |
| Pumpkin Farm in Bussolengo | 27/9 to 2/11 |
| RS Feva European Championship - U15 Sailing Regatta in Riva del Garda | 1 to 4/10 |
| Wine Festival in Bardolino | 2 to 6/10 |
| Urban Night Trail in Peschiera | 3/10 |
| Honey Festival in Lazise | 3 to 5/10 |
| Freshwater Fish Festival in Riva del Garda and Torbole | 3 to 5/10 |
| Gardaland Magic Halloween in Castelnuovo del Garda | 4/10 to 2/11 |
| Truffle Festival in Tignale | 4 to 5/10 |
| PeschieraTRI Triathlon Competition | 4 to 5/10 |
| Historical Reenactment of Empress Sissi's Visit to Riva del Garda | 5/10 |
| Antiques Market in Desenzano del Garda | 5/10 |
| Vintage Market in Valeggio sul Mincio | 5/10 |
| Children's Day at Sigurtà Garden Park | 5/10 |
| Firework Display in Bardolino | 5/10 |
| International Festival of Geography in Bardolino | 9 to 12/10 |
| Adrenalina Hike & Fly in Malcesine | 10 to 12/10 |
| Lake Garda Outdoor Festival in Peschiera del Garda | 11 to 12/10 |
| Artist Saturday Live Painting Event at Sigurtà Garden Park | 11/10 |
| DJ Set in Peschiera del Garda | 11/10 |
| Antiques Market in Bussolengo | 11/10 |
| Il Giro dei Sogni 5 km Charity Walk in Garda | 12/10 |
| Lago di Garda Music Festival in Limone sul Garda | 14 to 18/10 |
| Hostaria Wine & Food Festival in Verona | 17 to 19/10 |
| Eurodonne Handicraft Market in Peschiera del Garda | 18/10 |
| Chestnut Festival in San Zeno di Montagna | 18 to 19/10 |
| Oxyburn Panoramic Ultra Trail in Malcesine | 18 to 19/10 |
| Castagnata in Caserma Chestnut Festival on the Mount Baldo | 19/10 |
| La 10 di Bardolino 10-km Run in Bardolino | 19/10 |
| Historical Reenactment at Sigurtà Garden Park | 19/10 |
| Garda Green Cup Regatta in Garda | 19/10 |
| Strade Bianche del Garda Lake Garda Gravel Race | 19/10 |
| Zuccaland in Villafranca di Verona | 24 to 26/10 |
| Chestnut Festival in San Zeno di Montagna | 24 to 26/10 |
| Garda Aves Show in Riva del Garda | 25 to 26/10 |
| Handicraft Market in Peschiera del Garda | 25 to 26/10 |
| Festa della Montagna Folk Festival in Malcesine | 26/10 |
| Antiques Market in Valeggio sul Mincio | 26/10 |
| Halloween Cup Regatta in Torbole | 29 /10 to 1/11 |
| Lazise Vivi Vintage | 30/10 to 2/11 |
| Torri d'Incanto Halloween Magic Festival in Torri del Benaco | 31/10 to 1/11 |
| Zuccaland in Villafranca di Verona | 31/10 to 2/11 |
| Chestnut Festival in San Zeno di Montagna | 31/10 to 2/11 |
| Witches' Villages in Lazise | 31/10 to 9/11 |
Finally, have a look at the weekly markets on Lake Garda, where locals and tourists can find everything from clothing and leather goods to jewellery to local produce.
If you are interested in an event but don't have an accommodation yet, then check out the Europlan hotels and holiday apartments in the best places on Lake Garda.
*Dates may be subject to change.
