St Mark's Square hosts a family activity on 3 October
Published on 10/04/2026 at 04:38 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
A family activity at St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco) in Venice takes place on 3 October 2026, combining architectural discovery with a visit to contemporary art. The programme is organised by the Fondo Ambiente Italiano, known as FAI, and is designed for children aged 5 to 13 with an accompanying adult.
Carlo Scarpa activity comes to St Mark's Square on 3 October
The activity, titled Una fessura per illuminare Piazza San Marco, is one of a series scheduled during 2026. The date listed for this session is 3 October 2026, and the organiser states that the monthly appointment begins at 4pm on the first Saturday of the month.
The session introduces families to the architectural relationship between the square and the Negozio Olivetti. It examines the materials, volumes and use of light associated with the work of Carlo Scarpa, while also discussing the commission from Adriano Olivetti. The FAI programme for 3 October also includes the exhibition Hybrids by Leandro Erlich at the Olivetti showroom.
St Mark's Square connects Scarpa's showroom with Venice's history
The activity uses the square as more than a meeting point. Its architectural focus links the open space with the Negozio Olivetti, whose design sits beneath the columns of the Procuratie Vecchie. The workshop section is held on the third floor of the Procuratie Vecchie, where the Casa di The Human Safety Net hosts the practical work for families.
St Mark's Square forms part of the historic city recorded by UNESCO as the World Heritage property Venice and its Lagoon. UNESCO describes Venice as a city founded in the fifth century on 118 small islands that became a major maritime power in the tenth century. The listing specifically identifies the square and its surrounding monuments as an architectural ensemble illustrating the city's historic development.
The 3 October programme therefore places a child-focused activity inside a setting whose urban form and monuments are part of a much larger protected cultural landscape. The connection between Scarpa's twentieth-century interiors and the older square gives the session a clearly defined subject rather than a general city tour.
Visiting St Mark's Square: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The family activity takes place on 3 October 2026 at the St Mark's Square and Negozio Olivetti area, with the programme beginning at 4pm according to FAI.
- The session is intended for children aged 5 to 13, and FAI requires at least one accompanying adult for each child or group of children.
- The practical workshop takes place at the Casa di The Human Safety Net on the third floor of the Procuratie Vecchie. The programme also includes the Hybrids exhibition at the Negozio Olivetti.
- From Venezia Santa Lucia railway station, the organiser lists a walk to the square or vaporetto lines 1 and 2 to Rialto followed by a walk.
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Frequently asked questions about St Mark's Square
When does the family activity take place at St Mark's Square?
The relevant session takes place on 3 October 2026 and begins at 4pm according to FAI.
What is the 3 October 2026 activity at St Mark's Square?
It is a family programme about Carlo Scarpa's architecture, the Negozio Olivetti and the Hybrids exhibition by Leandro Erlich.
Where is St Mark's Square and how do you get there?
It is in Venice's historic centre. From Venezia Santa Lucia, the organiser lists walking or vaporetto lines 1 and 2 to Rialto followed by a walk.
