What to do in Rome in October 2020
A day-by-day guide to the best events and things to do in Rome during October 2020.
Autumn has arrived in the Eternal City, with a fall season full of exciting cultural and social events, from blockbuster art exhibitions to cutting-edge dance shows. Here are our suggestions, including day trips, for each day of October 2020.
1 Oct. Explore the outdoor exhibition Back To Nature in Villa Borghese.2 Oct. Check out Rome's major new literary festival Insieme.
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4 Oct. See the new Money go round show at Rosso20sette.
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6 Oct. Book the Ristoro degli Angeli in Garbatella and try the house potatoes.
7 Oct. Attend a papal audience in the courtyard of S. Damaso in Vatican City.
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9 Oct. Choose from over 500 labels in the Amaro bar at Il Marchese.
10 Oct. Organise a family trek to the Gran Sasso National Park in the Apennines.
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12 Oct. Take an autumn stroll around the alluring Aventine hill.
13 Oct. Try the fall flavours at Otaleg gelateria in Trastevere.
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15 Oct. Cinema enthusiasts must check out the Rome Film Fest kicking off today.
16 Oct. Pass the afternoon admiring the collection of vintage toys at Palazzo Braschi.
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18 Oct. Catch the opening performance of Mozart’s Zaide at Teatro dell’Opera di Roma.
19 Oct. Head early to climb the steps of St Peter’s Cupola for a magnificent view.
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21 Oct. Order seasonal pumpkin dishes at famed restaurant Al Ceppo in Parioli.
22 Oct. Sign up for an urban drawing course with C-Rome tours.
23 Oct. Join a friend at Trinity College Pub for a gluten free beer on draft.
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25 Oct. Get into the spooky spirit with a visit to the Capuchin Crypts on Via Veneto.
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27 Oct. Book tickets to one of Romaeuropa Festival’s exciting cultural events.
28 Oct. Stock up on juicy pomegranates from Piazza delle Coppelle open-air food market.
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30 Oct. The Quadriennale di Roma art fair opens today at Palazzo delle Esposizioni.
31 Oct. Climb to the top of the Gianicolo and enjoy the amazing view over Rome.