Family Event - Italian Storytelling
FREE to Children and Members.Bring your kids, grandchildren, neighbors, and friends! Join us for a festive, family-friendly afternoon celebrating Italian tradition!
The event begins with the beloved Story of La Befana, bringing this timeless folklore to life for children and adults alike.
To end the afternoon on a sweet note, La Befana will make a special appearance and hand out gift bags for the children.
A wonderful way to share culture, laughter, and a little magic with the whole family!
Event Details:
This is a child friendly event
Explore the story of La Befana
Gift bags will be handed out by La Befana
Menu
Light appetizers will be served. Garlic bread, cheese and crackers, chicken tenders, meatballs, sausage and peppers, and fried calamari.
Location:
La Scala Ristorante, 1070 North Main Street Randolph, MA
Tickets:
Members: $40
Guests: $50
RSVP by January 5, 2027
Cash Bar Available
Please note: All tickets must be purchased in advance.
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Reserve Free Children Tickets*!
*Children Under 12
Reserve Free Members Tickets!
Purchase Guest Tickets $35
Alternatively, you can send a check payable to IACO by 1/5/27.
Interested in more Italian club events on the South Shore on MA? Visit our full events calendaror become a member of the Italian American Cultural Organization.
Consider becoming a IACO member and this event will be free.
If you're looking for things to do in Braintree or on the South Shore of Boston, the Italian American Cultural Organization hosts regular events including cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, cultural programs, and social gatherings.
Things to Do on the South Shore
If you're looking for things to do on the South Shore of Boston, IACO hosts monthly Italian cultural events in Braintree, Quincy, Randolph, and beyond — including cooking demonstrations, wine and cordial tastings, cultural programs, and social gatherings. Members and guests are always welcome.
La Befana Italian Christmas Tradition
La Befana is a cherished Italian Christmas tradition featuring a folklore character deeply embedded in the country's cultural fabric. Often depicted as an elderly woman with a broomstick and a sack of gifts, La Befana is said to fly on the night of January 5th, delivering treats and presents to children across Italy. Stemming from legend, she is believed to have missed the opportunity to accompany the Three Wise Men to visit the newborn Jesus but later embarked on her own quest, laden with gifts intended for the infant. Now, she symbolizes the spirit of generosity and goodwill, leaving candies and toys for well-behaved children and lumps of coal for those deemed naughty. Celebrated with fervor, La Befana's tradition encompasses rituals like leaving out snacks and wine for her, and her story is retold through various forms of festive entertainment, affirming her enduring significance in Italian Christmas festivities.