“Every town, however small has always had since Medieval times, at least one “festa”, either religious (celebration for the Patron Saint) or other kinds: civil or military to organise with the inhabitants impressive celebrations, which attract people even from nearby towns.”

Here are some web-sites where you can find all informations about all events in Florence and surroundings:

www.avvenimenti.comune.fi.it
www.firenzeturismo.it 
www.vivifirenze.it
www.weekendafirenze.com

Local Markets:

Scandicci :Saturday

Florence:Tuesday

Prato: Monday

Empoli: Thursday