the association that creates events dedicated to children in Bologna

Soft is an alternative project just born in Bologna. Special features? It is aimed at families, especially children. In fact, they are the fulcrum of these new activities created with the aim of helping those with children avoid social isolation. “Very often restaurants and bars do not accept couples with children, or do not have adequate spaces where they can play freely. This is how many find themselves giving up on living a healthy social life” he explains to us Nike Baragli one of the founders of Morbido. An association created together with Gloria Granatini And Laura Mazzoli which brings around the venues of Bologna, as well as in the parks and kiosks, a schedule of free events where children are the protagonists. With the future goal of opening a Kinder Café all dedicated to the little ones. From 0 to 6 years.

Morbido: the Bologna cultural association dedicated to families with children

“Morbido was born as an association in March 2024, part of a broader project of initiatives incubated by some Bolognese cooperatives such as Le Serre dei Giardini” Baragli, project manager and communications manager at Morbido, tells us. Also with her were her two partners Gloria Granatini, educator and anthropologist and Laura Mazzoli, the group’s accountant. A teacher was also added, Laura Sermenti, which closes the circle for the development of activities aimed at the little ones. Soft objective? Working in the social sector by creating a dating network around Bologna thanks to the collaboration of entities already existing in the area. Like Fermento in Villa, the Villa Angeletti kiosk, a meeting point for aperitifs, drinks and beers in the park. But soon their thematic afternoons will also move from Montagnola Republic, in the heart of the city, and from Spazio Zeta to Corticella, developing a series of pop-ups to bring citizens to know this new reality.

Events for the little ones and the search for a space to open the Kinder Café

“Morbido, however, is looking for a space where he can place his permanent residence. In fact the original idea was to find a place to open ours Kinder Café” Nike Baragli tells us looking at phase two of the project after the first months of training and development. Therefore a space where everything is created to suit children: from the (soft!) settings for playing, the creative spaces where dedicated workshops can be held with childcare professionals, alongside a gastronomic offer suitable (also) for the little ones. Without forgetting entertainment for parents, therefore music and shows.

Indeed “Morbido was born with the idea of ​​the Kinder Café. Then due to some difficulties we decided to start with the project by destructuring it and taking it around”. Even in these spaces colonized by Morbido for some afternoons, based on their calendar of events, the food offer can be developed for the little ones: “Personalized menus, soft drink offerings, and access to coolers and microwaves”. For now you can find the next appointments on their social pages, waiting to finally see them in their space entirely dedicated to families.