September in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your autumn in Warsaw

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Apple picking in the Warsaw area

How about a tour of an apple juice press plant and apple orchards?

Such tours are offered by the Nasza Tłocznia press plant, located 45 km south of Warsaw. The plant was created based on a family orchard farm, where apple trees had been grown for generations, in the heart of the Polish orchard farming area – here, the first apple trees were grown over 400 years ago.

Tours are dedicated to kindergartens, schools, organized groups, and individuals (April-November). An English language option is available. Attractions include:

• An educational walk among apple trees. You will explore an organic apple orchard and learn more about fruit development, ripening, and harvesting.
• Apple picking.
• Pressing apple juice. You will see how fresh juice is pressed from the fruit you pick yourself.
• Tasting. You will try freshly pressed juice from different apple varieties, including those suitable for people with allergies.
• Pickup truck ride. A ride between orchards in an original 1974 vehicle.
• Bonfire with roasting apples and sausages. You can enjoy a moment by the campfire, roasting apples you have picked yourself. The option of a guided tour with meals is also available.
• Attractions for children. Trampoline, table tennis, tug of war, skill games, Baba Yaga’s house, and lots of space to play.

Individual visits to the orchard are also possible, for example, for families:

• Orchard tour fee: PLN 25 per person. Children under four are admitted free of charge.
• Opening hours: Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
• No appointment is required for individual tours.
• Visitors receive a map of the facility, which they follow from one information point to the next. Information points are located throughout Nasza Tłocznia (in Polish and English). You can learn about orchard work, fruit production, and harvesting. The entire recreational area is at your disposal, including a trampoline for children, camping tables with umbrellas, a swing, and other attractions. You can spend time outdoors, picnic, enjoy lunch among the apple trees, or visit the company store. The individual tour does not include the production hall or the juice pressing demonstration.

You can join the celebration of World Apple Day with Nasza Tłocznia; they have prepared a special event for this day:

World Apple Day at the apple juice press plant and the apple orchards
September 19. Location: Nasza Tłocznia, Konary 92, 05-660 Warka, location on Google Maps. 10 am – 3 pm. Attractions include a walk among apple trees, a pickup truck ride between orchards, live music, cooking shows, and attractions for children (inflatable playground, face painting). Facebook event in Polish.

Photo source: Nasza Tłocznia

You will also find some options for apple picking in the Mazowieckie region on this website (myzbieramy.pl). In addition to apples, you will also find options for picking, e.g., plums, pears, blueberries, or vegetables. The season for apple picking in Poland usually lasts from the end of August until mid-October. You must usually contact a selected orchard/garden/farm to book a slot.

Pumpkin farms & pumpkin fests in the Warsaw area

Please note that most pumpkin farms and pumpkin festivals take place in Warsaw in October. However, you can already find some pumpkin spots in Warsaw in September.

Pumpkin farm ‘Dyniolandia’ in northwestern Warsaw

Pumpkin farm in Powsin, south of Warsaw

Pumpkin farm ‘Dynioland’ in Wieliszew, north of Warsaw

Pumpkin Festival in Wilanów/Zawady

Halloween Farm in Bielany

Free Pumpkin Garden in Białołęka – pumpkin scenography for taking photos and having a walk

Events in Warsaw in September

The International Music Festival “Chopin and His Europe”
Until September 6. Concerts are held at different locations in Warsaw, including the Warsaw Philharmonic and the Royal Castle. Aside from works by Chopin, the repertoire of the Festival includes the music that inspired Chopin, works by younger composers, and the contemporary reception of Chopin’s music. More in English, including the detailed agenda of concerts.

Impact Fest – International Comedy Festival
September 5-7. The Festival brings together 100+ international and local artists for stand-up, improv, workshops, and family-friendly shows. It’s not just about laughter — it’s about celebrating culture, creativity, and connection in the heart of Warsaw. The agenda includes family & all-ages shows designed for parents and kids to enjoy together, workshops that spark confidence and creativity in young people, international headliners alongside emerging local talent. More in English, including the detailed agenda.

Street Food Festival in Bemowo 
September 5-7. Location: Park Górczewska, Friday 3 pm – 9 pm, Saturday 12 pm – 9 pm, Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Guided tour IN ENGLISH at The National Museum: The Museum’s Crown Jewel: The Gallery of 19th Century Art
September 6. Location: The National Museum in Warsaw (Muzeum Narodowe), Aleje Jerozolimskie 3 Street (city center), 1 pm. The meeting point is in the Main Hall. The event is dedicated to teenagers and adults. More in English about the tour and online tickets.

Wilson Square birthday event – family picnic and Street Food Festival in Żoliborz
September 6. Location: Park Stefana Żeromskiego (Żoliborz), 1 pm – 7 pm (a picnic), 12 pm – 10 pm (street food), free entrance. Attractions include a theater for children, games and workshops for children, an inflatable playground, shows, concerts, etc. Facebook event in Polish – street food. Facebook event in Polish – a picnic.

The Vistula River Festival
September 6. Location: Port Czerniakowski, a port along Solec and Czerniakowska streets, 2 pm – 8 pm. Free attractions include concerts, shows, a parade of boats (6.15 pm), workshops. Facebook event in Polish.

Free event on the occasion of the anniversary of the Centre for Polish Folklore
September 6. Location: Centrum Folkloru Polskiego “Karolin” (Centre for Polish Folklore), Świerkowa 2 Street, 05-805 Otrębusy (a village about 25 km from the center of Warsaw, location on Google map). Entry to the permanent exhibition will be free of charge from 10 am to 5.30 pm. The Centre for Polish Folklore is located in the restored palace – a historic home to Mazowsze, the oldest and biggest Polish folk dancing and singing group. More in English.

An event at the Viking Fortress in Żoliborz 
September 6. Location: Wybrzeże Gdyńskie 6 Street (Żoliborz), Warownia Jomsborg / Viking Fortress Jomsborg, 3 pm – 6 pm, cash only. More on Facebook.

“Royal Picnic” – a free event in the gardens of the Royal Castle  
September 6. Location: the gardens of the Royal Castle, 10 am – 8 pm, free entrance. Attractions include games and workshops for children and adults, concerts, illusion shows, and The Great Warsaw Dance Party (at 7 pm). More in Polish.

International Festival of Street Puppet Theaters “Puppet on the Stage”
September 6-7. Location: New Town Market Place / Rynek Nowego Miasta (city center, the area of the old town), free entrance. Theaters from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Germany, Hungary, and Great Britain. Viewers are asked to bring their seating: pillows, blankets, or chairs. More on Facebook. Detailed agenda in Polish.

Circus show (without animals) in Bemowo
September 6-7. Location: Cyrk “Circus Melody”, circus tent at Lotnisko Bemowo. Saturday 2 pm, 5 pm, Sunday 1 pm, 4 pm. Attractions include acrobatics on trampolines, glass balance, gymnastics on duets on the slats, tricks on the circular trapeze, stuntmen on flying swings, mental illusion, live fairy-tale music, and a clown. More in Polish and online tickets. 

Fair of products made by small Polish producers and artists – clothes, accessories, crafts
September 6-7. Location: Fabryka Norblina, Żelazna 51/53 Street (city center/Wola), 10 am – 8 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in English and Polish.

“Tween Talk” – event IN ENGLISH dedicated to children aged 9-13
September 7. Location: Bez Słowa cafe, Fosa 3 Street (Służew/Ursynów), 12.30 pm – 2 pm. The event is by the Informed Perspective – a platform for creating a vibrant community where individuals can come together to explore, discuss, and learn from each other. Once a month, they organize an event (Tween Talk) dedicated to tweens aged nine and older. Perfect for children with a good command of English. More in English and online tickets.

“Warsaw Stories” – guided tour IN ENGLISH of the Exhibition “The Things of Warsaw”
September 7. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 28–42 (the Old Town Market Square), meeting point at the ticket office, 2 pm, regular tickets 25 PLN, reduced tickets 18 PLN. More in English about the event. More in English about the Museum.

The last this season – famous outdoor piano recitals in the Łazienki Royal Park
September 7. Location: Royal Łazienki Garden, next to the Chopin Monument, closer entrance – from Aleje Ujazdowskie Street. The exact location of recitals on Google Maps. Famous outdoor piano recitals of Chopin music in the Łazienki Royal Park are back from May 11. Next to the monument of Fryderyk Chopin, in the park, there is a piano on which Chopin’s music is played by award-winning pianists from Poland and abroad. Starting from May 11, there are two concerts: at 12 pm and 4 pm every Sunday. Free entrance. Our tips in English on visiting the Łazienki Royal Park.

Weekend with Thailand at “Targ Śniadaniowy” – The “Breakfast Market” in Mokotów
September 7. Location: Skwer Grupy AK “Granat”, corner of Puławska and Woronicza Street, 10 am – 5 pm. Free entrance. Street food, ice cream, bread, pastries, vegan delicatessen, vegetables, fruits, etc. Please note that due to the weather conditions, outdoor events like ‘Breakfast Market’ may be canceled at the last minute (it’s recommended to check their social media for information before heading out). Facebook, Instagram. Facebook event in Polish.

A fair and exhibition of exotic animals and plants, and an Exhibition of spiders
September 7. Location: Sports Center (OSiR Praga) at Siennicka 40 Street (Praga), 10 am – 4 pm, (online tickets). Snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, snails, insects, spiders, ants, fish, and plants from all over the world. Facebook event in Polish. Facebook event in Polish (Exhibition of spiders).

Exhibition and Fair: Terrariums, aquariums, botany. Hundreds of species of animals – reptiles, arachnids, insects, amphibians, fish
September 7. Location: Arena Ursynów, Pileckiego 122 Street (Ursynów), 10 am – 4 pm. Children up to 3 years old enter free of charge. More in Polish and online tickets.

Guided tour in ENGLISH of an exhibition at Łazienki Royal Park: “Life of the Royal Garden”
September 7. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, Podchorążówka building (location on Google Maps), 3.30 pm. More in English about the Exhibition and online tickets. Facebook event in English.

Circus show (without animals) in Białołęka
September 12-13. Location: Cyrk “Circus Melody”, circus tent at Głębocka/Magiczna Streets. Friday 5.30 pm, Saturday 2 pm, 5 pm. Attractions include acrobatics on trampolines, glass balance, gymnastics on duets on the slats, tricks on the circular trapeze, stuntmen on flying swings, mental illusion, live fairy-tale music, and a clown. More in Polish and online tickets.

Drift Masters 2025 Grand Finale
September 12-13. Location: the National Stadium (PGE Narodowy), Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street, online tickets. More in English about the event. 

The Cross Culture Festival (Festiwal Skrzyżowanie Kultur)
September 12-14. Location: Teatr Dramatyczny Theater, the Palace of Culture and Science. The Festival features world culture and music. Website in Polish and online tickets. Facebook. Instagram.

Street Food Festival and Festival of Colors in Gocław/Praga
September 12-14. Location: Park nad Balatonem (Gocław/Praga Południe), Friday 3 pm – 8 pm, Saturday 12 pm – 9 pm, Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish – street food. Facebook event in Polish – Festival of Colors (Sunday, 3 pm – 7 pm).

Street Food Festival and Festival of Colors in Białołęka
September 12-14. Location: Park Picassa (Białołęka), Friday 3 pm – 8 pm, Saturday 12 pm – 9 pm, Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish – street food. Facebook event in Polish – Festival of Colors (Sunday, 3 pm – 7 pm).

Festival of Japanese culture, traditions, art, handicrafts, food
September 13. Location: Muzeum Azji i Pacyfiku, Museum of Asia and the Pacific, Solec 24 Street (Powiśle), 10 am – 6 pm. More in Polish.

“Let’s Talk About Art” – a guided tour IN ENGLISH for kids aged 14+ and adults
September 13. Location: Centrum Sztuki Współczesnej – Zamek Ujazdowski (Centre for Contemporary Art), Jazdów 2 Street (city center), 1 pm. Meeting in the main hall. A guided tour is included in the price of the exhibition ticket. Please note that entry to some exhibitions is restricted to persons over 14. More in Polish and English.

Weekend with Korea at “Targ Śniadaniowy” – The “Breakfast Market” in Żoliborz and Mokotów
September 13-14. Location, Saturday: al. Wojska Polskiego 1 Street, corner of Śmiała Street (Żoliborz), 9 am – 4 pm. Location, Sunday: Skwer Grupy AK “Granat”, corner of Puławska and Woronicza Street, 10 am – 5 pm. Free entrance. Street food, ice cream, bread, pastries, vegan delicatessen, vegetables, fruits, etc. Please note that due to the weather conditions, outdoor events like ‘Breakfast Market’ may be canceled at the last minute (it’s recommended to check their social media for information before heading out). Facebook, Instagram. Facebook event in Polish.

Vintage Fair (“Jestem Vintage“) – a fair of second-hand clothes, accessories, jewelry
September 13-14. Location: Elektrownia Powiśle shopping center, Dobra 42 Street (Powiśle), free entrance, Saturday 11 am – 9 pm, Sunday 11 am – 7 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

International Cat Show
September 13-14. Location: Bielany Sports Center (Centrum Rekreacyjno-Sportowe), Lindego 20 Street (Bielany), 10 am – 5.30 pm, online tickets. Facebook event in Polish.

Royal Craft Festival (Królewski Festiwal Rzemiosł) – presentation of old professions and forgotten craft techniques
September 13-14. Location: the courtyard of the Wilanów Palace, Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16 Street (Wilanów), 10 am – 6 pm, free entrance. More in Polish.

Circus show (without animals) in Targówek
September 14. Location: Cyrk “Circus Melody”, circus tent at Radzymińska/Fantazyjna Streets. Sunday, 1 pm, 4 pm. Attractions include acrobatics on trampolines, glass balance, gymnastics on duets on the slats, tricks on the circular trapeze, stuntmen on flying swings, mental illusion, live fairy-tale music, and a clown. More in Polish and online tickets. 

“Warsaw Stories” – guided tour IN ENGLISH of the Exhibition “The Things of Warsaw”
September 14. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 28–42 (the Old Town Market Square), meeting point at the ticket office, 2 pm, regular tickets 25 PLN, reduced tickets 18 PLN. More in English about the event. More in English about the Museum.

Sports family picnic – one of the biggest free sports events in Warsaw
September 14. Location: the green area next to the PGE National Stadium (PGE Narodowy), Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street (Praga), free entrance, 11 am – 6 pm. Attractions include sports disciplines, games, workshops, shows, food trucks. More in Polish.

“Mamaville” Mother & Baby Expo
September 14. Location: Ursynowskie Centrum Sportu i Rekreacji, Pileckiego 122 Street (Ursynów), 10 am – 5 pm, free entrance. Clothes and accessories for kids and pregnant women, workshops. Facebook event in Polish.

Railway Modeling Fair (Giełda Modeli Kolejowych)
September 14. Location: Warsaw Railway Museum (Stacja Muzeum), Towarowa 3 Street (Wola), 10 am – 2 pm (the Museum is open 10 am – 5 pm). A chance to buy model railways and trains, and meet railway modeling enthusiasts. During the event, reduced tickets to the Museum for everyone. The Museum website in English. Facebook event in Polish.

A concert of classical music by young artists at the Ballroom in the Palace on the Isle in Łazienki Royal Garden
September 14. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, Pałac na Wyspie, Sala Balowa, Agrykola 1 Street (city center), 12 pm, tickets 10 PLN. Facebook event in Polish.

Avant Art Festival
September 15-21. Different locations in Warsaw. International festival of experimental and avant-garde music, performance, and experimental electronics. More in English, including the detailed agenda.

World Apple Day at the apple juice press plant and the apple orchards
September 19. Location: Nasza Tłocznia, Konary 92, 05-660 Warka, location on Google Maps. 10 am – 3 pm. Attractions include a walk among apple trees, a pickup truck ride between orchards, live music, cooking shows, and attractions for children (inflatable playground, face painting). Facebook event in Polish.

Warsaw Gallery Weekend 
September 19-21. An annual festival (exhibitions and special events) of contemporary art, put together by private galleries in Warsaw, with free entrance to 37 galleries in Warsaw. The list of galleries and the program in English.

Warsaw Autumn Festival (Warszawska Jesień) – International Festival of Contemporary Classical Music
September 19-28. Location: different venues all over Warsaw. The largest international festival of contemporary classical music in Poland. The Festival includes events dedicated to children. More in English.

Penguin feeding demonstration at the Warsaw Zoo
September 20. Location: Warszawskie Zoo, Ratuszowa 1/3 Street (Praga), 9.30 am. Online tickets. Website in English. Penguin feeding combined with exciting stories from the zoo volunteers. Facebook event in Polish.

Vintage Fair – fair of clothes, accessories, jewelry, design
September 20. Location: “MYSIA 3” center, Mysia 3 Street (city center), 10 am – 8 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

The Craft Night / Noc Rzemiosła – craftsmanship workshops in Warsaw open to visitors
September 20. Everyone interested in manual production can visit and take a look behind the scenes of the artists’ work, visit their studios, watch shows, do some shopping, and participate in workshops. Free entrance (registration required for workshops). Some examples: ceramics, calligraphy, natural dyeing of fabrics, carpentry, glassware, drum cymbals, jewelry. More in Polish.

Circus show (without animals) in Ursus
September 20-21. Location: Cyrk “Circus Melody”, circus tent at Składkowskiego Street, next to Skorosze shopping center. Saturday 2 pm, 5 pm, Sunday 1 pm, 4 pm. Attractions include acrobatics on trampolines, glass balance, gymnastics on duets on the slats, tricks on the circular trapeze, stuntmen on flying swings, mental illusion, live fairy-tale music, and a clown. More in Polish and online tickets. 

“Fair of Nice Things / TRŁ – Targi Rzeczy Ładnych” – furniture, ceramics, plants, toys, posters
September 20-21. Location: EXPO XXI, Prądzyńskiego 12/14 Street (Wola), 11 am – 7 pm, more in Polish and online tickets.

“Wzory” fair – clothes, jewelry, wellness, posters, ceramics
September 20-21. Location: Elektrownia Powiśle shopping center, Dobra 25 Street (Powiśle), free entrance, Saturday 11 am – 7 pm, Sunday 11 am – 6 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

Circus show (without animals) in Praga
September 20-21. Location: Cyrk Zalewski, circus tent at Zieleniecka Street, next to the National Stadium. Saturday 2 pm, 5 pm, Sunday 1 pm, 4 pm. More in Polish and online tickets. 

“Warsaw Stories” – guided tour IN ENGLISH of the Exhibition “The Things of Warsaw”
September 21. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 28–42 (the Old Town Market Square), meeting point at the ticket office, 2 pm, regular tickets 25 PLN, reduced tickets 18 PLN. More in English about the event. More in English about the Museum.

Guided tour IN ENGLISH at The National Museum: Olga Boznańska – a painter at the turn of the century
September 27. Location: The National Museum in Warsaw (Muzeum Narodowe), Aleje Jerozolimskie 3 Street (city center), 1 pm. The meeting point is in the Main Hall. The event is dedicated to teenagers and adults. More in English about the tour and online tickets.

Navratri celebrations – a free event
September 27. Location: Bielany Sports Center (Centrum Rekreacyjno-Sportowe), Lindego 20 Street (Bielany), 5 pm. Traditional music, food, and cultural exhibitions. Facebook event in Polish and English.

Festival of classical music (Szalone Dni Muzyki, La Folle Journee de Varsovie)
September 26-28. Location: Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera, Plac Teatralny 1 (city center); the pavilion in front of the Teatr Wielki. The Festival includes events dedicated to children. The Festival’s website in English.

Circus show (without animals) in Stegny/Mokotów
September 27-28. Location: Cyrk “Circus Melody”, circus tent at Pory Street. Saturday 2 pm, 5 pm, Sunday 1 pm, 4 pm. Attractions include acrobatics on trampolines, glass balance, gymnastics on duets on the slats, tricks on the circular trapeze, stuntmen on flying swings, mental illusion, live fairy-tale music, and a clown. More in Polish and online tickets. 

“Tween Talk” – event IN ENGLISH dedicated to children aged 9-13
September 28. Location: Ferment Dom, Iwonicka 40 Street (Mokotów), 2 pm – 4 pm. The event is by the Informed Perspective – a platform for creating a vibrant community where individuals can come together to explore, discuss, and learn from each other. Once a month, they organize an event (Tween Talk) dedicated to tweens aged nine and older. Perfect for children with a good command of English. More in English and online tickets.

Warsaw Marathon – car traffic restrictions
September 28. Many streets in Warsaw will be closed to car traffic. Start/finish in the city center, next to the Palace of Culture. Website in English. Marathon’s route.

Visiting the interior of three historic railway wagons
September 28. Location: Warsaw Railway Museum (Stacja Muzeum), Towarowa 3 Street (Wola), 10 am – 6 pm. Visiting the interior of these trains is only allowed a few times a year. The Museum website in English.

“Warsaw Stories” – guided tour IN ENGLISH of the Exhibition “The Things of Warsaw”
September 28. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 28–42 (the Old Town Market Square), meeting point at the ticket office, 2 pm, regular tickets 25 PLN, reduced tickets 18 PLN. More in English about the event. More in English about the Museum.

An event/art workshop in ENGLISH for families with children aged 6+ 
September 28. Location: the Ethnographic Museum (Muzeum Etnograficzne), Kredytowa 1 Street, (city center), 2 pm. More in English and online tickets.

“Cultural Polish for Beginners” – a walk around Warsaw guided in simple Polish (B1 level)
September 28. September edition’s location: Plac Krasińskich, 2 pm. More in Polish and online tickets (5 PLN). Guided walks once a month for new Warsaw residents and people learning Polish. Meetings are held in Polish at the B1 level. Guides (employees of the Warsaw Museum) will show you interesting places in Warsaw and tell extraordinary stories and legends. Participants will try to understand the city and its history together by looking at the everyday life of its inhabitants in the past and today. Tours will be an opportunity to get to know Warsaw, ask questions, and relax.

Poster Fair
September 28. Location: Dom Towarowy Bracia Jabłkowscy, Bracka 25 Street (city center), 11 am – 7 pm, tickets 12 PLN. Facebook event in English and Polish.

Autumn day trips from Warsaw

A corn maze, called in Polish Labirynt Królowej Bony (Queen Bona’s Labyrinth). It is located 40 km south of Warsaw in the town of Czersk, close to the Vistula River and medieval castle ruins (click here to read our tips on visiting medieval castle ruins in Czersk).

• The labyrinth is open (weather permitting) from mid-July to October.
• Location: Labirynt Królowej Bony, ul. Sadowa 1, 05-530 Czersk, location on Google Maps.
• Opening hours: Saturday and Sunday, 11 am – 8 pm.
• The maze is closed in bad weather, so it’s worth checking their Facebook page.
• Visitors are given a map of the corn maze, and their task is to get the stamps, which are spread out in different parts of the maze. If you collect all the stamps, there is a reward for the kids: a medal or a corn snack.
• In the maze, there are characters from Queen Bona’s family, and monsters lurk. In the middle of the labyrinth, you can look into the “well of knowledge” made up of many books.
• Apart from the corn maze, other attractions include swings, a mini climbing wall, an archery board (with the royal family that needs to be defended from monsters), a trampoline, a sandbox, a beach volleyball court, and a place for a bonfire.
• On-site, you can buy hot and cold drinks, snacks for children, or ice cream.
• Facebook. Instagram.

Heathers in Poland begin to bloom at the turn of August and September. It is worth hurrying – we have time more or less until mid-September.
Where to see heather in bloom around Warsaw? One of the popular outdoor photoshoot locations – Wrzosowisko Mostówka (heather in Polish – wrzos, the Polish name of September (wrzesień) comes from the heathers).
Wrzosowisko Mostówka is open to everyone heather field, located 50 km from Warsaw, 40 minutes drive north-east of Warsaw, in the direction of Wyszków / Białystok.

“Labirynt pod Warszawą” is a maze and play area located in the town of Milanówek, 30 km from Warsaw. The Labyrinth is a small family amusement park with a cozy atmosphere. Location: Labirynt pod Warszawą, Konopnickiej 2 Street, 05-822 Milanówek (location on Google Maps). For more information, contact Labirynt at labiryntpodwarszawa@gmail.com or their website, Facebook, or Instagram.

The Kampinos Forest (Puszcza Kampinoska) is next to Warsaw’s northwestern border. Most of its area is protected within the Kampinoski National Park (Kampinoski Park Narodowy). This is unique globally – the national park borders the state’s capital!

Visitors can enjoy 350 km of hiking trails, a 200 km long bicycle trail, horse trails, 10 educational paths, 19 parking lots, and 12 rest areas on the park’s edge. 

Read more in our post on the website, including a detailed description of selected hiking trails (e.g., starting point, where to leave a car) and our tips: National parks in Poland: Kampinos Forest near Warsaw.

Click here to learn more about one-day trips from Warsaw in our post. 20+ spots to explore (how to get there, opening hours, ticket info, photos).

The best places in the Warsaw area to admire autumn leaves and fall foliage

The queen of Warsaw parks – the Łazienki Garden – does not disappoint in autumn

The vast park surrounding the summer residence of the last Polish king. A must-see on your Warsaw bucket list every season of the year. The photos speak for themselves! Our tips in English on visiting the Łazienki Garden.

A vast landscape park in Wilanów

The Museum of King Jan III’s Palace at Wilanów in Warsaw was a baroque summer residence of King Jan III Sobieski and his wife, Queen Maria Kazimiera. Not everyone knows that the area next to the Wilanów Palace is enormous – 45 hectares! You will find modeled palace gardens in the baroque style, a river, and a vast landscape park. Our tips in English on visiting the Wilanów Palace Garden.

Maple leaves in fall foliage colors in one of the most extensive botanical gardens in Poland, 100 km from Warsaw

Looking for a weekend trip idea and the best photo spots in Poland? You will find them in one of the biggest (over 50 hectares) botanical gardens in Poland – the Arboretum Forest Educational Center in Rogów near Łódź. The Arboretum in Rogów has one of Europe’s most valuable plant collections. It’s “a forest park”, located in the thinned-out forest area. Our tips in English on visiting the Arboretum in Rogów.

Photo source: www.arboretum.sggw.pl

Ideas for things to do in Warsaw in September

For more ideas for things to do indoors in Warsaw, please read our post that includes the list of fun (indoor!) activities for a bad weather day in Warsaw: Indoor things to do in Warsaw.

Explore Warsaw with our list of museums and galleries in Warsaw by district – there’s one to suit every interest, and many of them are free to visit.

Harvesting potatoes and other attractions for families at the Educational Eco Farm (the owners speak English)
Location: Ekologiczna Farma Edukacyjna, Lipiny 1, 70 km east of Warsaw (location on Google map), 1 pm – 5 pm, 60 PLN per child, 100 PLN per adult. Registration in Polish or English: +48531990022 (up to ten families in one day). Attractions include picking potatoes, raspberries, carrots, beets, dessert corn, a bonfire, lunch, a garden tour, a tractor ride, and plenty of space to play in the green area. Lunch included in the price: baked potatoes, baked vegetables, sausages and bread for the campfire, pickled cucumbers, salads, drinks. More in a Facebook post. Website in English. The event runs every weekend in September and October.

Tours and workshops IN ENGLISH in a new museum: Chocolate Factory Museum
Location: Fabryka Czekolady E.Wedel, al. Emila Wedla 5 Street (Praga), online tickets. This interactive museum tells the story of chocolate, where visitors can learn the secrets of chocolate production step by step. In addition to visiting the museum (individually or in groups), you can also sign up for workshops (individually or in groups) and organize a sweet birthday party there. This is a paradise for anyone who loves chocolate – not only will you be able to taste chocolate in the museum, but the tour takes place in unique chocolate aromas, which come to the museum from actual chocolate production lines that are part of the museum building! Is it worth visiting the Museum if I don’t speak Polish? Yes! The museum labels and captions are in both Polish and English. Website in Polish and English with online tickets.

Guided tour IN ENGLISH in the Museum of Modern Art
Every Saturday in September. Location: Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej, Marszałkowska 103 Street (city center), 2 pm. More in English and online tickets.

A corn maze in Nieporęt, 25 km north of Warsaw
Location: Zielony Labirynt, ul. Jana Kazimierza 219, 05-126 Nieporęt, location on Google Maps. In September and October, open only during weekends: 9 am – 7 pm. The corn maze is open until October 26. There are bonfires every weekend in September, and in October, there is a scary maze for the brave. Facebook. Instagram.

A corn maze in Czersk, 40 km south of Warsaw
Location: Labirynt Królowej Bony, ul. Sadowa 1, 05-530 Czersk, location on Google map. A corn maze, called in Polish Labirynt Królowej Bony. It is located 40 km south of Warsaw in the town of Czersk, close to the Vistula River and medieval castle ruins (click here to read our tips on visiting medieval castle ruins in Czersk). You can pay by credit card. Other attractions include a playground, beach volleyball court, and relaxation area. Facebook. Instagram. More tips on the corn maze and other ideas for day trips from Warsaw in our post.

A new indoor attraction in Warsaw – a miniature model of Warsaw
Location: Kolejkowo, Warsaw Towers, Sienna 39 Street (city center). Open daily, including public holidays. The name Kolejkowo comes from the Polish word kolej, meaning rail. It’s an engaging attraction for both adults and children. Kolejkowo presents a unique small-scale model of Warsaw’s selected places featuring hundreds of models (railways, cars, buildings, bridges) and thousands of figures of people and animals. All models and figures are hand-made and mirror the originals. Website in Polish and online tickets. Photos in Kids in the City’s post on Instagram.

An immersive multi-sensory exhibition: “Alphonse Mucha – The Magic of Art Nouveau”
Until September 14. Location: Fabryka Norblina, Art-Box Experience, Żelazna 51/53 Street (city center/Wola). The exhibition is bilingual – Polish and English. Through advanced audiovisual, interactive, and olfactory technologies, visitors will not only see but also feel (and smell!) the spirit of the time – the Belle Époque – an era full of elegance, subtlety, and symbolism. A unique element of the exhibition will be an aroma inspired by Jacques Guerlain’s 1900 perfume, created for one of Mucha’s muses. More in English about the Exhibition and online tickets.

An immersive multi-sensory exhibition: “Retro Warsaw”
Until September 9. Location: Fabryka Norblina, Art-Box Experience, Żelazna 51/53 Street (city center/Wola). The exhibition is bilingual – Polish and English. A multisensory exhibition that draws viewers into the everyday life of the 1920s and 1930s through archival photos, films, and the latest technology. The exhibition is based on nearly 200 reconstructed and digitally colored materials. More in English about the Exhibition and online tickets.

Concerts and dance shows by Mazowsze – the oldest and most significant Polish folk dancing and singing group
Location: Matecznik “Mazowsze“, Świerkowa 2 Street, 05-805 Otrębusy (a village about 25 km from the center of Warsaw), online tickets. More about the Mazowsze group in English.

Animal feeding demonstrations at the Warsaw Zoo
Location: Ratuszowa 1/3 Street (Praga), opening hours in July-September: weekdays 9 am – 6 pm, weekends & public holidays 9 am – 7 pm. The last admission is one hour before the Zoo closes. Online tickets. The Zoo is open every day, including all public holidays! Website in English. Animal feeding times: Every day all year round: Chimpanzees: 11 am, Gorillas: 1 pm, Seals: 10 am, 2:30 pm. On selected days of the week: Piranhas: 11.30 am (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays). Every day outside the winter season: Penguins: 9.30 am, 2 pm. Every day from June 15 to August 31: Lemurs: 1.30 pm. Every day from June 24 to August 31: Hippos: 12 pm. Feeding the animals is a great attraction at any zoo. It is worth arriving a little early to get a good spot and have a good view of the zookeepers feeding the animals. Please note that feeding sessions may be cancelled at short notice.

Visiting escape rooms in Warsaw (available in English, too!)
An escape room is a locked, themed room that requires teams to work together to solve hidden puzzles, discover clues, and escape the room. Our post Escape Rooms in Warsaw presents escape rooms in different districts of Warsaw. They have rooms dedicated to adults, families, and children (from 3 years old!). All presented places offer rooms in English.

Indoor climbing in Warsaw
Indoor climbing is an excellent way for people of varied genders, heights, weights, and physical abilities to be active and have fun, regardless of the weather. Warsaw has excellent facilities for beginners, children, and advanced climbers. You can try climbing and see if you have fun at any time of the year – just sign up for an orientation lesson with an instructor. The benefits of climbing – for body and mind – are endless! Read more in our post: Indoor climbing facilities in Warsaw by districts.

A new bilingual (Polish & English) exhibition in Warsaw’s Railway Museum, dedicated to children aged 6-12, “How does the railway work?”
Location: Stacja Muzeum, Warsaw’s Wola district, Towarowa 3 Street. Regular ticket: 25 PLN, reduced ticket: 16 PLN, family ticket: 75 PLN. Free entrance every Monday and for children up to 7 years old. Opening hours: 9 am – 5 pm daily. Thanks to multimedia devices, children can discover how steam engines, electric engines, combustion engines, and water towers work and even drive a train themselves. The museum is housed in the former railway station. In addition to the newly opened children’s exhibition hall, the Museum houses other railway exhibitions inside and outside trains and locomotives. Visiting the Museum with a guide in Polish (180 PLN), English, or Russian (250 PLN) is possible. The tour lasts about 60 minutes. In addition to the guide fee, entrance tickets to the museum are required. Booking with a 10-day notice: +48 22 620 04 80 ext. 106, kontakt@stacjamuzeum.pl. Museum’s website in English.

Planetarium in Copernicus Science Center
Location: the Planetarium building next to Copernicus Science Center, Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20 Street (Powiśle). The Warsaw Planetarium is one of the most modern planetariums in Europe (opened in 2011, renovated in 2025). It’s located in the center of Warsaw, on the Vistula River boulevard, next to the Copernicus Science Center. The Planetarium screens films for kids aged 3+, teenagers, and adults. It’s an unforgettable experience for adults and children! All screenings can be viewed in the English audio version with headphones (and some in Ukrainian or Russian). Click here to read our tips on visiting the Planetarium.

An indoor roller skating rink
Location: Roller Disco Warsaw, CH Fort Wola Shopping Center, Połczyńska 4 Street (Wola). Open to children aged 5+ and adults. Roller skates, helmets, and protective gear can be rented on-site. You can hire an instructor to teach you how to roller skate (you can book a specific lesson time: +48 500 800 332). Website in Polish.

Food tour in the Old Town of Warsaw guided in English
A guided walk around the Old Town and 10 delectable tastings of authentic Polish food. The tour is conducted by a local food expert and a tour guide who is passionate about Warsaw. More in English and online booking.

Go-karting indoor tracks in the Warsaw area
Four indoor karting tracks are open all year round in and around Warsaw. They offer go-karts for both adults and children. Click here to read our post featuring karting tracks in the Warsaw area.

Free yoga in a park in Mokotów
Every Sunday until the end of September. Location: Pole Mokotowskie Park, 9.30 am, location on Google Maps. Facebook event in Polish. The classes are free, but if you’d like to show your appreciation to the teacher, consider donating to the hat.

Outdoor live recitals of Chopin music at the Museum and Park at the birthplace of Frederic Chopin in the village of Żelazowa Wola 
Every Saturday and Sunday until September 28. Location: Chopin Museum and Park, 96-503 Sochaczew, Żelazowa Wola 15 (50 km west of Warsaw), online tickets. 45-minute concerts on Saturdays and Sundays: 12 pm and 3 pm. Admission to the recitals is included in the admission ticket to the Park. The concerts are open-air. If you are unsure if it is worth going there, read our article with photos from a trip to Żelazowa Wola: Żelazowa Wola – the birthplace of Frederic Chopin, and… one of the most beautiful parks in Poland. And here you will find our tips for visiting Żelazowa Wola – the birthplace of Frederic Chopin.

DINOWORLD – a playground with an exhibition of animatronic dinosaurs
Location: Dinoworld Warszawa, Wał Miedzeszyński 407 Street (Saska Kępa), near the beach on the Vistula River. Location on Google Maps. Open daily: 10 am – 8 pm. There, you will find realistic sculptures of 20 species of dinosaurs that make sounds and move their bodies. Children can ride on one of the dinosaurs. Other attractions include a playground – slides with dinosaurs, swings, trampolines, a sandbox, and an inflatable trampoline. Opening hours: 10 am – 8 pm (Monday – Sunday). Tickets: visitors aged 12+ 50 PLN, children aged 3-12 40 PLN, family ticket 2+1 120 PLN, family ticket 2+2 160 PLN. Children up to 3 years old have free entrance. Online tickets. Website in English. Facebook. Instagram.

The “Breakfast Market” in Żoliborz and Mokotów / Targ Śniadaniowy – an outdoor shopping & street food 
Selected Saturdays in Żoliborz, location: al. Wojska Polskiego 1 Street, corner of Śmiała Street (Żoliborz), 9 am – 4 pm. Selected Sundays in Mokotów, location: Skwer Grupy AK “Granat”, corner of Puławska and Woronicza Street (Mokotów), 10 am – 5 pm. Free entrance. Street food, ice cream, bread, pastries, vegan delicatessen, vegetables, fruits, etc. Facebook, Instagram. The new season starts in April. Please note that due to the weather conditions, outdoor events like ‘Breakfast Market’ may be canceled at the last minute (it’s recommended to check their Facebook for information before heading out).

Dumplings cooking classes in English
Location: Pierogi & More cooking school, Stawki 3 Street (city center). During this experience, you will prepare pierogi with meat and/or vegetarian fillings. At first, you will learn how to knead the dough, then you will learn various techniques for folding the dumplings and discover hacks that make them tasty. Lastly, at the end of the culinary workshop, you will enjoy a plate full of dumplings, so make sure you come to the class hungry. More in English and online booking.

An exhibition at the Museum for Children (Muzeum dla Dzieci) – “Polish Flowers” 
Location: The Museum for Children is in the city center (Kredytowa 1 Street). The same building and entrance as the Ethnographic Museum (Muzeum Etnograficzne). Location on Google map. Opening hours: Monday – closed, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 11 am – 7 pm, Thursday 11 am – 5 pm, Saturday, Sunday 12 pm – 6 pm. Tickets: To visit the exhibition, you must buy entry tickets to the Ethnographic Museum, which houses the Museum for Children. Regular ticket: 19 PLN. Reduced ticket: 10 PLN (students and seniors). Children up to 7 years old have free entrance. Free entrance: every Thursday. More in English in our post about visiting the Museum for Children in Warsaw.

Indoor playgrounds and soft play centers in Warsaw
Stuck for ideas on what to do with the kids in Warsaw on a rainy day? We’ve rounded up the best indoor and soft play areas in Warsaw in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions. Parents have told us their favorite play centers in Warsaw, from slides and climbing frames to ball pools, role-play games, and trampolines. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure! More in our post: Top indoor play spaces in Warsaw.

A gondola, canoes, and wooden rowing boats in the Park of the King Jan III’s Palace in Wilanów (Wilanowskie Lake/Jezioro Wilanowskie)
Until October 5. Location: the park of Wilanów Palace, Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16 Street (first, you need to buy an entrance ticket to the park). The rental is located next to the Pompownia building in the park, a pumping station at the Jezioro Wilanowskie Lake (location on Google Maps). Opening hours: April 28 – August 31: 10 am – 8.30 pm, September 1–28: 10 am – 6.30 pm, September 29 – October 5: 10 am – 5.30 pm (last rental one hour before closing). There are available life vests, wooden boats (for four adults or two adults and three children), and kayaks (for two adults with an additional child seat). 30-minute gondola rides on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12 pm, and Fridays from 4 pm. You can also rent a gondola exclusively for a group of up to 10 people (perfect for birthdays, social gatherings, or photo sessions). Prices: kayak: half an hour – PLN 40; one hour – PLN 50; two hours – PLN 60; additional, third seat – PLN 5; rowing boat: half an hour – PLN 80; one hour – PLN 100; two hours – PLN 120; gondola cruise: adult – PLN 40; child up to 12 – PLN 20; gondola rental: one hour – PLN 250. You can pay with a card. It is worth booking a boat, especially on Thursdays and weekends. Contact/booking: +48 570 143 943. Facebook. Instagram. More in Polish.

Horse Racing at Tor Służewiec Racetrack 
Selected weekends. Location: Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec, Puławska 266 Street (Ursynów), online tickets (visitors up to 18 years old free entrance). The Służewiec Horse Racetrack is not only a horse race but also an essential monument in Warsaw – the track was opened in June 1939, and it was the most modern and largest horse racing track in Europe. Of course, you don’t have to play sports betting if you don’t want to. It’s fun to watch the horses (sometimes you can even get up close), the children can play on the playground, you can eat something, and the race area itself is a vast green space! It is also worth paying attention to the kilometer-long wall separating the area of the Racing Track from Puławska Street, which has become a street gallery of Polish graffiti artists. Horse racing in Warsaw occurs almost every weekend, from April to mid-November. How to get there? By car, through the main gate at Puławska Street, where there is a large parking lot. You can also take tram no. 4 or 10 to the terminus. Website in English.

Shopping in “Rysiny” – a family farm in Białołęka
Location: Gospodarstwo Rysiny, Smugowa 30 B Street (Białołęka). Open Monday-Saturday. Family farm on the outskirts of Warsaw, where you can buy seasonal fruits, vegetables, juice, bread, cakes, and flowers. Website in Polish. Facebook.

Historical picnic at the medieval castle ruins in Czersk
Every weekend in September. Location: Czersk Castle (Zamek w Czersku), Plac Tysiąclecia 1, 05-530 Czersk (40 km south of Warsaw). Weekend events feature everyday life in various historical periods – presentation of old crafts, martial arts, cuisine, tournaments, workshops. Our tips in English on visiting the Czersk Castle.

Shows at Multimedia Fountain Park
Until September 27. Location: Multimedia Fountain Park (Multimedialny Park Fontann), a fountain complex located between the Old Town/New Town area and the Vistula River, location on Google map, free entrance. 30-minute multimedia show (music, lights, water, laser) each Friday and Saturday, July: 9.30 pm, August: 9 pm, September: 8.30 pm. More in English about the Fountain Park in Warsaw.

Eating out in one of Warsaw’s indoor food halls (and a bonus – summer outdoor seating!)
Are you going out for lunch with friends or family, but everyone wants something different? Sounds familiar? Food halls will settle restaurant selection fights. They offer a wide variety of ethnic cuisines and local restaurant concepts. An excellent solution for group breakfast, lunch, or dinner – everyone orders from a different restaurant and eats at a shared table. Click here to read our post featuring food halls in Warsaw.

Chopin music piano recitals
Location: Fryderyk Concert Hall, Podwale 15 Street (the old town), online tickets. The recitals feature Fryderyk Chopin’s most famous compositions. Website in English.

Ropes courses in Warsaw (hurry up, they will close in October!)

High ropes courses are a series of challenging obstacles situated in trees that you cross one by one – you move across obstacles, platforms, and bridges constructed in trees. You are attached to a rope, and a belay keeps you safe.

Climb through the trees and take on tree-to-tree crossings on ropes courses! It’s a fantastic outdoor adventure for both kids and adults! In Warsaw and the Warsaw area, many rope parks offer courses for families with children, adults, and older children.

Our post covers:

• Ropes course tips for beginners and what you need to know.
• 7 high ropes courses in Warsaw (in the districts of Praga, Ursynów, Bielany, Ursus, Wesoła, and Powsin).
• If you are looking for an idea for a day trip from Warsaw, our post includes six rope parks near Warsaw.

For more information (locations, contact info), please read our post: 13 ropes courses in the area of Warsaw – a fantastic outdoor adventure for both kids and adults.

Weather in Poland in September

September marks the end of summer in Poland. Technically, the summer lasts until September 23, but September in Poland is considered an autumn month. After all, it’s the month with the first day of school at Polish schools (in 2025: Monday, September 1).

The average temperature in September in Poland is 14°C / 57°F (just like in May). The average rainfall level in September in Poland is 53 mm (for comparison, July has the highest average rainfall in Poland: 89 mm, and February has the lowest: 31 mm).

For many, September is their favorite month in Poland – neither too cold nor too hot and ideal for walking and admiring the fall foliage. Regarding nature, September in Poland is rich in colors, nutritious seasonal vegetables, and fruits. As a bridge from summer to autumn, September gives a slow time for plants, animals, and people to adjust and prepare for the harsh and demanding wintertime in Poland. This time in Poland is called poetically ‘Polish Golden Autumn‘ (Polska Złota Jesień). Nature in September will delight you with a unique palette of intense colors.

Read more about the autumn weather in Poland and the changes in nature you can’t miss.

Dates to remember in Poland in September 2025

September is one of Poland’s few months with no public/bank holidays.

Commemoration of the anniversary of the outbreak of World War II
September 1 marks the anniversary of the outbreak of World War II. Events commemorating the outbreak of the war are held in various Polish cities.

The first day of school at Polish schools
The event includes short formal ceremonies (it’s not a regular full school day, so parents of small children may need to take a day off). The school year in Poland is divided into two terms: the winter term (pierwszy semestr) and the summer term (drugi semestr). While the first and last school days are the same for Poland, the winter break (ferie zimowe) times differ for each Polish province/voivodship. Our post covers winter school break dates in Poland by voivodships.

World Cleanup Day 
Different locations all over Poland. Volunteers across the globe will gather to clean up litter and waste. World Cleanup Day – Poland. World Cleanup Day – global website in English.

The first day of autumn
The astronomical (the autumnal equinox – the sun is directly over the equator) first day of autumn in Poland in 2025 falls on September 22, and the meteorological first day of autumn on September 22. After the autumnal equinox, the days in Poland get shorter, and the nights get longer until the winter solstice on December 21 – the first day of winter and the day with the fewest hours of sunlight in Poland all year. Read more about the weather, changes in nature, and seasonal fruits and vegetables in Poland in September, October & November.

Boy’s Day (Dzień Chłopaka)
This holiday in Poland is the equivalent of Women’s Day, which is celebrated in Poland on March 8. Ladies gift their loved ones (younger and older) on Boy’s Day or prepare another surprise.

Read more about public holidays and dates to remember in Poland in autumn.

 Sunday trade ban in Poland in September 2025

In September 2025, there will be no shopping Sundays in Poland. The next shopping Sunday is on December 7. Click here to read our post about shopping Sundays in Poland. Read our post with the list of online stores in Poland delivering groceries to your home.

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