What to do in Warsaw with children: December 14-16, 2018
The list of family-friendly weekend events in Warsaw
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Friday, December 14
Wielka Fabryka Elfów / The Great Elf Factory – indoor Christmas playing areas for children aged 3-10
Location: PGE National Stadium, Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street, gate number 5 and 6 (Praga). 10 playing areas with attractions for kids (eg. inflatable playground) – children help elves to create a Santa Claus Elixir, at the end, they meet Santa. Online tickets. Website in Polish. The Elf Factory runs until December 22, 2018.
Arts & crafts workshop for children aged 6-12
Location: ‘Królikarnia Cafe’ located in the Królikarnia Museum of Sculpture, Puławska 113a Street (Mokotów), 4 pm – 7 pm, tickets 10 PLN, send an email to book a spot: krolikarnia@artbookstore.pl. Facebook event in Polish.
Outdoor Christmas Market in the Old Town
Location: Warsaw Old Town, the Warsaw Barbican area, next to the Castel Square (Plac Zamkowy), 11 am – 9.30 pm. Souvenirs, gifts, local crafts and food like pierogi, hot chocolate or… ice-cream. Facebook event in Polish. The Market runs until January 6, 2018.
Winter illuminations and shows – the Multimedia Fountain Park
Location: Skwer Dywizji Pancernej (the area between the Old Town and Vistula), free entrance. The holiday illuminations at the Fountain Park are on every day from 3 pm. 15-minutes shows with music on Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm. More in English. The Multimedia Fountain Park winter illuminations run until January 28, 2019.
“The Royal Garden of Lights” – illuminations festival in the Wilanów Garden
Location: Wilanów Garden, Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16 Street, 4 pm – 9 pm. It can be crowded during weekends, buy tickets online to skip the line. Mappings (illumination, picture, and sound) on the Palace façade: Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 5.30 pm, 6.30 pm, 7.30 pm. Click here to read our tips in English on visiting the Wilanów Palace and Park, including “The Royal Garden of Lights”. The festival runs until February 24, 2019.
Location: Music Hub Academy, Al. 3 Maja 5b Street (Powiśle), Melofun (dedicated to children aged 3-4, 55 PLN per class), 1 pm – 1.45 pm; Intro Band (dedicated to children aged 5-6, 65 PLN per class), 12 pm – 12.55 pm; Band (dedicated to children aged 7-11, 95 PLN per class), 2 pm – 3.30 pm. Send an email in English or Polish to sign up: kontakt@musichub.pl. Click here to learn more about Music Hub music classes for children in Powiśle and Wilanów.
Location: the area next to Ursynów District Office, al. Komisji Edukacji Narodowej 61 Street, free entrance, 11 am – 6 pm. More in Polish.
Location: tents along Chopina Street (city center), 10 am – 6 pm, 40 PLN donation tickets (the events aims at supporting Warsaw and Mazury area orphanages). Attractions include Santa’s grotto, pony riding, animals (reindeers, ponies, snowy owls, husky dogs), Elves, Snow Queen, Santa Claus with the whole family, arts and crafts, culinary, broadcasting workshops for children, concerts. Facebook event in Polish. Detailed agenda in Polish.
‘Warsaw, sweets, Christmas cards, and ginger treats’ – an outdoor event for children in the Old Town
Location: Krakowskie Przedmieście 66 Street, close to St. Anne’s Church. Free entrance, 12 pm – 7 pm. Workshops – decorating Christmas gingerbread cookies. Sending Christmas cards presenting Warsaw in a Christmas image (cards and stamps will be available for free, there will be also available a special seal – your postcards can be sent right away). Children will have a chance to meet Santa and elves and take photos with them. Facebook event in Polish.
A classical music concert (violin and cello) for families with kids at different age
Location: Wilanów Cultural Center at ALTO shopping center, Al. Rzeczypospolitej 14 (Wilanów), 4 pm – 5 pm, online tickets (30 PLN). Facebook event in Polish.
A free concert of holiday songs by children’s and youth groups
Location: Wilanów Cultural Center in Zawady, Plac Vogla, corner of Syta Street and Vogla Street, 5 pm – 6.30 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
Kamishibai ‘box’ Japanese theater for children – this month an Arabian fairytale
Location: Ochota Cultural Center (Ośrodek Kultury Ochoty OKO), Grójecka 75 Street, 12 pm – 1.30 pm, tickets (10 PLN) available at the Cultural Center. Facebook event in Polish.
Violin concert for children and music workshop for children aged 4-7 (Smyki na Kępie)
Location: Saska Kępa Cultural Center “PROM”, Brukselska 23 Street, 10.30 am – 12 pm. Online tickets (20 PLN – family ticket for up to 4 participants). Facebook event in Polish.
International Cat Show
Location: Szkoła Podstawowa nr 195 (Elementary School no 195), Króla Maciusia 5 Street (Wawer), 10 am – 4 pm, regular tickets 15 PLN, reduced tickets for children 8 PLN, children up to 3 free entrance. Facebook event in Polish. The event runs also on Sunday.
Christmas Fair (Targi Rzeczy Wyszukanych)
Location: Nowy Świat Muzyki, Nowy Świat 63 Street (city center), 10 am – 4 pm. Christmas decorations (handmade ornaments, candles, garlands), crafts, jewelry, natural cosmetics, ceramics, glass, embroidered tablecloths, vinyl records, graphics and paintings by Academy of Fine Arts students, a stand for packing gifts, flowers. Facebook event in English and Polish. The event runs also on Sunday.
Handicrafts, crafts and upcycling fair – Christmas edition
Location: Plac Vogla (Wilanów), 10 am – 5 pm, free entrance. Handmade items for Christmas presents, unique jewelry, beautiful accessories, toys and more; upcycling workshops; Santa’s Workshop in which Santa will repair all the toys brought to him. Facebook event in Polish. The event runs also on Sunday.
Wielka Fabryka Elfów / The Great Elf Factory – indoor Christmas playing areas for children aged 3-10
Location: PGE National Stadium, Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street, gate number 5 and 6 (Praga). 10 playing areas with attractions for kids (eg. inflatable playground) – children help elves to create a Santa Claus Elixir, at the end, they meet Santa. Online tickets. Website in Polish. The Elf Factory runs until December 22, 2018.
Winter illuminations and shows – the Multimedia Fountain Park
Location: Skwer Dywizji Pancernej (the area between the Old Town and Vistula), free entrance. The holiday illuminations at the Fountain Park are on every day from 3 pm. 15-minutes shows with music on Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm. More in English. The Multimedia Fountain Park winter illuminations run until January 28, 2019.
Outdoor Christmas Market in the Old Town
Location: Warsaw Old Town, the Warsaw Barbican area, next to the Castel Square (Plac Zamkowy), 11 am – 9.30 pm. Souvenirs, gifts, local crafts and food like pierogi, hot chocolate or… ice-cream. Facebook event in Polish. The Market runs until January 6, 2018.
“The Royal Garden of Light” – illuminations festival in the Wilanów Garden
Location: Wilanów Garden, Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16 Street, 4 pm – 9 pm. It can be crowded during weekends, buy tickets online to skip the line. Mappings (illumination, picture, and sound) on the Palace façade: Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 5.30 pm, 6.30 pm, 7.30 pm. Click here to read our tips in English on visiting the Wilanów Palace and Park, including “The Royal Garden of Lights”. The festival runs until February 24, 2019.
Shopping Sunday – stores are open
December 16, 23, and 30 are shopping Sundays. Click here to read our post about Sunday trade ban in Poland and shopping Sundays in 2019.
‘Warsaw, sweets, Christmas cards, and ginger treats’ – an outdoor event for children in the Old Town
Location: Krakowskie Przedmieście 66 Street, close to St. Anne’s Church. Free entrance, 12 pm – 7 pm. Workshops – decorating Christmas gingerbread cookies. Sending Christmas cards presenting Warsaw in a Christmas image (cards and stamps will be available for free, there will be also available a special seal – your postcards can be sent right away). Children will have a chance to meet Santa and elves and take photos with them. Facebook event in Polish.
‘Children’s Music Gardens’ – traditions and music from Germany
Location: Służew Cultural Center (Służewski Dom Kultury), Bacha 15 Street (Mokotów), online tickets (10 PLN), 4 pm. More in Polish.
The opening event at the ice skating rink in Konstancin
Location: Konstancin – Park Zdrojowy, next to the stage (Amfiteatr), 4 pm. Tickets: adults 5 PLN, children 3 PLN. Attractions include show performed by the professional skaters, competitions, and games. More in Polish. Click here to read more about ice skating rinks in Warsaw.
Family Christmas fair, theater, and workshops for children
Location: Łowicka Cultural Center (Centrum Łowicka), Łowicka 21 Street (Mokotów), free entrance, 10 am – 2 pm. Attractions include fair of Christmas decorations, gifts, jewelry, ceramics, regional cuisine, healthy food; theater for children at 11 am; Christmas decorations workshop and gingerbread decorating workshop (12 pm – 2 pm). Facebook event in Polish.
Hanukkah holiday event for children
Location: POLIN – Museum of the History of Polish Jews, Anielewicza 6 Street (Muranów), 10 am – 8 pm. Attractions for children include games, arts and crafts workshops, a concert, holiday customs and traditions. Facebook event in Polish.
Warsaw Christmas Meeting (Warszawskie Spotkanie Wigilijne)
Location: Ząbkowska Street (Praga), free entrance, 1 pm – 5 pm. Outdoor holiday event dedicated to the residents of Warsaw. Attractions include games and workshops for children, a live concert of Christmas carols, ice sculpting, Christmas treats. Facebook event in Polish.
Christmas stories from around the world – storytelling workshop for children aged 3-6
Location: Mokotów Cultural Center (Dom Kultury Kadr), Gintrowskiego 32 Street. Tickets 15 PLN, 11 am – 12.30 pm. Facebook event in Polish. More in English (including a link to book your place).
A free concert of Polish Christmas carols and Polish and international holiday songs by the children’s and youth groups
Location: Dorożkarnia Cultural Center, Siekierkowska 28 Street (Mokotów), free entrance, 4.30 pm. Facebook event in Polish.
Santa’s village – an event for families
Location: a heated tent next to Targówek District Office, Kondratowicza 20, free entrance, 12 pm – 8 pm. Attractions include workshops and games for children (12 pm – 6 pm), theater for children (Snow Queen, 1 pm, inside the District Office building), a Christmas carols concert by children’s choir (6 pm, inside the District Office building). Facebook event in Polish.
International Cat Show
Location: Szkoła Podstawowa nr 195 (Elementary School no 195), Króla Maciusia 5 Street (Wawer), 10 am – 4 pm, regular tickets 15 PLN, reduced tickets for children 8 PLN, children up to 3 free entrance. Facebook event in Polish. The event runs also on Saturday.
Ukrainian Christmas Market
Location: Ukrainian Center (Ukraiński Dom w Warszawie), Zamenhofa 1 Street (Muranów), 11.30 am – 4.30 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish and Ukrainian.
Poster Fair / Targi Plakatu
Location: Dom Towarowy Bracia Jabłkowscy, Bracka 25 Street (city center), 11 am – 7 pm, tickets 2 PLN. Facebook event in English and Polish.
Jewelry Fair – Christmas edition
Location: “Znajomi Znajomych”, Wilcza 58a Street (city center), free entrance, 12 pm – 6 pm. Facebook event in Polish.
Art Fair (Targowisko Sztuki)
Location: Arkady Kubickiego (Kubicki Arcades) at the Warsaw Royal Castle, entrance from Grodzka Street. 11 am – 4 pm, free entrance. A chance to admire or buy artworks of students and graduates of the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts and visit the Kubicki Arcades. Click here to read more in English. Facebook event in Polish.
Christmas Fair (Targi Rzeczy Wyszukanych)
Location: Nowy Świat Muzyki, Nowy Świat 63 Street (city center), 10 am – 6 pm. Christmas decorations (handmade ornaments, candles, garlands), crafts, jewelry, natural cosmetics, ceramics, glass, embroidered tablecloths, vinyl records, graphics and paintings by Academy of Fine Arts students, a stand for packing gifts, flowers. Facebook event in English and Polish. The event runs also on Saturday.
Handicrafts, crafts and upcycling fair – Christmas edition
Location: Plac Vogla (Wilanów), 10 am – 5 pm, free entrance. Handmade items for Christmas presents, unique jewelry, beautiful accessories, toys and more; upcycling workshops; Santa’s Workshop in which Santa will repair all the toys brought to him. Facebook event in Polish. The event runs also on Saturday.
Wielka Fabryka Elfów / The Great Elf Factory – indoor Christmas playing areas for children aged 3-10
Location: PGE National Stadium, Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street, gate number 5 and 6 (Praga). 10 playing areas with attractions for kids (eg. inflatable playground) – children help elves to create a Santa Claus Elixir, at the end, they meet Santa. Online tickets. Website in Polish. The Elf Factory runs until December 22, 2018.
Winter illuminations and shows – the Multimedia Fountain Park
Location: Skwer Dywizji Pancernej (the area between the Old Town and Vistula), free entrance. The holiday illuminations at the Fountain Park are on every day from 3 pm. 15-minutes shows with music on Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm. More in English. The Multimedia Fountain Park winter illuminations run until January 28, 2019.
Outdoor Christmas Market in the Old Town
Location: Warsaw Old Town, the Warsaw Barbican area, next to the Castel Square (Plac Zamkowy), 11 am – 8 pm. Souvenirs, gifts, local crafts and food like pierogi, hot chocolate or… ice-cream. Facebook event in Polish. The Market runs until January 6, 2018.
“The Royal Garden of Light” – illuminations festival in the Wilanów Garden
Location: Wilanów Garden, Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16 Street, 4 pm – 9 pm. It can be crowded during weekends, buy tickets online to skip the line. Mappings (illumination, picture, and sound) on the Palace façade: Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 5.30 pm, 6.30 pm, 7.30 pm. Click here to read our tips in English on visiting the Wilanów Palace and Park, including “The Royal Garden of Lights”. The festival runs until February 24, 2019.
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