What to do in Warsaw with children: November 9-12, 2018
The list of family-friendly weekend events in Warsaw
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Friday, November 9
‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’ movie in English (no Polish subtitles)
Location: Cinema City, Sadyba Best Mall, Powsińska 31 Street, 5 pm. The screening in English is organized by the American School of Warsaw (ASW) but tickets are available for sale to non-ASW children. To purchase tickets (adults 30 PLN, children 25 PLN) pls contact Brian Mason: ptomovies@aswarsaw.org, +48 668 519 462.
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.
Warsaw Salsa Festival
Location: Sangate Hotel Airport, Komitetu Obrony Robotników 32 Street (former 17 Stycznia 32 Street). Click here to buy tickets. Click here to read more in English. Facebook event in English. The Festival runs on November 8-11.
“Let’s bee friends” – an exhibition for children about bees
Location: Museum for Children, Kredytowa 1 Street (city center), part of the Ethnographic Museum, Friday 3 pm – 6 pm. Click here to read Kids in the City tips in English about the Museum for Children. More in Polish about the Exhibition. The Exhibition runs until November 25, 2018.
“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, and Sunday: 6.30 pm, 7.30 pm, and 8.30 pm. Click here to read Kids in the City tips in English on visiting the Wilanów Palace Museum and Park, including information about “The Royal Garden of Lights” – ticket info, opening hours. The illuminations festival runs until February 24, 2019.
Russian Film Festival “Sputnik“
Locations: Kino Luna (Marszałkowska 28 Street), Kino Iluzjon (Narbutta 50a Street), Kino Elektronik (Generała Zajączka 7 Street). Click here to read more in Polish and in Russian. Click here to read more about “Little Sputnik” – the Festival events for children. The Festival runs on November 8-18.
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.
‘Once upon a time’ – storytelling IN ENGLISH and arts & crafts workshop for children aged 3-7
Location: Tarabuk bookstore, Palace of Culture and Science (entrance from Świętokrzyska Street, the same as the entrance to Lalka Puppet Theater), 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm, free entrance, registration required (tarabuk@tarabuk.pl). Facebook event in Polish.
Free interactive guitar concert for children
Location: Łazienki Garden, Palace on the Isle, free entrance, 10 am – 11 am. Facebook event in Polish.
Theater for little children
Location: Teatr Niewielki, SOHO Factory, Mińska 25 Street, building no. 74 (Praga). ‘A co to?‘ – a performance for children aged 1-4: 10 am, 11.30 am, 3.30 pm, 5 pm. Click here to read more in Polish and buy tickets online (39 PLN).
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.
A historical picnic celebrating the Independence Day
Location: the Castle Square / Plac Zamkowy (the old town), free entrance, 12 pm – 6 pm. Attractions include arts & crafts workshops, theater for children, dancing show, orchestra concert, historical stands with military equipment. Facebook event in Polish.
Comic Book Festival “Niech Żyje Komiks“
Location: the Ethnographic Museum, Kredytowa 1 Street (city center), 11 am – 7 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
“Let’s bee friends” – an exhibition for children about bees
Location: Museum for Children, Kredytowa 1 Street (city center), part of the Ethnographic Museum, 10 am – 6 pm. Click here to read Kids in the City tips in English about the Museum for Children. More in Polish about the Exhibition. The Exhibition runs until November 25, 2018.
Russian music – interactive concert for children in Polish and Russian
Location: Kino Luna Cinema, Marszałkowska 28 Street (city center), room A, 11 am, free entrance (please send an email to register: malysputnik@ear.com.pl). The event is a part of ‘Sputnik Russian Film Festival’ that runs in Warsaw on November 8-18. Facebook event in Polish.
‘Breakfast Market’ (Targ Śniadaniowy)
Location: ‘Elektrownia Powiśle’, Elektryczna 2 Street (Powiśle), free entrance, 10 am – 9 pm. A chance to buy local, international, and organic food. Facebook event in Polish. Breakfast Market runs also on Sunday.
“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, and Sunday: 6.30 pm, 7.30 pm, and 8.30 pm. Click here to read Kids in the City tips in English on visiting the Wilanów Palace Museum and Park, including information about “The Royal Garden of Lights” – ticket info, opening hours. The illuminations festival runs until February 24, 2019.
Warsaw Salsa Festival
Location: Sangate Hotel Airport, Komitetu Obrony Robotników 32 Street (former 17 Stycznia 32 Street). Click here to buy tickets. Click here to read more in English. Facebook event in English. The Festival runs on November 8-11.
Russian Film Festival “Sputnik“
Locations: Kino Luna (Marszałkowska 28 Street), Kino Iluzjon (Narbutta 50a Street), Kino Elektronik (Generała Zajączka 7 Street). Click here to read more in Polish and in Russian. Click here to read more about “Little Sputnik” – the Festival events for children. The Festival runs on November 8-18.
Location: Wilanów Palace, Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16 Street, 12 pm – 1.30 pm. Online tickets (regular tickets 20 PLN, reduced tickets 15 PLN). Meeting point – a cloakroom in the Palace. More in English. Facebook event in English.
Horse Racing at Służewiec Racetrack
Location: Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec, Puławska 266 Street. Website in English. Facebook event in Polish.
Sunday trading ban in November 2018: November 11 and November 18. The next shopping Sunday: November 25.
November 11 is a bank holiday in Poland – Independence Day (Święto Niepodległości)
The anniversary of Poland’s independence in 1918. Since this year Poland celebrates 100 years of independence, there will be many exhibitions, concerts, events in Warsaw and all over Poland. Please note that in Warsaw, there will be organized the ‘March of Independence’ (Marsz Niepodległości) which last year turned violet (it starts at 2 pm in the center of Warsaw, next to Metro Centrum, at Rondo Dmowskiego and goes to the National Stadium). The march has been banned last minute, the organizers are appealing to the court, it’s possible the march will happen anyway. It’s recommended to skip the area. Click here to learn more in English about what’s on in Warsaw on November 11 and November 12 (a one-time bank holiday this year in Poland).
A free concert of children’s songs by Polish composers of classical music
Location: Dorożkarnia Cultural Center, Siekierkowska 28 Street (Mokotów), free entrance, 5 pm. Facebook event in Polish.
Theater for little children
Location: Teatr Niewielki, SOHO Factory, Mińska 25 Street, building no. 74 (Praga). ‘PUF!‘ – a performance for children aged 1-6: 11.30 am, 3.30 pm, and 5 pm. Click here to read more in Polish and buy tickets online (39 PLN).
Free theater for children ‘Zaczarowani bracia’
Location: Teatr Baza, Podchorążych 39 Street (Mokotów), 5 pm – 6 pm, free entrance, send an email to book a spot: biuro@teatrbaza.pl. Facebook event in Polish.
Children’s choir concert celebrating the Independence Day
Location: Polish Radio Concert Studio, J. Kaczmarskiego 59 Street, former Modzelewskiego 59 Street (Mokotów), 12 pm – 1.30 pm. Click here to buy tickets (20 PLN) online. Facebook event in Polish.
The opening of the new exhibition “In King Matt’s Poland. The 100th Anniversary of Regaining Independence” at POLIN – Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Location: Anielewicza 6 Street (Muranów). 10 am – 8 pm, free entrance. The exhibition is dedicated to children and adults. Attractions of the opening event include workshops, curator-guided tours, activities with educators and a theater for children 7+ (tickets 5 PLN). Click here to read our tips in English (how to get there, where to have lunch etc.), and here to see the photos and read our feature story in English about visiting the POLIN Museum with children. More in English about the exhibition. Facebook event in Polish.
‘Independence Festival’
Location: Krakowskie Przedmieście street in the city center, free entrance, 1 pm – 10 pm. Attractions include concerts, film screenings, Polish food, dance shows, parade of vintage cars. Kids Zone next to the Academy of Fine Arts, Krakowskie Przedmieście 5 Street (kids music group, theaters for children, karaoke, arts and crafts workshop, radio broadcast workshop, contests and games). Concerts on the stage next to the Warsaw University campus. Dancing Zone next to the Ministry of Culture, Krakowskie Przedmieście 15/17 Street (Polish dances workshops for adults and children). Facebook event in Polish.
The event celebrating Independence Day at the Polish Army Museum
Location: the area next to and inside the Museum of Polish Army (Muzeum Wojska Polskiego), Jerozolimskie 3 Street (city center), 10 am – 4 pm, free entrance. Attractions include armaments, uniforms and equipment used by Polish army paratroopers, a choir concert, games, Polish food. Facebook event in Polish.
Free theater for children “Wiatr pustyni”
Location: Remus Theater, Kępna 6 Street (Praga), free entrance, click here to book a spot, 2.30 pm and 4 pm (40 min + a workshop). Facebook event in Polish.
‘Breakfast Market’ (Targ Śniadaniowy)
Location: ‘Elektrownia Powiśle’, Elektryczna 2 Street (Powiśle), free entrance, 10 am – 5 pm. A chance to buy local, international, and organic food. Facebook event in Polish. Breakfast Market runs also on Saturday.
Free yoga class in Łazienki
Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, Agrykola 1 Street, 10 am – 11.30 am, free entrance, click here to see the meeting point on the map. Facebook event in Polish and English.
“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, and Sunday: 6.30 pm, 7.30 pm, and 8.30 pm. Click here to read Kids in the City tips in English on visiting the Wilanów Palace Museum and Park, including information about “The Royal Garden of Lights” – ticket info, opening hours. The illuminations festival runs until February 24, 2019.
Guided tour in English – the Wilanów Palace – the history and design of the Palace interiors
Location: Wilanów Palace, Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16 Street, 12 pm – 1.30 pm. Online tickets (regular tickets 20 PLN, reduced tickets 15 PLN). Meeting point – a cloakroom in the Palace. More in English. Facebook event in English.
Warsaw Salsa Festival
Location: Sangate Hotel Airport, Komitetu Obrony Robotników 32 Street (former 17 Stycznia 32 Street). Click here to buy tickets. Click here to read more in English. Facebook event in English. The Festival runs on November 8-11.
Russian Film Festival “Sputnik“
Locations: Kino Luna (Marszałkowska 28 Street), Kino Iluzjon (Narbutta 50a Street), Kino Elektronik (Generała Zajączka 7 Street). Click here to read more in Polish and in Russian. Click here to read more about “Little Sputnik” – the Festival events for children. The Festival runs on November 8-18.
Horse Racing at Służewiec Racetrack
Location: Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec, Puławska 266 Street. Website in English. Facebook event in Polish.
Monday, November 12
A one-time bank holiday in Poland in 2018
The Polish Parliament has decided that Monday, November 12, 2018, will be a one-time national holiday and non-working day (prolonged celebration of the 100th anniversary of regaining independence by Poland). Stores, malls, shopping centers are CLOSED, only some smaller local convenience stores can be open (eg. Żabka). You can always do basic shopping at gas stations (which are open 24/7). Click here to learn more in English about what’s on in Warsaw on November 11 and November 12.
Holiday Bazaar of the International Women’s Group of Warsaw
Location: Marriott Hotel (Baltic Room), Jerozolimskie 65/79 Street (city center), 10 am – 2 pm, free entrance. A chance to shop for Christmas gifts. Click here to read more in English.
“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 and holidays, buy tickets online to skip the line. Click here to read Kids in the City tips in English on visiting the Wilanów Palace Museum and Park, including information about “The Royal Garden of Lights” – ticket info, opening hours. The illuminations festival runs until February 24, 2019.
Warsaw Jewish Film Festival
Location: The POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews (Anielewicza 6 Street). Click here to read more in English. The Festival runs until November 18.
Russian Film Festival “Sputnik“
Locations: Kino Luna (Marszałkowska 28 Street), Kino Iluzjon (Narbutta 50a Street), Kino Elektronik (Generała Zajączka 7 Street). Click here to read more in Polish and in Russian. Click here to read more about “Little Sputnik” – the Festival events for children. The Festival runs on November 8-18.
Museums open on November 12
The Dollhouse Museum (Muzeum Domków dla Lalek)
Location: the Palace of Culture and Science (the entrance to the Museum is located in the inner courtyard of the Palace, entrance from Emilii Plater Street), 9 am – 7 pm. Click here to read Kids in the City tips in English on visiting the Museum.
Museum of the Wilanów Palace
Location: Wilanów Garden, Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16 Street. Opening hours of the Park: 4 pm – 9 pm. Opening hours of the Palace museum: 9.30 am – 4 pm. It can be crowded during weekends and holidays, buy tickets online to skip the line. Click here to read Kids in the City tips in English on visiting the Wilanów Palace Museum and Park.
POLIN – Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Location: Anielewicza 6 Street (Muranów), 10 am – 6 pm. Click here to read our tips in English – opening hours, tickets, etc., and click here to see the photos and read our feature story in English about visiting the POLIN Museum with children. In the Museum, there is a kids-dedicated space called King Matt’s Family Education Area (opening hours on Monday, November 12: 11 am – 6 pm).
Warsaw Railway Museum (Stacja Muzeum)
Location: Towarowa 3 Street (Wola), free entrance on Mondays, 9 am – 5 pm. The Museum website in English.
Warsaw Zoo is open every day, including all bank holidays. Location: Ratuszowa 1/3 Street (Praga), 9 am – 4 pm. Click here to read Warsaw Zoo tips in English.
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