May in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your spring in Warsaw

Our Partner of the Month: International Women’s Group of Warsaw

The International Women’s Group of Warsaw (IWG), founded in 1982, is a group of women made up of different nationalities who meet regularly to create a sense of community in Warsaw and to offer support through social and cultural events. IWG organizes coffee meetings, walks, conversation groups in several languages, tours, and trips. They welcome new members throughout the year. Visit IWG’s website to learn more and send an email (iwg.warsaw@gmail.com) to join one of the IWG meetings.

Ideas for things to do in Warsaw in May (indoor & outdoor)

For things to do INDOOR in Warsaw, please read our post that includes the list of ideas for 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.

Gondola, canoes, and wooden boats in the Park of the King Jan III’s Palace in Wilanów (Wilanowskie Lake)
Until October 4. 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: 29 April – 6 September: 10:00–20:00; 7–27 September: 10:00–18:30; 28 September – 4 October: 10:00–17:30. The rental is located next to the Pompownia building in the park, a pumping station at the Jezioro Wilanowskie Lake. 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 every hour (up to 12 people). You can pay with a card. The rental operates daily and offers kayaks and rowing boats. It also organizes gondola cruises, which take place on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as well as public holidays from 12:00, and on Fridays from 16:00 until the end of the day. You can also rent the gondola exclusively for a group of 10 people (birthday, social gathering, photo session) — dates to be arranged. It is worth booking a boat, especially on Thursdays and weekends. Contact/booking: +48 570 143 943. Facebook. Instagram. More in Polish.

Outdoor seasonal karting track at the National Stadium
Location: the National Stadium (PGE Narodowy), Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street, car entrance from R. Siwca Street, entrance from gate number 9. It is an outdoor track that also has go-karts for children (Junior go-karts: karts for children from approx. 135-140 cm tall) as well as two-seater go-karts- taxi (An adult takes the driver’s position. The child is a passenger. Available for children aged 5+ over 120 cm tall). Offer for children includes summer camps, go-kart school, and birthday parties. Opening hours: Monday-Friday 2 pm – 10 pm, Saturday-Sunday 10 am – 10 pm. Due to exclusive reservations of the track, please check the track availability dates before going out. Individual tickets for go-kart rides are sold on an ongoing basis at the track reception (without prior reservation), it’s recommended to buy/reserve your slot online. It’s an outdoor track – it’s closed when it rains. Location on Google map. Website in Polish, Facebook. Instagram.

A new attraction, available in five languages, VR 4D experience: “Titanic – Echoes of the Past” and “Gladiator – Legendary Arena”
Location: Fabryka Norblina, Art Box Metaverse, Art-Box Experience, Żelazna 51/53 Street (city center/Wola). Both experiences use multiuser VR technology, allowing participants to travel together into historical events and places. Each experience lasts approximately 45 minutes and combines educational elements with an engaging visual format. “Titanic – Echoes of the Past” is a journey into the interior of one of the most famous ships in the world. It is one of the most advanced immersive VR experiences, allowing visitors to dive into the story of the Titanic. “Gladiator – Legendary Arena” takes viewers to ancient Rome at the height of its power. It is an immersive journey into a world where the strength of the empire intertwines with everyday life, religion, politics and spectacles that shaped Roman society. Visitors can choose from five language versions: Polish, English, Portuguese, Spanish and Mandarin. Online tickets.

Alpine Coaster in Warsaw’s Ochota district
Location: Górka Szczęśliwicka hill, Park Szczęśliwicki, Drawska 22 Street (Ochota). Location on Google map. You can enjoy it during the spring-summer season on Górka Szczęśliwicka (the highest hill in Warsaw, 152 m), in Park Szczęśliwicki – the biggest park in the Ochota district of Warsaw. Polish name: kolejka grawitacyjna. The gravity slide has two seats. Speed up to 36 km/h, route length over 700 m. Opening hours: daily from 10 am to dusk. Minimum age for children: 3 years. Children under 8 years old may use the gravity slide only when accompanied by an older person over 8 years old. The gravity slide may be closed in case of rainfall. Website in Polish, Facebook.

High ropes courses: a fun way to be active in the open air
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. We’ve rounded up seven high ropes courses in Warsaw (in the districts of Praga, Ursynów, Bielany, Ursus, Wesoła, and Powsin) in our quest to help you discover fun outdoor activities in Warsaw. And if you are looking for an idea for a day trip from Warsaw, our post also includes six rope parks in the vicinity of Warsaw. 13 ropes courses in the area of Warsaw.

Summer shows at Multimedia Fountain Park
From May 1 until September 26. 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, May, June, and July: 9.30 pm, August: 9 pm, September: 8.30 pm. More in English about the Fountain Park in Warsaw.

Free open-air cinema in Ochota
From May 5 until September. Location: Park Pięciu Sióstr, Chono Lulu Bistro & Bar (Ochota). Facebook. Instagram. Facebook event in Polish.

“Nocny Market” – street food in Wola
From May 8. Location: Nocny Market, Towarowa 3 Street (Wola). Friday-Saturday 5 pm – 1 am, Sunday 4 pm – 11 pm, free entrance. “The Night Market” is located on the platforms of the closed railway station. Facebook. Instagram. More about street food markets in Warsaw in our post.

Go-karting indoor tracks in the Warsaw area
There are 4 indoor karting tracks in and around Warsaw – open all year round. They offer go-karts for both adults and children. Click here to read our post featuring karting tracks in the Warsaw area.

Food tour in the Old Town of Warsaw guided in ENGLISH
A guided walk around the Old Town and 12 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.

An 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.

An immersive multi-sensory exhibition: “Leonardo versus Michelangelo”
Until June 14. Location: Fabryka Norblina, Art-Box Experience, Żelazna 51/53 Street (city center/Wola). Children under five years old are admitted free. The exhibition is bilingual – Polish and English. The exhibition is based on a real event from 1503, the artistic confrontation at Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio, where both masters were commissioned to create competing murals. The exhibition allows visitors to experience this rivalry again and invites them to actively participate in a story whose ending depends on their choice. Across eight rooms and 800 m², visitors immerse themselves in the world of the Renaissance through: large-scale projections and a 2D and 3D immersive film presenting the works of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo; a 360-degree virtual reality experience transporting visitors to 16th-century Florence and the studios of both artists; interactive installations inspired by Renaissance artistic studies; a final vote in which each visitor chooses one side. More in English about the Exhibition and online tickets.

Chocolate Factory Museum (guided tours in English available)
Location: Fabryka Czekolady E.Wedel, al. Emila Wedla 5 Street (Praga). 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.

Relaxing in the Garden of the Royal Castle 
Location: The Garden is located at the back of the Royal Castle, in the Old Town. You can enter the lower garden from Wisłostrada Street / the Vistula Boulevard. Opening hours of the Lower Garden. May-August: 10 am – 10 pm. Free entrance. More about the Gardens of the Royal Castle (including photos) in our post.

Horse Racing at Tor Służewiec Racetrack 
Selected weekends until November 15. Location: Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec, Puławska 266 Street (Ursynów), online tickets (visitors up to 13 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.

Historical picnic at the medieval castle ruins in Czersk
Every weekend in May. 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, and workshops. Our tips in English on visiting the Czersk Castle.

A maze and outdoor play area “Labirynt pod Warszawą”, 30 km from Warsaw
Location: “Labirynt pod Warszawą”, the town of Milanówek, Konopnickiej 2 Street, 05-822 Milanówek (location on Google map), 30 km from Warsaw. Opening hours: May, weekends: 11:00–19:00, June, July, August, Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00–19:00, September, October (Saturdays and Sundays only): 11:00–19:00, October closes at 18:00. Facebook, Instagram, website. Our tips on visiting the maze and other ideas for day trips from Warsaw in our post.

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 & Sunday from May 3 until September 27. Location: Chopin Museum and Park, 96-503 Sochaczew, Żelazowa Wola 15 (50 km west of Warsaw), online tickets. 45-minute concerts on Saturdays (more in Polish) & Sundays (more in Polish) until September 27: 12 pm and 3 pm. Admission to the recitals is included in the admission ticket to the Park. Concerts are open‑air events, and the seating in front of Fryderyk Chopin’s Birthplace is unassigned. Admission to the concerts is included with the ticket that grants entry to the Park. 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.

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. Street food, ice cream, bread, pastries, 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 social media for information before heading out).

Ice skating on the indoor ice rink, open until May 17
Location: Torwar, Łazienkowska 6A Street (city center). Opening hours: Tuesday 8 pm – 9.30 pm, Thursday 8 pm – 9.30 pm, Saturday 6.30 pm – 8 pm, Sunday 11 am – 12.30 pm (including a separate area for kids and people learning to skate) and 6.30 pm – 8 pm. During each slot, there is a rental and a sharpening room available. Learning supports are available to rent. Please not that the opening hours may change and you can find the current opening hours on the Torwar website: Website and online tickets.

The Viewing Platform of the Palace of Culture and Science
Location: Plac Defilad 1 (city center). The platform is located on the Palace of Culture and Science’s 30th floor (114 m high). Opening hours, every day: 10 am – 8 pm. Online tickets. Our tips about visiting the platform.

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.

Eating out in one of Warsaw’s indoor food halls
Are you going out for lunch with a group of 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. A great solution for breakfast, lunch, or dinner in a group – everyone orders from a different restaurant and eats at a common table. Click here to read our post featuring food halls in Warsaw (Elektrownia Powiśle, Hala Koszyki, Browary Warszawskie – Warsaw Breweries, Fabryka Norblina).

Relax in one of the many Warsaw parks
After long months of autumn and winter, Warsaw is bursting with intense green! The city comes alive with trees and flowers blooming wherever you look. In addition to the famous Łazienki Park (which we recommend visiting outside the weekend to avoid crowds), we recommend a walk in the Gardens of the Royal Castle, a historic park – Ogród Krasińskich in the city center, or the Szczęśliwicki Park in Ochota, where the outdoor swimming pool will be open in summer. It’s also fun to visit two roof gardens in Warsaw, in the Powiśle district: the roof garden of the Warsaw University Library and a small garden on the rooftop of the Copernicus Science Center. You can read our tips about 15 parks in Warsaw worth visiting in our post: Discover green Warsaw: charming parks and gardens in the Warsaw area to enjoy the beauty of nature.

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 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 in Warsaw. From slides and climbing frames to ball pools, role-play games, and trampolines, parents have been telling us their favorite play centers in Warsaw. 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 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: 10 am – 6 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.

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.

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.

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.

The Educational Farm and Amusement Park in Bielany
Location: Dyniolandia – Farma Wuja Toma, Kazimierza Wóycickiego 41 Street (Bielany). Location on Google Maps. Monday-Friday: 2 pm – 7 pm. Weekends: 10 am – 7 pm. Tickets: 39 PLN per person. Admission is free for children under the age of 1. Dyniolandia – Uncle Tom’s Farm is a retro‑style educational farm, pumpkin park, and amusement area in Warsaw. It combines hands‑on nature experiences, sensory learning, and over 25 attractions designed for children, families, and kindergarten and school groups. You can event try a cow‑milking simulator — available every Friday. Website in Polish and English.

An exhibition: BODY WORDS – PULSE
Until August 30. Location: SOHO ART CENTER, Mińska 63 Street (Praga). Opening hours: 10 am – 8 pm (closed on Mondays). It’s the original anatomical exhibition of real human bodies (a process used for the exhibition is designed to preserve the body for educational and instructional purposes, it’s called plastination). A few years ago, it was possible to see a different version of this exhibition at the Palace of Culture — VITAL.  The exhibition presents the body in health and distress, its vulnerabilities and potential, and many of the challenges the human body faces as it navigates the 21st Century. The exhibition is presented in various cities around the world and has sparked controversy because real human bodies are displayed there. The creators say their mission is to show the general public how the human body functions and to illustrate the effects of both healthy and unhealthy lifestyles. Duration of visiting the exhibition: approx. 1.5 hours. The visit of the youngest children is determined by their parents or teachers. Prior to visiting “BODY WORLDS” it is recommended that students and children review the guide, which is intended to help them become familiar with the exhibits and prepare them to gain the most from their learning experience (materials in English, materials in Polish). The Exhibition’s website in Polish. More in English about the Exhibition. Facebook. Instagram.

An exhibition: “Kosmopark” – an interactive space exhibition for the whole family
Until June 14. Location: Blue City shopping center, level 2, Aleje Jerozolimskie 179 Street (Ochota). Open daily: 10 am – 8 pm. Children under three years old have free entrance. Attractions include a planetarium – a journey through the starry sky and the farthest reaches of space; VR expeditions to Mars and the Moon – extraordinary experiences in virtual reality; black holes and dark matter – discover the most mysterious phenomena of the Universe; life in space – the challenges astronauts face; workshops for children; and the history of space – great discoveries and breakthroughs in the conquest of space. On site, you can try on a space suit and take a photo as a souvenir. The exhibits are presented primarily in Polish, but many—such as the “Black Hole” installation—operate mainly through a physical and sensory experience, regardless of language. Additionally, English-speaking animators can be on-site to guide you through the exhibition and discuss its most interesting elements. It’s best to contact the exhibition organizers by email or phone so they can confirm your visit and arrange an animator fluent in English. More in Polish about the Exhibition and online tickets.

A new observation deck in Warsaw, on the 53rd floor of the tallest building in the European Union
Location: Highline Warsaw, Chmielna 69 Street, Varso Tower (city center). 360° panoramic terrace, at an altitude of 230 meters. Online tickets. Website in English.

Guided tours and new exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw in its new location
Location: Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej, Marszałkowska 103 Street (city center, next to the Palace of Culture). After two decades of operating as a nomadic institution, the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw now has its new building in the center of Warsaw. An exciting option for visiting the Museum in its new location is a guided tour on request, available in Polish, English, or Ukrainian. You can also contact the Museum to order a guided tour in Czech, French, or Spanish. You can have a guided tour of the current exhibition or an architectural tour of the museum’s modern space – you will learn about architectural visions, discover unobvious corners, and learn interesting facts about the history of the center of the capital, while panoramic views of Warsaw will provide an additional experience (details in English). Museum classes are available for groups from kindergartens, schools and high schools – if the group needs classes in English, this can be requested when placing the order – an educator will then be appointed to conduct the classes in English. The Museum’s website in English.

An idea for spring hiking: the Kampinos Forest near Warsaw
The Kampinos Forest (Puszcza Kampinoska) is right next to Warsaw’s northwestern border. Most of its area is protected within the Kampinoski National Park (admission to the park is free). In our post on the website, you will find a detailed description of selected hiking trails (e.g., starting point, where to leave a car) and our tips.

Free open-air yoga in a park in the city center 
Every Tuesday from May 5 to September 22. Location: Ogród Krasińskich (a park close to the old town), free entrance, 5.30 pm. More in Polish on Facebook.

Free open-air yoga in Wilanów
Every Saturday & Sunday until October 4. Location: the area next to Wilanów District Office, Klimczaka 2 Street (Wilanów), 11 am, free entrance. More in Polish.

Events in Warsaw in May

Guided tour IN ENGLISH in the Museum of Modern Art
May 3. Location: Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej, Marszałkowska 103 Street (city center), 12.30 pm. More in English and online tickets.

35th Mozart Festival in Warsaw
May 7 – July 5. Performances and concerts will take place in different venues in Warsaw, including the Warsaw Chamber Opera (Warszawska Opera Kameralna), al. Solidarności 76b Street (Muranów/city center). Detailed agenda in Polish. More in Polish about the Festival events dedicated to children. More in English.

International Festival of Documentary Films – Millennium Docs Against Gravity
May 8-17. Locations: Kinoteka, Kino Luna, Kino Muranów, Kino Atlantic. The biggest documentary film festival in Poland. Foreign films are screened with Polish subtitles. Most films (all competition films) are screened with English subtitles. The Festival website in English.

Food truck festival in Wola
May 8-10. Location: Park Szymańskiego (Wola), Friday 3 pm – 9 pm, Saturday & Sunday 12 pm – 9 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Guided walk IN ENGLISH of Warsaw Zoo
May 9. Location: Ratuszowa 1/3 Street (Praga), meeting point: flamingo enclosure, 11 am. Registration required: 885 523 323. The Zoo’s website in English. Facebook event in English.

Drawing workshop for teenagers and adults
May 9. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 42 (the Old Town Market Square), meeting point at the ticket office, 3.30 pm, tickets 10 PLN. More in Polish about the workshop and online tickets. More in English about the Museum.

“Targi Unikatów” – Fair: handicrafts, original design, meetings with creators from all over Poland
May 9-10. Location: Hala Koszyki, Koszykowa 63 Street (city center), free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

“Grand Bazar” – Fair of author’s fashion, beauty, design, vintage & upcycling zone
May 9-10. Location: Dom Towarowy Bracia Jabłkowscy, Bracka 25 Street (city center). Facebook event in Polish.

Warsaw Caravaning Festival
May 9-10. Location: Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec, Puławska 266 Street. Expo of campers and caravans, rental offers, used motorhomes, caravans, and accessories, retro zone. Website in Polish and online tickets.

“Targi Sploty”-  Fair at Fabryka Norblina – fair of small local producers
May 9-10. Location: Fabryka Norblina, Żelazna 51/53 Street (Wola/city center), free entrance, 10 am – 8 pm. Facebook event in English and Polish.

Survival Race KIDS
May 9-10. Location: Pole Mokotowkie Park Moczydło (Mokotów). Races in 5 age groups for kids aged 2-13. More in Polish, including registration, location, etc.

Guided tour IN ENGLISH in the Museum of Modern Art
May 10. Location: Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej, Marszałkowska 103 Street (city center), 12.30 pm. More in English and online tickets.

Railway Modeling Fair (Giełda Modeli Kolejowych)
May 10. 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 modelingenthusiasts. During the event, reduced tickets for everyone (7 PLN, children up to 7 free entrance). The Museum website in English. Facebook event in Polish.

Sunday with board games in Bielany
May 10. Location: Galeria Młociny shopping center, Zgrupowania AK Kampinos 15 Street (Bielany), level 2, next to Multikino cinema, 1 pm – 6 pm, free entrance. Attractions include game rental, tournaments with prizes, competitions, presentations of new games. Facebook event in Polish.

Picnic at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW)
May 15-16. Location: Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) Campus, Nowoursynowska 166 Street (Ursynów), free entrance, 10 am – 4 pm. Attractions include shows of dogs, police horses, concerts, workshops, games for children. More in Polish.

World Balloon Festival
May 15-17. Location: EXPO XXI, Prądzyńskiego 12/14 Street (Wola), 9 am – 8 pm. Over 100,000 balloons. The first city in Poland built entirely out of air‑sculpted creations. Five zones, each transporting you into a completely different world — from a tropical jungle to distant galaxies and architectural wonders. Balloons are created from natural, biodegradable latex sourced from rubber trees. Every day, a live Balloon Show will take place. You’ll discover how just a handful of balloons can be transformed into a figure worthy of an art space. Children can enjoy face painting, create their own balloon figures during creative workshops, and have fun under the care of experienced entertainers who lead age‑appropriate games, activities, and animations. More in Polish and online tickets.

Animals & Veterinary Days – Zoological and Veterinary Fair
May 15-17. Location: Ptak Warsaw Expo in Nadarzyn, Al. Katowicka 62 Street, 05-830 Wolica 114D, 10 am – 5 pm. Animals, food, hygiene products, accessories, a series of educational meetings about caring for your pet, obedience competitions, agility competitions, a dog exhibition, and a dog school. More in English and online tickets.

“Tween Talk” – event IN ENGLISH dedicated to children aged 9+
May 16. Location: myt514, Prymasa Augusta Hlonda 1 Street, next to Muzeum Jana Pawła II i Prymasa Wyszyńskiego (Wilanów), 6 pm – 8 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.

European Picnic at the French Embassy and German Embassy in Warsaw
May 16. Location: Embassy of France (Ambasada Francji), Embassy of Germany (Ambasada Niemiec), entrance from Jazdów Street (city center), free entrance, 1 pm – 6 pm. Attractions include concerts, information about studying in Germany and France, meeting with the Ambassadors and diplomats, regional cuisine. More in Polish.

The Long Night of Museums (Noc Muzeów) – events in 301 venues all over Warsaw
May 16. Warsaw institutions (not only museums) open in the evening or during the night: galleries, museums, theaters, government buildings, cinemas. Facebook event in Polish. Detailed agenda in English (including a map of events).

Ice Cream Festival
May 16. Location: Park Świętokrzyski (the green area between the Palace of Culture and Świętokrzyska Street), free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Fair of Polish slow fashion, accessories, jewelry, natural cosmetics
May 16-17. 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.

Food truck festival in Ochota
May 16-17. Location: Park Szczęśliwicki (Ochota), Saturday & Sunday 12 pm – 9 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Guided tour IN ENGLISH – History of Praga
May 17. Location: Muzeum Warszawskiej Pragi (the Praga District Museum), Targowa 50/52 Street (Praga), 12.30 pm, tickets 15/10 PLN. More in English and online tickets.

Guided tour IN ENGLISH in the Museum of Modern Art
May 17. Location: Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej, Marszałkowska 103 Street (city center), 12.30 pm. More in English and online tickets.

Folk picnic and fair of regional products in the town of Konstancin
May 17. Location: Park Zdrojowy, Sienkiewicza 1a Street, the town of Konstancin, 12 pm – 8 pm, free entrance. The event is dedicated to the culture of the Urzecze – Vistula microregion near Warsaw. Attractions include folk music concerts and folk dances, theater for children, workshops for children, regional food, and craft stands, traditional boat rides on the river. More in Polish.

“Wellbeing Market” – Fair of pilates/yoga studios and other sports activities, workout clothing, accessories, natural cosmetics
May 17. Location: Hala Koszyki, Koszykowa 63 Street (city center), 11 am – 5 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Royal Classical Ballet – “Swan Lake”
May 19. Location: Scena Relax Theater, Złota 8 Street (city center), 4.30 pm and 7.30 pm. Online tickets.

Food truck festival in Ursus
May 22-24. Location: Park Czechowicki (Ursus), Friday 3 pm – 9 pm, Saturday & Sunday 12 pm – 9 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Drawing workshop for teenagers and adults
May 23. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 42 (the Old Town Market Square), meeting point at the ticket office, 3.30 pm, tickets 10 PLN. More in Polish about the workshop and online tickets. More in English about the Museum.

Knight’s Tournament at the medieval castle ruins in Czersk
May 23-24. Location: Czersk Castle (Zamek w Czersku), Plac Tysiąclecia 1, 05-530 Czersk (40 km south of Warsaw). Saturday 12 pm – 7 pm, Sunday 12 pm – 6 pm. More in Polish. Our tips in English on visiting the Czersk Castle.

Runmageddon – mud run & obstacle course race for adults, kids, and families
May 23-24. Location: Zalew Bardowskiego (Targówek). The spring edition of the event includes an intro, a recruit, kids, junior, and family runs. More in Polish.

Designer Fair WZORY – fair of clothes, accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, upcycling, design
May 23-24. Location: Elektrownia Powiśle shopping center, Dobra 42 Street (Powiśle), free entrance, Saturday 11 am – 9 pm, Sunday 11 am – 6 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

Guided tour IN ENGLISH in the Museum of Modern Art
May 24. Location: Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej, Marszałkowska 103 Street (city center), 12.30 pm. More in English and online tickets.

Warsaw International Book Fair
May 28-31. Location: “PGE Narodowy” stadium (Praga), admission is ticketed. Thursday: 10 am – 6 pm, Friday, Saturday: 10 am – 7 pm, Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm. More in English.

“Warsaw of Comics” – comics books festival (Komiksowa Warszawa)
May 28-31. Location: “PGE Narodowy” stadium (Praga). The event is a part of Warsaw International Book Fair (see above). More in English and Polish.

Orange Warsaw Festival
May 29-30. Location: Horse Racetrack in Służewiec, Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec, Puławska 266 Street (Ursynów). One of the biggest music festivals in Poland. Website in English. 

Street Food Festival in Gocław/Praga with attractions for children
May 29-31. Location: Park nad Balatonem (Gocław/Praga Południe), free  entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Street Food Festival in Ursynów
May 29-31. Location: a parking lot next to the Ursynów District Office, Imielin metro station, al. KEN 61 Street (Ursynów), Friday 3 pm—9 pm, Saturday 12 pm – 9 pm, Sunday 12 pm – 9 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Saska Kępa Festival
May 30. Different locations in Saska Kępa, including two outdoor stages at Rondo Waszyngtona and Obrońców Street. Street parade, concerts, art fair, attractions for children. Facebook page in Polish.

Neighborhood Picnic / Piknik Sąsiedzki in Ochota
May 30. Location: Park Wielkopolski (between Filtrowa and Wawelska Streets), 4 pm, free entrance. Attractions include games and workshops for children, garage sales, concerts, a fair of works by artists and handicrafts from Ochota, dance party (from 7 pm). Facebook event in Polish.

“Designer Market” – Fair of clothes, accessories, jewelry, design
May 31. Location: Elektrownia Powiśle shopping center, Dobra 42 Street (Powiśle), 11 am – 7 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

A concert of classical music at the Ballroom in the Palace on the Isle in Łazienki Royal Garden
May 31. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, Pałac na Wyspie, Sala Balowa, Agrykola 1 Street (city center), 12 pm, tickets 10 PLN. Facebook event in Polish.

Visiting the interior of three historic railway wagons
May 31. Location: Warsaw Railway Museum (Stacja Muzeum), Towarowa 3 Street (Wola), 9 am – 5 pm. Visiting the interior of these trains is only allowed a few times a year. The Museum website in English.

“Cultural Polish for Beginners” – a walk around Warsaw guided in simple Polish (B1 level)
May 31. May edition: 2 pm, a guided tour of Praga: the history of the Warsaw Zoo and the oldest city park on the right bank of the Vistula – Praski Park, a meeting point: “by the former bear enclosure, on Solidarności Avenue. 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.

Holi Festival of Colors in Ursynów
May 31. Location: Park Olkówek, Puszczyka Street (Ursynów), free entrance, colorful powder is paid, 3 pm – 8 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

Guided tour IN ENGLISH in the Museum of Modern Art
May 31. Location: Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej, Marszałkowska 103 Street (city center), 12.30 pm. More in English and online tickets.

What to do in Warsaw in the open air on the weekend: Horse Racing at Tor Służewiec Racetrack

Are you looking for an idea of how to spend an enjoyable weekend in Warsaw outdoors? One of the ideas for spring and summer is to spend Saturday or Sunday at the racetrack.

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 at that time, 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.

Photo source: Służewiec Race Track

Vistula river cruises & kayaking in the Warsaw area

Water attractions in Warsaw are usually available from the end of April to September/October.

Please note that some cruises can be temporarily suspended due to weather conditions or the water level in the Vistula River. It’s recommended to check a cruise provider’s website/social media before heading out.

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For more information (locations, photos, contact info), please read our post: Cruises and boat tours on the Vistula River in Warsaw, kayaking in the Warsaw area.

Day trips from Warsaw

Spring is the perfect time to go outside of Warsaw and explore the surrounding area! You will find 20+ ideas in our post: One-day trips from Warsaw. Below are two examples of a trip from Warsaw.

Medieval castle ruins in Czersk, 40 km from Warsaw

The medieval, Gothic castle in Czersk was built at the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries. Although it has been heavily damaged over the centuries, its Gothic towers and walls still attract those who love history.
There is another reason why it is worth visiting Czersk – great views of the Vistula River valley, space, and relaxing silence, especially during spring or summertime when it is green all around.

Every weekend from the beginning of May to the end of September, special events occur at the Castle, such as historical picnics (they present everyday life in various historical periods – presentation of old crafts, martial arts, cuisine). Weekend attractions include knights’ tents, an armory, an archery track, and fencing with safe training weapons, medieval board games and other games, presentations of selected crafts, and medieval fashion shows.

Click here to read our tips in English about visiting the Castle (tickets, opening hours, etc.).

Photo source: Zamek Czersk

Retro train trip for tourists – narrow-gauge train

The trips are organized by the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in the town of Sochaczew (60 km from Warsaw). Tours are organized from the end of April to September/October (in 2026, from April 26 until September 20).

The train route is 18 km long and ends in a village, which is the “gate” to the Kampinos National Park (a picnic with a fireplace). Then the train returns to the Museum in Sochaczew.

Starting point/location: Muzeum Kolei Wąskotorowej, Licealna 18 Street, 96-500 Sochaczew, the Museum’s location on Google Maps.

Click here to read our tips in English about retro train trips (tickets, agenda, etc.).

Photo source: Stacja Muzeum Sochaczew

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

Summer camps in Warsaw

Check out our Guide to summer camps and summer programs in Warsaw. You will find there offers of summer camps/summer programs/półkolonie in different districts of Warsaw. You will find something for 1-year-old children and teenagers too!

All the listed places are open and friendly to international families, including kids who don’t speak Polish – all teachers and instructors speak English, and many of the summer programs are run in English.

Weather in Poland in May

May in Poland is usually warm and reasonably dry. Sunny weather can even turn hot. The average monthly temperature in May in Poland is 13,7°C / 56,7°F, and the average monthly rainfall level is 62,1 mm.

The month’s name (maj) comes from the Latin name Maius. May and March are the only months whose Polish names derive from Latin. Polish names of the remaining months have Slavic roots.

Lilac (bez) is a queen among spring flowers that bloom in late April / May in Poland. In Poland, the most common are purple and white lilacs. It smells incredible, but unfortunately, it is very fragile and withers quickly in the home vase. Lilac came to Poland from Turkey through the Balkan Peninsula. For years, it has been an essential part of Polish rural gardens. Blooming usually lasts only up to two weeks, so hurry to admire the lilac in May!

Poland in May turns into an orchard full of blooming fruit trees. It’s the time when fruit trees are in full bloom. Wonderful Sakura cherries receive special admiration in Japan. In Poland, in the spring, pear, apple, cherry, plum trees bloom. Apple trees, however, dominate in Poland, with their white, slightly pinkish flowers. May also means the start of a busy season for bees!

You can’t miss the pinkish-white cone-shaped flowers of chestnuts (kasztan) that have become a symbol of high-school final exams in Poland (in Polish: matura) that take place in May.
In Poland, chestnuts grow mainly in parks and along roads. In Poland, these chestnuts are not considered edible. It is a giant tree – in Poland, the largest chestnut trees reach about 30 m in height and about 600 cm in circumference of the trunk. The oldest chestnut in Poland grows in the Wielkopolskie Province and is over 200 years old!

Read more about the weather and changes in nature in Poland in spring.

Public holidays & dates to remember in Poland in May 2026

In May 2026, all Sundays in Poland are trade ban Sundays. The next shopping Sunday in Poland is June 28, 2026. 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.

Labor Day
A public holiday in Poland. Stores, malls, shopping centers are closed. Only some smaller local convenience stores can be open. Stores at gas stations are open every day, 7/24. Usually, in Warsaw and other major cities in Poland, there are political marches to promote workers’ rights.

Flag Day
A regular working day in Poland. It’s a relatively new holiday in Poland (introduced in 2004). You can notice Polish flags in private windows and balconies, and displayed in public institutions’ buildings.

Constitution Day
A public holiday in Poland. The May 3rd Constitution was passed in 1791 and is claimed to be the first written constitution in Europe and the second in the world (after the American one). Usually, Constitution Day is celebrated with speeches, military parades, and picnics.

Whit Sunday / Pentecost / Zielone Świątki
A public holiday in Poland (always on Sunday, anyway). The Day of Descent of the Holy Spirit – Zielone Świątki (Green Holidays). In Poland, some people decorate their homes with green-leafed branches.

Mother’s Day
It is a day when you call your mum, send her a card, flowers, or other gifts. Father’s Day in Poland is celebrated on June 23.

Click here to read our post about public holidays and dates to remember in Poland in spring.

Things to do in Warsaw during the May long weekend – what’s open on May 1-3

Food halls in Warsaw – opening hours on public holidays – May 1 & May 3

Hala Koszyki, Koszykowa 63 Street (city center). May 1: restaurants open 12 pm – 1 am (stores closed), May 3: restaurants open 12 pm – 12 am (stores closed). May 2 – regular opening hours. Website in English.

Fabryka Norblina, Food Town, Żelazna 51/53 Street (Wola). Open on May 1-3 with regular opening hours. Website in English.

Browary Warszawskie, Food Hall, Grzybowska 58 Street (Wola/city center). Open on May 1-3 with regular opening hours. Website in English.

Elektrownia Powiśle, Food Hall, Dobra 42 Street (Powiśle). Open on May 1-3 with regular opening hours. Website in English.

Click here to read our post featuring food halls in Warsaw.

What’s open in Warsaw on May 1, 2, and 3 – ideas for things to do in Warsaw during the long May weekend

Picnic on the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of Poland’s accession to the European Union (May 1)
Location: Royal Łazienki Garden, Agrykola 1 Street, 10 am – 5 pm, free entrance. Attractions include picnic with the police and fire brigade (including a fire truck, a police car, a collision and rollover simulator, first aid training, a fingerprinting and dactyloscopy demonstration), military and police band parades (11 am – 1 pm), games and workshops for children, free entrance to the Łazienki buildings/museums. Click here to read our tips in English on visiting the Park. More in Polish about the event.

Open Days at Viking Fortress in Żoliborz (May 1-3)
Location: Wybrzeże Gdyńskie 6 Street (Żoliborz), Warownia Jomsborg / Viking Fortress Jomsborg, 12 pm – 7 pm, cash only. Facebook event in Polish.

Outdoor inflatable playground in Gocław/Praga (May 1-3)
Location: Park nad Balatonem (Gocław/Praga Południe), Friday 11 am – 8 pm, Saturday 11 am – 8 pm, Sunday 11 am – 6 pm, entrance is paid. Facebook event in Polish.

Outdoor inflatable playground in Bemowo (April 30 – May 3)
Location: Park Górczewska (Bemowo), Thursday, 3 pm – 8 pm, Friday 11 am – 8 pm, Saturday 11 am – 8 pm, Sunday 11 am – 6 pm, entrance is paid. Facebook event in Polish.

Visiting the Polish Army Museum (May 2-3)
Location: Muzeum Wojska Polskiego (Polish Army Museum), Cytadela Warszawska, Gwardii 1 Street (Żoliborz), 10 am – 6 pm. Website in English.

Alpine Coaster in Warsaw’s Ochota district
Location: Górka Szczęśliwicka hill, Park Szczęśliwicki, Drawska 22 Street (Ochota). Location on Google map. May 1-3: 10 am – 8 pm. You can enjoy it during the spring-summer season on Górka Szczęśliwicka (the highest hill in Warsaw, 152 m), in Park Szczęśliwicki – the biggest park in the Ochota district of Warsaw. Polish name: kolejka grawitacyjna. The gravity slide has two seats. Speed up to 36 km/h, route length over 700 m. Opening hours: daily from 10 am to dusk. Minimum age for children: 3 years. Children under 8 years old may use the gravity slide only when accompanied by an older person over 8 years old. The gravity slide may be closed in case of rainfall. Website in Polish, Facebook.

Suntago, Europe’s largest indoor water park, 30 minutes from Warsaw
Location: Suntago, Nowy Świat 1, 96-300 Wręcza (location on Google map). May 1, 2,: 10 am – 10 pm, May 3: 10 am – 9 pm. Website in English and online tickets. 

“Wodny Park Warszawianka” – an indoor water park in Mokotów
Location: Wodny Park Warszawianka, Dominika Merliniego 4 Street, 02-511 Warszawa (location on Google map). 4 km from the city center (in the Mokotów district). May 1, 2, 3: 6.30 am – 10 pm. The recreational part of the Water Park includes a recreational and swimming pool with a maximum depth of 1.40 m, a paddling pool for children with an elephant-shaped slide, an artificial river, pipe-shaped slides (45 and 72 meters long) with separate landing pads, an open slide inside the swimming pool hall (15 meters long), outdoor year-round heated pool, connected to the main pool hall. The sports part of the Water Park includes a 50-meter “Olympic” swimming pool with 10 lanes. Website in Polish and English.

Multimedia evening shows at Fountain Park
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. May 1, 2, 3: 9.30 pm. Our tips in English about the Fountain Park.

Bowling in Ochota
Location: Klub Arco, Bitwy Warszawskiej 1920r. 19 Street (Ochota). May 1: 4 pm – 10 pm, May 2: 2 pm – 11 pm, May 3: 12 pm – 11 pm. Website in Polish.

Warsaw Zoo
Location: Ratuszowa 1/3 Street (Praga), opening hours: weekdays 9 am – 6 pm, weekends and holidays 9 am – 7 pm. The last admission is one hour before the Zoo closes. The Zoo is open every day, including all public holidays! Online tickets. Website in English.

An indoor attraction in Warsaw – a miniature model of Warsaw
Location: Kolejkowo, Warsaw Towers, Sienna 39 Street (city center). Open daily, including public holidays. May 1-3: 10 am – 7 pm. 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.

The Copernicus Science Center
Location: Centrum Nauki Kopernik, Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20 Street (Powiśle), May 1-3: 9 am – 8 pm. Website in Polish and English.

Planetarium in Copernicus Science Center
Location: the Planetarium building next to Copernicus Science Center, Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20 Street (Powiśle). May 1, 2: 10 am – 8 pm, May 3: 10 am – 7.30 pm. 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 with English audio and headphones (and some are also available in Ukrainian or Russian). Click here to read our tips on visiting the Planetarium.

Chopin music piano recitals
Location: Fryderyk Concert Hall, Podwale 15 Street (the old town), May 1: 5.30 pm, 7 pm, 9 pm, May 2: 2.30 pm, 4 pm, 5.30 pm, 7 pm, 9 pm, May 3: 2 pm, 3.30 pm, 7 pm, 9 pm, online tickets. The recitals feature Fryderyk Chopin’s most famous compositions. Website in English.

The Palace and Park of King Jan III’s Palace in Wilanów
Location: Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16 Street (Wilanów). The Palace/Museum opening hours: 10 am – 4 pm. The park’s opening hours are 9 am – 9 pm. The park is a part of the Museum of King Jan III’s Palace – a baroque summer residence of King Jan III Sobieski and his wife, Queen Maria Kazimiera. It’s a vast park (45 hectares!) with gardens of different styles (Baroque, English landscape garden, rose garden, Anglo-Chinese garden) as well as Wilanowskie Lake, and lots of beautiful nature. You can buy tickets online. More about the park and beautiful photos in our post.

Botanical Garden of the Warsaw University
Location: Aleje Ujazdowskie 4 Street (city center), the garden on Google Maps. The Garden is located next to the Łazienki Royal Park (in 1818, the Botanical Garden was separated from the Łazienki). Opening hours: 10 am – 8 pm (every day, including public holidays). Our tips in English on visiting the Garden.

Botanical Garden of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Powsin
Location: Prawdziwka 2 Street, 02-973 Powsin. The Garden is located in Powsin, in the suburbs of Warsaw, between Wilanów and Konstancin. Opening hours: 9 am – 7 pm (every day, including public holidays). Our tips on visiting the Garden (ticket info, location, photos).

Free entrance to the exhibitions/museums in Łazienki, including Palace on the Isle 
Location: Royal Łazienki Garden, Agrykola 1 Street. May 1: 10 am – 6 pm, May 2: 12 pm – 8 pm, May 3: 10 am – 4 pm. The Park is open every day (6 am – 9 pm). Click here to read our tips in English.

Smart Kids Planet – an edutainment center with playing zones dedicated to children aged 0-10
Location: Smart Kids Planet, Fabryka Norblina, level -1, Żelazna 51/53 Street (Wola/city center), May 1-3: 9 am – 8 pm. It is recommended to buy tickets online – to avoid crowds, Smart Kids Planet has entry limits per hour. When you buy a ticket online, you can be sure that you will enter at the selected time. Workshops, birthday parties, trips for schools and kindergartens, cheerful and smart fun in innovative and interactive zones for smart play. All in Polish and English. We are excited to be the media partner of this amazing place. Website in Polish and English, Facebook, Instagram.

Chocolate Factory Museum
Location: Fabryka Czekolady E.Wedel, al. Emila Wedla 5 Street (Praga). Regular opening hours on May 1-3, a guided tours in ENGLISH: May 1: 4.15 pm and 5.45 pm. 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. Organizing group workshops in English is possible if such a need is reported in advance when booking. Website in Polish and English with online tickets. Facebook. Instagram.

Fun Park Digiloo – indoor playing area
Location: Fun Park Digiloo, Merliniego 2 Street (Mokotów). May 1: 10 am – 9 pm, May 2: 9 am – 9 pm, May 3: 9 am – 8 pm. Website in Polish & English. 

An educational farm and amusement park in Bielany
Location: Dyniolandia – Farma Wuja Toma, Kazimierza Wóycickiego 41 Street (Bielany). May 1-3: 10 am – 7 pm. Pumpkin farm, fun park, mini zoo, sensory education path, and other attractions for children. Website in Polish and English.

Dumplings cooking classes in English
Location: Pierogi & More cooking school, Stawki 3 Street (city center). May 1: 5.30 pm, May 2: 10 am, May 3: 12.30 pm. 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.

The Warsaw Railway Museum 
Location: Stacja Muzeum, Towarowa 3 Street (Wola), May 1-3: 10 am – 6 pm. Children up to 7 free entrance. The museum is located in the former central train station in Warsaw, at the junction of three districts: Wola, Śródmieście, and Ochota. In addition to the exhibition inside the building (the history of railways in Poland and the world), 50 rail vehicles built in different periods of history can be seen on the platforms of the former railway station. Online tickets. The Museum website in English.

The Warsaw Royal Castle
Location: Zamek Królewski, Plac Zamkowy 4 / Castle Square 4, May 1 – CLOSED, May 2, 3: 10 am – 5 pm. Our tips in English on visiting the Castle.

The POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews 
Location: Anielewicza 6 Street (Muranów), May 1, 3: 10 am – 6 pm, May 2: 10 am – 8 pm. Free entrance to a kids-dedicated educational space. Kids zone – the ground floor, on the left, behind the ticket offices. Free entrance to kids zone (free ticket to be picked up at the ticket office) on May 1, 3: 11 am – 1.30 pm and 2 pm – 6 pm; May 2: 2 pm – 6 pm. The space (mainly for children aged 0-10) is called King Matt’s Family Education Area (Miejsce edukacji rodzinnej “U króla Maciusia”). It’s a colorful space with many educational materials and toys, including a seating area for parents. Kids can play, draw, paint, read books from the library, etc. Our tips in English on visiting the Museum. Our featured story on visiting the Museum with children.

The Warsaw Rising Museum 
Location: Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego, Grzybowska 79 Street (city center/Wola). May 1-3: 10 am – 6 pm. More in English about the Museum.

The National Museum 
Location: The National Museum in Warsaw (Muzeum Narodowe), Aleje Jerozolimskie 3 Street (city center), May 1 – CLOSED, May 2: 10 am – 8 pm, May 3: 10 am – 6 pm (FREE ENTRANCE). Our tips in English about visiting the National Museum.

Zachęta National Gallery of Art /Contemporary Art
Location: Zachęta, Plac Małachowskiego 3 (city center). May 1-3: 12 pm – 8 pm. More in English about the Gallery.

A maze and outdoor play area “Labirynt pod Warszawą”, 30 km from Warsaw
Location: “Labirynt pod Warszawą”, the town of Milanówek, Konopnickiej 2 Street, 05-822 Milanówek (location on Google map), 30 km from Warsaw. May 1-3: 11 am – 7 pm. Facebook, Instagram, website. Our tips on visiting the maze and other ideas for day trips from Warsaw in our post.

Museum and park at the birthplace of Frederic Chopin in the village of Żelazowa Wola 
Location: Chopin Museum and Park, 96-503 Sochaczew, Żelazowa Wola 15 (50 km west of Warsaw). Opening hours on May 1-3: 10 am – 8 pm, online tickets. Attractions of the long May weekend include piano recitals (12 pm and 3 pm). 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.

Retro train trips for tourists – narrow-gauge train
The trips are organized by the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in the town of Sochaczew (about 60 km from Warsaw). May 1, 2, 3. Location and the meeting point: Muzeum Kolei Wąskotorowej, Licealna 18 Street, 96-500 Sochaczew, the Museum’s location on Google Maps. Agenda: 9.30 am – guided tour in the train museum, 10.30 am – train travel to the Kampinos Forest, 11.45 am – a stop in the Kampinos Forest, 12.25 – train travel to the next stop, 12.34 pm – a picnic and bonfire (you bring your food for a picnic), 2.14 pm – 3.20 pm – trip back to Sochaczew. You can buy tickets online. More in English about the retro train trips and other ideas for day trips from Warsaw.

Dzielnica Filmowa amusement park, 25 km from Warsaw
Location: Dzielnica Filmowa, Wczasowa 1 Street, 05-540 Zalesie Górne, location on Google map. May 1-3: 10 am – 6 pm. Dzielnica Filmowa amusement park – it is a combination of an outdoor film & cartoon museum, playground, forest, and picnic area (a collection includes several dozen of the most famous movie and cartoon cars and motorcycles; replicas of robots from popular film productions; monster trucks, giant mushrooms, dinosaurs). More in English about visiting the Park and other ideas for day trips from Warsaw in our post.

Historical picnic at the medieval castle ruins in Czersk
Location: Czersk Castle (Zamek w Czersku), Plac Tysiąclecia 1, 05-530 Czersk (40 km south of Warsaw), May 1-2: 12 pm – 6 pm, May 3: 11 am – 4 pm. Attractions are planned at the Castle during the long May weekend. Attractions include knights’ tents, including one open to the public, an armory, an archery track, and fencing with safe training weapons, medieval board games and other games, presentations of selected crafts, and medieval fashion shows. Our tips in English on visiting the Czersk Castle.

The Viewing Platform of the Palace of Culture and Science
Location: Plac Defilad 1 (city center). The platform is located on the Palace of Culture and Science’s 30th floor (114 m high). Opening hours, every day: 10 am – 8 pm (including May 1-3). Online tickets. Our tips about visiting the platform.

An idea for a spring walk: Roof Garden of the Warsaw University Library 
Location: Dobra 66 Street (Powiśle), the building of the Warsaw University Library. The roof garden is closed during the winter season and opens on April 1st. Opening hours in May: 8 am – 8 pm. Free entrance. Open every day. From the top, you will have a wonderful view of Warsaw, including the Vistula River and the Palace of Culture and Science. More in English about the Roof Garden and lots of photos in our post.

An idea for spring hiking: the Kampinos Forest near Warsaw
The Kampinos Forest (Puszcza Kampinoska) is right next to Warsaw’s northwestern border. Most of its area is protected within the Kampinoski National Park (admission to the park is free). In our post on the website, you will find a detailed description of selected hiking trails (e.g. starting point, where to leave a car) and our tips.

Relax in one of many Warsaw parks
After long months of autumn and winter, Warsaw is bursting with intense green! The city comes alive with trees and blooming flowers. You can read our tips about 16 parks in Warsaw worth visiting in our post: Discover green Warsaw: charming parks and gardens in the Warsaw area to enjoy the beauty of nature. Please note that you will need to buy tickets to selected parks: Wilanów, Botanical Garden in Powsin, Botanical Garden in the city center, and the Park in the birthplace of Chopin.

Escape rooms in the city center (available in English, too!)
Location no. 1: Escape Room Warszawa, Warsaw, Śniadeckich 1/15 Street (location on Google Maps). Location no. 2: Escape Room Warszawa, Warsaw, Marszałkowska 140 Street (location on Google Maps). Each location has three rooms for children and adults, with different difficulty levels (the difficulty level of the room can be checked on the website), e.g., “Indiana Jones”, “Musketeers”, “Olympus”, “Submarine”, “Knight’s”. Languages: all rooms are available in English and Polish. Website in Polish. Website in English. Facebook. Instagram. 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.

Escape rooms in Praga (available in English, too!)
Location: Wyjście Awaryjne, Warsaw, Jagiellońska 88N / 30U Street (location on Google Maps). Three rooms: “Pirate Tavern”, “Cell No. 4”, and “Break-in Plan”. Since there are two rooms of each type, you can play with two teams in “race” mode. Teams can interfere with each other and the fastest one wins. Languages: all rooms are available in English and Polish (if you want to play in English, you need to leave a comment in the “comments” section during the reservation process). Website in Polish. Facebook. Instagram.

“Dom Zagadek” escape rooms (available in English, too!)
Location: Dom Zagadek, Warsaw, Zwrotnicza 6 Street (location on Google Maps). Six rooms for children and adults, with different difficulty levels (the difficulty level of the room can be checked on the website). The rooms offer two scenarios: for kids and adults. Languages: all rooms are available in English and Polish. Website in Polish. Website in English.

“Black Cat” escape rooms (available in English, too!)
Location: Black Cat Escape Room, Warsaw, Grochowska 23/31 Street (location on Google Maps). Five rooms: “Warsaw Uprising” Room for participants aged 13+, “Murderer’s House” Room for participants aged 16+, “Cursed Painting” Room for participants aged 13+, “Nazi Gold” Room for participants aged 13+, “Sex Room” for participants aged 18+. Website in Polish. Website in English. Facebook. Instagram.

Escape Rooms in Praga (available in English, too!)
Location: Escape Room Majdańska 18, Warsaw, Majdańska 18 Street (location on Google Maps). Three rooms: “Witch’s Cottage” (for adults and children aged 5+), “Hotel Room – Murder Scene” (for participants aged 16+), and “The Mystery of the Old Tenement House”. Languages: one room is available in English: “Witch’s Cottage”/”Chata Wiedźmy”. Website in Polish. Facebook. Instagram.

“Małe Wielkie Przygody” Escape Rooms in Ochota dedicated to children aged 3-8 (available in English, too!)
Location: Małe Wielkie Przygody, Warsaw, Grójecka 97 Street, “Zieleniak”, level 1 (location on Google Maps). Two rooms: “Magic Forest” and “Pirate Treasure”. Languages: all rooms are available in English and Polish. Website in Polish. Facebook. Instagram.

A miniature educational town – learning through experience and fun. Dedicated to children aged 7-15
Location: miniciti, Centrum Praskie Koneser, Plac Konesera 8 (Praga). Location on Google Maps. miniciti is a miniature of the professional market, created for children aged 7-15. The playing zones / workplaces are prepared by professionals from various industries, and children have the opportunity to work on real equipment, earn money from the town and acquire financial knowledge – they pay taxes, learn to save and shop. Website in Polish, Facebook, and Instagram. Online tickets. More indoor play centers in our post: Top indoor play spaces in Warsaw.

“Airo” – trampoline park (children 4+ and adults) and Space Kids playroom (children aged 0-10)
Location: Airo, Łopuszańska 22 Street (Włochy). Location on Google Maps. May 1-3: 10 am – 9 pm. Website in Polish, Facebook, Instagram. Online tickets (playroom). Online tickets (trampoline park). More indoor play centers in our post: Top indoor play spaces in Warsaw.

“Sady Klemensa” – an amusement park in central Poland (an hour’s drive from Warsaw)
Location: Sady Klemensa, Podskarbice Szlacheckie 1, location on Google Maps. Website in Polish. May 1-3: 10 am – 6 pm. Our post featuring amusement parks in Poland.

“Farma Iluzji” theme park, 95 km from Warsaw
Location: Farma Iluzji, ul. Mościska 9, 08-455 Trojanów (location on Google map), May 1-3: 10 am – 6 pm (in April, the Park is open for individual visitors only during weekends). Several dozen attractions are on over 6 hectares of green, partly forested area. There are playgrounds, queues, and merry-go-rounds for little ones. For bigger children – a world of illusions, including the Flying Hut of Secrets and the Gold Mine. You can see shows of the art of illusion and other performances every day. Website in Polish with online tickets. Our post featuring amusement parks in Poland.

“Julinek” – an amusement park close to Warsaw
Location: Julinek Park, Julinek 1, 05-084 Leszno, (location on Google Maps), May 1-3: 10 am – 6 pm (until July, the Park is open for individual visitors only during the weekends). Website in Polish. Our post featuring amusement parks in Poland.

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