August in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your summer in Warsaw

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Outdoor swimming pools & water parks in the Warsaw area

Outdoor swimming pools in Warsaw reopened for a new season in the first weeks of June and operate until the end of August.

Our post covers:

  • Outdoor swimming pools in Warsaw (in the city center, Wola, Ochota, Praga/Saska Kępa, Powsin/Kabaty Forest).
  • Guarded swimming area and beach at the Czerniakowskie Lake in Mokotów.
  • Water parks in the Warsaw area with outdoor pools including:
    • an aquapark in the Mokotów district of Warsaw,
    • an outdoor water park in Zalesie, 25 km from Warsaw,
    • a FREE water playground and other attractions for children, 40 km west of Warsaw,
    • Suntago – indoor & outdoor water park, 30 minutes from Warsaw,
    • Outdoor water park at “Julinek” – an amusement park close to Warsaw, adjacent to the Kampinos National Park,
    • beach and aquapark in Hotel Warszawianka, 40 km from Warsaw,
    • “Summer Playground” – beach and water attractions 40 km northeast of Warsaw,
    • “Termy Mszczonów” – thermal pools, 50 km south-west of Warsaw.
For more information about outdoor pools, water parks in the Warsaw area (including locations, photos, contact info), please read our post: Outdoor swimming pools in Warsaw & water parks in the Warsaw area.

Rope courses in Warsaw – a seasonal attraction

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

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

Our post covers:

  • Ropes course tips for beginners and what you need to know.
  • 7 high ropes courses in Warsaw (in the districts of Praga, Ursynów, Bielany, Ursus, Wesoła, and Powsin).
  • If you’re looking for an idea for a day trip from Warsaw, our post also includes six rope parks near the city.
For more information (locations, contact info), please read our post: 13 ropes courses in the area of Warsaw – a fantastic outdoor adventure for both kids and adults.

Ideas for day trips from Warsaw

Looking to escape the noise of the city? Searching for an idea for a one-day trip outside Warsaw? The weekend is approaching and you are wondering what to do in such nice weather?

Our post features 20+ ideas and ways to escape Warsaw on a day trip and see sides of the region many visitors miss. Our recommendations are diverse – the Kampinos Forest with 350 km of hiking trails, nature reserves on the Vistula River close to Wilanów, wild swamps with wooden walking platforms, medieval castle ruins, two botanical gardens, a treetop route in an educational park, historic parks, open-air museum of the Mazovian countryside (with a modern hotel if you would like to come for the whole weekend), the park and museum in the birthplace of Frederic Chopin, wake park, outdoor film & cartoon museumretro train trip, a fairytale theme park.

Find out more in our post: Day trips from Warsaw (how to get there, opening hours, ticket info, photos).

Ideas for things to do in Warsaw in August – OUTDOOR

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

Free outdoor sports attractions in the center of Warsaw
Open daily until August 31. Location: the area next to the Palace of Culture (Pałac Kultury i Nauki), Plac Defilad 1 (city center), entrance from Świętokrzyska Street, 10 am – 8 pm. New outdoor sports attraction in Warsaw – Family Sports Zone (Rodzinna Strefa Sportu) in the heart of Warsaw, with free entrance. Attractions include a ninja zone (strefa ninja) – an obstacle course, an inflatable playground, a climbing wall, and basketball courts. On hot days, you can cool down in the water mist. Free entrance. Additional attractions during weekends. More in Polish.

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

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

A walk in the center of Warsaw: Krakowskie Przedmieście and Nowy Świat Streets a car-free zone 
Every summer weekend. Nowy Świat and Krakowskie Przedmieście streets (from rondo gen. Ch. de Gaulle’a to plac Zamkowy) change into a car-free zone, accessible only to pedestrians and cyclists. It is part of the so-called Royal Route, a historic part of Warsaw, leading from Rondo de Gaulle’a (the famous traffic circle with a palm tree) to Castle Square with Sigismund’s Column and the Royal Castle. Every weekend until autumn, including public holidays: August 15-17.

Outdoor karting track at the National Stadium
Location: the National Stadium (PGE Narodowy), Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street, car entrance from ul. 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). Reservations are possible only for groups. It’s an outdoor track – it’s closed when it rains. Location on Google map. Website in PolishFacebook. Instagram.

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

Free outdoor cinema in the city center
Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday until September 6. Location: the area next to the Kinoteka movie theater, Pałac Kultury i Nauki (Palace of Culture), plac Defilad 1. All screenings are shown in the original language version with Polish subtitles. If it rains, the screening will be moved inside the cinema building. Deck chairs will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and you can also bring your pillows and blankets. Detailed agenda.

Free open-air cinema in Ochota
Until September. Location: Park Pięciu Sióstr, Chono Lulu Bistro & Bar (Ochota). Facebook. Instagram.

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

“Nocny Market” in Wola 
Location: Nocny Market, Towarowa 3 Street (Wola). Friday-Saturday 5 pm – 1 am, Sunday 4 pm – 11 pm. “The Night Market” is located on the platforms of the closed railway station. Facebook. Instagram.

The “Breakfast Market” in Żoliborz, Mokotów, and Wawer / 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. Selected Sundays in Wawer (a new location in the 2025 season), location: Park Aktywności Rodzinnej, Węglarska 41 Street, 10 am – 5 pm. Free entrance. Street food, ice cream, bread, pastries, vegan delicatessen, vegetables, fruits, etc. Facebook, Instagram. The new season starts in April. Please note that due to the weather conditions, outdoor events like ‘Breakfast Market’ may be canceled at the last minute (it’s recommended to check their Facebook for information before heading out).

Donutting on a dry ski slope in Ochota
Open daily. Location: Górka Szczęśliwicka hill, Park Szczęśliwicki, Drawska 22 Street (Ochota). Location on Google map. A fun outdoor seasonal attraction for children aged 3+ and adults, available on a dry ski slope (Górka Szczęśliwicka, the highest hill in Warsaw, 152 m), in the Ochota district of Warsaw. Polish name: pontony zjazdowe. On hot days, a water mist is turned on on the slope. Besides donutting, you can also enjoy there an Alpine Coaster, playgrounds, and an outdoor swimming pool (open from June) in Szczęśliwicki Park, where the hill is located. Opening hours, Monday-Sunday: 1 pm – 7 pm. 2 runs – 12 PLN, 4 runs – 20 PLN, 12 runs – 50 PLN. It is recommended to use helmets. More in Polish. More information and photos are included in our posts on Facebook and Instagram.

Alpine Coaster in Warsaw’s Ochota district
Open daily. 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. Price of the slide: one ride: 12 PLN, two rides: 20 PLN, six rides: 50 PLN. Minimum age for children: 3 years. Children under eight may use the gravity slide only when accompanied by an adult over 8. The gravity slide may be closed in case of rainfall. Website in PolishFacebook. More information and photos are included in our posts on Facebook and Instagram.

An idea for a one-day trip: an outdoor Water Park in Zalesie, 25 km from Warsaw
Open daily until August 31. Location: Park Wodny Zalesie, Wczasowa 1 Street, 05-540 Zalesie Górne (location on Google Maps). Opening hours: 10 am – 6 pm. The water park is situated in Zalesie Górne, a village in Piaseczno County, within the Chojnów Landscape Park, approximately 50 kilometers south of Warsaw. Other attractions of the area include an amusement park, a wake park, and a pedal boat rental (more in English in our post). Outdoor pools consist of a swimming pool 145 cm deep and a 45 cm deep water play area with a playground featuring three large slides suitable for adults and children over 140 cm. In this zone, there is also an octopus slide for small children. Little children can play in a spray area with spray fountains. Website in Polish with online tickets.

An idea for a one-day trip: “Summer Playground” – beach and water attractions 40 km northeast of Warsaw
Open daily until September 1. Location: Summer Playground, Góralska 14, 07-230 Słopsk. Location on Google Maps. Opening hours, every day of summer holidays until September 1: Friday: 10 am – 6 pm, weekends: 10 am – 8 pm. Online tickets (children under three have free entrance). With online tickets, you skip the line – you scan the ticket and enter. Please note that to enter a Water Obstacle Course (Hydro Warrior), you must buy a separate ticket. The main attraction is Water Obstacle Course – “Hydro Warrior” – blobs, obstacles, water springboards, and slides totaling over 250 meters. 2 routes are available. The use of the Water Obstacle Course is allowed only to persons over 6 years of age, taller than 110 cm, and able to swim. Entry of a child under 13 is possible only with written consent and accompanied by an adult. One adult can accompany a maximum of two children. Other attractions include a children’s area (a playground on the beach and a covered, shallow swimming pool), wakeboarding, flyboarding, skimboarding, SUPs, aquazorbing, ping-pong tables, and a beach volleyball court. Website in PolishFacebookInstagram.

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

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

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

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

Fruit picking in the Warsaw area 
The options for fruit picking are published for the upcoming weeks in the Mazowieckie region on this website (myzbieramy.pl). Please note that you must contact a selected orchard/garden/farm to book a slot in most cases. There will be options for picking raspberries, honeyberries, sour cherries, and finally, apples in the upcoming weeks. Some farms offer vegetable picking, too.

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

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

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.

Outdoor swimming pools in Warsaw
Seasonal summer swimming pools in Warsaw are already open: in the city center, Wola, Ochota, Powsin, and a guarded swimming area and beach at the Czerniakowskie Lake in Mokotów. For more information about outdoor pools and water parks in the Warsaw area (including locations, photos, and contact info), please read our post: Outdoor swimming pools in Warsaw & water parks in the Warsaw area.

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 near Warsaw. 13 ropes courses in the area of Warsaw.

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

Free yoga in a park in Ursynów/Kabaty
Every Saturday until August 30. Location: Park przy Bażantarni, Przy Bażantarni Street (location on Google map), 9.30 am, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Free outdoor yoga in Praga
Every Saturday until September 20. Location: Centrum Praskie Koneser (Praga Koneser Center), Plac Konesera (Praga), free entrance, 10.30 am. Facebook event in Polish.

Free open-air concerts of classical, jazz, and folk music in Mokotów
Every Sunday in  August. Location: Park Morskie Oko, the area next to Pałac Szustra building, Morskie Oko 2 Street (Mokotów), free entrance, 12 pm. In bad weather, the concerts occur inside the Pałac Szustra. Facebook event in Polish.

Playing chess by the Vistula River – a free event
Every Saturday until August 30. Location: Vistula Boulevard, Bulwary Wiślane, free entrance, 3 pm – 8 pm. Free admission is available for everyone, regardless of their chess level. Facebook event in Polish.

Ideas for things to do in Warsaw in August – INDOOR

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Polish Army Museum in the new location
Location: Muzeum Wojska Polskiego, Cytadela Warszawska, Plac Gwardii Pieszej Koronnej (Żoliborz). Free entrance on Thursdays. More in English about the Museum

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

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

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.

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

Guided tour in English, French, or Polish of the biggest football stadium in Poland
Location: PGE National Stadium (PGE Narodowy), Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street (Praga), location on Google map. A guided tour of the biggest football stadium in Poland is available in English, French, or Polish. If you want to participate in the tour guided in Polish, you can buy tickets online. To book individual or group tours in English or French, contact rezerwacje@pgenarodowy.pl or +48 22 295 95 95. The tours include various attractions, such as the football field, VIP boxes, press room, viewing point, the changing room of a football team, and a TV studio. More in English about the stadium and guided tours.

Visit a library! There are many libraries in Warsaw with books in different languages (for free) 
Every district of Warsaw has libraries that are available to everyone (including foreigners) and are free for everyone. Just come, sign up, and borrow books! Many of Warsaw’s libraries offer books not only in Polish but also in other languages – books for both adults and children. How do you check where libraries are located and which library in Warsaw provides books in foreign languages? There is an easy way to do that! An interactive map of Warsaw has been developed; by clicking on your district, you can check the addresses of libraries that borrow books in foreign languages. Click here to explore the interactive map of foreign language libraries in Warsaw (by districts, a map available in Polish, English, and Russian). The biggest library in Warsaw, which offers books in different foreign languages, is located in the Praga district of Warsaw. Location: Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego 24 Street (Praga), Gocław Cultural Center (Terminal Kultury Gocław). Location on Google map. Facebookwebsite in Polish and English. The library has over 50,000 books, audiobooks, and films, including books for children and teenagers. Most of their collection is in English, but they also have books in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, and Croatian. 

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.

Indoor mini zoo/petting zoo  
Location: Mini Zoo, Kolorowa 19/156 Street, poziom/level -1 (Ursus). At the Mini Zoo, you can feed and stroke the animals. The visits take place in the company of a Mini ZOO employee who will show and teach how to deal with animals. The Mini Zoo is located in the indoor room; tickets are available for purchase on-site, and no reservation is required. Instagram. FacebookWebsite in Polish.

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

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

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

Vistula River cruises, boat trips & kayaking in the Warsaw area

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

Our post covers:

  • Cruises on the Vistula River in Warsaw.
  • A gondola, canoes, and wooden boats in the Wilanów district of Warsaw.
  • FREE ferries across the Vistula River in Warsaw.
  • All-day boat trips on the Vistula River to the town of Serock near Warsaw, to Zegrzyńskie Lake.
  • Kayak rental in Warsaw and kayaking trips along the Vistula River in the Warsaw area.
  • Ferry across the Vistula River near the town of Konstancin – an idea to spice up your bike trip.
For more information (locations, photos, contact details), please read our post: Cruises and boat tours on the Vistula River in Warsaw, kayaking in the Warsaw area.

Parks to relax in August in Warsaw

The Park in Powsin / Park Kultury w Powsinie

The Park in Powsin (Park Kultury w Powsinie) is a popular place for rest and recreation in the southern part of Warsaw (not to be confused with the botanical garden in Powsin, which is adjacent to the Park). The Park and the Kabaty Forest (Las Kabacki) have been excellent places for family weekend trips for years.
Within the Park, on an area of 50 hectares, there is an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, sports equipment rental, cross-country ski rental, playing fields, amphitheater, tourist houses to rent, sauna, gym, billiards, bowling alley, outdoor gyms, and playgrounds.

Location of the Park: Park Kultury w Powsinie, Maślaków 1 Street (location on Google map). Website in Polish. The Park can be reached by bike or Veturilo bike, bus number 519 (from Dworzec Centralny / Railway Central Station), or by car. Free entrance to the Park, you need to buy tickets to use the swimming pool, tennis courts, etc.

Photo source: Park Kultury w Powsinie

The Szczęśliwicki Park in Ochota / Park Szczęśliwicki 

Park Szczęśliwicki – the biggest (30 ha) park in the Ochota district. In addition to playgrounds and an outdoor swimming pool, you’ll find something completely special there – in the center of the park, there is the highest hill in Warsaw, a 152 m slope with all the ski facilities! This is the only year-round ski slope in Warsaw and the Mazowieckie Voivodeship.
On Górka Szczęśliwicka, you can use “Alpine Coaster” (gravity slide / zjeżdżalnia grawitacyjna / kolejka górska) and donutting (pontony zjazdowe in Polish).

Photos source: www.osir-ochota.home.pl, www.aktywnawarszawa.waw.pl, Kids in the City

The Roof Garden of the Warsaw University Library 

The Garden is located on the roof of the University of Warsaw Library (Powiśle district) and is one of Europe’s most extensive roof gardens. You will have a fantastic view of Warsaw from the top, including the Vistula River and the Palace of Culture and Science. The library Garden has two parts: the upper garden on the roof and the lower garden, where you will find the ponds, the fountain, and the granite sculptures.

Opening hours: 8 am – 8 pm, free entrance. Click here to read our tips on visiting the Roof Garden.

The Gardens of the Royal Castle

It doesn’t happen often that a new garden appears on the city map, especially right in its heart. But Warsaw is special in many ways. And that’s the case with the Gardens of the Royal Castle in Warsaw. Although the reconstruction of the Royal Castle was completed in 1984, it was only in 2015 that the Castle’s historical upper garden was opened. 2019 marks a significant milestone in the history of the Polish capital – the lower garden of the Royal Castle was open to the public, finalizing the post-war reconstruction of Warsaw’s Old Town. The uniqueness of Warsaw has been recognized by UNESCO, which placed the Historic Centre of Warsaw on its list of World Heritage Sites as “an outstanding example of a near-total reconstruction of a span of history covering the 13th to the 20th century (…) after more than 85% of Warsaw’s historic center was destroyed by Nazi troops in August 1944“.

Opening hours: 10 am – 8 pm, free entrance. Click here to read our tips about visiting the Gardens.

Photo source: the City of Warsaw, Kids in the City

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.

Events in Warsaw in August

Free open-air jazz concerts – 30th International Open Air Festival “Jazz at the Old Town” (Jazz na Starówce)
Every Saturday in August. Free jazz concerts each Saturday (7 pm) until the end of August on the stage at the Old Town Market. Click here to read more in English. The Festival runs from July 6 until August 31, 2024.

Free open-air jazz concerts in Mokotów 
Every Saturday in August. Location: Park Dreszera, Odyńca 2 Street, a park between Puławska, Odyńca, Krasickiego, and Ursynowska Streets (Mokotów), free entrance, 5 pm. Every Saturday in July and August. Facebook event in Polish.

Free open-air concerts of classical and jazz music in Mokotów
Every Sunday in August. Location: Park Morskie Oko, the area next to Pałac Szustra building, Morskie Oko 2 Street (Mokotów), free entrance, 12 pm. In bad weather, the concerts occur inside the Pałac Szustra. More in Polish.

The free outdoor dancing event – swing lessons, live music, workshops
August 3. Location: Plac (square) Konesera, Centrum Praskie Koneser (Praga), 3 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Weekend with Vietnam at the “Breakfast Market” / Targ Śniadaniowy – an outdoor shopping & street food in Mokotów and Żoliborz
August 3-4. Saturday location: corner of aleja Wojska Polskiego Street and Śmiała Street (Żoliborz), 9 am – 4 pm, free entrance. Sunday location: Skwer Grupy AK “Granat”, corner of Puławska and Woronicza Street (Mokotów), 10 am – 5 pm, free entrance. Breakfast Market is a weekend picnic where you can buy local, international, and organic food. Attractions of this weekend’s event include Vietnamese food and cultural events. Facebook event in Polish.

“Museum Tales of Warsaw” – a guided tour IN ENGLISH
August 4. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 36 (the Old Town Market Square), 2 pm, online tickets. A tour of the exhibition “The Things of Warsaw” (more in English about the exhibition). Facebook event in EnglishMore in English about the Museum.

Brunch market/street food in a park in Wola
August 4. Location: Park Moczydłothe area next to Deotymy Street (Wola), free entrance, 10 am – 4 pm. More in Polish.

Night of shooting stars at the ruins of the medieval castle in Czersk
August 10. Location: Czersk Castle (Zamek w Czersku), Plac Tysiąclecia 1, 05-530 Czersk (south of Warsaw, 40 km from Warsaw), 6 pm. Attractions include a planetarium, workshops for children and adults, games for children, telescopes, a Star Wars zone, laser show. More in Polish.

The free outdoor dancing event – swing lessons, live music, workshops
August 10. Location: Plac (square) Konesera, Centrum Praskie Koneser (Praga), 3 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

“Museum Tales of Warsaw” – a guided tour IN ENGLISH
August 11. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 36 (the Old Town Market Square), 2 pm, online tickets. A tour of the exhibition “The Things of Warsaw” (more in English about the exhibition). Facebook event in EnglishMore in English about the Museum.

Night of Shooting Stars – an outdoor event next to the Copernicus Science Center
August 12. Location: the green area next to the Copernicus Center and Vistula Boulevard, Centrum Nauki Kopernik, Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20 Street (Powiśle), free entrance, 8 pm – 12 am. Perseid maximum (Perseid Meteor Shower) occurs on August 12/13. The illumination of the area will be switched off to improve the experience. Telescopes, music, food trucks. It’s worth taking a blanket. More in Polish.

The International Music Festival “Chopin and His Europe”
August 17 – September 8. Concerts are held at different locations in Warsaw, including the Warsaw Philharmonic and the Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera. Aside from works by Chopin, the repertoire of the Festival includes the music that inspired Chopin, works by younger composers, and the contemporary reception of Chopin’s music. More in English, including the detailed agenda of concerts.

The free outdoor dancing event – swing lessons, live music, workshops
August 17. Location: Plac (square) Konesera, Centrum Praskie Koneser (Praga), 3 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Brunch market/street food in a park in Wola
August 18. Location: Park Sowińskiego, Elekcyjna 17 Street, entrance from Wolska Street (Wola), free entrance, 10 am – 4 pm. More in Polish.

“Museum Tales of Warsaw” – a guided tour IN ENGLISH
August 18. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 36 (the Old Town Market Square), 2 pm, online tickets. A tour of the exhibition “The Things of Warsaw” (more in English about the exhibition). Facebook event in EnglishMore in English about the Museum.

Weekend with Korea at the “Breakfast Market” / Targ Śniadaniowy – an outdoor shopping & street food in Mokotów and Żoliborz
August 24-25. Saturday location: corner of aleja Wojska Polskiego Street and Śmiała Street (Żoliborz), 9 am – 4 pm, free entrance. Sunday location: Skwer Grupy AK “Granat”, corner of Puławska and Woronicza Street (Mokotów), 10 am – 5 pm, free entrance. Breakfast Market is a weekend picnic where you can buy local, international, and organic food. Attractions of this weekend’s event include Korean food and cultural events. Facebook event in Polish.

Jewish Culture Festival “Singer’s Warsaw” (Warszawa Singera)
August 24 – September 1. The Jewish culture festival dedicated to Isaac Bashevis Singer: music, theater, film, dance, exhibitions, meetings. Different locations in Warsaw. More in English, including a detailed agenda of eventsFacebook.

Classically on the Grass” – free open-air concert of classical music by Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra 
August 25. Location: Królikarnia Museum of Sculpture Park, Puławska 113a Street (Mokotów), free entrance, 12 pm, the concert by Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra. Facebook event in Polish.

Interior of 3 historic train wagons open to visitors
August 25. Location: Warsaw Railway Museum (Stacja Muzeum), Towarowa 3 Street (Wola), 10 am – 6 pm. Entry to the wagons is included in the admission ticket (children up to 7 free entrance). The Museum website in EnglishFacebook event in Polish.

Brunch market/street food in a park in Wola
August 25. Location: Park Moczydłothe area next to Deotymy Street (Wola), free entrance, 10 am – 4 pm. More in Polish.

“Museum Tales of Warsaw” – a guided tour IN ENGLISH
August 25. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 36 (the Old Town Market Square), 2 pm, online tickets. A tour of the exhibition “The Things of Warsaw” (more in English about the exhibition). Facebook event in EnglishMore in English about the Museum.

Street Food Festival and Festival of Colors in Bemowo 
August 30 – September 1. Location: Park Górczewska, Friday 3 pm – 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish. Facebook event in Polish – Festival of Colors (on Sunday, from 3 pm).

Dog frisbee, agility, and diving competition
August 30 – September 1. Location: Plaża Wilanów – the area next to Wilanów District Office, Klimczaka 2 Street (Wilanów), Friday from 1 pm, Saturday from 9 am, Sunday from 8 am, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

“Royal Picnic” – a free event in the gardens of the Royal Castle  
August 31. Location: the gardens of the Royal Castle, 11 am – 8 pm, free entrance. Attractions include games and workshops for children and adults, concerts, shows, and The Great Warsaw Dance Party (at 7 pm). Detailed agenda in Polish.

Family picnic in Bemowo “Back to School”
August 31. Location: Park Górczewska, 12 pm – 5.30 pm (after 5.30 – concerts), free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Family picnic in Wola
August 31. Location: Park Sowińskiego (Wola), 12 pm – 6 pm, free entrance. Attractions include sports games and tournaments, arts and crafts workshops, an inflatable playground. Facebook event in Polish.

Festival of Colors in Wawrzyszew/Bielany
August 31. Location: Stawy Brustmana (Bielany / Wawrzyszew), free entrance, 12 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

Street Food Festival in Wilanów
August 31 – September 1. Location: Plaża Wilanów, the area between Aleja Wilanowska Street and Przyczółkowa Street (Wilanów), free entrance, 12 pm – 8 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

Weekend with Indonesia at the “Breakfast Market” / Targ Śniadaniowy – an outdoor shopping & street food in Mokotów and Żoliborz
August 31 – September 1. Saturday location: corner of aleja Wojska Polskiego Street and Śmiała Street (Żoliborz), 9 am – 4 pm, free entrance. Sunday location: Skwer Grupy AK “Granat”, corner of Puławska and Woronicza Street (Mokotów), 10 am – 5 pm, free entrance. Breakfast Market is a weekend picnic where you can buy local, international, and organic food. Attractions of this weekend’s event include Indonesian food and cultural events. Facebook event in Polish.

International Festival of Street Puppet Theaters “Puppet on the Stage”
August 31 – September 1. Location: New Town Market Place / Rynek Nowego Miasta (city center, the area of the old town), free entrance, Saturday: 12 pm, 12.30 pm, 1 pm, 1.40 pm, 2 pm, 2.40 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm; Sunday: 12 pm, 12.30 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 2.40 pm, 3 pm, 3.40 pm, 4 pm, 4.40 pm, 5 pm. Theaters from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Great Britain. Viewers are asked to bring their seating: pillows, blankets, or chairs. Facebook event in Polish. Detailed agenda in Polish.

Weather in Poland in August

The average monthly temperature in August – the last summer month in Poland – is 18,5°C / 65°F, and the average monthly rainfall level is 66 mm.

In Poland, the name of the month (sierpień) comes from the sickle (sierp) used during the harvest, which falls in Poland in August.

When you travel in Poland outside the cities in August, you will notice golden cereal fields (mostly rye, wheat, oats) accompanied by red poppies and blue cornflowers. August is the harvest season in Poland. When the crops are already harvested, it’s time to celebrate. The harvest in Poland ends with the festival called in Polish dożynki.

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

A public holiday and celebrations in Poland in August 2025

  • August 1

Warsaw Uprising Remembrance Day (Dzień Pamięci Powstania Warszawskiego)
The anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw Uprising in 1944 against the Nazis. At precisely 5 pm, all the Warsaw city sirens sound, and lots of cars and pedestrians stop to commemorate and contemplate the people who died in 1944.

  • August 15

Polish Army Day 
Bank/public holiday in Poland. Polish Army Day marks the 1920 breakthrough battle called Cud nad Wisłą (the Miracle on the Vistula River) between the Poles under Marshal Piłsudski and the Bolsheviks. The main celebrations are at Pilsudski Square (Plac Piłsudskiego), including parades and the president’s speech. August 15 also marks the Assumption of Mary celebrations in Poland, which focus on the Sanctuary of Jasna Góra in Częstochowa – on August 15, a pilgrimage (pielgrzymka) destination for many people walking hundreds of kilometers for days from all over Poland. Stores, malls, and shopping centers are closed, and only some smaller local convenience stores can be open (e.g., Żabka). You can do essential shopping at gas stations (24h).

A shopping Sunday in Poland in August 2025

In August 2025, there is one shopping Sunday in Poland: August 31. The next shopping Sunday will be on December 7, 2025.  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.

Summer camps & summer programs in Warsaw

Check out our guide to summer camps and summer programs in Warsaw. You will find there offers of summer camps/summer programs 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.

Subscribe to the Kids in the City’s weekly newsletter in English. The newsletter called What’s on in Warsaw for Kids & Families is emailed every Thursday and covers things to do in Warsaw with children, family-friendly events, and all kinds of family matters – information, tips, resources in English.


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