August in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your summer in Warsaw
- Jump to outdoor swimming pools & water parks in the Warsaw area
- Jump to high ropes courses in Warsaw
- Jump to ideas for day trips from Warsaw
- Jump to ideas for things to do in Warsaw in August – OUTDOOR
- Jump to ideas for things to do in Warsaw in August – INDOOR
- Jump to kayaking in Warsaw & Vistula river cruises in the Warsaw area
- Jump to parks to relax in August in Warsaw
- Jump to events (fairs, festivals, concerts) in Warsaw in August
- Jump to the weather in Poland in August
- Jump to a public holiday and celebrations in Poland in August 2026
- Jump to a shopping Sunday in Poland in August 2026
- Jump to summer camps & summer programs in August in Warsaw
Outdoor swimming pools & water parks in the Warsaw area
Outdoor swimming pools in Warsaw 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 museum, retro 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 Nieporęt, 25 km north of Warsaw
Location: Zielony Labirynt, ul. Jana Kazimierza 219, 05-126 Nieporęt, location on Google Maps. Open daily: 10 am – 8 pm (mid-July – October, in 2026, open from July 11). On selected weekends, night tours with a bonfire are available. Facebook. Instagram.
Free kayak rental in Praga at Kamionkowskie Lake
Until August 31. Location: Park Skaryszewski, Jeziorko Kamionkowskie Lake (Praga). Location on Google Maps. Weekends and holidays: 12 pm – 7 pm; weekdays: 1 pm – 7 pm. There are 12 double kayaks, paddles, and life jackets for children and adults available. Maximum rental time: 1 hour. Available booking slots in the reservation system open 14 days in advance. New booking dates unlock every Monday at 9 pm. Website in English with online booking.
LOST WORLD – a dinosaur and adventure park in Wola
Location: Lost World Warszawa, Fort Wola 22. Location on Google Maps. Open daily: 10 am – 8 pm. It’s immersive dinosaur‑themed attraction, designed to bring prehistory to life through large‑scale animatronic creatures and interactive educational experiences. The exhibition features 30 life‑size dinosaurs, all created with scientifically accurate textures, colors, and movements, allowing visitors to see them move, hear them roar, and even feel them “breathe.” Other attractions include a playground, a zipline, a rope park, trampolines, a sandbox, and an inflatable playground. Children up to 3 years old have free entrance. Tickets: visitors aged 12+ 55 PLN, children aged 3-12 45 PLN, family ticket 2+1 135 PLN, family ticket 2+2 180 PLN. Online tickets. Website in Polish and English. Facebook. Instagram.
A summer trip idea near Warsaw: lavender fields, 40 km from Warsaw
Location: Lawendowa Siwianka, 40 km east of Warsaw. Siwianka 13, 05-340 Siwianka. Location on Google Maps. Purple fields to stroll through, weekend workshops, a lavender souvenir shop, lavender ice cream, lavender meringues, lavender lemonade, and cheese-filled lavender pierogi! The 2026 season lasts until August 9. Entry to the lavender field is free. Free parking lot available on-site. You can pay with a card in a shop or a café. August: open on weekends: August 1-2 and August 8-9: 11 am – 6 pm (shop, café, workshops, pierogis). Workshops (paid) take place on Saturdays and Sundays. No registration is required (register your interest in participating in the workshop at the shop). Example weekend workshops: yoga, workshops for children and adults: lavender scrub, pot painting, bath salts, moisturizing body cream, porcelain painting, workshops for children: lavender toy, a walk through a lavender field, and a story about the secrets of lavender cultivation. Each participant will pick their own bouquet of lavender to take home. Website in Polish.
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 volleyball and 3×3 basketball court, an outdoor gym for kids, a wooden obstacle course, a mobile climbing wall, a reaction tester, a multimedia dance mat with an interactive LED floor, a chillout zone. On hot days, you can cool down in the water mist. Free entrance. Additional attractions during weekends.
“Shakespeare under the stars” – outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s plays in the Royal Castle Gardens
Until August 19. Location: gardens of the Royal Castle in the Old Town. “Entry to the event area is through the gate on Grodzka Street. Performances in Polish: Sen nocy letniej (A Midsummer Night’s Dream). The performance lasts 150 minutes (with one intermission). Recommended for audiences aged 12 and up. More in Polish and online tickets.
Animal feeding demonstrations at the Warsaw Zoo
Location: Warsaw Zoo, 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, Penguins: 9.30 am, 2 pm. On selected days of the week: Piranhas: 11.30 am (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays). Every day from June 15 to August 31: Lemurs: 1.30 pm. Every day from June 27 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.
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.
Free outdoor cinema in the city center
Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday until September 5. 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
Every Tuesday until September 29. Location: Park Pięciu Sióstr, Chono Lulu Bistro & Bar (Ochota). Facebook. Instagram. Facebook event in Polish.
Famous free outdoor piano recitals in the Łazienki Royal Park
Until September 27. 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 July 5. 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 July, 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 – street food
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 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).
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.
An idea for a one-day trip: an outdoor Water Park in Zalesie, 25 km from Warsaw
Open daily until August 30. 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 August 31. Location: Summer Playground, Góralska 14, 07-230 Słopsk. Location on Google Maps. Open daily. Online tickets. With online tickets, you skip the line, scan the ticket, and enter. You must buy a separate ticket to enter a Water Obstacle Course (Hydro Warrior). The main attraction is Water Obstacle Course – “Hydro Warrior” – blobs, obstacles, water springboards, and slides totaling over 250 meters. 2 routes are available. 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 Polish. Facebook. Instagram.
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 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.
Summer shows at Multimedia Fountain Park
Until September 26. Location: Multimedia
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.
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.
Fruits and vegetables picking in the Warsaw area
You will find some options for the upcoming weeks in the Mazowieckie region on this website (myzbieramy.pl). You must usually contact a selected orchard/garden/farm to book a slot. The most popular fruits include strawberries, raspberries, honeyberries, sweet cherries, sour cherries, and apples. Some farms offer vegetable picking too. Most options usually appear in the second half of June and July.
Shopping in “Rysiny” – a family farm in Białołęka
Location: Gospodarstwo Rysiny, Smugowa 30 B Street (Białołęka). Open Monday-Saturday. Family farm on the outskirts of Warsaw, where you can buy seasonal fruits, vegetables, juice, bread, cakes, and flowers. Website in Polish. Facebook.
Historical picnic at the medieval castle ruins in Czersk
Every weekend in July, 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, and 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.
An idea for summer 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.
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.
Free open-air concerts of classical, jazz, and folk music in Mokotów
Every Sunday until August 30. 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.
Playing chess by the Vistula River – a free event
Every Saturday until August 29. Location: Vistula Boulevard, Bulwary Wiślane, across from the former Museum of Modern Art, between the Copernicus Science Centre and the pedestrian‑bicycle footbridge, free entrance, 3 pm – 8 pm. An event for everyone, regardless of their chess level. More on Facebook.
Free open-air yoga in a park in the city center
Every Tuesday until September 22. Location: Ogród
Free yoga in a park in Mokotów
Every Sunday until September 27. Location: Pole Mokotowskie Park, 10 am, location on Google Maps. Facebook event in Polish. The classes are free, but if you’d like to show your appreciation to the teacher, consider donating to the hat.
Free yoga in a park in Ursynów/Kabaty
Every Saturday until September 5. Location: Park przy Bażantarni
Free outdoor yoga in Praga
Every Sunday in August. Location: Centrum Praskie Koneser (Praga Koneser Center), Plac Konesera, Scena pod Kominem (Praga), free entrance, 10 am. More in Polish.
Free outdoor 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.
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.
An indoor attraction in Warsaw – a miniature model of Warsaw
Location: Kolejkowo, Warsaw Towers, Sienna 39 Street (city center). Open daily, including public holidays: 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.
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.
An immersive multi-sensory exhibition: “Retro Warsaw”
Until August 31. 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.
An immersive multi-sensory exhibition: “Leonardo versus Michelangelo”
Until August 22. 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.
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.
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 August 31. 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.
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.
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.
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 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. Facebook, website 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. Facebook. Website 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.
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.
Warsaw at night – the observation deck of the Palace of Culture and Science open until midnight
Every Friday & Saturday until September 26. 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, Friday & Saturday: additionally 8 pm – midnight. It’s the perfect opportunity to watch the sunset over Warsaw and admire the city skyline illuminated by night lights. Online tickets. Our tips about visiting the platform.
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.
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“.
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 – International Festival “Jazz at the Old Town” Jazz na Starówce
Every Saturday until August 29. Free jazz concerts each Saturday (7 pm) until the end of August on the stage at the Old Town Market. More in English.
Free open-air jazz concerts in Mokotów
Every Saturday until August 29. Location: Park Dreszera, Odyńca 2 Street, a park between Puławska, Odyńca, Krasickiego, and Ursynowska Streets (Mokotów), free entrance, 5 pm. More in Polish.
Guided tour IN ENGLISH in the Museum of Modern Art
Every Sunday in August. Location: Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej, Marszałkowska 103 Street (city center), 12.30 pm. More in English and online tickets.
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. More in Polish.
Guided tour IN ENGLISH at The National Museum: The Gallery of Polish Design
August 1. Location: The National Museum in Warsaw (Muzeum Narodowe), Aleje Jerozolimskie 3 Street (city center), 1 pm. The meeting point is in the Main Hall. The event is dedicated to teenagers and adults. More in English about the tour and online tickets.
Weekend with France at “Targ Śniadaniowy” – The “Breakfast Market” in Żoliborz and Mokotów
August 1-2. Saturday: Żoliborz, location: al. Wojska Polskiego 1 Street, corner of Śmiała Street, 9 am – 4 pm. Sunday: Mokotów, location: Skwer Grupy AK “Granat”, corner of Puławska and Woronicza Street, 10 am – 5 pm. Free entrance. Street food, ice cream, bread, pastries, vegan delicatessen, vegetables, fruits, etc. Please note that due to the weather conditions, outdoor events like ‘Breakfast Market’ may be canceled at the last minute (it’s recommended to check their social media for information before heading out). Facebook, Instagram. Facebook event in Polish.
“Shakespeare in the Park” – outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s plays in the Wilanów Museum Park
August 1-2. Location: the park of Wilanów Palace, Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16 Street. Two performances in Polish: Wieczór Trzech Króli (Twelfth Night) and Komedia omyłek (The Comedy of Errors). The event is casual – spectators sit on loungers and blankets, and you can bring food and drinks. Each performance begins at 7.30 pm. More in Polish and online tickets (15/5 PLN).
The free outdoor dancing event – Boogie / Swing / Rock and Roll – lessons, live music, workshops, competitions
August 2. Location: Plac (square) Konesera, Centrum Praskie Koneser (Praga), 2 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
Night of shooting stars at the ruins of the medieval castle in Czersk
August 8. Location: Czersk Castle (Zamek w Czersku), Plac Tysiąclecia 1, 05-530 Czersk (south of Warsaw, 40 km from Warsaw), from 6 pm. Tickets cost 40 PLN (children up to 4 years old have free entrance). Attractions include a planetarium, workshops for children and adults, games for children, telescopes, a Star Wars zone, and a laser show. More in Polish. Our tips in English on visiting the Czersk Castle.
Knight’s Tournament at the castle ruins in Liw, 90 km from Warsaw
August 8. Location: Liw Castle (Zamek w Liwie), Stefana Batorego 2, 07-100 Liw (location on Google Maps), 10 am. Facebook event in Polish. More in Polish.
Guided tour IN ENGLISH at The National Museum: The Golden Age of Dutch painting
August 8. Location: The National Museum in Warsaw (Muzeum Narodowe), Aleje Jerozolimskie 3 Street (city center), 1 pm. The meeting point is in the Main Hall. The event is dedicated to teenagers and adults. More in English about the tour and online tickets.
The free outdoor dancing event – Boogie / Swing / Rock and Roll – lessons, live music, workshops, competitions
August 16. Location: Plac (square) Konesera, Centrum Praskie Koneser (Praga), 2 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
Guided tour IN ENGLISH at The National Museum: The Gallery of 19th Century Art
August 22. Location: The National Museum in Warsaw (Muzeum Narodowe), Aleje Jerozolimskie 3 Street (city center), 1 pm. The meeting point is in the Main Hall. The event is dedicated to teenagers and adults. More in English about the tour and online tickets.
Weekend with Japan at “Targ Śniadaniowy” – The “Breakfast Market” in Żoliborz and Mokotów
August 22-23. Saturday: Żoliborz, location: al. Wojska Polskiego 1 Street, corner of Śmiała Street, 9 am – 4 pm. Sunday: Mokotów, location: Skwer Grupy AK “Granat”, corner of Puławska and Woronicza Street, 10 am – 5 pm. Free entrance. Street food, ice cream, bread, pastries, vegan delicatessen, vegetables, fruits, etc. Please note that due to the weather conditions, outdoor events like ‘Breakfast Market’ may be canceled at the last minute (it’s recommended to check their social media for information before heading out). Facebook, Instagram. Facebook event in Polish.
Indonesia at “Targ Śniadaniowy” – The “Breakfast Market” in Mokotów
August 30. Location: Skwer Grupy AK “Granat”, corner of Puławska and Woronicza Street, 10 am – 5 pm. Free entrance. Street food, ice cream, bread, pastries, vegan delicatessen, vegetables, fruits, etc. Please note that due to the weather conditions, outdoor events like ‘Breakfast Market’ may be canceled at the last minute (it’s recommended to check their social media for information before heading out). Facebook, Instagram. Facebook event in Polish.
The free outdoor dancing event – Boogie / Swing / Rock and Roll – lessons, live music, workshops, competitions
August 30. Location: Plac (square) Konesera, Centrum Praskie Koneser (Praga), 2 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
Penguin feeding demonstration at the Warsaw Zoo
August 16. Location: Warszawskie Zoo, Ratuszowa 1/3 Street (Praga), 9.30 am. Online tickets. Website in English. Penguin feeding
“Classically on the Grass” – free open-air concert of classical music by the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra
August 17. Location: Królikarnia Museum of Sculpture Park, Puławska 113a Street (Mokotów), free entrance, 12 pm, the concert by the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra. More in English.
Indian Independence Day Celebration – a free outdoor event
August 17. Location: Park Szczęśliwicki, Drawska Street (Ochota), free entrance, 12 pm – 8 pm. Attractions include Indian food stalls, concerts, dance shows, an Indian bazaar, a kids’ corner, a dance party. Facebook event in Polish and English.
The International Music Festival “Chopin and His Europe”
August 20 – September 6. Concerts are held at different locations in Warsaw, including the Warsaw Philharmonic and the Royal Castle. Aside from works by Chopin, the repertoire of the Festival includes the music that inspired Chopin, works by younger composers, and the contemporary reception of Chopin’s music. More in English, including the detailed agenda of concerts.
Exhibition and fair of roses
August 22-24. Location: the Old Orangery building (Stara Oranżeria), Park Łazienki, 10 am – 8 pm. Thousands of roses from all over the world will be presented in unique arrangements prepared by master florists. More in Polish and online tickets.
“K-Fest” – Korea Day
August 23. Location: Muzeum Azji i Pacyfiku, Museum of Asia and the Pacific, Solec 24 Street (Powiśle). Lectures, demonstrations, workshops, artistic performances, and themed booths—all designed to showcase the richness of Korean history, art, music, and everyday life. Admission to the event (including lectures and demonstrations) is free. Entry to the TAL, SEOYE, and NORI workshops requires a separate fee. More in Polish.
A free outdoor concert of folk music and dance in the Łazienki Royal Park by Mazowsze – the oldest and most significant Polish folk dancing and singing group
August 23. Location: Royal Łazienki Garden, next to the Ermitaż building (location on Google Maps), 4 pm, free entrance. The group will present the most beautiful vocal and dance suites from different regions of Poland, as well as traditional national dances such as krakowiak, kujawiak, mazur, oberek, and polonaise. Each dance will be enriched with beautiful folk costumes representing 20 ethnographic regions of Poland. More in Polish.
Jewish Culture Festival “Singer’s Warsaw” (Warszawa Singera)
August 23-31. The Jewish culture festival dedicated to Isaac Bashevis Singer: music, theater, film, dance, exhibitions, meetings. Different locations in Warsaw. More in Polish and English, including a detailed agenda of events.
“Shop Local” – fair of clothes and accessories made by Polish small producers
August 23-24. Location: Centrum Praskie Koneser, Plac Konesera (Praga), 11 am – 7 pm, free entrance. More in Polish.
“Designer Market” – Fair of clothes, accessories, jewelry, design made by Polish small producers
August 23-24. Location: Elektrownia Powiśle shopping center, Dobra 42 Street (Powiśle), Saturday 11 am – 9 pm, Sunday 11 am – 7 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
Guided tour in ENGLISH of an exhibition at Łazienki Royal Park: “Life of the Royal Garden”
August 24. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, Podchorążówka building (location on Google Maps), 2.30 pm. More in English about the Exhibition and online tickets. Facebook event in English.
Harvest Festival in Powsin (Dożynki)
August 24. Location: the outdoor area in front of the Cultural Center in Powsin (Dom Pracy Twórczej), Ptysiowa 3 Street, free entrance, 11.30 am – 9 pm. Attractions include games for children, workshops, concerts, and dance shows of folk groups from Poland and abroad (including “Mazowsze” – the oldest and most significant Polish folk dancing and singing group). More in Polish.
Dog frisbee, agility, and diving competition in Wilanów
August 29-31. Location: Plaża Wilanów – the area next to Wilanów District Office, Klimczaka 2 Street (Wilanów), Friday from 1 pm, Saturday from 9.30 am, Sunday from 10 am, free entrance. More in Polish. Facebook event in Polish.
“Back to School” family picnic in Wilanów
August 30-31. Location: Plaża Wilanów, the area between Aleja Wilanowska Street and Przyczółkowa Street (Wilanów), free entrance. Family picnic with free attractions, including snow tubing, skim boarding, games, workshops, Saturday-Sunday 11 am – 5 pm. Facebook event 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 2026
- 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 in Warsaw 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 2026
In August 2026, there is one shopping Sunday in Poland: August 30. The next shopping Sunday will be on December 6. 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 preschoolers 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.
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