November in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your autumn in Warsaw

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

Festive illuminations and light displays in Warsaw in the 2025/2026 season

Festive illuminations are typically associated with wintertime, but you can admire them in Warsaw starting in October/November. In Warsaw, there are three outdoor displays with paid entrance:

  • “The Royal Garden of Light” – an illumination festival in Wilanów Palace Garden: October 18, 2025 – February 28, 2026.
  • A light display in the Botanical Garden in Powsin (a few kilometers south of Warsaw), new decorations this season: “Beauty and the Beast”: October 24, 2025 – March 1, 2026.
  • A light display in the Botanical Garden in the center of Warsaw: “Magical Botanical”: November 8, 2025 – February 15, 2026.

The Christmas tree and festive illuminations on the streets of Warsaw are usually turned on on the first weekend of December and are on until February. Information on the exact date of launching the illumination in Warsaw is traditionally announced on December 1.

You will find detailed information about Warsaw illuminations festivals in the 2025/2026 season in our post: Light displays in Warsaw: festive illuminations, lights festivals, and Christmas decorations in Warsaw.

Things to do INDOORS in Warsaw for rainy and cold days

For more ideas for things to do indoors in Warsaw, please read our post with a list of 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.

Santa Claus House – 50-minute drive from Warsaw
November 22 – December 21. Location: Odnaleziony Dom Świętego Mikołaja, Rezydencja Miętowe Wzgórza – Mansion House, Trębki Nowe 90, 05-170 Zakroczym. Location on Google Maps. Santa Claus House (Polish name of this attraction: Odnaleziony Dom Świętego Mikołaja) is northwest of Warsaw. Attractions include visiting the House of Santa Claus, Christmas scenery for taking magical photos, a visit to the Elves’ workshop (here you will be able to write your letters to Santa Claus and decorate them with Christmas decorations), Santa’s maze and slide, Santa Phone: Christmas phone booth, ponies, and alpacas. Entrance ticket for one person – PLN 64, children up to 2 years old have a free entrance. St. Nicholas Day Weekend (06-07.12): PLN 74/person. Food zone, additional fee: pizza, traditional Christmas dishes, bonfire with sausages, mulled wine, warming tea, and hot chocolate. Individual visitors: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am – 6 pm. Kindergartens and schools: Monday-Friday, booking required. Facebook, Instagram, website.

A new attraction for children in Warsaw, available in Polish and English, VR 4D experience: “Fairy Tales – The City of Lost Stories”
Until December 31. Location: Fabryka Norblina, Art Box Metaverse, Art-Box Experience, Żelazna 51/53 Street (city center/Wola). Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 12 pm – 8 pm, Friday 12 pm – 9 pm, Saturday 10 am – 9 pm, Sunday 10 am – 8 pm. Groups from kindergartens and schools: 9 am – 12 pm (prior reservation required). It is a fairy-tale, immersive 4D VR adventure (multi-user, participants get VR headsets). During the show, participants will visit the underwater world of the Little Mermaid, float on Aladdin’s carpet, explore the interior of a whale with Pinocchio, meet Puss in Boots, and come face to face with a fire-breathing dragon. Recommended age for children: 6+. Duration: 30 minutes. The attraction is bilingual – Polish and English. Due to the limited number of participants (a maximum of 25 per slot), it is recommended to purchase tickets in advance online. More in English about the attraction and online tickets. Photos in our post on Facebook and on Instagram.

“Black Maze” – The Labyrinth of Fear (for adults and kids aged 12+)
November 3-15. Location:  Galeria Północna shopping center, Światowida 17 Street (Białołęka), level 1, next to HalfPrice store, tickets 15 PLN (for free if you do the shopping for 50 PLN in Galeria Północna). Monday-Friday 3 pm – 9 pm, weekends and November 11: 12 pm – 9 pm. Admission is for persons over 16 (kids aged 12-15 can enter only with adult guardians, kids under 12 are not allowed). 10 rooms and corridors, including a rat maze and scary forest. More in Polish

The Great Elf Factory (Wielka Fabryka Elfów) – indoor Christmas playing areas for children aged 3-10
November 18 – December 28. Location: PGE National Stadium, Ks. Jozefa Poniatowskiego 1 Street, entrance from Wybrzeże Szczecińskie Street – gate no. 5, a paid underground parking lot is available – gate no. 6 (Praga). Ten playing areas with attractions for kids (e.g., an inflatable playground) – children help elves; in the end, they meet Santa. The games and attractions take about 2 hours. Individual visitors: Monday-Friday 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm, weekends 9 am – 6 pm. Recommended age of children: 3-10 years old. Ticket prices depend on days and hours and start from 74 PLN. 1 ticket is admission for one child and one guardian. Visiting the Elf Factory for groups of children is possible in English – you must report such a request in advance (+48 583 502 600, warszawa@wielkafabrykaelfow.pl). Website in Polish. Facebook. Instagram.

An immersive multi-sensory exhibition: “Romantic Chopin
Until January 31. Location: Fabryka Norblina, Art-Box Experience, Żelazna 51/53 Street (city center/Wola). Children under five years old have free entrance. The exhibition is bilingual – Polish and English. The exhibition combines modern technologies with classical music to take viewers on a sensory journey through Chopin’s sounds, emotions, and the artistic world he helped shape. More in Polish about the Exhibition and online tickets.

An exhibition: “The Mystery of Banksy – A Genius Mind
Until January 11. Location: Soho Art Center, Mińska 63 Street (Praga), entrance to the free parking lot from Chodakowska Street (near the gas station). Open every day: 10 am – 8 pm. The exhibition is bilingual – Polish and English. The exhibition presents over 150 works by the artist (reproductions of Banksy’s works), tells the story of his masterpieces, and challenges the viewer to influence the world around them through art. In line with Banksy’s credo “Copyright is for losers”, the exhibition and the works presented therein are not authorized due to the anonymous status of the artist. The Exhibition’s website in English.

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

LEGO exhibition: 130 mock-ups, thousands of models, 10 million LEGO bricks
Until April 27. Location: PGE National Stadium, al. Poniatowskiego 1 (Praga), level -1, entrance from al. Zieleniecka Street. Open daily: 10 am – 8 pm. The exhibition is new; none of the mock-ups have been presented in Warsaw before. The exhibition includes a Fun Zone where you can create your own models. Tickets can be purchased online and on-site at the box office. More in Polish.

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.

Theatre performances from prestigious theatres from around the world in cinemas
Location: Multikino cinemas in Warsaw. Performances are screened in the original language with Polish subtitles. More in Polish.

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.

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 – 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.

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.

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 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.

Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw
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 (details in English). The Museum’s website in English. Facebook. Instagram.

Indoor ice skating in November? Yes! On the “Torwar” indoor ice rink 
Location: Torwar, Łazienkowska 6A Street (city center). Opening hours: Tuesday 8 pm – 9.30 pm, Thursday 8 pm – 9.30 pm, Saturday 6.30 pm – 8 pm, Sunday 11 am – 12.30 pm (including a separate area for kids and people learning to skate) and 6.30 pm – 8 pm. During each slot, there is a rental and a sharpening room available. Learning supports are available to rent. Website and online tickets. The Torwar ice rink is open until mid-May.

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.

Folk concert and dance show by Mazowsze – the oldest and biggest Polish folk dancing and singing group
Location: Sala Widowiskowa Zespołu „Mazowsze”, Świerkowa 2 Street, 05-805 Otrębusy (a village about 25 km from the center of Warsaw), online tickets. Website in English.

Indoor go-karting 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.

Indoor playgrounds and soft play centers in Warsaw
Are you 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. 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.

Bowling in Warsaw
Try to pronounce bowling in Polish: kręgle! Bowling is relatively new entertainment in Poland, but many Poles – children and adults – have come to love it. Selected bowling alleys in Warsaw include Hulakula in Praga (website in English), MK Bowling in Galeria Młociny shopping center in Bielany (website in Polish), 7 Club in Praga (website in Polish), Arco in Ochota (website in Polish), Kręgielnia TB in Ursynów (website in Polish), Kręgielnia TB in Włochy (website in Polish), Kręgielnia TB in Ochota (website in Polish), Kręgielnia TB in Gocław/Praga (website in Polish), Kręgielnia TB in Saska Kępa (website in Polish), Bowl Pub in Mokotów – Warszawianka water park (website in Polish).

Chopin music piano recitals
Location: Fryderyk Concert Hall, Podwale 15 Street (the old town), online tickets. The recitals feature Fryderyk Chopin’s most famous compositions. Website in English.

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

Events in Warsaw in November 2025

Guided tour IN ENGLISH in the Museum of Modern Art
November 2. Location: Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej, Marszałkowska 103 Street (city center), 12.30 pm. More in English and online tickets.

Circus show (without animals) in Mokotów/Stegny
November 2. Location: Cyrk Zalewski, circus tent at Pory Street. 1 pm, 4 pm. More in Polish and online tickets

Horse Racing at Tor Służewiec Racetrack 
November 2. Location: Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec, Puławska 266 Street (Ursynów), online tickets (visitors up to 18 years old free entrance). Website in English.

Exhibition and Fair: Terrariums, aquariums, botany. Hundreds of species of animals – reptiles, arachnids, insects, amphibians, fish
November 2. Location: Arena Ursynów, Pileckiego 122 Street (Ursynów), 10 am – 3 pm. Children up to 3 years old enter free of charge. More in Polish and online tickets.

Warsaw Jewish Film Festival
November 3-9. Location: The POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews (Anielewicza 6 Street), Luna cinema. More in English.

“Cavaliada” – international horse-riding event (competitions, fairs, shows) – the largest equestrian event in Poland
November 6-9. Location: Torwar sports hall, Łazienkowska 6A Street (city center). Website in English.

Guided tour IN SIMPLE POLISH at The National Museum 
November 7. Location: The National Museum in Warsaw (Muzeum Narodowe), Aleje Jerozolimskie 3 Street (city center). The meeting point is in the Main Hall at 6 pm. An event dedicated to people who learn Polish. More in Polish about the tour.

Guided tour IN ENGLISH at The National Museum
November 8. Location: The National Museum in Warsaw (Muzeum Narodowe), Aleje Jerozolimskie 3 Street (city center). The meeting point is in the Main Hall at 4 pm. An event dedicated to people who learn Polish. More in Polish about the tour.

Warsaw Grand Diwali Celebrations
November 8. Location: OSiR Włochy (Sports Center), Gładka 18 Street (Włochy). Attractions include the cultural program, Interactive Surprise Games, firecrackers, a photobooth, a DJ party, Indian food, and lucky draw prizes. Facebook event in English.

The opening of the outdoor illuminations display “Magical Botanical”
November 8. Location: Botanical Garden of the Warsaw University (Ogród Botaniczny Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego), Aleje Ujazdowskie 4 Street (city center), the garden on Google Maps. The Garden is located next to the Łazienki Royal Park (in 1818, the Botanical Garden was separated from the Łazienki). The visitors can enjoy light structures prepared especially for the Garden (incl. light sculptures of flowers, shrubs, birds, forest animals), referring to the most exciting plants in the Garden’s collection, the relationship between nature and man, and fairy tales and legends related to nature. The Exhibition runs until February 15, 2026. You will find detailed information about Warsaw illuminations festivals in the 2025/2026 season in our post: Light displays in Warsaw: festive illuminations, lights festivals, and Christmas decorations in Warsaw during the 2025/2026 season.

Let’s Talk About Art” – a guided tour IN ENGLISH for kids aged 14+ and adults
November 8. Location: Centrum Sztuki Współczesnej – Zamek Ujazdowski (Centre for Contemporary Art), Jazdów 2 Street (city center), 1 pm. Meeting in the main hall. A guided tour is included in the price of the exhibition ticket. Please note that entry to some exhibitions is restricted to persons over 14. More in Polish and English.

A historic picnic and celebration of Dziady (“Polish Halloween” – an ancient Slavic feast commemorating the ancestors) 
November 8. Location: Wybrzeże Gdyńskie 6 Street (Żoliborz), Warownia/Viking Fortress Jomsborg, 2 pm – 8.30 pm, tickets 10 PLN (children) and 30 PLN (adults), cash only. Attractions include warrior and craftsmen shows, presentations of costumes and weapons, archery shows, and tournaments for children and adults. Facebook event in Polish.

Horse Racing at Tor Służewiec Racetrack 
November 8-9. Location: Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec, Puławska 266 Street (Ursynów), online tickets (visitors up to 18 years old free entrance). Website in English.

Vintage Fair – Fair of clothes, accessories, jewelry, design, vinyls, books
November 8-9. Location: Elektrownia Powiśle shopping center, Dobra 42 Street (Powiśle), Saturday 11 am – 8 pm, Sunday 11 am – 7 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in English and Polish.

Fair of Asian products and food: Japan, Korea, and China
November 8-9. Location: EXPO XXI, Prądzyńskiego 12/14 Street (Wola), Saturday 10 am – 7 pm, Sunday 10 am – 6 pm. More in Polish and online tickets.

Art Fair (Targowisko Sztuki) – exhibition and sale of works by independent artists
November 8-9. Location: Centrum Praskie Koneser, Centrum Eventowe Butelkownia, Plac Konesera 3 (Praga), 11 am – 6 pm, free entrance. Paintings, graphics, illustration, photography, design, ceramics, posters. More in Polish.

Guided tour IN ENGLISH in the Museum of Modern Art
November 9. Location: Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej, Marszałkowska 103 Street (city center), 12.30 pm. More in English and online tickets.

Asian Film Festival “Five Flavors”
November 12-19. Location: Kino Muranów (Andersa 5 Street), Kinoteka (the Palace of Culture and Science). Films will be screened in the original language with Polish and English subtitles. More in English.

Asian Literature Festival
November 14-16. Location: Muzeum Azji i Pacyfiku, Museum of Asia and the Pacific, Solec 24 Street (Powiśle). Meetings with translators, editors, and literary experts, a fair of books, workshops, and attractions for families. More in Polish.

Warsaw Motor Show – the biggest car exhibition in Poland
November 14-16. Location: Ptak Warsaw Expo in Nadarzyn, Al. Katowicka 62 Street, 05-830 Nadarzyn, 114D Wolica, online tickets. More in English.

Circus show (without animals) in Białołęka
November 15. Location: Cyrk Zalewski, circus tent at Ordonówny/ Topolowa Streets. 2 pm, 5 pm. More in Polish and online tickets

Guided tour IN ENGLISH at The National Museum: The Museum’s Masterpieces in a Nutshell
November 15. 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.

“Bluey” – a show for children
November 15-16. Location: Arena Ursynów, Pileckiego 122 Street (Ursynów). More in Polish and online tickets.

Horse Racing at Tor Służewiec Racetrack 
November 15-16. Location: Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec, Puławska 266 Street (Ursynów), online tickets (visitors up to 18 years old free entrance). Website in English.

“Snow White” Ballet – a family ballet performance
November 16. Location: Palladium Theatre / Teatr Palladium, Złota 9 Street (city center), 11 am. More in Polish and online tickets.

A concert of classical music by young artists at the Ballroom in the Palace on the Isle in Łazienki Royal Garden
November 16. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, Pałac na Wyspie, Sala Balowa, Agrykola 1 Street (city center), 12 pm, tickets 10 PLN. Facebook event in Polish.

Circus show (without animals) in Wilanów
November 16. Location: Cyrk Zalewski, circus tent at Wiedeńska Street. 1 pm, 4 pm. More in Polish and online tickets

Royal Classical Ballet: “Swan Lake”
November 16. Location: Scena Relax Theater, Złota 8 Street (city center), 4.30 pm and 7.230 pm. More in Polish and online tickets.

Railway Modeling Fair (Giełda Modeli Kolejowych)
November 16. Location: Warsaw Railway Museum (Stacja Muzeum), Towarowa 3 Street (Wola), 10 am – 2 pm (the Museum is open 10 am – 5 pm). A chance to buy model railways and trains, and meet railway modeling enthusiasts. During the event, reduced tickets for everyone. The Museum website in EnglishFacebook event in Polish.

Guided tour IN ENGLISH in the Museum of Modern Art
November 16. Location: Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej, Marszałkowska 103 Street (city center), 12.30 pm. More in English and online tickets.

Warsaw Cup – International Figure Skating Competition
November 19-23. Location: Torwar, Łazienkowska 6A Street (city center). More in English (including a schedule). Online tickets.

Outdoor Christmas Market in the Old Town
November 21 – January 6. Location: Warsaw Old Town, the Warsaw Barbican area, opposite the Royal Castle. Sunday-Thursday: 11 am – 8 pm, Friday-Saturday: 11 am – 9.30 pm, free entrance. Souvenirs, gifts, local crafts, and food like pierogi and hot chocolate. Facebook page in Polish.

A festival and fair of comic books
November 22. Location: Państwowe Muzeum Etnograficzne, The Ethnographic Museum, Kredytowa 1 Street (city center), 11 am – 7 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

Guided tour IN ENGLISH at The National Museum: Olga Boznańska – a painter at the turn of the century
November 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.

Fair for natural aromas and fragrances
November 22. Location: “MYSIA 3” center, Mysia 3 Street (city center), 10 am – 8 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

Wzory” fair of gifts – clothes, jewelry, wellness, posters, ceramics, cosmetics, products for kids
November 22-23. Location: Elektrownia Powiśle shopping center, Dobra 25 Street (Powiśle), free entrance, Saturday 11 am – 9 pm, Sunday 11 am – 6 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

Jewelry and Accessories Fair
November 22-23. Location: the National Stadium (PGE Narodowy), Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street (Praga), tickets 15 PLN, Saturday: 10 am – 7 pm, Sunday 11 am – 6 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

“Tween Talk” – event IN ENGLISH dedicated to children aged 9+
November 23. Location: 1 Prymasa Augusta Hlonda, Wilanów – Next to Muzeum Jana Pawła II i Prymasa Wyszyńskiego, 11 am – 1 pm. The event is by the Informed Perspective – a platform for creating a vibrant community where individuals can come together to explore, discuss, and learn from each other. Once a month, they organize an event (Tween Talk) dedicated to tweens aged nine and older. Perfect for children with a good command of English. More in English and online tickets.

European Classical Ballet: “Swan Lake”
November 23. Location: Arena Ursynów, Pileckiego 122 Street (Ursynów), 6 pm. More in Polish and online tickets.

Guided tour IN ENGLISH at The National Museum
November 23. Location: The National Museum in Warsaw (Muzeum Narodowe), Aleje Jerozolimskie 3 Street (city center). The meeting point is in the Main Hall at 4 pm. An event dedicated to people who learn Polish. More in English about the tour.

Warsaw Art Fair
November 28-30. Location: EXPO XXI, Prądzyńskiego 12/14 Street (Wola), Saturday 11 am – 8 pm, Sunday 11 am – 7 pm, online tickets. Art galleries, antique shops, and auction houses, exhibitions, meetings. More in Polish.

Christmas Market
November 28-January 1. Location: the area next to the Palace of Culture and Science, Plac Defilad (city center). 160 houses with food, handicrafts and gifts. More on Facebook and Instagram.

Charity event: St. Andrew’s Caledonian Charity Ball
November 29. Location: Reduta Banku Polskiego, Bielańska 10 Street (city center), Bookings and ticket inquiries: paul@standrewsfoundation.pl. Attractions include a gourmet menu, including Haggis, the iconic Scottish dish; welcome cocktails, flowing wine, and spirits; entertainment by The Częstochowa Pipes and Drums, sword dancing display, Scottish country dance music band, charity auction, lottery, Ceilidh dancing, and a DJ. Special guests: Ambassadors, charity leaders, heads of industry, and the Scots community in Warsaw. More in English about the Ball and The St. Andrews Foundation – Scots in Poland.

Guided tour IN ENGLISH at The National Museum
November 29. Location: The National Museum in Warsaw (Muzeum Narodowe), Aleje Jerozolimskie 3 Street (city center). The meeting point is in the Main Hall at 1 pm. An event dedicated to people who learn Polish. More in English about the tour.

“Fair of Nice Things / TRŁ – Targi Rzeczy Ładnych” – furniture, ceramics, plants, toys, posters
November 29-30. Location: EXPO XXI, Prądzyńskiego 12/14 Street (Wola), 11 am – 7 pm, entrance is paid. Facebook event in Polish.

International Cat Show
November 29-30. Location: Arena Piłkarska SGGW / sports hall, Ciszewskiego 10 Street (Ursynów), more in Polish.

Visiting the snowplow train interior
November 30. Location: Warsaw Railway Museum (Stacja Muzeum), Towarowa 3 Street (Wola), 9 am – 5 pm. Visiting the interior of this train is only allowed a few times a year. The Museum website in English.

“Cultural Polish for Beginners” – a walk around Warsaw guided in simple Polish (B1 level)
November 30. November edition’s location: Krakowskie Przedmieście Street, 2 pm. More in Polish and online tickets (5 PLN). Guided walks once a month for new Warsaw residents and people learning Polish. Meetings are held in Polish at the B1 level. Guides (employees of the Warsaw Museum) will show you interesting places in Warsaw and tell extraordinary stories and legends. Participants will try to understand the city and its history together by looking at the everyday life of its inhabitants in the past and today. Tours will be an opportunity to get to know Warsaw, ask questions, and relax.

Top indoor play spaces in Warsaw

Are you 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.

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!

Read more in our post: Best indoor playgrounds and soft play centers in Warsaw: family fun, birthday parties, workshops for kindergartens & schools.

Our Guide to International Education in Warsaw

Picking a good nursery, kindergarten, or school for your child is an important decision for every parent. To help you keep tabs on educational offers in Warsaw, Kids in the City runs the Guide to International Education in Warsaw.

What will you find there?

  • Profiles of selected international and bilingual nurseries, kindergartens, primary schools, and high schools in the Warsaw area (including info about tuition fees, locations, languages of instruction, campus facilities, the age range of students, admission process, curricula).
  • Information about the upcoming open day events.
Check out our Guide to International Education in Warsaw: selected nurseries, kindergartens, primary schools, high schools in the Warsaw area.

Weather in Poland in November

The average temperature in November in Poland is 4°C / 39°F (a bit warmer than in March). The average rainfall level in Poland in November is 41 mm. November is the coldest of the autumn months in Poland, but also the least rainy compared to September and October. However, November is considered by many as the rainiest time in Poland (probably because of the combination of rain, cold weather, and wind).

The length of the day drops from 9 hours 34 min. on November 1 to 8 hours 38 min. on November 30. Sunrise on November 1 will be at 6.32 am, and sunset at 4.06 pm. Sunrise on November 30 will be at 7.21 am, and sunset at 3.27 pm (data for Warsaw).

Nature falls asleep to survive the winter. The last gold and red leaves fall from the trees (the Polish name of the month  – listopad – means the falling leaves); it turns gray and gloomy, in the morning – frost, in the evening – rain. Nothing but snuggle comfortably at home with a steaming cup of tea (a Polish way).

Read more about the weather, changes in nature, seasonal fruits and vegetables in Poland in autumn.

Read more in our post about coping with air pollution in Poland: what is smog, why so many areas in Poland are polluted, smog alerts in Poland.

Dates to remember in Poland in November 2025

Sunday Trade Ban
In November 2025, there is no shopping Sunday in Poland. The next shopping Sunday is on December 7. 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.

  • November 1

A public/bank holiday in Poland – All Saints’ Day (Wszystkich Świętych
It’s a Christian holiday. In Poland, it’s also called the Day of the Dead (Święto Zmarłych) and is deeply rooted in the Polish tradition – the holiday is observed by many people in Poland, regardless of their faith and beliefs. People visit cemeteries to light candles and lay flowers on the graves of their family and friends. Often, they travel long distances, and in general, there is increased traffic, especially close to the cemeteries. November 1 is a non-working day in Poland – schools, public institutions, businesses, and stores are closed. Shopping on November 1: stores, malls, and shopping centers are closed, and only some smaller local convenience stores can be open (e.g., Żabka). You can always do essential shopping at gas stations (which are open 24/7).

  • November 11

A public/bank holiday in Poland – Independence Day (Święto Niepodległości)
The anniversary of the restoration of Poland’s independence in 1918. After 123 years (from the end of the 18th century until the end of World War I) of partitions by Austria, Russia, and Prussia, Poland regained its independence. The national celebrations are usually held in Warsaw, at Piłsudski Square, at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, with the participation of the President of Poland, other leaders and officials, and representatives of the Polish Armed Forces.

  • November 29

St. Andrew’s Day Eve (Andrzejki)
It was believed that the night of November 29 / November 30 was suitable for magic, and single girls could see their future (and future husbands). Nowadays, it’s an opportunity for big parties and a night for future-telling games. The classic one is to pour hot liquid wax through a keyhole into cold water. After the wax is solidified, the shape and shadow illuminated on the wall determine your future. The fun is in interpreting the shape. Another tradition is a shoe game. Participants take off one shoe, and the shoes are lined up one after the other from the room’s wall to the door. The owner of the shoe that reaches the door first is the first to get married:)

Read more about public holidays and dates to remember in Poland in autumn.

Grocery ONLINE shopping: stores offering home delivery in the Warsaw area

You will find the full list of online shops delivering in the Warsaw area (including fish, seafood, bread, organic products) in our post: Online grocery shopping in Poland.

The biggest supermarkets offering home delivery in Warsaw and the surrounding area

Frisco: www.frisco.pl (available in English).

Auchan Direct: https://zakupy.auchan.pl/

Carrefour: www.carrefour.pl

E. Leclerchttps://leclerc.com.pl/

On-demand grocery delivery in Warsaw and the surrounding area

Jush: www.jush.pl. On-demand grocery home delivery from Żabka stores in 15 minutes.

Glovo: www.glovoapp.com/pl. On-demand grocery delivery from.

Organic food online shopping in Warsaw

Lokalny Rolnik
“Lokalny Rolnik” (in Polish – local farmer) offers home deliveries of organic vegetables, fruits, bread, fish, dairy, meat, honey, etc. The home deliveries (click “dostawa na adres” tab) take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays (each day, there are two delivery slots to select: 4 pm – 7 pm or 7 pm – 10 pm). Delivery area: Warsaw (except for the following districts: Rembertów, Wesoła).

Pyszne Eko
“Pyszne Eko” (in Polish – delicious eco) delivers various ecological products throughout Poland – food, cosmetics, cleaning products. In addition (only in Warsaw and several surrounding municipalities), home delivery of fresh organic fruit and vegetables is also available. This kind of delivery is called “Pyszneeko Express” and there are home delivery slots available even for the same day (orders placed before 11 am) or the next day. Delivery area: Warsaw and the following municipalities/gmina: Konstancin, Piaseczno, Lesznowola, Raszyn, Michałowice, Pruszków, Piastów.

Rolnik Eko
“Rolnik Eko” (in Polish – eco farmer) offers home deliveries of organic vegetables, fruits, dairy, meat, honey, etc. There are home delivery slots available even for the same day. Delivery area: Warsaw and the surrounding area.

  • You will find the list of online shops delivering in the Warsaw area (including fish, seafood, bread, organic products) in our post: Online grocery shopping in Poland.

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

Food halls in Warsaw – opening hours on a public holiday – November 1

Hala Koszyki, Koszykowa 63 Street (city center). November 1: restaurants open 12 pm – 12 am (stores closed). Website in English.

Elektrownia Powiśle – Food Hall, Dobra 42 Street (Powiśle). November 1: 12 pm – 11 pm. Website in English.

Fabryka Norblina – Food Town, Żelazna 51/53 Street (Wola). November 1: open from 12 pm. Website in English.

Browary Warszawskie, Grzybowska 58 Street (Wola/city center). November 1: 12 pm – 10 pm. Website in English.

What’s open in Warsaw on November 1

The outdoor festive lights exhibition: “Garden of Lights”
Location: Botanical Garden in Powsin, Prawdziwka 2 Street, 02-973 Powsin (location on Google map). November 1: 4 pm – 9 pm. It’s the fourth season with an outdoor exhibition of illumination in the Botanical Garden in Powsin, a few kilometers south of Warsaw. More in Polish and online tickets. Find out more in our post on Warsaw’s illuminations in the 2025/2026 season.

The Museum “World of Illusion”
Location: Świat Iluzji, Rynek Starego Miasta 21 (the Old Town Market Square), November 1: 10 am – 8 pm. online tickets. More in English about the Museum.

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

Bowling in Ochota
Location: Klub Arco, Bitwy Warszawskiej 1920r. 19 Street (Ochota). November 1: open from 4 pm. Website in Polish.

Pumpkin Farm
Location: Dyniolandia – Farma Wuja Toma, Kazimierza Wóycickiego 41 Street, location on Google map. Online tickets. November 1: 10 am – 7 pm. Pumpkin farm, fun park, mini zoo, sensory education path, and other attractions. Website.

A new indoor attraction in Warsaw – a miniature model of Warsaw
Location: Kolejkowo, Warsaw Towers, Sienna 39 Street (city center). November 1 and November 11: 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. Photos in Kids in the City’s post on Instagram.

Dumplings cooking classes in English
Location: Pierogi & More cooking school, Stawki 3 Street (city center). November 1: 12.30 pm. During this experience, you will prepare pierogi with meat and/or vegetarian fillings. At first, you will learn how to knead the dough; then, you will learn various techniques for folding the dumplings and discover hacks that make them tasty. Lastly, at the end of the culinary workshop, you will enjoy a plate full of dumplings, so make sure you come to the class hungry. More in English and online booking.

An indoor roller skating rink
Location: Roller Disco Warsaw, CH Fort Wola Shopping Center, Połczyńska 4 Street (Wola). November 1: 11 am – 9 pm. 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.

Chopin music piano recitals
Location: Fryderyk Concert Hall, Podwale 15 Street (the old town), November 1: 2 pm, 3.30 pm, 5 pm, 7 pm, 9 pm, online tickets. The recitals feature Fryderyk Chopin’s most famous compositions. Website in English.

Warsaw Zoo
Location: Ratuszowa 1/3 Street (Praga), opening hours: 9 am – 4 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.

LEGO exhibition: 130 mock-ups, thousands of models, 10 million LEGO bricks
Location: PGE National Stadium, al. Poniatowskiego 1 (Praga), level -1, entrance from al. Zieleniecka Street. November 1: 10 am – 8 pm. The exhibition is new; none of the mock-ups have been presented in Warsaw before. The exhibition includes a Fun Zone where you can create your own models. Tickets can be purchased online and on-site at the box office. More in Polish.

“Dom Zagadek” escape rooms (available in English, too!)
Location: Dom Zagadek, Warsaw, Zwrotnicza 6 Street (location on Google Maps). Open on November 1 & 11. Six rooms for children and adults, with different difficulty levels (the difficulty level of the room can be checked on the website). The rooms offer two scenarios: for kids and adults. Languages: all rooms are available in English and Polish. Website in PolishWebsite in English.

“Black Cat” escape rooms (available in English, too!)
Location: Black Cat Escape Room, Warsaw, Grochowska 23/31 Street (location on Google Maps). Open on November 1 & 11. Five rooms: “Warsaw Uprising” Room for participants aged 13+, “Murderer’s House” Room for participants aged 16+, “Cursed Painting” Room for participants aged 13+, “Nazi Gold” Room for participants aged 13+, “Sex Room” for participants aged 18+. Website in PolishWebsite in EnglishFacebookInstagram.

Escape Rooms in Praga (available in English, too!)
Location: Escape Room Majdańska 18, Warsaw, Majdańska 18 Street (location on Google Maps). Open on November 1 & 11. Three rooms: “Witch’s Cottage” (for adults and children aged 5+), “Hotel Room – Murder Scene” (for participants aged 16+), and “The Mystery of the Old Tenement House”. Languages: one room is available in English: “Witch’s Cottage”/”Chata Wiedźmy”. Website in PolishFacebookInstagram.

“Małe Wielkie Przygody” Escape Rooms in Ochota dedicated to children aged 3-8 (available in English, too!)
Location: Małe Wielkie Przygody, Warsaw, Grójecka 97 Street, “Zieleniak”, level 1 (location on Google Maps). Open on November 1 & 11. Two rooms: “Magic Forest” and “Pirate Treasure”. Languages: all rooms are available in English and Polish. Website in PolishFacebookInstagram.

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

Relax in one of many Warsaw parks
You can read our tips about exciting parks in Warsaw worth visiting in our post: Discover green Warsaw: charming parks and gardens in the Warsaw area to enjoy the beauty of nature. Please note that you will need to buy tickets to selected parks: Wilanów, Botanical Garden in Powsin, Botanical Garden in the city center, and Park in the birthplace of Chopin.

Things to do in Warsaw during the long weekend – what’s open on November 11

Important safety notice! Please note that when planning your activities on November 11 in Warsaw, there will be the ‘March of Independence’ (Marsz Niepodległości) organized by the far right, which turned violent in previous years. It starts at 2 pm in the center of Warsaw, next to Metro Centrum, at Rondo Dmowskiego, and goes to the National Stadium on the other side of the Vistula River. It’s recommended to avoid the area. 

Food halls in Warsaw – opening hours on a public holiday – November 11

Hala Koszyki, Koszykowa 63 Street (city center). November 11: restaurants open 12 pm – 12 am (stores closed). Website in English.

Elektrownia Powiśle – Food Hall, Dobra 42 Street (Powiśle). November 11: 12 pm – 11 pm. Website in English.

Fabryka Norblina – Food Town, Żelazna 51/53 Street (Wola). November 11: open from 11 am. Website in English.

Browary Warszawskie, Grzybowska 58 Street (Wola/city center). November 11: 12 pm – 10 pm. Website in English.

What’s open in Warsaw on November 11

“The Royal Garden of Light” – the illumination festival in the Wilanów Palace Garden
Location: Wilanów Garden, Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16 Street, November 11: 4 pm – 9 pm. Click here to read Kids in the City tips in English about the illuminations festival (opening hours, tickets, parking lots, etc.)

The outdoor light display in the city center at the Botanical Garden of the Warsaw University
Location: Ogród Botaniczny Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, Aleje Ujazdowskie 4 Street (city center), the garden on Google map. November 11: 4 pm – 9 pm. Online tickets. Find out more in our post on Warsaw’s illuminations in the 2025/2026 season.

The outdoor festive lights exhibition: “Garden of Lights”
Location: Botanical Garden in Powsin, Prawdziwka 2 Street, 02-973 Powsin (location on Google map). November 1: 4 pm – 9 pm. It’s the fourth season with an outdoor exhibition of illumination in the Botanical Garden in Powsin, a few kilometers south of Warsaw. More in Polish and online tickets. Find out more in our post on Warsaw’s illuminations in the 2025/2026 season.

Suntago, Europe’s largest indoor water park, 30 minutes from Warsaw
Location: Suntago, Nowy Świat 1, 96-300 Wręcza (location on Google map). November 11: 10 am – 9 pm. Website in English and online tickets

“Black Maze” – The Labyrinth of Fear (for adults and kids aged 12+)
Location:  Galeria Północna shopping center, Światowida 17 Street (Białołęka), level 1, next to HalfPrice store, tickets 15 PLN (for free if you do the shopping for 50 PLN in Galeria Północna). Monday-Friday 3 pm – 9 pm, weekends and November 11: 12 pm – 9 pm. Admission is for persons over 16 (kids aged 12-15 can enter only with adult guardians, kids under 12 are not allowed). 10 rooms and corridors, including a rat maze and scary forest. More in Polish

An immersive multi-sensory exhibition: “Romantic Chopin
Location: Fabryka Norblina, Art-Box Experience, Żelazna 51/53 Street (city center/Wola). Children under five years old have free entrance. November 11: 9 am – 4 pm. The exhibition is bilingual – Polish and English. The exhibition combines modern technologies with classical music to take viewers on a sensory journey through Chopin’s sounds, emotions, and the artistic world he helped shape. More in Polish about the Exhibition and online tickets.

An exhibition: “The Mystery of Banksy – A Genius Mind
Location: Soho Art Center, Mińska 63 Street (Praga), entrance to the free parking lot from Chodakowska Street (near the gas station). November 11: 10 am – 8 pm. The exhibition is bilingual – Polish and English. The exhibition presents over 150 works by the artist (reproductions of Banksy’s works), tells the story of his masterpieces, and challenges the viewer to influence the world around them through art. In line with Banksy’s credo “Copyright is for losers”, the exhibition and the works presented therein are not authorized due to the anonymous status of the artist. The Exhibition’s website in English.

A miniature educational town – learning through experience and fun. Dedicated to children aged 7-15
Location: miniciti, Centrum Praskie Koneser, Plac Konesera 8 (Praga). Location on Google Maps. Open on November 11. miniciti is a miniature of the professional market, created for children aged 7-15. The playing zones / workplaces are prepared by professionals from various industries, and children have the opportunity to work on real equipment, earn money from the town and acquire financial knowledge – they pay taxes, learn to save and shop. Website in PolishFacebook, and InstagramOnline tickets. More indoor play centers in our post: Top indoor play spaces in Warsaw.

A new indoor attraction in Warsaw – a miniature model of Warsaw
Location: Kolejkowo, Warsaw Towers, Sienna 39 Street (city center). November 1 and November 11: 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. Photos in Kids in the City’s post on Instagram.

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.

“Airo” – trampoline park (children 4+ and adults) and Space Kids playroom (children aged 0-10)
Location: Airo, Łopuszańska 22 Street (Włochy). Location on Google Maps. Open on November 11. Website in PolishFacebookInstagramOnline tickets (playroom). Online tickets (trampoline park). More indoor play centers in our post: Top indoor play spaces in Warsaw.

Zachęta National Gallery of Art /Contemporary Art
Location: Zachęta, Plac Małachowskiego 3 (city center). November 11: 12 pm – 8 pm. More in English about the Gallery.

The Warsaw Railway Museum 
Location: Stacja Muzeum, Towarowa 3 Street (Wola), November 11: 9 am – 5 pm. Children up to 7 free entrance. The museum is located in the former central train station in Warsaw, at the junction of three districts: Wola, Śródmieście, and Ochota. In addition to the exhibition inside the building (the history of railways in Poland and the world), 50 rail vehicles built in different periods of history can be seen on the platforms of the former railway station. Online ticketsThe Museum website in English.

Museum and park at the birthplace of Frederic Chopin in the village of Żelazowa Wola 
Location: Chopin Museum and Park, 96-503 Sochaczew, Żelazowa Wola 15 (50 km west of Warsaw). November 11: 10 am – 6 pm, online tickets. 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.

Dumplings cooking classes in English
Location: Pierogi & More cooking school, Stawki 3 Street (city center). November 11: 12.30 pm. During this experience, you will prepare pierogi with meat and/or vegetarian fillings. At first, you will learn how to knead the dough; then, you will learn various techniques for folding the dumplings and discover hacks that make them tasty. Lastly, at the end of the culinary workshop, you will enjoy a plate full of dumplings, so make sure you come to the class hungry. More in English and online booking.

“Wodny Park Warszawianka” – an indoor water park in Mokotów
Location: Wodny Park Warszawianka, Dominika Merliniego 4 Street, 02-511 Warszawa (location on Google map). 4 km from the city center (in the Mokotów district). November 11: 6.30 am – 10 pm. The recreational part of the Water Park includes a recreational and swimming pool with a maximum depth of 1.40 m, a paddling pool for children with an elephant-shaped slide, an artificial river, pipe-shaped slides (45 and 72 meters long) with separate landing pads, an open slide inside the swimming pool hall (15 meters long), outdoor year-round heated pool, connected to the main pool hall. The sports part of the Water Park includes a 50-meter “Olympic” swimming pool with ten lanes. Website in English

Pumpkin Farm
Location: Dyniolandia – Farma Wuja Toma, Kazimierza Wóycickiego 41 Street, location on Google map. Online tickets. November 11: 1 pm – 6 pm. Pumpkin farm, fun park, mini zoo, sensory education path, and other attractions. Website.

Smart Kids Planet – an edutainment center with playing zones dedicated to children aged 0-10
Location: Smart Kids Planet, Fabryka Norblina, level -1, Żelazna 51/53 Street (Wola/city center), November 11: 9 am – 8 pm. It is recommended to buy tickets online – to avoid crowds. Smart Kids Planet has entry limits per hour. When you buy a ticket online, you can be sure to enter at the selected time. Workshops, birthday parties, trips for schools and kindergartens, cheerful and smart fun in 9 innovative and interactive zones for smart play. All in Polish and English. We are excited to be the media partner of this fantastic place. Website in Polishwebsite in EnglishFacebookInstagram.

Free entrance to the exhibitions/museums in Łazienki, including Palace on the Isle 
Location: Royal Łazienki Garden, Agrykola 1 Street. November 11: 10 am – 4 pm. The Park is open every day (6 am – 9 pm). Click here to read our tips in English.

The Museum “World of Illusion”
Location: Świat Iluzji, Rynek Starego Miasta 21 (the Old Town Market Square), November 11: 10 am – 8 pm. online tickets. More in English about the Museum.

“Dom Zagadek” escape rooms (available in English, too!)
Location: Dom Zagadek, Warsaw, Zwrotnicza 6 Street (location on Google Maps). Open on November 1 & 11. Six rooms for children and adults, with different difficulty levels (the difficulty level of the room can be checked on the website). The rooms offer two scenarios: for kids and adults. Languages: all rooms are available in English and Polish. Website in PolishWebsite in English.

“Black Cat” escape rooms (available in English, too!)
Location: Black Cat Escape Room, Warsaw, Grochowska 23/31 Street (location on Google Maps). Open on November 1 & 11. Five rooms: “Warsaw Uprising” Room for participants aged 13+, “Murderer’s House” Room for participants aged 16+, “Cursed Painting” Room for participants aged 13+, “Nazi Gold” Room for participants aged 13+, “Sex Room” for participants aged 18+. Website in PolishWebsite in EnglishFacebookInstagram.

Escape Rooms in Praga (available in English, too!)
Location: Escape Room Majdańska 18, Warsaw, Majdańska 18 Street (location on Google Maps). Open on November 1 & 11. Three rooms: “Witch’s Cottage” (for adults and children aged 5+), “Hotel Room – Murder Scene” (for participants aged 16+), and “The Mystery of the Old Tenement House”. Languages: one room is available in English: “Witch’s Cottage”/”Chata Wiedźmy”. Website in PolishFacebookInstagram.

“Małe Wielkie Przygody” Escape Rooms in Ochota dedicated to children aged 3-8 (available in English, too!)
Location: Małe Wielkie Przygody, Warsaw, Grójecka 97 Street, “Zieleniak”, level 1 (location on Google Maps). Open on November 1 & 11. Two rooms: “Magic Forest” and “Pirate Treasure”. Languages: all rooms are available in English and Polish. Website in PolishFacebookInstagram.

Chopin music piano recitals
Location: Fryderyk Concert Hall, Podwale 15 Street (the old town), November 11: 5 pm, 7 pm, online tickets. The recitals feature Fryderyk Chopin’s most famous compositions. Website in English.

Warsaw Zoo
Location: Ratuszowa 1/3 Street (Praga), opening hours: 9 am – 4 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.

The Warsaw Royal Castle
Location: Zamek Królewski, Plac Zamkowy 4 / Castle Square 4, November 11: 10 am – 5 pm. Our tips in English on visiting the Castle.

The National Museum 
Location: The National Museum in Warsaw (Muzeum Narodowe), Aleje Jerozolimskie 3 Street (city center), November 11: 12 pm – 6 pm (FREE ENTRANCE). Website in English.

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

Relax in one of many Warsaw parks
You can read our tips about parks in Warsaw worth visiting in our post: Discover green Warsaw: charming parks and gardens in the Warsaw area to enjoy the beauty of nature. Please note that you will need to buy tickets to selected parks: Wilanów, Botanical Garden in Powsin, Botanical Garden in the city center, and Park in the birthplace of Chopin.

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