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 2024
- Jump to shopping Sunday in Poland in August 2024
- Jump to summer camps & summer programs in Warsaw
Outdoor swimming pools & water parks in the Warsaw area
Outdoor swimming pools in Warsaw reopened for a new season in the first weeks of June and operate until the end of August.
Our post covers:
- Outdoor swimming pools in Warsaw (in the city center, Wola, Ochota, Praga/Saska Kępa, Powsin/Kabaty Forest).
- Guarded swimming area and beach at the Czerniakowskie Lake in Mokotów.
- Water parks in the Warsaw area with outdoor pools (including an aquapark in the Mokotów district of Warsaw, an outdoor water park in Zalesie, 25 km from Warsaw, “Park of Poland – Suntago” – indoor & outdoor water park, 60 km south-west of Warsaw, beach and aquapark in Hotel Warszawianka, 40 km from 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.
Ropes courses in Warsaw
High ropes courses are a series of challenging obstacles situated in trees that you cross one by one – you move across obstacles, platforms, bridges constructed in trees. You are attached to a rope and you use a belay 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 in the Warsaw area, you will find many rope parks offering courses for families with children and for 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 are looking for an idea for a day trip from Warsaw, our post also includes 6 rope parks in the vicinity of Warsaw.
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 Czersk, 40 km south of Warsaw
Location: Labirynt Królowej Bony, ul. Sadowa 1, 05-530 Czersk location on Google map. A corn maze, called in Polish Labirynt Królowej Bony. It is located 40 km south of Warsaw in the town of Czersk, close to the Vistula River and medieval castle ruins (click here to read our tips on visiting medieval castle ruins in Czersk). You can pay by credit card. Other attractions include a playground, beach volleyball court, and relaxation area. Facebook. Instagram. More tips on the corn maze and other ideas for day trips from Warsaw in our post.
Free outdoor sports attractions in the center of Warsaw
Open daily until September 29. Location: the area next to the Palace of Culture (Pałac Kultury i Nauki), Plac Defilad 1 (city center), entrance from Świętokrzyska Street. New outdoor sports attraction in Warsaw – Family Sports Zone (Rodzinna Strefa Sportu) in the heart of Warsaw, with free entrance. Attractions include a ninja zone (strefa ninja) – obstacle course, tennis, table tennis, and basketball courts. On hot days, you can cool down in the water mist. Opening hours, every day until September 29: 10 am – 10 pm. A ninja zone (strefa ninja) is open until 8 pm. Free entrance. Additional attractions during weekends. Photos in our post on Kids in the City’s Instagram.
Chess and Latino dance with instructors by the Vistula River – free event
Every Saturday & Sunday until September 1. Location: Vistula Boulevard, Bulwar Pattona (location on Google Maps), part of the Boulevard close to the Copernicus Science Center (Powiśle), free entrance, 3 pm – 6 pm. There will be two platforms – one with tables, chairs, and chess, and the other with music for dancing. Free admission is available for everyone, regardless of the chess and dance level. There will be chess and dance instructors on-site who will teach you to play chess from scratch or will strengthen your chess level and those who will encourage you to dance together. Facebook event in Polish.
Outdoor karting track at the National Stadium
Location: the National Stadium (PGE Narodowy), Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street, car entrance from ul. R. Siwca Street, entrance from gate number 9. It is an outdoor track that also has go-karts for children (Junior go-karts: karts for children from approx. 135-140 cm tall) as well as two-seater go-karts- taxi (An adult takes the driver’s position. The child is a passenger. Available for children aged 5+ over 120 cm tall). Offer for children includes summer camps, go-kart school, and birthday parties. Opening hours: Monday-Friday 2 pm – 10 pm, Saturday-Sunday 10 am – 10 pm. Due to exclusive reservations of the track, please check the track availability dates before going out. Individual tickets for go-kart rides are sold on an ongoing basis at the track reception (without prior reservation). Reservations are possible only for groups. It’s an outdoor track – it’s closed when it rains. Location on Google map. Website in Polish, Facebook. Instagram.
DINOWORLD – a playground with an exhibition of animatronic dinosaurs
Location: Dinoworld Warszawa, Wał Miedzeszyński 407 Street (Saska Kępa), near the beach on the Vistula River. Location on Google Maps. There, you will find realistic sculptures of 20 species of dinosaurs that make sounds and move their bodies. Children can ride on one of the dinosaurs. Other attractions include a playground – slides with dinosaurs, swings, trampolines, a sandbox, and an inflatable trampoline. Opening hours: 10 am – 8 pm (Monday – Sunday). Tickets: visitors aged 12+ 50 PLN, children aged 3-12 40 PLN, family ticket 2+1 120 PLN, family ticket 2+2 160 PLN. Children up to 3 years old have free entrance. Online tickets. Website in English. Website in Polish, Facebook. Instagram.
Outdoor water playground in the Wawer district of Warsaw
Location: Wodny plac zabaw, Starego Doktora 1 Street (Wawer), location on Google Maps. Open daily in the summer season, 10 am – 7 pm, free entrance. Swimwear is required. More in Polish.
Free outdoor cinema in the city center
Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday until September 7. 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 own pillows and blankets. Facebook event in Polish. Detailed agenda.
Free open-air cinema in Ochota
Every Tuesday until September 17. Location: Park Pięciu Sióstr, Chono Lulu Bistro & Bar (Ochota), 9 pm. All screenings are shown in the original language version with Polish subtitles. Facebook event in Polish.
Famous outdoor piano recitals in the Łazienki Royal Park
Until September 29. Location: Royal Łazienki Garden, next to the Chopin Monument, closer entrance – from Aleje Ujazdowskie Street. The exact location of recitals on Google Maps. Famous outdoor piano recitals of Chopin music in the Łazienki Royal Park are back from May 14. Next to the monument of Fryderyk Chopin, in the park, there is a piano on which Chopin’s music is played by award-winning pianists from Poland and abroad. Starting from May 19, every Sunday, 2 concerts: 12 pm and 4 pm. Free entrance. Our tips in English on visiting the Łazienki Royal Park.
“Nocny Market” in Wola
Location: Nocny Market, Towarowa 3 Street (Wola). Open on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. “The Night Market” is located on the platforms of the closed railway station. Facebook. Instagram.
“Targ Śniadaniowy” – The “Breakfast Market” in Żoliborz, Mokotów
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. 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.
Donutting on a dry ski slope in Ochota
Location: Górka Szczęśliwicka hill, Park Szczęśliwicki, Drawska 22 Street (Ochota). Location on Google map. A fun outdoor seasonal attraction for children aged 3+ and adults, available on a dry ski slope (Górka Szczęśliwicka, the highest hill in Warsaw, 152 m), in the Ochota district of Warsaw. Polish name: pontony zjazdowe. On hot days, a water mist is turned on on the slope. Besides donutting, you can also enjoy an Alpine Coaster, playgrounds, and an outdoor swimming pool (open from June) in Szczęśliwicki Park, where the hill is located. Opening hours, Monday-Sunday: 1 pm – 7 pm. 2 runs – 12 PLN, 4 runs – 20 PLN. It is recommended to use helmets. More in Polish.
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. Price of the slide: 1 point per 1 ride: 1 point 12 PLN, 2 points 20 PLN, 6 points 50 PLN. A slide of 2 people equals 2 points. Minimum age for children: 3 years. Children younger than 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: outdoor Water Park in Zalesie, 25 km from Warsaw
Open daily until August 31. Location: Park Wodny Zalesie, Wczasowa 1 Street, 05-540 Zalesie Górne (location on Google Maps). Opening hours: 10 am – 6 pm, online tickets. The water park is located in Zalesie Górne – a village in Piaseczno County, in the Chojnów Landscape Park, 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 consisting of 3 large slides for adults and children over 140 cm. In this zone, there is also an octopus slide for smaller children. Little children can play in a spray area with spray fountains. Website in Polish.
An idea for a one-day trip: “Summer Playground” – beach and water attractions 40 km northeast of Warsaw
Open daily until September 1. Location: Summer Playground, Góralska 14, 07-230 Słopsk. Location on Google Maps. Opening hours, every day of summer holidays until September 1: Monday-Friday: 10 am – 6 pm, weekends: 10 am – 8 pm. Online tickets. With online tickets you skip the line – you scan the ticket and enter. Please note that 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 use of the Water Obstacle Course is allowed only to persons over 6 years of age, taller than 110 cm, and able to swim. Entry of a child under 13 is possible only with written consent and accompanied by an adult. One adult can accompany a maximum of two children. Other attractions include a children’s area (a playground on the beach and a covered, shallow swimming pool), wakeboard, flyboard, skimboard, 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 and Sunday until the end of September. Location: Chopin Museum and Park, 96-503 Sochaczew, Żelazowa Wola 15 (50 km west of Warsaw), online tickets. 30-minute concerts on Saturdays and Sundays: 12 pm and 3 pm. Admission to the recitals is included in the admission ticket to the Park. The concerts are open-air. If you are unsure if it is worth going there, read our article with photos from a trip to Żelazowa Wola: Żelazowa Wola – the birthplace of Frederic Chopin and… one of the most beautiful parks in Poland. And here you will find our tips for visiting Żelazowa Wola – the birthplace of Frederic Chopin.
Summer shows at Multimedia Fountain Park
Until September 28. Location: Multimedia
Gondola, canoes, and wooden boats in the Park of the King Jan III’s Palace in Wilanów (Wilanowskie Lake)
Location: the park of Wilanów Palace, Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16 Street (first, you need to buy an entrance ticket to the park). Open every day from April 27 until the end of September. Opening hours: 10 am – 7 pm. The rental is next to the Pompownia building in the park – a pumping station at the Jezioro Wilanowskie Lake. There are available life vests, wooden boats (for 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children), and kayaks (for 2 adults with an additional child seat). 30-minute gondola rides every hour (up to 12 people). You can pay with a card. Facebook. Instagram.
Horse Racing at Służewiec Racetrack
Selected weekends. Location: Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec, Puławska 266 Street (Ursynów), online tickets (visitors up to 18 years old free entrance). The Służewiec Horse Racetrack is not only a horse race but also an important monument in Warsaw – the track was opened in June 1939 and 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 huge 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 the end of April to mid-November. How to get there? By car, through the main gate at Puławska Street, where there is a large parking lot. You can also take tram no. 4 or 10 to the terminus. Website in English.
Fruit picking in the Warsaw area
The options for fruit picking are published for the upcoming weeks in the Mazowieckie region on this website (myzbieramy.pl). Please note that you must contact a selected orchard/garden/farm to book a slot in most cases. The most popular fruits include raspberries, honeyberries, sweet cherries, sour cherries, and finally apples. Some farms offer vegetable picking, too. Most options usually appear in the second half of June and July, August is rich in fruits, too, and apple-picking high season in Poland falls in September.
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 August and September. Location: Czersk Castle (Zamek w Czersku), Plac Tysiąclecia 1, 05-530 Czersk (40 km south of Warsaw). Weekend events feature everyday life in various historical periods – presentation of old crafts, martial arts, cuisine, tournaments, workshops. Our tips in English on visiting the Czersk Castle.
Warsaw Zoo
Location: Ratuszowa 1/3 Street (Praga), opening hours in July-September: weekdays 9 am – 6 pm, weekends & public holidays 9 am – 7 pm. The last admission is one hour before the Zoo closes. Online tickets. The Zoo is open every day, including all public holidays! Website in English.
Relax in one of many Warsaw parks
After long months of autumn and winter, Warsaw is bursting with intense green! The city comes alive with trees and 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 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 7 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 6 rope parks near Warsaw. 13 ropes courses in the area of Warsaw.
Yoga IN ENGLISH in the Park in Mokotów
Every Sunday in August. Location: Park Morskie Oko, Morskie Oko Street, exact location on Google Maps (Mokotów), 20 PLN, 10.30 am. Facebook event in English.
Free yoga in a park in Ursynów
Every Saturday until September 7. Location: Park Romana Kozłowskiego – ‘Kopa Cwila’ (Ursynów), free entrance, 9 am. More in Polish.
Free yoga in a park in Ursynów/Kabaty
Every Saturday until the end of August. Location: Park przy Bażantarni, Przy Bażantarni Street (location on Google map), 10 am, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
Free yoga in a park in Mokotów
Every Saturday until the end of September. Location: Pole Mokotowskie Park, 11 am, location on Google Maps. Facebook event in Polish.
Free outdoor yoga in Praga
Selected Saturdays. Location: Centrum Praskie Koneser (Praga Koneser Center), Plac Konesera (Praga), free entrance, 10.30 am. Facebook event in Polish.
Sunday Yoga in Łazienki Royal Garden
Selected Sundays. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, 10 am, the meeting point on Google Maps (the area next to the Palace on the Isle). Families with children are welcome. There is no need to sign up. Facebook event in Polish and English.
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.
Frida Kahlo: The Life of an Icon – an immersive multi-sensory exhibition
Until September 1. Location: Fabryka Norblina, Art-Box Experience, Żelazna 51/53 Street (city center/Wola). Online tickets (children under 3 years old free entrance). The exhibition can be visited with the application (English version available). The exhibition is an immersive biography that takes visitors on a journey through the life of one of the most influential artists of all time. The exhibition shows the many faces of Frida Kahlo through archival photos, films, projections, digital installations, collectibles, and newly composed music accompanying the virtual reality experience. The exhibition has a rich educational offer – guided tours on request (available in English), lessons for schools (available in English), events, and workshops. More in Polish about the Exhibition.
Go-karting indoor tracks in the Warsaw area
There are 4 indoor karting tracks in and around Warsaw – open all year round. They offer go-karts for both adults and children. Click here to read our post featuring karting tracks in the Warsaw area.
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, and 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 a group of friends or family, but everyone wants something different? Sounds familiar? Food halls will settle restaurant selection fights. They offer a wide variety of ethnic cuisines and local restaurant concepts. A great solution for group breakfast, lunch, or dinner – everyone orders from a different restaurant and eats at a common 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 different attractions, e.g., the football field, VIP boxes, press room, viewing point, the changing room of a football team, and TV studio. More in English about the stadium and guided tours.
An exhibition in the Asia and Pacific Museum: “Journeys to the East”
Location: Muzeum Azji
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 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 there are also German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, and Croatian books.
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.
Free DIY wood projects for children and adults – carpentry workshop in the center of Warsaw
Location: The carpentry shop “FabLab Wbijaj!” is located in the center of Warsaw at Stara 4 Street, location on Google map (entrance from Boleść 2 Street), in the area of the playground of the Warsaw Family Zone (Warszawska Strefa Rodziny), in the vicinity of the Multimedia Fountain Park. Free entrance. The carpentry workshop “FabLab Wbijaj!” is a space dedicated to everyone who wants to learn about carpentry and recycling. The workshop is a municipal institution financed by the Warsaw authorities, and all classes are free of charge. There are several fully equipped workshop stations, tools, and support from professionals who will show you how to use the available tools and how to do it safely. The carpentry shop has been adapted to work with children – lower stations, smaller hammers, and lighter drills. The type of work performed is adapted to children’s age and level of advancement. Classes are family-friendly; the entire DIY process takes place under the supervision of an instructor, and parents are asked to assist children. Free pre-prepared kits to construct their own wooden toys (e.g. plane, horse, boat) are prepared for children. Of course, children can take home a toy they made with their own hands. Registrations are made only for organized groups. Individuals do not have to sign up. What time can you come to the workshop? The workshop is open every day. A schedule (grafik in Polish) is published weekly on the website. Classes for individuals (in Polish: Zajęcia dla osób indywidualnych) indicate slots when you can come to the workshop with your kids. It happens that all positions in the carpentry shop are occupied. What can you do waiting for your turn? While waiting, you can take advantage of the attractions of the Warsaw Family Zone, where the carpentry shop is located. There is a playground, swings, slides, a playing field. Another option is a walk in the Multimedia Fountain Park or Old Town. Website in Polish. Facebook, Instagram.
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), online tickets. The Planetarium screens films for adults and kids of different ages – some for 3+ audiences and some shows for teenagers (2D and 3D screenings). All the screenings can also be viewed in the English audio version with headphones (and some in Ukrainian or Russian). Admission to the Planetarium is only for children over 3 years old. Click here to read our tips on visiting the Planetarium.
An exhibition at the Museum for Children (Muzeum dla Dzieci) – “Polish Flowers”
Location: The Museum for Children is in the city center (Kredytowa 1 Street). The same building and entrance as the Ethnographic Museum (Muzeum Etnograficzne). Location on Google map. Opening hours: Monday – closed, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 11 am – 7 pm, Thursday 11 am – 5 pm, Saturday, Sunday 12 pm – 6 pm. Tickets: To visit the exhibition, you must buy entry tickets to the Ethnographic Museum, which houses the Museum for Children. Regular ticket: 19 PLN. Reduced ticket: 10 PLN (students and seniors). Children up to 7 years old have free entrance. Free entrance: every Thursday. More in English in our post about visiting the Museum for Children in Warsaw.
Indoor playgrounds and soft play centers in Warsaw
Stuck for ideas on what to do with the kids in Warsaw on a rainy day? We’ve rounded up the best indoor and soft play areas in Warsaw in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions in Warsaw. Parents have told us their favorite play centers in Warsaw, from slides and climbing frames to ball pools, role-play games, and trampolines. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure! More in our post: Top indoor play spaces in Warsaw.
Vistula River cruises, boat trips & kayaking in the Warsaw area
Please note that some cruises can be temporarily suspended due to weather conditions or the water level in the Vistula River. It’s recommended that you check a cruise provider’s website/social media before heading out.
Our post covers:
- Cruises on the Vistula River in Warsaw.
- 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 info), 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, together with the Kabaty Forest (Las Kabacki), has been a great place 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, the gym, billiards, bowling alley, outdoor gyms, playgrounds.
Location of the Park: Park Kultury w Powsinie, Maślaków 1 Street (location on Google map). Website in Polish. Facebook. Instagram. The Park’s attractions. The Park can be reached by bike or Veturilo bike, bus number 519 (from Dworzec Centralny / Railway Central Station) or by car. Opening hours: 8 am – 10 pm. Free entrance to the Park, you need to buy tickets to a 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 the largest roof gardens in Europe. You will have a wonderful view of Warsaw from the top, including the Vistula River and the Palace of Culture and Science. The library Garden has two parts: the upper garden on the roof and the lower garden where you will find the ponds, the fountain, and the granite sculptures.
Opening hours: 8 am – 8 pm, free entrance. Click here to read our tips on visiting the Roof Garden.
The Gardens of the Royal Castle
It doesn’t happen often that a new garden appears on the city map, especially right in its heart. But Warsaw is special in many ways. And that’s the case with the Gardens of the Royal Castle in Warsaw. Although the reconstruction of the Royal Castle was completed in 1984, it was only in 2015 that the Castle’s historical upper garden was opened. 2019 marks a significant milestone in the history of the Polish capital – the lower garden of the Royal Castle was open to the public, finalizing the after-war reconstruction of Warsaw’s Old Town. The uniqueness of Warsaw has been recognized by UNESCO, which placed the Historic Centre of Warsaw on its list of World Heritage Sites as “an outstanding example of a near-total reconstruction of a span of history covering the 13th to the 20th century (…) after more than 85% of Warsaw’s historic center was destroyed by Nazi troops in August 1944“.
Opening hours: 10 am – 8 pm, free entrance. Click here to read our tips about visiting the Gardens.
Photo source: the City of Warsaw, Kids in the City
You can read our tips about 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.
Events in Warsaw in August
Free open-air jazz concerts – 30th International Open Air Festival “Jazz at the Old Town” (Jazz na Starówce)
Every Saturday in August. Free jazz concerts each Saturday (7 pm) until the end of August on the stage at the Old Town Market. Click here to read more in English. The Festival runs from July 6 until August 31, 2024.
Free open-air jazz concerts in Mokotów
Every Saturday in August. Location: Park Dreszera, Odyńca 2 Street, a park between Puławska, Odyńca, Krasickiego, and Ursynowska Streets (Mokotów), free entrance, 5 pm. Every Saturday in July and August. Facebook event in Polish.
Free open-air concerts of classical and jazz music in Mokotów
Every Sunday in August. Location: Park Morskie Oko, the area next to Pałac Szustra building, Morskie Oko 2 Street (Mokotów), free entrance, 12 pm. In bad weather, the concerts occur inside the Pałac Szustra. More in Polish.
The free outdoor dancing event – swing lessons, live music, workshops
August 3. Location: Plac (square) Konesera, Centrum Praskie Koneser (Praga), 3 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
Weekend with Vietnam at the “Breakfast Market” / Targ Śniadaniowy – an outdoor shopping & street food in Mokotów and Żoliborz
August 3-4. Saturday location: corner of aleja Wojska Polskiego Street and Śmiała Street (Żoliborz), 9 am – 4 pm, free entrance. Sunday location: Skwer Grupy AK “Granat”, corner of Puławska and Woronicza Street (Mokotów), 10 am – 5 pm, free entrance. Breakfast Market is a weekend picnic where you can buy local, international, and organic food. Attractions of this weekend’s event include Vietnamese food and cultural events. Facebook event in Polish.
“Museum Tales of Warsaw” – a guided tour IN ENGLISH
August 4. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 36 (the Old Town Market Square), 2 pm, online tickets. A tour of the exhibition “The Things of Warsaw” (more in English about the exhibition). Facebook event in English. More in English about the Museum.
Brunch market/street food in a park in Wola
August 4. Location: Park
Night of shooting stars at the ruins of the medieval castle in Czersk
August 10. Location: Czersk Castle (Zamek w Czersku), Plac Tysiąclecia 1, 05-530 Czersk (south of Warsaw, 40 km from Warsaw), 6 pm. Attractions include a planetarium, workshops for children and adults, games for children, telescopes, a Star Wars zone, laser show. More in Polish.
The free outdoor dancing event – swing lessons, live music, workshops
August 10. Location: Plac (square) Konesera, Centrum Praskie Koneser (Praga), 3 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
“Museum Tales of Warsaw” – a guided tour IN ENGLISH
August 11. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 36 (the Old Town Market Square), 2 pm, online tickets. A tour of the exhibition “The Things of Warsaw” (more in English about the exhibition). Facebook event in English. More in English about the Museum.
Night of Shooting Stars – an outdoor event next to the Copernicus Science Center
August 12. Location: the green area next to the Copernicus Center and Vistula Boulevard, Centrum Nauki Kopernik, Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20 Street (Powiśle), free entrance, 8 pm – 12 am. Perseid maximum (Perseid Meteor Shower) occurs on August 12/13. The illumination of the area will be switched off to improve the experience. Telescopes, music, food trucks. It’s worth taking a blanket. More in Polish.
The International Music Festival “Chopin and His Europe”
August 17 – September 8. Concerts are held at different locations in Warsaw, including the Warsaw Philharmonic and the Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera. Aside from works by Chopin, the repertoire of the Festival includes the music that inspired Chopin, works by younger composers, and the contemporary reception of Chopin’s music. More in English, including the detailed agenda of concerts.
The free outdoor dancing event – swing lessons, live music, workshops
August 17. Location: Plac (square) Konesera, Centrum Praskie Koneser (Praga), 3 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
Brunch market/street food in a park in Wola
August 18. Location: Park
“Museum Tales of Warsaw” – a guided tour IN ENGLISH
August 18. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 36 (the Old Town Market Square), 2 pm, online tickets. A tour of the exhibition “The Things of Warsaw” (more in English about the exhibition). Facebook event in English. More in English about the Museum.
Weekend with Korea at the “Breakfast Market” / Targ Śniadaniowy – an outdoor shopping & street food in Mokotów and Żoliborz
August 24-25. Saturday location: corner of aleja Wojska Polskiego Street and Śmiała Street (Żoliborz), 9 am – 4 pm, free entrance. Sunday location: Skwer Grupy AK “Granat”, corner of Puławska and Woronicza Street (Mokotów), 10 am – 5 pm, free entrance. Breakfast Market is a weekend picnic where you can buy local, international, and organic food. Attractions of this weekend’s event include Korean food and cultural events. Facebook event in Polish.
Jewish Culture Festival “Singer’s Warsaw” (Warszawa Singera)
August 24 – September 1. The Jewish culture festival dedicated to Isaac Bashevis Singer: music, theater, film, dance, exhibitions, meetings. Different locations in Warsaw. More in English, including a detailed agenda of events. Facebook.
“Classically on the Grass” – free open-air concert of classical music by Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra
August 25. Location: Królikarnia Museum of Sculpture Park, Puławska 113a Street (Mokotów), free entrance, 12 pm, the concert by Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra. Facebook event in Polish.
Interior of 3 historic train wagons open to visitors
August 25. Location: Warsaw Railway Museum (Stacja Muzeum), Towarowa 3 Street (Wola), 10 am – 6 pm. Entry to the wagons is included in the admission ticket (children up to 7 free entrance). The Museum website in English. Facebook event in Polish.
Brunch market/street food in a park in Wola
August 25. Location: Park
“Museum Tales of Warsaw” – a guided tour IN ENGLISH
August 25. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 36 (the Old Town Market Square), 2 pm, online tickets. A tour of the exhibition “The Things of Warsaw” (more in English about the exhibition). Facebook event in English. More in English about the Museum.
Street Food Festival and Festival of Colors in Bemowo
August 30 – September 1. Location: Park
Dog frisbee, agility, and diving competition
August 30 – September 1. Location: Plaża Wilanów – the area next to Wilanów District Office, Klimczaka 2 Street (Wilanów), Friday from 1 pm, Saturday from 9 am, Sunday from 8 am, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
“Royal Picnic” – a free event in the gardens of the Royal Castle
August 31. Location: the gardens of the Royal Castle, 11 am – 8 pm, free entrance. Attractions include games and workshops for children and adults, concerts, shows, and The Great Warsaw Dance Party (at 7 pm). Detailed agenda in Polish.
Family picnic in Bemowo “Back to School”
August 31. Location: Park
Family picnic in Wola
August 31. Location: Park Sowińskiego (Wola), 12 pm – 6 pm, free entrance. Attractions include sports games and tournaments, arts and crafts workshops, an inflatable playground. Facebook event in Polish.
Festival of Colors in Wawrzyszew/Bielany
August 31. Location: Stawy Brustmana (Bielany / Wawrzyszew), free entrance, 12 pm. Facebook event in Polish.
Street Food Festival in Wilanów
August 31 – September 1. Location: Plaża
Weekend with Indonesia at the “Breakfast Market” / Targ Śniadaniowy – an outdoor shopping & street food in Mokotów and Żoliborz
August 31 – September 1. Saturday location: corner of aleja Wojska Polskiego Street and Śmiała Street (Żoliborz), 9 am – 4 pm, free entrance. Sunday location: Skwer Grupy AK “Granat”, corner of Puławska and Woronicza Street (Mokotów), 10 am – 5 pm, free entrance. Breakfast Market is a weekend picnic where you can buy local, international, and organic food. Attractions of this weekend’s event include Indonesian food and cultural events. Facebook event in Polish.
International Festival of Street Puppet Theaters “Puppet on the Stage”
August 31 – September 1. Location: New Town Market Place / Rynek Nowego Miasta (city center, the area of the old town), free entrance, Saturday: 12 pm, 12.30 pm, 1 pm, 1.40 pm, 2 pm, 2.40 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm; Sunday: 12 pm, 12.30 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 2.40 pm, 3 pm, 3.40 pm, 4 pm, 4.40 pm, 5 pm. Theaters from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Great Britain. Viewers are asked to bring their seating: pillows, blankets, or chairs. Facebook event in Polish. Detailed agenda in Polish.
Weather in Poland in August
The average monthly temperature in August – the last summer month in Poland – is 18,5°C / 65°F, and the average monthly rainfall level is 66 mm.
In Poland, the name of the month (sierpień) comes from the sickle (sierp) used during the harvest, which falls in Poland in August.
When you travel in Poland outside the cities in August, you will notice golden cereal fields (mostly rye, wheat, oats) accompanied by red poppies and blue cornflowers. August is the harvest season in Poland. When the crops are already harvested, it’s time to celebrate. The harvest in Poland ends with the festival called in Polish dożynki.
Read more about the weather in Poland in summer and the colorful changes in nature you can’t miss.
Public holiday and celebrations in Poland in August 2024
- 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 people who died in 1944.
- August 15
Polish Army Day
Bank/public holiday in Poland. Polish Army Day is marking 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, including parades and the president’s speech, are usually held in Warsaw, at Pilsudski Square (Plac Piłsudskiego). 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 who walk hundreds of kilometers for days from all over Poland. Stores, malls, shopping centers, and public institutions are closed, and only smaller local convenience stores can open (eg. Żabka). You can do basic shopping at gas stations (24h).
Shopping Sunday in Poland in August 2024
In August 2024, there is one shopping Sunday in Poland: August 25. The next shopping Sunday will be on December 15, 2024. Click here to read our post about shopping Sundays in Poland. Read our post with the list of online stores in Poland delivering groceries to your home.
Summer camps & summer programs in Warsaw
Check out our guide to summer camps and summer programs in Warsaw. You will find there offers of summer camps/summer programs in different districts of Warsaw. You will find something for 1-year-old children and for 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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