July in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your summer in Warsaw
- Jump to ideas for things to do in Warsaw in July – OUTDOOR
- Jump to ideas for things to do in Warsaw in July – INDOOR
- Jump to food halls, farmers’ markets, and outdoor street food markets in Warsaw
- Jump to high ropes courses in Warsaw
- Jump to outdoor swimming pools & water parks in the Warsaw area
- Jump to Vistula river cruises, boat trips & kayaking in the Warsaw area
- Jump to ideas for day trips from Warsaw
- Jump to events (fairs, festivals, concerts, tours, exhibitions) in Warsaw in July
- Jump to weather in Poland in July
- Jump to trade ban Sundays in Poland in July 2024
- Jump to summer camps in Warsaw (something for 1-year-old children and teenagers, too)
Ideas for things to do in Warsaw in July – OUTDOOR
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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. In the upcoming weeks, there will be options for picking raspberries, honeyberries, sweet cherries, sour cherries, and finally – apples. Some farms offer vegetable picking, too.
Summer shows at Multimedia Fountain Park
Until September 28. Location: Multimedia
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.
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 to enter a Water Obstacle Course (Hydro Warrior), you must buy a separate ticket. The main attraction is Water Obstacle Course – “Hydro Warrior” – blobs, obstacles, water springboards, and slides totaling over 250 meters. 2 routes are available. The use of the Water Obstacle Course is allowed only to persons over 6 years of age, taller than 110 cm, and able to swim. Entry of a child under 13 is possible only with written consent and accompanied by an adult. One adult can accompany a maximum of two children. Other attractions include a children’s area (a playground on the beach and a covered, shallow swimming pool), wakeboard, flyboard, skimboard, SUPs, aquazorbing, ping-pong tables, and a beach volleyball court. Website in Polish. Facebook. Instagram.
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.
Shopping in “Rysiny” – a family farm in Białołęka
Location: Gospodarstwo Rysiny, Smugowa 30 B Street (Białołęka). Open Monday-Saturday. Family farm on the outskirts of Warsaw, where you can buy seasonal fruits, vegetables, juice, bread, cakes, and flowers. Website in Polish. Facebook.
Historical picnic at the medieval castle ruins in Czersk
Every weekend in July, August, and September. Location: Czersk Castle (Zamek w Czersku), Plac Tysiąclecia 1, 05-530 Czersk (40 km south of Warsaw). Weekend events feature everyday life in various historical periods – presentation of old crafts, martial arts, cuisine, tournaments, workshops. Our tips in English on visiting the Czersk Castle.
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.
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.
Yoga IN ENGLISH in the Park in Mokotów
Every Sunday in July. 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 July – INDOOR
For things to do INDOOR in Warsaw, please read our post that includes the list of ideas for fun (indoor!) activities for a bad weather day in Warsaw: Indoor things to do in Warsaw.
Explore Warsaw with our list of museums and galleries in Warsaw by district – there’s one to suit every interest, and many of them are free to visit.
An exhibition: “KLIMT – The Immersive Exhibition”
Until August 4. Location: Soho Art Center, Mińska 63 Street (Praga), entrance to the parking lot from Chodakowska Street (near the gas station). Open every day 10 am – 8 pm. Tickets can be purchased online. Children up to 6 years old have free entrance. Multimedia presentation of Gustav Klimt’s 300 works. Visitors will see Klimt’s beautiful paintings and explore his biography and work as a painter and decorator. Art, technology, music, and virtual reality are integral to the exhibition. The exhibition is in Polish, but an audiobook for this exhibition has been created and is available in Polish and English – visitors scan the QR code on the wall and listen to information using their phones (headphones are recommended). The Exhibition’s website in Polish. Facebook. Instagram. Photos in the post on Kids in the City’s Instagram.
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 English 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 of 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.
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.
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.
An exhibition in the Asia and Pacific Museum: “Journeys to the East”
Location: Muzeum Azji
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.
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.
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.
Food halls, outdoor street food markets, and farmers’ markets in Warsaw
Outdoor street food markets in Warsaw
“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.
Food markets & farmers’ markets in Warsaw
“BioBazar” – indoor farmers’ market of organic food
Location: Fabryka Norblina, Żelazna 51/53 Street (Wola). Open on Tuesday-Saturday. Organic food is sold directly by farmers and producers. In BioBazar, you can also have coffee or a waffle. Website in Polish. Website in English. Facebook. Instagram.
“Forteca Kręgliccy” – outdoor farmers market
Location: Forteca Kręgliccy, Zakroczymska 12 (city center). Open on Wednesday, from 9 am. Fresh fish, dairy products, meat, bread, vegetables, fruits, ready meals. Website in Polish. Facebook. Instagram.
“Bazar Olkuska” – indoor food market
Location: Bazar Olkuska, Olkuska 12 Street (Mokotów). Open Monday-Saturday. Meat, fish, seafood, bread, vegetables, fruit, coffee, tea, juices, honey, preserves, lunch dishes, organic, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free products. Regional products from various countries. Website in Polish. Facebook. Instagram.
“Rysiny” – 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.
For more information about food halls, street food, farmers’ markets in Warsaw and photos, please read our post: Guide to Warsaw food halls and marketplaces (outdoor & indoor).
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 a belay is used to keep you safe.
Climb through the trees and take on tree-to-tree crossings on ropes courses! It’s a fantastic outdoor adventure for both kids and adults! In Warsaw and the Warsaw area, many rope parks offer courses for families with children, adults and older children.
Our post covers:
- Ropes course tips for beginners and what you need to know.
- 7 high ropes courses in Warsaw (in the districts of Praga, Ursynów, Bielany, Ursus, Wesoła, and Powsin).
- If you are looking for an idea for a day trip from Warsaw, our post also includes 6 rope parks near 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.
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.
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.
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).
Events in Warsaw in July 2024
Free open-air jazz concerts – 30th International Open Air Festival “Jazz at the Old Town” (Jazz na Starówce)
Every Saturday in July & 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 July & 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 July & August. Location: Park Morskie Oko, the area next to Pałac Szustra building, Morskie Oko 2 Street (Mokotów), free entrance, 12 pm. In case of bad weather, the concerts take place inside the Pałac Szustra. More in Polish.
The Music Gardens Festival – opera and ballet (Festiwal Ogrody Muzyczne)
Until July 27. Location: In the courtyard of the Royal Castle, an air-conditioned tent that can accommodate an audience of 1,000 people. Live concerts and screenings – featuring classical music, ballet, and opera. Online tickets. Detailed agenda in Polish. More in English about the Festival.
‘Warsaw Summer Jazz Days’ Festival
July 4-7. Jazz concerts (artists from all over the world) at Klub Stodoła, Batorego 10 Street (Mokotów), one of the oldest jazz festivals in Poland, online tickets. Click here to read the program in Polish.
Free open-air concert in Bielany – French music
July 5. Location: Stawy Brustmana (Bielany / Wawrzyszew, click here to check the location on Google Maps), free entrance, 6 pm. More in Polish.
Festival of fantasy and ‘games without electricity’
July 5-7. Location: Ursynowskie Centrum Kultury “Alternatywy” (Ursynów Cultural Center), Indiry Gandhi 9 Street (Ursynów), free entrance. Attractions include a games room (dozens of board games), RPG games, popular science and pop culture lectures on the latest books, series, and games, fairs – exhibitors, handicrafts, games, and other gadgets, and a zone for children. More in Polish.
Guided tour IN ENGLISH at The Museum of Modern Art
July 6. Location: “Museum on the Vistula” Pavilion, Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 22 Street (on the Vistula bank), 2 pm. The tour is included in the exhibition entry ticket price. The tour includes a new exhibition: “A Tiger Came into the Garden. Art of Maria Prymachenko”. More about the exhibition in English. Facebook event in English.
Weekend with Japan at the “Breakfast Market” / Targ Śniadaniowy – an outdoor shopping & street food in Mokotów and Żoliborz
July 6-7. 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 Japanese food and cultural events. Facebook event in Polish.
Free open-air concerts of classical, jazz, folk music, and concerts for children in Łazienki Park – “Sphere of Silence” Music Festival (Festiwal Strefa Ciszy)
July 6-7. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, free entrance, 10 am – 8.30 pm. Classical, jazz, folk music concerts on several stages simultaneously. The Festival website in English. Facebook. Instagram.
Organic Fair: bioproducts from independent local producers – clothes, jewelry, food, cosmetics
July 6-7. Location: Elektrownia Powiśle shopping center, Dobra 42 Street (Powiśle), free entrance, Saturday 11 am – 9 pm, Sunday 11 am – 7 pm. Facebook event in Polish.
Outdoor jazz concert at the medieval castle ruins in Czersk
July 7. Location: Czersk Castle (Zamek w Czersku), Plac Tysiąclecia 1, 05-530 Czersk (40 km south of Warsaw), 4 pm. Our tips in English on visiting the Czersk Castle. More in Polish about the Jazz Festival.
Brunch market/street food in a park in Wola
July 7. Location: Park
Free open-air concert in Bielany – Opera arias
July 12. Location: Stawy Brustmana (Bielany / Wawrzyszew, click here to check the location on Google Maps), free entrance, 6 pm. More in Polish.
Guided tour IN ENGLISH at The Museum of Modern Art
July 13. Location: “Museum on the Vistula” Pavilion, Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 22 Street (on the Vistula bank), 2 pm. The tour is included in the exhibition entry ticket price. The tour includes a new exhibition: “A Tiger Came into the Garden. Art of Maria Prymachenko”. More about the exhibition in English. Facebook event in English.
Free open-air concerts of classical, jazz, folk music, and concerts for children in Łazienki Park – “Sphere of Silence” Music Festival (Festiwal Strefa Ciszy)
July 13-14. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, free entrance, 10 am – 8.30 pm. Classical, jazz, folk music concerts on several stages simultaneously. The Festival website in English. Facebook. Instagram.
Outdoor jazz concert at the medieval castle ruins in Czersk
July 14. Location: Czersk Castle (Zamek w Czersku), Plac Tysiąclecia 1, 05-530 Czersk (40 km south of Warsaw), 4 pm. Our tips in English on visiting the Czersk Castle. More in Polish about the Jazz Festival.
Free open-air concert in Bielany – classical music
July 19. Location: Stawy Brustmana (Bielany / Wawrzyszew, click here to check the location on Google Maps), free entrance, 6 pm. More in Polish.
Free open-air concerts of classical, jazz, folk music, and concerts for children in Łazienki Park – “Sphere of Silence” Music Festival (Festiwal Strefa Ciszy)
July 20-21. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, free entrance, 10 am – 8.30 pm. Classical, jazz, folk music concerts on several stages simultaneously. The Festival website in English. Facebook. Instagram.
Picnic and fair of products for animals on the Vistula Boulevards
July 21. Location: Bulwar
Outdoor jazz concert at the medieval castle ruins in Czersk
July 21. Location: Czersk Castle (Zamek w Czersku), Plac Tysiąclecia 1, 05-530 Czersk (40 km south of Warsaw), 4 pm. Our tips in English on visiting the Czersk Castle. More in Polish about the Jazz Festival.
Brunch market/street food in a park in Wola
July 21. Location: Park
Animatsuri – Warsaw Festival of Japanese Culture – anime and manga
July 26-28. Location: EXPO XXI, Prądzyńskiego 12/14 Street (Wola). The Festival focuses on Japanese pop culture. Website in Polish, Facebook event in Polish, tickets.
Free open-air concerts of classical, jazz, folk music, and concerts for children in Łazienki Park – “Sphere of Silence” Music Festival (Festiwal Strefa Ciszy)
July 27-28. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, free entrance, 10 am – 8.30 pm. Classical, jazz, folk music concerts on several stages simultaneously. The Festival website in English. Facebook. Instagram.
Weather in Poland in July
July is a month characterized by hot weather and warm nights in Poland. The average monthly temperature in July in Poland is 19°C / 66°F, and the average monthly rainfall level is 89 mm. July is the warmest month in Poland, and the highest rainfall is recorded in July. There is a Polish proverb about July: “W lipcowym skwarze w Polsce jak na Saharze” (In the heat of July in Poland, it is like the Sahara).
Read more about the weather in Poland in summer and the colorful changes in nature you can’t miss.
Trade ban Sundays in Poland in July 2024
In July 2024, there will be no shopping Sundays in Poland. The next shopping Sunday is on August 25. 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 & Poland
Check out our guide to summer camps and programs in Warsaw and Poland. There, you will find selected offers of summer camps and summer programs in different districts of Warsaw and Poland. There is something for one-year-old children and teenagers, too!
All the listed places are open and friendly to international families, including kids who don’t speak Polish – all teachers and instructors speak English, and many of the summer programs are in English.
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