June in Warsaw: ideas and tips for making the most of your summer in Warsaw
- Jump to street food markets, farmers’ markets, food halls in Warsaw
- Jump to ideas for things to do in Warsaw in June (indoor & outdoor)
- Jump to outdoor swimming pools & water parks in the Warsaw area
- Jump to events (fairs, festivals, concerts) in Warsaw in June 2025
- Jump to Vistula River cruises, boat tours & kayaking in the Warsaw area
- Jump to ideas for day trips from Warsaw
- Jump to the weather in Poland in June
- Jump to a shopping Sunday and trade ban Sundays in Poland in June 2025
- Jump to public holidays & dates to remember in Poland in June 2025
- Jump to summer camps in Warsaw (something for 1-year-old children and teenagers, too)
- Jump to things to do in Warsaw during the long weekend – what’s open on June 19-22
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). Friday-Saturday 5 pm – 1 am, Sunday 4 pm – 11 pm. “The Night Market” is located on the platforms of the closed railway station. Facebook. Instagram.
The “Breakfast Market” in Żoliborz, Mokotów, and Wawer / Targ Śniadaniowy – an outdoor shopping & street food
Selected Saturdays in Żoliborz, location: al. Wojska Polskiego 1 Street, corner of Śmiała Street (Żoliborz), 9 am – 4 pm. Selected Sundays in Mokotów, location: Skwer Grupy AK “Granat”, corner of Puławska and Woronicza Street (Mokotów), 10 am – 5 pm. Selected Sundays in Wawer (a new location in the 2025 season), location: Park Aktywności Rodzinnej, Węglarska 41 Street, 10 am – 5 pm. Free entrance. Street food, ice cream, bread, pastries, vegan delicatessen, vegetables, fruits, etc. Facebook, Instagram. The new season starts in April. Please note that due to the weather conditions, outdoor events like ‘Breakfast Market’ may be canceled at the last minute (it’s recommended to check their Facebook for information before heading out).
Food markets & farmers’ markets in Warsaw
“BioBazar” – an indoor farmers’ market of organic food
Location: Fabryka Norblina, Żelazna 51/53 Street (Wola). Open on Tuesday-Saturday, and open on shopping Sundays. Organic food is sold directly by farmers and producers. Regional products from various countries. 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, and 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, and farmers’ markets in Warsaw, please read our post: Guide to Warsaw food halls and marketplaces (outdoor & indoor).
Ideas for things to do in Warsaw in June
For more things to do INDOOR in Warsaw, please read our post, which includes 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.
A gondola, canoes, and wooden rowing boats in the Park of the King Jan III’s Palace in Wilanów (Wilanowskie Lake/Jezioro Wilanowskie)
Until October 5. Location: the park of Wilanów Palace, Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16 Street (first, you need to buy an entrance ticket to the park). The rental is located next to the Pompownia building in the park, a pumping station at the Jezioro Wilanowskie Lake (location on Google Maps). Opening hours: April 28 – August 31: 10 am – 8.30 pm, September 1–28: 10 am – 6.30 pm, September 29 – October 5: 10 am – 5.30 pm (last rental one hour before closing). There are available life vests, wooden boats (for four adults or two adults and three children), and kayaks (for two adults with an additional child seat). 30-minute gondola rides on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12 pm, and on Fridays from 4 pm. You can also rent a gondola exclusively for a group of up to 10 people (perfect for birthdays, social gatherings, or photo sessions). Prices: kayak: half an hour – PLN 40; one hour – PLN 50; two hours – PLN 60; additional, third seat – PLN 5; rowing boat: half an hour – PLN 80; one hour – PLN 100; two hours – PLN 120; gondola cruise: adult – PLN 40; child up to 12 – PLN 20; gondola rental: one hour – PLN 250. You can pay with a card. It is worth booking a boat, especially on Thursdays and weekends. Contact/booking: +48 570 143 943. Facebook. Instagram. More in Polish.
Fruits and vegetables picking in the Warsaw area
You will find some options for the upcoming weeks in the Mazowieckie region on this website (myzbieramy.pl). You must usually contact a selected orchard/garden/farm to book a slot. The most popular fruits include strawberries, raspberries, honeyberries, sweet cherries, sour cherries, and apples. Some farms offer vegetable picking too. Most options usually appear in the second half of June and July.
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.
Donutting on a dry ski slope in Ochota
Open daily. Location: Górka Szczęśliwicka hill, Park Szczęśliwicki, Drawska 22 Street (Ochota). Location on Google map. A fun outdoor seasonal attraction for children aged 3+ and adults, available on a dry ski slope (Górka Szczęśliwicka, the highest hill in Warsaw, 152 m), in the Ochota district of Warsaw. Polish name: pontony zjazdowe. On hot days, a water mist is turned on on the slope. Besides donutting, you can also enjoy there an Alpine Coaster, playgrounds, and an outdoor swimming pool (open from June) in Szczęśliwicki Park, where the hill is located. Opening hours, Monday-Sunday: 1 pm – 7 pm. 2 runs – 12 PLN, 4 runs – 20 PLN, 12 runs – 50 PLN. It is recommended to use helmets. More in Polish. More information and photos are included in our posts on Facebook and Instagram.
Alpine Coaster in Warsaw’s Ochota district
Open daily. Location: Górka Szczęśliwicka hill, Park Szczęśliwicki, Drawska 22 Street (Ochota). Location on Google map. You can enjoy it during the spring-summer season on Górka Szczęśliwicka (the highest hill in Warsaw, 152 m), in Park Szczęśliwicki – the biggest park in the Ochota district of Warsaw. Polish name: kolejka grawitacyjna. The gravity slide has two seats. Speed up to 36 km/h, route length over 700 m. Opening hours: daily from 10 am to dusk. Price of the slide: one ride: 12 PLN, two rides: 20 PLN, six rides: 50 PLN. Minimum age for children: 3 years. Children younger than eight may use the gravity slide only when accompanied by an older person over 8. The gravity slide may be closed in case of rainfall. Website in Polish, Facebook. More information and photos are included in our posts on Facebook and 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.
An indoor roller skating rink
Open daily. 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.
DINOWORLD – a playground with an exhibition of animatronic dinosaurs
Location: Dinoworld Warszawa, Wał Miedzeszyński 407 Street (Saska Kępa), near the beach on the Vistula River. Location on Google Maps. Open daily: 10 am – 8 pm. There, you will find realistic sculptures of 20 species of dinosaurs that make sounds and move their bodies. Children can ride on one of the dinosaurs. Other attractions include a playground – slides with dinosaurs, swings, trampolines, a sandbox, and an inflatable trampoline. Opening hours: 10 am – 8 pm (Monday – Sunday). Tickets: visitors aged 12+ 50 PLN, children aged 3-12 40 PLN, family ticket 2+1 120 PLN, family ticket 2+2 160 PLN. Children up to 3 years old have free entrance. Online tickets. Website in English. 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.
Go-karting on 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.
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 six rope parks near Warsaw: 13 ropes courses in the area of Warsaw.
Famous outdoor piano recitals in the Łazienki Royal Park
Until September 7. Location: Royal Łazienki Garden, next to the Chopin Monument, closer entrance – from Aleje Ujazdowskie Street. The exact location of recitals on Google Maps. Famous outdoor piano recitals of Chopin music in the Łazienki Royal Park are back from May 11. Next to the monument of Fryderyk Chopin, in the park, there is a piano on which Chopin’s music is played by award-winning pianists from Poland and abroad. Starting from May 11, there are two concerts: at 12 pm and 4 pm every Sunday. Free entrance. Our tips in English on visiting the Łazienki Royal Park.
Summer shows at Multimedia Fountain Park
Until September 27. Location: Multimedia
Horse Racing at Tor Służewiec Racetrack
Selected weekends. Location: Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec, Puławska 266 Street (Ursynów), online tickets (visitors up to 18 years old free entrance). The Służewiec Horse Racetrack is not only a horse race but also an essential monument in Warsaw – the track was opened in June 1939, and it was the most modern and largest horse racing track in Europe. Of course, you don’t have to play sports betting if you don’t want to. It’s fun to watch the horses (sometimes you can even get up close), the children can play on the playground, you can eat something, and the race area itself is a vast green space! It is also worth paying attention to the kilometer-long wall separating the area of the Racing Track from Puławska Street, which has become a street gallery of Polish graffiti artists. Horse racing in Warsaw occurs almost every weekend, from April to mid-November. How to get there? By car, through the main gate at Puławska Street, where there is a large parking lot. You can also take tram no. 4 or 10 to the terminus. Website in English.
Food tour in the Old Town of Warsaw guided in English
A guided walk around the Old Town and 10 delectable tastings of authentic Polish food. The tour is conducted by a local food expert and a tour guide who is passionate about Warsaw. More in English and online booking.
Historical picnic at the medieval castle ruins in Czersk
Every weekend in June, July, August, and September. Location: Czersk Castle (Zamek w Czersku), Plac Tysiąclecia 1, 05-530 Czersk (40 km south of Warsaw). Weekend events feature everyday life in various historical periods – presentation of old crafts, martial arts, cuisine, tournaments, and workshops. Our tips in English on visiting the Czersk Castle.
The “Breakfast Market” in Żoliborz, Mokotów, and Wawer / Targ Śniadaniowy – an outdoor shopping & street food
Selected Saturdays in Żoliborz, location: al. Wojska Polskiego 1 Street, corner of Śmiała Street (Żoliborz), 9 am – 4 pm. Selected Sundays in Mokotów, location: Skwer Grupy AK “Granat”, corner of Puławska and Woronicza Street (Mokotów), 10 am – 5 pm. Selected Sundays in Wawer (a new location in the 2025 season), location: Park Aktywności Rodzinnej, Węglarska 41 Street, 10 am – 5 pm. Free entrance. Street food, ice cream, bread, pastries, vegan delicatessen, vegetables, fruits, etc. Facebook, Instagram. The new season starts in April. Please note that due to the weather conditions, outdoor events like ‘Breakfast Market’ may be canceled at the last minute (it’s recommended to check their Facebook for information before heading out).
An exhibition at the Museum for Children (Muzeum dla Dzieci) – “Polish Flowers”
Location: The Museum for Children is located in the city center (Kredytowa 1 Street). The same building and entrance as the Ethnographic Museum (Muzeum Etnograficzne). Location on Google map. Opening hours: Monday – closed, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 11 am – 7 pm, Thursday 11 am – 5 pm, Saturday, Sunday 12 pm – 6 pm. Tickets: To visit the exhibition, you need to buy entry tickets to the Ethnographic Museum which houses the Museum for Children. Regular ticket: 19 PLN. Reduced ticket: 10 PLN (students and seniors). Children 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.
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 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.
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.
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 from May 3 until September 28. Location: Chopin Museum and Park, 96-503 Sochaczew, Żelazowa Wola 15 (50 km west of Warsaw), online tickets. 45-minute concerts on Saturdays and Sundays: 12 pm and 3 pm. Admission to the recitals is included in the admission ticket to the Park. The concerts are open-air. If you are unsure if it is worth going there, read our article with photos from a trip to Żelazowa Wola: Żelazowa Wola – the birthplace of Frederic Chopin, and… one of the most beautiful parks in Poland. And here you will find our tips for visiting Żelazowa Wola – the birthplace of Frederic Chopin.
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.
A new immersive multi-sensory exhibition: “Alphonse Mucha – The Magic of Art Nouveau”
Until September 14. Location: Fabryka Norblina, Art-Box Experience, Żelazna 51/53 Street (city center/Wola). The exhibition is bilingual – Polish and English. Through advanced audiovisual, interactive, and olfactory technologies, visitors will not only see but also feel (and smell!) the spirit of the time – the Belle Époque – an era full of elegance, subtlety, and symbolism. A unique element of the exhibition will be an aroma inspired by Jacques Guerlain’s 1900 perfume, created for one of Mucha’s muses. More in English about the Exhibition and online tickets.
A walk in the center of Warsaw: Krakowskie Przedmieście and Nowy Świat Streets a car-free zone
Every summer weekend. Nowy Świat and Krakowskie Przedmieście streets (from rondo gen. Ch. de Gaulle’a to plac Zamkowy) change into a car-free zone, accessible only to pedestrians and cyclists. It is part of the so-called Royal Route, a historic part of Warsaw, leading from Rondo de Gaulle’a (the famous traffic circle with a palm tree) to Castle Square with Sigismund’s Column and the Royal Castle. Every weekend until autumn, including public holidays: June 19-22 and August 15-17.
Visiting escape rooms in Warsaw (available in English, too!)
An escape room is a locked, themed room that requires teams to work together to solve hidden puzzles, discover clues, and escape the room. Our post Escape Rooms in Warsaw presents escape rooms in different districts of Warsaw. They have rooms dedicated to adults, families, and children (from 3 years old!). All presented places offer rooms in English.
Indoor climbing in Warsaw
Indoor climbing is an excellent way for people of varied genders, heights, weights, and physical abilities to be active and have fun, regardless of the weather. Warsaw has excellent facilities for beginners, children, and advanced climbers. You can try climbing and see if you have fun at any time of the year – just sign up for an orientation lesson with an instructor. The benefits of climbing – for body and mind – are endless! Read more in our post: Indoor climbing facilities in Warsaw by districts.
Concerts and dance shows by Mazowsze – the oldest and most significant Polish folk dancing and singing group
Location: Matecznik “Mazowsze“, Świerkowa 2 Street, 05-805 Otrębusy (a village about 25 km from the center of Warsaw), online tickets. More about the Mazowsze group in English.
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.
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.
Individual tours IN ENGLISH of a new museum: Chocolate Factory Museum
Mondays & Fridays. Location: Fabryka Czekolady E.Wedel, al. Emila Wedla 5 Street (Praga). Individual tours in English are available on Mondays and Fridays (online tickets). This interactive museum tells the story of chocolate, where visitors can learn the secrets of chocolate production step by step. In addition to visiting the museum (individually or in groups), you can also sign up for workshops (individually or in groups) and organize a sweet birthday party there. This is a paradise for anyone who loves chocolate – not only will you be able to taste chocolate in the museum, but the tour takes place in unique chocolate aromas, which come to the museum from actual chocolate production lines that are part of the museum building! Is it worth visiting the Museum if I don’t speak Polish? Yes! The museum labels and captions are in both Polish and English. Organizing group workshops in English is possible if such a need is reported in advance when booking. Photos in Kids in the City’s post on Instagram. Website in Polish with online tickets. Facebook. Instagram.
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.
Eating out in one of Warsaw’s indoor food halls (in June, there is outdoor seating!)
Are you going out for lunch with friends or family, but everyone wants something different? Sounds familiar? Food halls will settle restaurant selection fights. They offer a wide variety of ethnic cuisines and local restaurant concepts. An excellent solution for 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.
Relax in one of the many Warsaw parks
After long months of autumn and winter, Warsaw is bursting with intense green! The city comes alive with trees and flowers blooming wherever you look. In addition to the famous Łazienki Park (which we recommend visiting outside the weekend to avoid crowds), we recommend a walk in the Gardens of the Royal Castle, a historic park – Ogród Krasińskich in the city center, or the Szczęśliwicki Park in Ochota, where the outdoor swimming pool will be open in summer. It’s also fun to visit two roof gardens in Warsaw, in the Powiśle district: the roof garden of the Warsaw University Library and a small garden on the rooftop of the Copernicus Science Center. You can read our tips about 15 parks in Warsaw worth visiting in our post: Discover green Warsaw: charming parks and gardens in the Warsaw area to enjoy the beauty of nature.
Free open-air cinema in Ochota
Until September. Location: Park Pięciu Sióstr, Chono Lulu Bistro & Bar (Ochota). Facebook. Instagram.
Free yoga in a park in Mokotów
Every Sunday until the end of September. Location: Pole Mokotowskie Park, 9.30 am, location on Google Maps. Facebook event in Polish. The classes are free, but if you want to show gratitude to the teacher, throw something into the hat.
Free yoga in a park in Ursynów/Kabaty
June 14 – August 30. Location: Park przy Bażantarni
The 8th Opera Summer Festival
Until July 19. Location: The Royal Theater (Teatr Królewski) at the Old Orangery building (Stara Oranżeria), Park Łazienki, access from Agrykola Street More in Polish and English and online tickets.
34th Mozart Festival in Warsaw
Until June 29. Performances and concerts will take place in different venues in Warsaw, including the Warsaw Chamber Opera (Warszawska Opera Kameralna), al. Solidarności 76b Street (Muranów/city center). Detailed agenda in Polish. More in English.
Playing chess by the Vistula River – free event
Every Saturday from June 14 until August 30. Location: Vistula Boulevard, Bulwary Wiślane, free entrance, 3 pm – 8 pm. Free admission is available for everyone, regardless of their chess level. Facebook event in Polish.
Outdoor swimming pools & water parks in the Warsaw area
Outdoor swimming pools in Warsaw reopen for a new season in the first weeks of June and operate until the end of August.
Opening schedule – Summer season 2025
- Open from June 6, 2025 – Ośrodek Moczydło, an outdoor swimming pool in Wola
- Open from June 6, 2025 – Ośrodek Inflancka, outdoor swimming pools in the city center
- Open from TBA – Kąpielisko nad Jeziorkiem Czerniakowskim, guarded swimming area and beach at the Czerniakowskie Lake in Mokotów (FREE ENTRANCE)
- Open from June 7 until August 31, 2025 – Kompleks basenów w Parku Szczęśliwickim, an outdoor swimming pool in Ochota (Park Szczęśliwicki)
- Open from June 12, 2025 – Pływalnia w Parku Kultury w Powsinie, outdoor swimming pool in Powsin (Kabaty Forest)
- Open from June 8, 2025 – Jeziorko Czerniakowskie – a guarded swimming area and beach at the Czerniakowskie Lake in Mokotów
- Open from June 12, 2025 – Kompleks Basenów Letnich, outdoor swimming pools in Nadarzyn, 20 km from Warsaw
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 and 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.
Events in Warsaw in June 2025
For the list of Children’s Day events in Warsaw and ideas for celebrating with kids in Warsaw, please read our post: Children’s Day in Warsaw.
Street Food Festival in Ursynów
May 30 – June 1. Location: a parking lot next to the Ursynów District Office, Imielin metro station, al. KEN 61 Street (Ursynów), Friday 3 pm—9 pm, Saturday 12 pm – 9 pm, Sunday 12 pm—8 pm, free entrance. Special attractions for Children’s Day. Facebook event in Polish.
Street Food Festival in Gocław/Praga with attractions for children
May 30-June 1. Location: Park nad Balatonem (Gocław/Praga Południe), 10 am – 7 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
“Gallery Warsaw” – Warsaw Craft and Art Fair
May 31 – June 1. Location: Hala Koszyki, Koszykowa 63 Street (city center), free entrance. More in Polish.
Festival of classical music “Sinfonia Varsovia Orchestra to Its City Festival”
Until June 16. Different locations in Warsaw, including Grochowska
“Warsaw Stories” – guided tour IN ENGLISH of the Exhibition “The Things of Warsaw”
June 1. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 28–42 (the Old Town Market Square), meeting point at the ticket office, 2 pm, regular tickets 25 PLN, reduced tickets 18 PLN. More in English about the event. More in English about the Museum.
A fair and exhibition of exotic animals and plants and an Exhibition of spiders
June 1. Location: Sports Center (OSiR Praga) at Siennicka 40 Street (Praga), 10 am – 4 pm, (online tickets). Snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, snails, insects, spiders, ants, fish, and plants from all over the world. Facebook event in Polish. Facebook event in Polish (Exhibition of spiders).
Żoliborz Festival and Street Food Festival in Żoliborz
June 6-8. Location: Park Kępa Potocka, free entrance. Friday 3 pm – 9 pm, Saturday 12 pm – 10 pm, and Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm. Facebook event in Polish.
Sadyba “Open Gardens” Festival (Festiwal Otwarte Ogrody)
June 6-8. Location: different venues in Sadyba, free entrance. A local initiative of Sadyba residents: concerts, sports activities, exhibitions, workshops. Facebook event in Polish. Detailed agenda in Polish.
Potted Plant Fair – Clearance Sale
June 6-8. Location: Hala Koszyki, Koszykowa 63 Street (city center), free entrance, 10 am – 8 pm. Facebook event in Polish.
Kite Festival, Family Picnic & Potluck
June 7. Location: Park Szczęśliwicki (Ochota), free entrance, 12 pm – 6 pm. Facebook event in English.
Neighborhood Picnic / Piknik Sąsiedzki in Ochota
June 7. Location: Park
Guided tour IN ENGLISH in the Museum of Modern Art
June 7. Location: Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej, Marszałkowska 103 Street (city center), 2 pm. More in English and online tickets.
“Let’s Talk About Art” – a guided tour IN ENGLISH for kids aged 14+ and adults
June 7. 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.
Guided tour IN ENGLISH at The National Museum: The “Self-Portraits” temporary exhibition
June 7. Location: The National Museum in Warsaw (Muzeum Narodowe), Aleje Jerozolimskie 3 Street (city center), 1 pm. The meeting point is in the Main Hall. Tickets are available in the ticket office and online. The event is dedicated to teenagers and adults. More in English about the tour.
“Open Capital” – Polish Producers’ Fair – clothes, jewelry, ceramics, posters, accessories
June 7-8. Location: Centrum Praskie Koneser, Plac Konesera (Praga), free entrance. More in Polish.
Vintage Fair – fair of second-hand clothes, accessories, jewelry, design, vinyls, books
June 7-8. 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.
“Samurai Weekend” – Fair of Japanese Products, Festival of Japanese Culture
June 7-8. Location: Dom Towarowy Bracia Jabłkowscy, Bracka 25 Street (city center). Facebook event in Polish.
Free open-air concerts in Bielany
June 8. Location: Park
Sunday with board games in Bielany
June 8. Location: Galeria
Retro picnic in the town of Konstancin – the 20s, the 30s
June 8. Location: Park Zdrojowy, outdoor stage and the area next to Konstancin Cultural Center (Konstanciński Dom Kultury), Mostowa 15 Street, the town of Konstancin, free entrance, 2 pm – 6 pm. The picnic program includes many attractions from one hundred years ago, referring to the beginnings of the summer resort near Warsaw, Konstancin. It will be opened by the spectacular Retro Parade – ladies in elegant dresses and gentlemen in top hats, vintage cars, rickshaws, bicycles, and an orchestra. Attractions include an exhibition of vintage bicycles, concerts, street food, art workshops, retro games and other games for children and adults, an inflatable playground, a retro football match. More in Polish.
Railway Modeling Fair (Giełda Modeli Kolejowych)
June 8. Location: Warsaw
“Warsaw Stories” – guided tour IN ENGLISH of the Exhibition “The Things of Warsaw”
June 8. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 28–42 (the Old Town Market Square), meeting point at the ticket office, 2 pm, regular tickets 25 PLN, reduced tickets 18 PLN. More in English about the event. More in English about the Museum.
Ursynów Days – concerts, food trucks, a picnic
June 13-14. Location: Friday, concerts: Park Romana Kozłowskiego – ‘Kopa Cwila‘; Saturday, a picnic: Park Olkówek, Puszczyka Street (Ursynów). More in Polish.
Guided tour IN ENGLISH in the Museum of Modern Art
June 14. Location: Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej, Marszałkowska 103 Street (city center), 2 pm. More in English and online tickets.
Penguin feeding demonstration at the Warsaw Zoo
June 14. Location: Warszawskie Zoo, Ratuszowa 1/3 Street (Praga), 9.30 am. Online tickets. Website in English. Penguin feeding
Indian Kathak and Bollywood dance show
June 14. Location: Muzeum
“Co Jest Grane” Festival of Polish alternative and pop music, art, theater, and culture
June 14-15. Location: Centre for Contemporary Art – Ujazdowski Castle and green area around the castle, Jazdów 2 Street (city center, between Park Ujazdowski and Łazienki Garden). Facebook event in Polish. Detailed agenda in Polish.
Wilanów Royal Jazz Outdoor Festival – free entrance
June 14-15. Location: an outdoor stage in front of Royal Wilanów, Klimczaka 1 Street (Wilanów), free entrance, 6 pm. More in Polish.
A picnic in Mokotów: “Lemonade on Łowicka Street / Lemoniada na Łowickiej“
June 15. Location: Łowicka Cultural Center (Centrum Łowicka), Łowicka 21 Street (Mokotów), free entrance, 10 am. Attractions include a theater for children, a garage sale, workshops and games in the garden, concerts. More in Polish.
“Balloon Fiesta” – an aviation-themed event and a family picnic on the beach
June 15. Location: “Plaża Romantyczna” beach at Rychnowska 15 Street (Wawer), free entrance. Attractions include tethered balloon flights, simulators, exhibitors, games. More in Polish.
Warsaw Animals Day
June 15. Location: Multimedia Fountain Park, Podzamcze, Skwer Dywizji 1 (city center), 11 am – 5 pm, free entrance. Picnic event promoting a positive attitude toward animals; dog frisbee show, animals first aid demonstration, adoption advice, contests with prizes, games for children. More in Polish.
A concert of classical music at the Ballroom in the Palace on the Isle in Łazienki Royal Garden
June 15. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, Pałaca na Wyspie, Sala Balowa, Agrykola 1 Street (city center), 12 pm, tickets 10 PLN. Facebook event in Polish.
Free open-air concerts in Bielany
June 15. Location: Park
“Warsaw Stories” – guided tour IN ENGLISH of the Exhibition “The Things of Warsaw”
June 15. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 28–42 (the Old Town Market Square), meeting point at the ticket office, 2 pm, regular tickets 25 PLN, reduced tickets 18 PLN. More in English about the event. More in English about the Museum.
“Designer Market” – Fair of clothes, accessories, jewelry, design
June 15. Location: Elektrownia Powiśle shopping center, Dobra 42 Street (Powiśle), 11 am – 7 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
A picnic in Wola
June 15. Location: Park Sowińskiego, Elekcyjna 17 Street (Wola), 1 pm – 5 pm, free entrance. Attractions include sports games and tournaments, arts and crafts workshops, stands of NGOs from Wola and other institutions that will present their educational and cultural offer. Facebook event in Polish.
Outdoor event – Welcome Summer – Wianki nad Wisłą event (Wreaths)
June 21. Location: the area next to Multimedia Fountain Park, Skwer Dywizji 1 (city center, Podzamcze), 1 pm – 11 pm, free entrance. One of Warsaw’s biggest free outdoor events – a picnic (1 pm – 5 pm) with many attractions (theaters, reconstruction of a Slavic village, wreath-weaving workshops, games, arts & crafts workshops), and evening concerts. Facebook event in Polish.
Warsaw Cosplay Walk
June 21. Location: starting point – the Castle Square in the Old Town (Plac Zamkowy), 12 pm, free entrance. Cosplay (costume play) – participants wear costumes to represent a specific character (anime, cartoons, comic books, manga, live-action films, television series, video games). Facebook event in Polish.
Guided tour IN ENGLISH in the Museum of Modern Art
June 21. Location: Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej, Marszałkowska 103 Street (city center), 2 pm. More in English and online tickets.
Fair of products made by small Polish producers – clothes, accessories, crafts
June 21-22. Location: Fabryka Norblina, Żelazna 51/53 Street (city center/Wola), 10 am – 8 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
International Yoga Days at “Targ Śniadaniowy” – The “Breakfast Market” in Żoliborz and Mokotów
June 21-22. Saturday: Żoliborz, location: al. Wojska Polskiego 1 Street, corner of Śmiała Street, 9 am – 4 pm. Sunday: Mokotów, location: Skwer Grupy AK “Granat”, corner of Puławska and Woronicza Street, 10 am – 5 pm. Free entrance. Street food, ice cream, bread, pastries, vegan delicatessen, vegetables, fruits, etc. Please note that due to the weather conditions, outdoor events like ‘Breakfast Market’ may be canceled at the last minute (it’s recommended to check their social media for information before heading out). Facebook, Instagram. Facebook event in Polish.
Free open-air concerts in Bielany
June 22. Location: Park
“Warsaw Stories” – guided tour IN ENGLISH of the Exhibition “The Things of Warsaw”
June 22. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 28–42 (the Old Town Market Square), meeting point at the ticket office, 2 pm, regular tickets 25 PLN, reduced tickets 18 PLN. More in English about the event. More in English about the Museum.
International Street Art Festival (Międzynarodowy Festiwal Sztuka Ulicy)
June 26-29. Different locations in Warsaw: New Town Market / Rynek Nowego Miasta (old town), Szczęśliwicki Park (Ochota), Plac Defilad (city center), Piaseczno Cultural Center, free entrance, performances of street theaters from different countries. Facebook event in Polish. More in English about the Festival program.
Oriental Dance Festival
June 28. Location: the outdoor stage (Amfiteatr Bemowo) in Park Górczewska, Władysława Raginisa Street (Bemowo), 7 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
A picnic at the Vistula River
June 28. Location: Vistula Boulevard, Bulwar Pattona (location on Google map), part of the Boulevard close to the Copernicus Science Center (Powiśle), free entrance, 12 pm – 6 pm. Attractions include chess tournaments, juggling art workshops, illusion shows. Facebook event in Polish.
Guided tour IN ENGLISH at The National Museum: The “Roads to Jerusalem” temporary exhibition
June 28. Location: The National Museum in Warsaw (Muzeum Narodowe), Aleje Jerozolimskie 3 Street (city center), 1 pm. The meeting point is in the Main Hall. Tickets are available in the ticket office and online. The event is dedicated to teenagers and adults. More in English about the tour.
Guided tour IN ENGLISH in the Museum of Modern Art
June 28. Location: Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej, Marszałkowska 103 Street (city center), 2 pm. More in English and online tickets.
“Cultural Polish for Beginners” – a walk around Warsaw guided in simple Polish (B1 level)
June 29. June edition’s location: Saska Kępa, 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. Here is a list of dates and places in Warsaw where the walks will take place.
Sunday Yoga in Łazienki Royal Garden
June 29. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, 10 am, the meeting point on Google Maps. Families with children are welcome. There is no need to sign up. Facebook event in Polish and English.
Indian Summer Fest
June 29. Location: Park imienia Marka Kotańskiego, 1 Sierpnia Street, (Włochy), 12 pm – 8 pm, free entrance. It’s an event to celebrate the friendship between Indians and Poles. Attractions include dance shows, fashion shows, concerts, stalls of products and food from India, workshops and games for children, and kids’ corner. Facebook event in Polish and English.
Free open-air concerts in Bielany
June 29. Location: Park
Visiting the interior of three historic railway wagons
June 29. Location: Warsaw
“Warsaw Stories” – guided tour IN ENGLISH of the Exhibition “The Things of Warsaw”
June 29. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 28–42 (the Old Town Market Square), meeting point at the ticket office, 2 pm, regular tickets 25 PLN, reduced tickets 18 PLN. More in English about the event. More in English about the Museum.
Vistula River cruises, boat trips & kayaking in the Warsaw area
Warsaw water attractions are usually available from the end of April to September/October.
Please note that some cruises can be temporarily suspended due to weather conditions or the water level in the Vistula River. It’s recommended to check a cruise provider’s website/Facebook page before heading out.
Our post covers:
- Cruises on the Vistula River in Warsaw.
- Gondolas, 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 lovely 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).
Weather in Poland in June
The astronomical first day of summer (when the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky – the summer solstice) falls between June 20 and 22. In Poland, the summer solstice is the day with the most hours of sunlight of the whole year (16 hours 46 minutes, sunrise: 4.14 am, sunset: 9 pm) and is seen as the end of spring and the beginning of summer. Meteorologically speaking, summer in Poland begins on June 22, with autumn starting on September 23.
Technically, the spring season lasts until June 22, but June in Poland is considered a summer month. After all, it’s when school summer break starts (more about the dates of summer and winter school breaks in Poland in our post). The average monthly temperature in June in Poland is 16,6°C / 62°F, and the average monthly rainfall level is 69 mm (the second highest after July).
June in Poland is strawberry season! Check out our delicious photo guide to the best Polish fruits to eat during summer. Gardens are in full bloom with countless flowers, including peonies (in Polish piwonie or peonie), available only for a short time in June. In the Polish countryside, you will notice vast yellow fields of blooming rapeseed (canola).
Read more about the weather in Poland in summer and the colorful changes in nature you can’t miss.
Shopping Sunday and trade ban in Poland in June 2025
In June 2025, there is one shopping Sunday in Poland: June 29. 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.
Public holidays & dates to remember in Poland in June 2025
- June 1
Children’s Day
Kids receive gifts. Schools and kindergartens host special events for kids, such as picnics, concerts, games, sports competitions, etc. Many events for children are organized all over Poland by city authorities, institutions, theaters, and restaurants.
- June 8
Whit Sunday / Pentecost / Zielone Świątki
A public/bank holiday in Poland (always on Sunday, anyway). The Day of Descent of the Holy Spirit – Zielone Świątki (Green Holidays). In Poland, some people decorate their homes with branches with green leaves.
- June 19
Corpus Christi / Boże Ciało
A public/bank holiday in Poland. Stores, malls, and shopping centers are closed. Only some smaller local convenience stores can be open, and stores at gas stations. The Catholic church organizes a huge outdoor procession in each parish (in many places in Poland, traffic is stopped during the processions). The procession stops at four altars temporarily built on the streets. Girls dressed in white scatter flower petals. The altars are decorated with birch tree twigs that can be taken home later and kept the whole year to protect a family.
- June 21
The first day of summer
The beginning of astronomical summer is also the longest day of the year. The sun will rise at 4.14 am and the sunset will start at 9 pm. Click here to read more about the weather in Poland in the summer.
- June 23
Father’s Day
It’s not as loudly celebrated as Mother’s Day, however, each mother makes sure that children at least hug their father;)
St. John’s Night / Wreaths (Noc Świętojańska / Wianki)
The holiday has a pagan background (a pagan name is Sobótka, meaning fire). Nowadays, it is primarily the opportunity to celebrate midsummer with various festivities, including concerts, singing songs, or bonfire jumping. Women wear wildflower wreaths that are later thrown into rivers or ponds.
- June 27
End of the school year in Polish schools
The last day of the school year is celebrated with speeches, concerts, shows. Teachers get flowers. Parents of younger kids usually take a day or a few hours off to participate in the ceremonies. In 2025, the school year will resume on September 1. Click here to read our post about summer and winter school breaks in Poland.
Read more about public holidays and dates to remember in Poland in the summer.
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. 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.
Things to do in Warsaw during the May long weekend – what’s open on June 19-22
Please note that in mid-June, we will add more ideas/places to the list – once businesses announce their opening hours on June 20 – stay tuned!:)
Food halls in Warsaw – opening hours on a public holiday – Thursday, June 19
Hala Koszyki, Koszykowa 63 Street (city center). 12 pm – 12 am. Website in English.
Elektrownia Powiśle, Dobra 42 Street (Powiśle). 12 pm – 11 pm. Website in English.
Fabryka Norblina, Żelazna 51/53 Street (Wola). 11 am – 11 pm. Website in Polish.
Browary Warszawskie, Grzybowska 58 Street (Wola/city center), 12 pm – 12 am. Website in English.
Click here to read our post featuring food halls in Warsaw.
What’s open in Warsaw on June 19-22 – ideas for things to do in Warsaw during the long weekend
Suntago, Europe’s largest indoor water park, 30 minutes from Warsaw
Location: Suntago, Nowy Świat 1, 96-300 Wręcza (location on Google map). June 19, 20, 21: 10 am – 10 pm. June 22: 10 am – 9 pm. Website in English and online tickets.
“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). June 19-22: 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 10 lanes. Website in English.
An immersive multi-sensory exhibition: “Alphonse Mucha – The Magic of Art Nouveau”
Location: Fabryka Norblina, Art-Box Experience, Żelazna 51/53 Street (city center/Wola). June 19: 10 am – 7 pm, June 20: 10 am – 8 pm, June 21: 10 am – 8 pm. June 22: closed. The exhibition is bilingual – Polish and English. Through advanced audiovisual, interactive, and olfactory technologies, visitors will not only see but also feel (and smell!) the spirit of the time – the Belle Époque – an era full of elegance, subtlety, and symbolism. A unique element of the exhibition will be an aroma inspired by Jacques Guerlain’s 1900 perfume, created for one of Mucha’s muses. More in English about the Exhibition and online tickets.
Warsaw Zoo
Location: Ratuszowa 1/3 Street (Praga), opening hours: weekdays 9 am – 6 pm, weekends and holidays 9 am – 7 pm. The last admission is one hour before the Zoo closes. The Zoo is open every day, including all public holidays! Online tickets. Website in English.
The Copernicus Science Center
Location: Centrum Nauki Kopernik, Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20 Street (Powiśle), June 19: 9 am – 8 pm, June 20: 8 am – 8 pm, June 21-22: 9 am – 7 pm. Our tips in English on visiting the Center.
Planetarium in Copernicus Science Center
Location: the Planetarium building next to Copernicus Science Center, Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20 Street (Powiśle). June 19: 9 am – 8 pm, June 20: 10 am – 9 pm, June 21-22: 10 am – 8 pm. 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.
Chopin music piano recitals
Location: Fryderyk Concert Hall, Podwale 15 Street (the old town), June 19: 4 pm, 5.30 pm, 7 pm, June 20: 5.30 pm, 7 pm, 9 pm, June 21: 2.30 pm, 4 pm, 5.30 pm, 7 pm, 9 pm, June 22: 2 pm, 3.30 pm, 7 pm, 9 pm, online tickets. The recitals feature Fryderyk Chopin’s most famous compositions. Website in English.
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. June 19-20: 10 am – 6 pm, June 21-22: 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.
Botanical Garden of the Warsaw University
Location: 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). Opening hours: 10 am – 8 pm (every day, including public holidays), paid entrance. Our tips in English on visiting the Garden.
Botanical Garden of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Powsin
Location: Prawdziwka 2 Street, 02-973 Powsin. The Garden is located in Powsin, in the suburbs of Warsaw, between Wilanów and Konstancin. Opening hours: 9 am – 8 pm (every day, including public holidays), paid entrance. Our tips on visiting the Garden (ticket info, location, photos).
A new museum in Warsaw: Chocolate Factory Museum
Location: Fabryka Czekolady E.Wedel, al. Emila Wedla 5 Street (Praga). June 19, 20: 10 am – 6 pm. June 21: 11 am – 6 pm. June 22: 10 am – 6 pm. Individual tours in English are available on Mondays and Fridays (online tickets). This interactive museum tells the story of chocolate, where visitors can learn the secrets of chocolate production step by step. In addition to visiting the museum (individually or in groups), you can also sign up for workshops (individually or in groups) and organize a sweet birthday party there. This is a paradise for anyone who loves chocolate – not only will you be able to taste chocolate in the museum, but the tour takes place in unique chocolate aromas, which come to the museum from actual chocolate production lines that are part of the museum building! Is it worth visiting the Museum if I don’t speak Polish? Yes! The museum labels and captions are in both Polish and English. Organizing group workshops in English is possible if such a need is reported in advance when booking. Photos in Kids in the City’s post on Instagram. Website in Polish with online tickets. Facebook. Instagram.
Dumplings cooking classes in English
Location: Pierogi & More cooking school, Stawki 3 Street (city center). June 19: 12.30 pm, June 20: 12.30 pm, June 21: 5.30 pm, June 22: 10 am, 12.30 pm, 5.30 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.
Food tour in the Old Town of Warsaw guided in English
A guided walk around the Old Town and 10 delectable tastings of authentic Polish food. June 20: 1 pm. The tour is conducted by a local food expert and a tour guide who is passionate about Warsaw. More in English and online booking.
The Warsaw Railway Museum
Location: Stacja Muzeum, Towarowa 3 Street (Wola), June 19-22: 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 tickets. The 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). June 19-22: 10 am – 8 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.
Retro train trips for tourists – narrow-gauge train
The trips are organized by the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in the town of Sochaczew (about 60 km from Warsaw). June 19, 20 – closed. June 21, 22 – open. Location and the meeting point: Muzeum Kolei Wąskotorowej, Licealna 18 Street, 96-500 Sochaczew, the Museum’s location on Google Maps. Agenda: 9.30 am – guided tour in the train museum, 10.30 am – train travel to the Kampinos Forest, 11.45 am – a stop in the Kampinos Forest, 12.25 – train travel to the next stop, 12.34 pm – a picnic and bonfire (you bring your food for a picnic), 2.14 pm – 3.20 pm – trip back to Sochaczew. You can buy tickets online. More in English about the retro train trips and other ideas for day trips from Warsaw.
Dzielnica Filmowa amusement park, 25 km from Warsaw
Location: Dzielnica Filmowa, Wczasowa 1 Street, 05-540 Zalesie Górne, location on Google map. June 19-22: 10 am – 6 pm. Dzielnica Filmowa amusement park – it is a combination of an outdoor film & cartoon museum, playground, forest, and picnic area (a collection includes several dozen of the most famous movie and cartoon cars and motorcycles; replicas of robots from popular film productions; monster trucks, giant mushrooms, dinosaurs). More in English about visiting the Park and other ideas for day trips from Warsaw in our post.
Historical picnic at the medieval castle ruins in Czersk
Location: Czersk Castle (Zamek w Czersku), Plac Tysiąclecia 1, 05-530 Czersk (40 km south of Warsaw), June 19-22: 11 am – 6 pm. Attractions are planned at the Castle during the long May weekend. Attractions include knights’ tents, including one open to the public, an armory, an archery track, and fencing with safe training weapons, medieval board games and other games, presentations of selected crafts, and medieval fashion shows. Our tips in English on visiting the Czersk Castle.
An idea for spring hiking: the Kampinos Forest near Warsaw
The Kampinos Forest (Puszcza Kampinoska) is right next to Warsaw’s northwestern border. Most of its area is protected within the Kampinoski National Park (admission to the park is free). In our post on the website, you will find a detailed description of selected hiking trails (e.g. starting point, where to leave a car) and our tips. Entrance is free, no opening hours.
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 blooming flowers. You can read our tips about 16 parks in Warsaw worth visiting in our post: Discover green Warsaw: charming parks and gardens in the Warsaw area to enjoy the beauty of nature. Please note that you will need to buy tickets to selected parks: Wilanów, Botanical Garden in Powsin, Botanical Garden in the city center, and the Park in the birthplace of Chopin.
Escape rooms in the city center (available in English, too!)
Location no. 1: Escape Room Warszawa, Warsaw, Śniadeckich 1/15 Street (location on Google Maps). Location no. 2: Escape Room Warszawa, Warsaw, Marszałkowska 140 Street (location on Google Maps). Open on June 19-22. Each location has three rooms for children and adults, with different difficulty levels (the difficulty level of the room can be checked on the website), e.g., “Indiana Jones”, “Musketeers”, “Olympus”, “Submarine”, “Knight’s”. Languages: all rooms are available in English and Polish. Website in Polish. Website in English. Facebook. Instagram. 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.
Escape rooms in Praga (available in English, too!)
Location: Wyjście Awaryjne, Warsaw, Jagiellońska 88N / 30U Street (location on Google Maps). Open on June 19-22. Three rooms: “Pirate Tavern”, “Cell No. 4”, and “Break-in Plan”. Since there are two rooms of each type, you can play with two teams in “race” mode. Teams can interfere with each other and the fastest one wins. Languages: all rooms are available in English and Polish (if you want to play in English, you need to leave a comment in the “comments” section during the reservation process). Website in Polish. Facebook. Instagram.
“Dom Zagadek” escape rooms (available in English, too!)
Location: Dom Zagadek, Warsaw, Zwrotnicza 6 Street (location on Google Maps). Open on June 19-22. 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 Polish. Website 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 June 19-22. 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 Polish. Website in English. Facebook. Instagram.
Escape Rooms in Praga (available in English, too!)
Location: Escape Room Majdańska 18, Warsaw, Majdańska 18 Street (location on Google Maps). Open on June 19-22. 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 Polish. Facebook. Instagram.
“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 June 19-22. Two rooms: “Magic Forest” and “Pirate Treasure”. Languages: all rooms are available in English and Polish. Website in Polish. Facebook. Instagram.
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 June 19-22. 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 Polish, Facebook, and Instagram. Online tickets. More indoor play centers in our post: Top indoor play spaces in Warsaw.
“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 June 19-22. Website in Polish, Facebook, Instagram. Online tickets (playroom). Online tickets (trampoline park). More indoor play centers in our post: Top indoor play spaces in Warsaw.
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