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 2024
- 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 shopping Sunday and trade ban Sundays in Poland in June 2024
- Jump to public holidays & dates to remember in Poland in June 2024
- Jump to summer camps in Warsaw (something for 1-year-old children and teenagers, too)
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).
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 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.
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). Please note that you need to contact a selected orchard/garden/farm to book a slot in most cases. The most popular fruits include strawberries, raspberries, honeyberries, sweet cherries, sour cherries, and finally apples. Some farms offer vegetable picking too. Most options usually appear in the second half of June and July.
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 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.
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.
Guided tour IN ENGLISH at The Museum of Modern Art
Every Saturday. 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.
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 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 6 rope parks near Warsaw. 13 ropes courses in the area of Warsaw.
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.
Summer shows at Multimedia Fountain Park
Until September 28. Location: Multimedia
An exhibition: “KLIMT – The Immersive Exhibition”
Until July 7. Location: Soho Art Center, Mińska 63 Street (Praga). Open every day 10 am – 8 pm. Tickets are to be purchased online. Children up to 6 years old have free entrance. 300 of the artists’ works are presented. 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.
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.
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 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. Facebook event in Polish.
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.
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.
The “Breakfast Market” in Żoliborz and Mokotów / Targ Śniadaniowy – an outdoor shopping & street food
Selected Saturdays in Żoliborz, location: al. Wojska Polskiego 1 Street, corner of Śmiała Street (Żoliborz), 9 am – 4 pm. Selected Sundays in Mokotów, location: Skwer Grupy AK “Granat”, corner of Puławska and Woronicza Street (Mokotów), 10 am – 5 pm. 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 social media for information before heading out).
The Viewing Platform of the Palace of Culture and Science
Location: Plac Defilad 1 (city center). The platform is located on the 30th floor (114 m high) of the Palace of Culture and Science. Opening hours, every day: 10 am – 8 pm. Online tickets. Our tips about visiting the platform.
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 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 just 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 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.
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 been telling 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. A great solution for breakfast, lunch, or dinner in a group – everyone orders from a different restaurant and eats at a common table. Click here to read our post featuring food halls in Warsaw.
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.
Open-air cinema in Ochota
From May 14 until September. Location: Park Pięciu Sióstr, Chono Lulu Bistro & Bar (Ochota). Facebook event in Polish.
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. The event runs every Saturday until the end of August.
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. The event runs every Sunday until the end of September.
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.
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 2024
- Open from May 29, 2024 – Ośrodek Moczydło, an outdoor swimming pool in Wola
- Open from May 29, 2024 – Ośrodek Inflancka, outdoor swimming pools in the city center
- Open from June 9, 2024 – Kąpielisko nad Jeziorkiem Czerniakowskim, guarded swimming area and beach at the Czerniakowskie Lake in Mokotów (FREE ENTRANCE)
- Open from June 1, 2024 – Kompleks basenów w Parku Szczęśliwickim, an outdoor swimming pool in Ochota
- Open from June 13, 2024 – Pływalnia w Parku Kultury w Powsinie, outdoor swimming pool in Powsin (Kabaty Forest)
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 2024
For the full 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 31 – June 2. Location: a parking lot next to Ursynów District Office, Imielin metro station, al. KEN 61 Street (Ursynów), Friday 3 pm—8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 pm—8 pm, free entrance. Special attractions for Children’s Day. Facebook event in Polish.
Fair and Festival of upcycling, DYI, and handicrafts (“Przerób–My“)
June 1-2. Location: Centrum Praskie Koneser, Centrum Eventowe Butelkownia, Plac Konesera (Praga), 11 am – 6 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
Yoga IN ENGLISH in the Park in Mokotów
June 2. Location: Park Morskie Oko, Morskie Oko Street, exact location on Google Maps (Mokotów), 20 PLN, 10.30 am. Facebook event in English.
Fair and exhibition of exotic animals and plants and Exhibition of spiders
June 2. 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).
Free open-air concerts in Bielany
June 2. Location: Park
Festival of Colors and Children’s Day event in Ochota
June 7. Location: Park Szczęśliwicki, Drawska 22 Street (Ochota), free entrance, 6 pm. Facebook event in Polish. Attractions of the Children’s Day include workshops, shows, concerts, and games. Colorful powder price – 12 PLN per color.
Orange Warsaw Festival
June 7-8. Location: Horse Racetrack in Służewiec, Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec, Puławska 266 Street (Ursynów). One of the biggest music festivals in Poland. Website in English.
Żoliborz Festival and Street Food Festival in Żoliborz
June 7-9. Location: Park Kępa Potocka, free entrance. Friday 3 pm – 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm. Facebook event in Polish.
Visual concert – film music concert with a screening of the most beautiful places in the world
June 8. Location: Towar, Łazienkowska 6A Street (city center), 7 pm. Music from films such as Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, Iron Man, The Dark Knight, Braveheart, The Lord of the Rings, Skyfall, Romeo and Juliet, etc. An 80-member symphony orchestra ensemble with the accompaniment of a choir. More in Polish.
A concert of classical music by young artists at the Ballroom in the Palace on the Isle in Łazienki Royal Garden
June 8. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, Pałaca na Wyspie, Sala Balowa, Agrykola 1 Street (city center), 12 pm, tickets 11 PLN. Facebook event in Polish.
Vintage Fair – fair of second-hand clothes, accessories, jewelry, design, vinyls, books
June 8-9. 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.
Retro picnic in the town of Konstancin – the 20s, the 30s
June 9. 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.
Festival of classical music “Sinfonia Varsovia Orchestra to Its City Festival”
Until June 9. Different locations in Warsaw, including Grochowska
Free open-air concerts in Bielany
June 9. Location: Park
Railway Modeling Fair (Giełda Modeli Kolejowych)
June 9. Location: Warsaw
Ursynów Days – concerts, food trucks, a picnic
June 14-15. Location: Friday, concerts: Park Romana Kozłowskiego – ‘Kopa Cwila‘; Saturday, a picnic: Park Olkówek, Puszczyka Street (Ursynów). Street Food Festival, Friday 3 pm – 8 pm, Saturday 12 pm – 8 pm (Facebook event in Polish).
Hot Air Balloons Festival in Warsaw
June 14-16. Different locations in Warsaw. Facebook event in Polish.
27th Science Picnic (Piknik Naukowy)
June 15. Location: PGE National Stadium, Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street (Praga). Free entrance, 11 am – 8 pm. More in Polish. A huge outdoor event promoting science, organized by the Polish Radio and the Copernicus Science Centre in cooperation with universities, research institutes, museums, cultural institutions. They present the behind-the-scenes aspects of their everyday work through experiments, demonstrations, and interactive exhibits. More in Polish.
How to prepare Empanadas – cooking class in English, Spanish, and Polish
June 15. Location: Pierogi & More cooking school, Stawki 3 Street (city center). Facebook event in English.
Weekend with India at “Targ Śniadaniowy” – The “Breakfast Market” in Żoliborz and Mokotów
June 15-16. 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. “Weekend with India” attractions include Indian food and cultural events.
“Wzory” fair – clothes, jewelry, accessories, ceramics, cosmetics
June 15-16. Location: Elektrownia Powiśle shopping center, Dobra 42 Street (Powiśle), free entrance, Saturday 11 am – 9 pm, Sunday 11 am – 6 pm. Facebook event in Polish.
Festival of Białołęka, Street Food Festival, and Festival of Colors
June 15-16. Location: Park Picassa
Yoga IN ENGLISH in the Park in Mokotów
June 16. Location: Park Morskie Oko, Morskie Oko Street, exact location on Google Maps (Mokotów), 20 PLN, 10.30 am. Facebook event in English.
A picnic in Praga
June 16. Location: Park Obwodu Praga AK, corner of Grochowskia Street and Podskarbińska Street (Praga Południe), free entrance, 12 pm – 5 pm. Attractions include kart racing, workshops for children and adults (arts and crafts, sports), meetings with local NGOs and local businesses, concerts, games, street food, theater for children. Facebook event in Polish. More in Polish.
Free open-air concerts in Bielany
June 16. Location: Park
A picnic in Mokotów: “Lemonade on Łowicka Street / Lemoniada na Łowickiej“
June 16. Location: Łowicka Cultural Center (Centrum Łowicka), Łowicka 21 Street (Mokotów), free entrance, 10 am – 5 pm. Attractions include a theater for children (12 pm), a garage sale (10 am – 2 pm), workshops and games in the garden (1 pm – 2 pm), concerts. Facebook event in Polish.
Sunday Yoga in Łazienki Royal Garden
June 16. 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.
“Inside Out 2” – children’s movie in ENGLISH, without Polish subtitles
June 21. Location: Cinema City, Sadyba Best Mall, Powsińska 31 Street (Sadyba/Mokotów), 4.30 pm and 5.15 pm. The screening is in English, without subtitles. The movie tickets cost 35 PLN for an adult and a child ticket is 25 PLN each and they are available to purchase via email to brianmason79@gmail.com. For any questions etc. please contact Brian at 668 519 462 or by email.
Matsuri – Picnic with Japanese Culture
June 22. Location: Służew Cultural Center (Służewski Dom Kultury), Bacha 15 Street (Mokotów), free entrance, 11.30 am – 7 pm. Attractions include dance shows, concerts, calligraphy, theater, martial arts workshops, and Japanese food. Facebook event in Polish. More in English.
Outdoor event – Welcome Summer – Wianki nad Wisłą event (Wreaths)
June 22. 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. More in Polish.
Oriental Dance Festival
June 22. Location: the outdoor stage (Amfiteatr Bemowo) in Park Górczewska, Władysława Raginisa Street (Bemowo), 6 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.
Thai Food & Culture Festival
June 22-23. Location: Elektrownia Powiśle shopping center, next to PaTaThai restaurant, Zajęcza 2b Street (Powiśle), free entrance, 11 am – 10 pm. Attractions include Thai food, cultural events, and attractions for children. Facebook event in English and Polish.
Family Wellness Festival
June 23. Location: Centrum Praskie Koneser (Praga Koneser Center), Plac Konesera (Praga), free entrance, 10 am – 6 pm. Facebook event in Polish.
Outdoor event for those interested in adopting a dog from the shelter
June 23. Location: Park Agrykola (city center), free entrance, 11 am – 3 pm. The event includes the opportunity to meet dogs from the shelter, free dog microchipping, and the opportunity to learn all about adoption and volunteering. The event is organized by the animal shelter – Schronisko na Paluchu. Facebook event in Polish.
Free open-air concerts in Bielany
June 23. Location: Park
Sunday Yoga in Łazienki Royal Garden
June 23. 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.
Animals & Veterinary Days – Zoological and Veterinary Fair
June 28-30. Location: Ptak Warsaw Expo in Nadarzyn, Al. Katowicka 62 Street, 05-830 Wolica 114D, 10 am – 5 pm, online tickets. Animals, food, hygiene products, accessories, a series of educational meetings about caring for your pet, obedience competitions, agility competitions, a dog exhibition, and a dog school. More in English.
International Street Art Festival (Międzynarodowy Festiwal Sztuka Ulicy)
June 28-30. Different locations in Warsaw: New Town Market / Rynek Nowego Miasta (old town), Szczęśliwicki Park (Ochota), Plac Defilad (city center), Royal Castle Square, Ursynów Cultural Center, Ochota Cultural Center, free entrance, performances of street theaters from different countries. Facebook event in Polish. More in English about the Festival program.
A picnic at the Vistula River
June 29. Location: Vistula Boulevard, Bulwar Pattona (location on Google map), part of the Boulevard close to the Copernicus Science Center (Powiśle), free entrance, 12 pm. Attractions include chess tournaments, juggling art workshop, illusion shows, disco on roller blades. Facebook event in Polish.
Yoga IN ENGLISH in the Park in Mokotów
June 30. Location: Park Morskie Oko, Morskie Oko Street, exact location on Google Maps (Mokotów), 20 PLN, 10.30 am. Facebook event in English.
Free open-air concerts in Bielany
June 30. Location: Park
Indian Summer Fest
June 30. 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, and kids’ corner. Facebook event in Polish and English.
Sunday Yoga in Łazienki Royal Garden
June 30. 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.
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. Before heading out, it’s recommended to check the website or Facebook page of a cruise provider.
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 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).
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 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. You will notice vast yellow fields of blooming rapeseed (canola) in the Polish countryside.
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 2024
In June 2024, there is one shopping Sunday in Poland: June 30. 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 holiday & dates to remember in Poland in June 2024
- 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 9
European Parliament election in Poland
In 2024, voters will elect 53 Members of the European Parliament in Poland. Anyone aged 18 or over can cast a vote. More in English about how to vote.
- June 21
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 2024, the school year will resume on September 2. Click here to read our post about summer and winter school breaks in Poland.
- June 22
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 mostly 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.
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 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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