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

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Preschool Day at the French International School in Warsaw – November 15th. The French International School in Sadyba (LFV) is inviting all families for a unique Preschool day! Families will have the chance to observe the activities of a class, talk to teachers, and experience how we support at every step the development of young pupils by taking part in interactive workshops. Do not miss this opportunity to discover an enriching and trilingual (FR, EN and PL) educational environment for your child. Registration to the event is compulsory, follow the link: https://lfv.pl/en/event/open-day-of-the-french-preschool/

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Festive illuminations and light displays in Warsaw in the 2024/2025 season

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

“The Royal Garden of Light” – an illumination festival in Wilanów Palace Garden: October 19, 2024 – February 28, 2025.
A light display in the Botanical Garden in Powsin (a few kilometers south of Warsaw), new decorations this season: “Alice in Wonderland”: October 25, 2024 – March 2, 2025.
A light display in the Botanical Garden in the center of Warsaw: “Magical Botanical”: November 9, 2024 – February 16, 2025.

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

You will find detailed information about Warsaw illuminations festivals in the 2024/2025 season in our post: Light displays in Warsaw: festive illuminations, lights festivals, and Christmas decorations in Warsaw.

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Things to do INDOORS in Warsaw for rainy and cold days

For more ideas for things to do INDOOR in Warsaw, please read our post that includes the list of ideas for fun (indoor!) activities for a bad weather day in Warsaw: Indoor things to do in Warsaw.

Explore Warsaw with our list of museums and galleries in Warsaw by district – there’s one to suit every interest, and many of them are free to visit.

An immersive multi-sensory exhibition: “Dali Cybernetics. An Immersive Journey into the Brilliant Mind of Salvador Dali”
Until December 29. Location: Fabryka Norblina, Art-Box Experience, Żelazna 51/53 Street (city center/Wola). Online tickets (children under five years old have free entrance). The exhibition is intended for all ages and is bilingual – Polish and English. The exhibition is a unique combination of the poetic world of Salvador Dalí with the latest technologies, large-format projections, artificial intelligence (AI), educational content, and an exciting VR film. More in Polish about the Exhibition.

LEGO exhibition: 130 mock-ups, thousands of models, 10 million Lego bricks
Until March 2. Location: PGE National Stadium, al. Poniatowskiego 1 (Praga), level -1, entrance from al. Zieleniecka Street. Open daily: 10 am – 8 pm. The exhibition is new; none of the mock-ups have been presented in Warsaw before. The exhibition includes a Fun Zone where you can create your own models. Tickets can be purchased online and on-site at the box office. More in Polish.

A multimedia exhibition: “TITANIC – the Artifact Exhibition”
Until December 31. Location: Soho Art Center, Mińska 63 Street (Praga), entrance to the free parking lot from Chodakowska Street (near the gas station). Open every day: 10 am – 8 pm. The Exhibition is available in English. Tickets can be purchased online. Children up to 6 years old have free entrance. The exhibition presents the extraordinary history of the Titanic – the largest passenger ship in the world at that time. In the exhibition, covering an area of 1,500 m², you will find over 160 authentic exhibits recovered from the wreck of the Titanic. Audioguides are available in six languages. After entering the exhibition, viewers will be transported back to April 1912, when the ship set off on its first and last voyage. The tour will begin from the moment the visitors receive a replica of the boarding pass, putting themselves in the role of a specific passenger, and then experience the journey of a lifetime on the TITANIC – from the fascinating construction of the ship through the exploration of its full-size luxurious interiors, to the tragedy of the sinking. The Exhibition’s website in Polish. Facebook. Instagram.

A new exhibition at the Museum of Asia: “Holi Colors”
November 22 – June 1. Location: Muzeum Azji i Pacyfiku, Museum of Asia and the Pacific, Solec 24 Street (Powiśle). The exhibition presents the painting of Mithila, which is practiced by women from a region today divided between India and Nepal. More in Polish about the Exhibition.

Santa Claus House – 50 minute-drive from Warsaw
November 23 – December 22. Location: Odnaleziony Dom Świętego Mikołaja, Rezydencja Miętowe Wzgórza – Mansion House, Trębki Nowe 90, 05-170 Zakroczym. Location on Google Maps. Santa Clause House (Polish name of this attraction: Odnaleziony Dom Świętego Mikołaja) is located northwest of Warsaw. Attractions include visiting the House of Santa Claus, Christmas scenery for taking magical photos, a visit to the Elves’ workshop (here you will be able to write your letters to Santa Claus and decorate them with Christmas decorations), Santa’s maze and slide, Santa Phone: Christmas phone booth, and alpacas. Entrance ticket for one person – PLN 59, children up to 2 years old free entrance. Food zone: pizza, traditional Christmas dishes, bonfire with sausages or marshmallows, mulled wine, warming tea and hot chocolate. Individual visitors: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am – 6 pm. Kindergartens and schools: Monday-Friday, booking required. Facebook, Instagram, website.

The Great Elf Factory (Wielka Fabryka Elfów) – indoor Christmas playing areas for children aged 3-10
November 22 – January 10. Location: PGE National Stadium, Ks. Jozefa Poniatowskiego 1 Street, entrance from Wybrzeże Szczecińskie Street – gate no. 5, a paid underground parking lot is available – gate no. 6 (Praga). Ten playing areas with attractions for kids (e.g., an inflatable playground) – children help elves; in the end, they meet Santa. The games and attractions take about 2 hours. Individual visitors: Monday-Friday 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm, weekends 9 am – 6 pm. Recommended age of children: 3-10 years old. Ticket prices depend on days and hours and start from 74 PLN. 1 ticket is admission for one child and one guardian. Visiting the Elf Factory for groups of children is possible in English – you must report such a request in advance (+48 583 501 651, warszawa@wielkafabrykaelfow.pl). Website in Polish. Facebook. Instagram.

A new museum in Warsaw: Chocolate Factory Museum
Location: Fabryka Czekolady E.Wedel, al. Emila Wedla 5 Street (Praga), location on Google Maps. Open from September 4, 2024. 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.

Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw in its new location
Location: Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej, Marszałkowska 103 Street (city center, next to the Palace of Culture). After two decades of operating as a nomadic institution, the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw now has its new building in the center of Warsaw. An exciting option for visiting the Museum in its new location is a guided tour on request (details in English). The Museum’s website in English. Facebook. Instagram.

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

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

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

Indoor go-karting tracks in the Warsaw area
Four indoor karting tracks are open all year round in and around Warsaw. They offer go-karts for both adults and children. Click here to read our post featuring karting tracks in the Warsaw area.

Indoor playgrounds and soft play centers in Warsaw
Are you stuck for ideas on what to do with the kids in Warsaw on a rainy day? We’ve rounded up the best indoor and soft play areas in Warsaw in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions 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.

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

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

Eating out in one of Warsaw’s indoor food halls
Are you going out for lunch with friends or family, but everyone wants something different? Sounds familiar? Food halls will settle restaurant selection fights. They offer a wide variety of ethnic cuisines and local restaurant concepts. An excellent solution for breakfast, lunch, or dinner in a group – everyone orders from a different restaurant and eats at a shared table. Click here to read our post featuring food halls in Warsaw (Elektrownia Powiśle, Hala Koszyki, Browary Warszawskie – Warsaw Breweries, Fabryka Norblina).

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Events in Warsaw in November 2024

“Black Maze” – The Labyrinth of Fear
Until November 10. Location: Galeria Północna shopping center, Światowida 17 Street (Białołęka), level 1, next to RTV Euro AGD store, tickets 10 PLN (for free if you do the shopping for 50 PLN in Galeria Północna). Monday-Friday 3 pm – 9 pm, weekends 12 pm – 9 pm. The event runs on October 26 – November 10. Admission is for persons over 16 (kids aged 12-15 can enter only with adult guardians). 10 rooms and corridors, including a rat maze and scary forest. More in Polish.

Horse Racing at Służewiec Racetrack
November 2-3. Location: Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec, Puławska 266 Street (Ursynów), more in Polish and 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 at that time, 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.

Hogwart’s Holidays Ice Show – circus on ice
November 3. Location: Arena Ursynów, Pileckiego 122 Street (Ursynów), 6 pm. More in Polish and online tickets.

Warsaw Jewish Film Festival
November 4-10. Location: The POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews (Anielewicza 6 Street), Muranów cinema. More in English.

The opening of the outdoor illuminations display “Magical Botanical”
November 9. Location: Botanical Garden of the Warsaw University (Ogród Botaniczny Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego), Aleje Ujazdowskie 4 Street (city center), the garden on Google Maps. The Garden is located next to the Łazienki Royal Park (in 1818, the Botanical Garden was separated from the Łazienki). The visitors can enjoy light structures prepared especially for the Garden (incl. light sculptures of flowers, shrubs, birds, forest animals), referring to the most exciting plants in the Garden’s collection, the relationship between nature and man, and fairy tales and legends related to nature. The Exhibition runs until February 16, 2025. You will find detailed information about Warsaw illuminations festivals in the 2024/2025 season in our post: Light displays in Warsaw: festive illuminations, lights festivals, and Christmas decorations in Warsaw during the 2024/2025 season.

Warsaw Grand Diwali Celebrations
November 9. Location: OSiR Włochy (Sports Center), Gładka 18 Street (Włochy). Attractions include the cultural program, Interactive Surprise Games, firecrackers, a photoshoot, a DJ party, Indian food, and lucky draw prizes. Facebook event in English.

Guided tour IN ENGLISH at the National Museum dedicated to adults and teenagers
November 9. Location: Muzeum Narodowe, the National Museum, Aleje Jerozolimskie 3 (city center), meeting point: main hall, 1 pm, tickets: 25 PLN / reduced 10 PLN. Facebook event in English.

Art Fair (Targowisko Sztuki) – exhibition and sale of works by independent artists
November 9-10. Location: Centrum Praskie Koneser, Centrum Eventowe Butelkownia, Plac Konesera (Praga), Saturday 11 am – 6 pm, Sunday 11 am – 5 pm, free entrance. Paintings, graphics, illustration, photography, design, ceramics, posters. Facebook event in Polish.

Horse Racing at Służewiec Racetrack
November 9-10. Location: Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec, Puławska 266 Street (Ursynów), more in Polish and online tickets (visitors up to 18 years old free entrance). Website in English.

“Warsaw Caught My Eye” – a guided tour IN ENGLISH
November 10. Location: The Museum of Warsaw (Muzeum Warszawy), Rynek Starego Miasta 42 (the Old Town Market Square), 2 pm, online tickets. About Warsaw from the perspective of persons with migration experience, the tour will be guided by foreigners living in Warsaw. Facebook event in English.

Asian Film Festival “Five Flavors”
November 13-20. Location: Kino Muranów (Andersa 5 Street), Kinoteka (the Palace of Culture and Science). Films will be screened in the original language with Polish and English subtitles. More in English.

“Cavaliada” – international horse-riding event (competitions, fairs, shows) – the largest equestrian event in Poland
November 14-17. Location: Torwar sports hall, Łazienkowska 6A Street (city center). Website in English. Facebook event in Polish.

Asian Literature Festival
November 14-17. Location: Muzeum Azji i Pacyfiku, Museum of Asia and the Pacific, Solec 24 Street (Powiśle), 10.30 am – 5 pm. Meetings with translators, editors, and literary experts, fair of books (weekend November 16-17), workshops, attractions for families. Facebook event in Polish. Detailed agenda in Polish.

Warsaw Motor Show – the biggest car show in Poland
November 15-17. Location: Ptak Warsaw Expo in Nadarzyn, Al. Katowicka 62 Street, 05-830 Nadarzyn, 114D Wolica, online tickets. More in English.

Vintage Fair – Fair of clothes, accessories, jewelry, design, vinyls, books
November 16-17. Location: Elektrownia Powiśle shopping center, Dobra 42 Street (Powiśle), Saturday 11 am – 8 pm, Sunday 11 am – 7 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

The last event this season: Horse Racing at Służewiec Racetrack
November 16-17. Location: Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec, Puławska 266 Street (Ursynów), more in Polish and online tickets (visitors up to 18 years old free entrance). Website in English.

Railway Models Fair (Giełda Modeli Kolejowych)
November 17. Location: Warsaw Railway Museum (Stacja Muzeum), Towarowa 3 Street (Wola), 10 am – 2 pm (the Museum is open 9 am – 5 pm). A chance to buy model railways and trains and meet railway modeling enthusiasts. During the event, reduced tickets for everyone (children up to 7 free entrance). The Museum website in English. Facebook event in Polish.

24th International Film Festival – WATCH DOCS – Human Rights in Film
November 22 – December 1. Location: Kino Muranów, Kinoteka. More in English.

“Paris! The Show”
November 23. Location: Muzeum Historii Polski (Polish History Museum), Gwardii 1 Street, Cytadela Warszawska (Żoliborz), 5 pm, 8 pm, more in Polish and online tickets. The musical’s program includes 30 of the most famous French songs by artists such as Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Jacques Brel, among others. Facebook event in Polish.

A festival and fair of comic books
November 23. Location: Państwowe Muzeum Etnograficzne, The Ethnographic Museum, Kredytowa 1 Street (city center), 11 am – 7 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

Fair of natural products: clothes, jewelry, food, cosmetics, candles
November 23-24. Location: Elektrownia Powiśle shopping center, Dobra 42 Street (Powiśle), Saturday 11 am – 9 pm, Sunday 11 am – 7 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Fair of Jewelry and Minerals
November 23-24. Location: Ochota Sports Center (OSiR), Nowowiejska 37b Street (Ochota), 10 am – 6 pm, more in Polish and online tickets. Facebook event in Polish.

Design Fair
November 23-24. Location: the National Stadium (PGE Narodowy), Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street (Praga), tickets 10 PLN, Saturday: 10 am – 8 pm, Sunday 10 am – 6 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

Jewelry and Accessories Fair
November 23-24. Location: the National Stadium (PGE Narodowy), Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street (Praga), tickets 10 PLN, Saturday: 10 am – 8 pm, Sunday 10 am – 6 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

Warsaw Art Fair
November 23-24. Location: EXPO XXI, Prądzyńskiego 12/14 Street (Wola), Saturday 11 am – 8 pm, Sunday 11 am – 7 pm, online tickets. Art galleries, antique shops and auction houses, exhibitions, meetings. Facebook event in Polish. More in Polish about the event.

Festival and expo of birthday cakes and sweets
November 23-24. Location: EXPO XXI, Prądzyńskiego 12/14 Street (Wola). More in Polish about the event and online tickets (children have free entrance).

Fair of Japanese products and food
November 23-24. Location: Mińska 65 Street (Praga), Saturday 10 am – 8 pm, Sunday 10 am – 6 pm. More in Polish and online tickets.

Outdoor Christmas Market in the Old Town
November 23 – January 6. Location: Warsaw Old Town, the Warsaw Barbican area, opposite the Royal Castle. Open every day, 12 pm – 9.30 pm, free entrance. Souvenirs, gifts, local crafts and food like pierogi, hot chocolate. Facebook page in Polish.

Fair of Korean products
November 24. Location: “MYSIA 3” center, Mysia 3 Street (city center), free entrance, 10.30 am – 5.30 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

Visiting the snow plow train interior
November 24. Location: Warsaw Railway Museum (Stacja Muzeum), Towarowa 3 Street (Wola), 9 am – 5 pm. Visiting the interior of this train is only allowed a few times a year. The Museum website in English. Facebook event in Polish.

Sunday Yoga in Łazienki Royal Garden
November 24. 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.

“Moana 2” – children’s movie in ENGLISH, without Polish subtitles
November 29. 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.

Charity event: St. Andrew’s Caledonian Charity Ball
November 30. Location: Reduta Banku Polskiego, Bielańska 10 Street (city center), Bookings and inquiries: paul@standrewsfoundation.pl or +48 694 428 803. Ticket prices: 450 PLN per person, 4500 PLN per table. Attractions include a gourmet menu, including Haggis, the iconic Scottish dish; welcome cocktails, flowing wine, and spirits; entertainment by The Częstochowa Pipes and Drums, sword dancing display, Scottish country dance music band, charity auction, lottery, Ceilidh dancing, and a DJ. Special guests: Ambassadors, charity leaders, heads of industry, the Scots community in Warsaw. More in English about the Ball and The St. Andrews Foundation – Scots in Poland.

Fair of chocolate and sweets
November 30 – December 1. Location: Arena Ursynów, Pileckiego 122 Street (Ursynów), Saturday 10 am – 7 pm, Sunday 10 am – 6 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

Dobrostan / Wellbeing Fair: health, nature, personal development
November 30 – December 1. Location: Arena Ursynów, Pileckiego 122 Street (Ursynów), Saturday 10 am – 7 pm, Sunday 10 am – 6 pm. Facebook event in Polish – Wellbeing event. Facebook event in Polish – fair of organic food, eco products, sports, and recreation.

International Cat Exhibition
November 30 – December 1. Location: Arena Legionowo sports hall, Legionowo town near Warsaw, B. Chrobrego 50B Street, Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday 9.30 am – 4 pm, regular tickets 25 PLN, reduced tickets 20 PLN, children up to 6 years old have free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Festival and fair of board games
November 30 – December 1. Location: the National Stadium (PGE Narodowy), Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street (Praga), Saturday: 10 am – 7 pm, Sunday 10 am – 5 pm. Facebook event in Polish. More in Polish and online tickets.

“Fair of Nice Things / TRŁ – Targi Rzeczy Ładnych” – furniture, ceramics, plants, toys, posters
November 30 – December 1. Location: EXPO XXI, Prądzyńskiego 12/14 Street (Wola), 11 am – 7 pm tickets 15 PLN (children up to 12 free entrance). Facebook event in Polish.

Festival of wellbeing and health
November 30 – December 1. Location: Dom Towarowy Bracia Jabłkowscy, Bracka 25 Street (city center), 11 am – 6 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

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Top indoor play spaces in Warsaw

Are you stuck for ideas on what to do with the kids in Warsaw on a rainy day? We’ve rounded up the best indoor and soft play areas in Warsaw in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions 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!

Our Guide to International Education in Warsaw

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

What will you find there?

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

Check out our Guide to International Education in Warsaw: selected nurseries, kindergartens, primary schools, high schools in the Warsaw area.

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Weather in Poland in November

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

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

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

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Dates to remember in Poland in November 2024

Sunday Trade Ban
In November 2024, there is no shopping Sunday in Poland. The next shopping Sunday is on December 15. Click here to read our post about shopping Sundays in Poland. Read our post with the list of online stores in Poland delivering groceries to your home.

November 1

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

November 11

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

November 29

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carrefour: www.carrefour.pl

E. Leclerc: https://leclerc.com.pl/

On-demand grocery delivery in Warsaw and the surrounding area

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

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

Organic food online shopping in Warsaw

Lokalny Rolnik
“Lokalny Rolnik” (in Polish – local farmer) offers home deliveries of organic vegetables, fruits, bread, fish, dairy, meat, honey, etc. You can pick up the ordered in one of the many so-called collection points all over Warsaw (cafes, small stores, service points, etc.) or select home delivery. The home deliveries (click “dostawa na adres” tab) take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays (each day, there are two delivery slots to select: 4 pm – 7 pm or 7 pm – 10 pm). Delivery area: Warsaw (except for the following districts: Rembertów, Wesoła).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What’s open in Warsaw on November 1

The outdoor festive lights exhibition: “Garden of Lights”
Location: Botanical Garden in Powsin, Prawdziwka 2 Street, 02-973 Powsin (location on Google map). November 1: 4 pm – 9 pm. It’s the fourth season with an outdoor exhibition of illumination in the Botanical Garden in Powsin, a few kilometers south of Warsaw. The central theme of the fairy-tale light display in the 2024/2025 season is Alice in Wonderland. More in Polish and online tickets. Find out more in our post on Warsaw’s illuminations in the 2024/2025 season.

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

Museum of Life under Communism
Location: Muzeum życia w PRL, Piękna 28/34 Street, next to Plac (Square) Konstytucji (city center). November 1: 12 pm – 8 pm. The Museum presents how people used to live during communist times in Poland. There are a few different sections where you can experience propaganda, lifestyle, politics or ordinary day from times. The exhibition has descriptions in Polish and English. There is also an audio guide available in English (to be downloaded on the phone). More in English about the Museum.

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

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

Chopin music piano recitals
Location: Fryderyk Concert Hall, Podwale 15 Street (the old town), November 1: 5.30 pm, 7 pm, 9 pm, online tickets. The recitals feature Fryderyk Chopin’s most famous compositions. Website in English.

Warsaw Zoo
Location: Ratuszowa 1/3 Street (Praga), opening hours: 9 am – 4 pm. The last admission is one hour before the Zoo closes. Online tickets. The Zoo is open every day, including all public holidays! Website in English.

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

Fun Park Digiloo – indoor playing area
Location: Fun Park Digiloo, Merliniego 2 Street (Mokotów). November 1: 10 am – 9 pm. Website in Polish & English.

Indoor mini zoo/petting zoo
Location: Mini Zoo, Kolorowa 19 lok. 156 Street, poziom/level -1 (Ursus), November 1: 10 am – 6 pm. At the Mini Zoo, you can feed and stroke the animals. The visits take place in the company of a Mini ZOO employee who will show and teach how to deal with animals. The Mini Zoo is located in the indoor heated room; tickets are available for purchase on-site, and no reservation is required. Website in Polish.

“Black Maze” – The Labyrinth of Fear
Location: Galeria Północna shopping center, Światowida 17 Street (Białołęka), level 1, next to RTV Euro AGD store, tickets 10 PLN (for free if you do the shopping for 50 PLN in Galeria Północna). Monday-Friday 3 pm – 9 pm, weekends 12 pm – 9 pm. November 1: 12 pm – 9 pm. The event runs on October 26 – November 10. Admission is for persons over 16 (kids aged 12-15 can enter only with adult guardians). 10 rooms and corridors, including a rat maze and scary forest. More in Polish.

An idea for autumn 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.

Relax in one of many Warsaw parks
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. Please note that you will need to buy tickets to selected parks: Wilanów, Botanical Garden in Powsin, Botanical Garden in the city center, and Park in the birthplace of Chopin.

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

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

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

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

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

Fabryka Norblina – Food Town, Żelazna 51/53 Street (Wola). November 11: 11 am – 10 pm. Website in English.

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

What’s open in Warsaw on November 11

A multimedia exhibition: “TITANIC – the Artifact Exhibition”
Location: Soho Art Center, Mińska 63 Street (Praga), entrance to the free parking lot from Chodakowska Street (near the gas station). November 11: 10 am – 8 pm. The Exhibition is available in English. Tickets can be purchased online. Children up to 6 years old have free entrance. The exhibition presents the extraordinary history of the Titanic – the largest passenger ship in the world at that time. In the exhibition, covering an area of 1,500 m², you will find over 160 authentic exhibits recovered from the wreck of the Titanic. Audioguides are available in six languages. After entering the exhibition, viewers will be transported back to April 1912, when the ship set off on its first and last voyage. The tour will begin from the moment the visitors receive a replica of the boarding pass, putting themselves in the role of a specific passenger, and then experience the journey of a lifetime on the TITANIC – from the fascinating construction of the ship through the exploration of its full-size luxurious interiors, to the tragedy of the sinking. The Exhibition’s website in Polish. Facebook. Instagram.

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

The outdoor light display in the city center at the Botanical Garden of the Warsaw University
Location: Ogród Botaniczny Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego), Aleje Ujazdowskie 4 Street (city center), the garden on Google map. November 11: 4 pm – 9 pm. Online tickets. Find out more in our post on Warsaw’s illuminations in the 2024/2025 season.

The outdoor festive lights exhibition: “Garden of Lights”
Location: Botanical Garden in Powsin, Prawdziwka 2 Street, 02-973 Powsin (location on Google map). November 11: 4 pm – 8 pm. It’s the fourth season with an outdoor exhibition of illumination in the Botanical Garden in Powsin, a few kilometers south of Warsaw. The central theme of the fairy-tale light display in the 2024/2025 season is Alice in Wonderland. More in Polish and online tickets. Find out more in our post on Warsaw’s illuminations in the 2024/2025 season.

Bowling in Ochota
Location: Klub Arco, Bitwy Warszawskiej 1920r. 19 Street (Ochota). November 11: open from 12 pm. Website in Polish.

Dumplings cooking classes in English
Location: Pierogi & More cooking school, Stawki 3 Street (city center). November 11: 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.

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

An immersive multi-sensory exhibition: “Dali Cybernetics. An Immersive Journey into the Brilliant Mind of Salvador Dali”
Location: Fabryka Norblina, Art-Box Experience, Żelazna 51/53 Street (city center/Wola). November 11: 9 am – 7 pm. Online tickets (children under five years old have free entrance). The exhibition is intended for all ages and is bilingual – Polish and English. The exhibition is a unique combination of the poetic world of Salvador Dalí with the latest technologies, large-format projections, artificial intelligence (AI), educational content, and an exciting VR film. More in Polish about the Exhibition.

The Museum of the King Jan III’s Palace in Wilanów
Location: Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16 Street (Wilanów). The Palace/Museum opening hours on November 11: 10 am – 4 pm. You can buy tickets online. More about the park and beautiful photos in our post.

A new museum in Warsaw: Chocolate Factory Museum
Location: Fabryka Czekolady E.Wedel, al. Emila Wedla 5 Street (Praga), location on Google Maps. November 11: 10 am – 6 pm. 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.

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

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

Fun Park Digiloo – indoor playing area
Location: Fun Park Digiloo, Merliniego 2 Street (Mokotów). November 11: 10 am – 8 pm. Website in Polish & English.

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

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

Be Happy Museum – Selfie Point
Location: Atrium Reduta shopping center, al. Jerozolimskie 148 Street (Ochota), November 11: 10 am – 8 pm. online tickets. Dozens of scenes to take photos and rooms with the illusion (e.g., a pool with Marshmallow foams, a banana swing, and magical unicorns). More in English about the Museum.

Museum of Life under Communism
Location: Muzeum życia w PRL, Piękna 28/34 Street, next to Plac (Square) Konstytucji (city center). November 11: 10 am – 6 pm. The Museum presents how people used to live during communist times in Poland. There are a few different sections where you can experience propaganda, lifestyle, politics or ordinary day from times. The exhibition has descriptions in Polish and English. There is also an audio guide available in English (to be downloaded on the phone). More in English about the Museum.

Indoor mini zoo/petting zoo
Location: Mini Zoo, Kolorowa 19 lok. 156 Street, poziom/level -1 (Ursus), November 11: 10 am – 6 pm. At the Mini Zoo, you can feed and stroke the animals. The visits take place in the company of a Mini ZOO employee who will show and teach how to deal with animals. The Mini Zoo is located in the indoor heated room; tickets are available for purchase on-site, and no reservation is required. Website in Polish.

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 on November 11: 10 am – 8 pm. Online tickets. Our tips about visiting the platform.

The Warsaw Rising Museum
Location: Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego, Grzybowska 79 Street (city center/Wola). November 11: 10 am – 6 pm. More in English about the Museum.

Chopin music piano recitals
Location: Fryderyk Concert Hall, Podwale 15 Street (the old town), November 11: 4 pm, 5.30 pm, 7 pm, online tickets. The recitals feature Fryderyk Chopin’s most famous compositions. Website in English.

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

The POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Location: Anielewicza 6 Street (Muranów), November 11: 10 am – 6 pm. Free entrance to a kids-dedicated educational space. Kids zone – the ground floor, on the left, behind the ticket offices. Free entrance to kids zone (free ticket to be picked up at the ticket office) on May 1 and May 3: 11 am – 1.30 pm and 2 pm – 6 pm. The space (mainly for children aged 0-10) is called King Matt’s Family Education Area (Miejsce edukacji rodzinnej “U króla Maciusia”). It’s a colorful space with many educational materials and toys, including a seating area for parents. Kids can play, draw, paint, read books from the library, etc. Our tips in English on visiting the Museum. Our featured story is about visiting the museum with children.

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

The Neon Museum
Location: Muzeum Neonów, Soho Factory, Mińska 25 Street, building no. 55 (Praga). November 11: 12 pm – 6 pm. The Neon Muzeum is dedicated to the documentation and preservation of Cold War-era neon signs. More in English about the Museum.

Indoor inflatable playground in Bielany
Location: Bielany Sports Center (Centrum Rekreacyjno-Sportowe), Lindego 20 Street (Bielany), November 9: 12 pm – 7 pm, November 10: 11 am – 7 pm, November 11: 11 am – 6 pm. Tickets from 40 PLN. Facebook event in Polish.

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