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

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Apple picking in the Warsaw area

You will find some options for apple picking in the Mazowieckie region on this website (myzbieramy.pl).

In addition to apples, you will also find options for picking e.g. plums, pears, blueberries, vegetables or sunflowers (photo opportunity!;). The season for apple picking in Poland lasts usually from September until mid-October. Please note that you need to contact a selected orchard/garden/farm to book a slot in most cases.

Pumpkin farms in the Warsaw area

Pumpkin farm ‘Dyniolandia’ in northwestern Warsaw

Pumpkin farm in Powsin, south of Warsaw

Pumpkin farm ‘Dynioland’ in Wieliszew, north of Warsaw

Pumpkin festival in Wilanów/Zawady

Events in Warsaw in September

Jewish Culture Festival “Singer’s Warsaw” (Warszawa Singera)
Until September 3. The Jewish culture festival dedicated to Isaac Bashevis Singer: music, theater, film, dance, exhibitions, meetings. Different locations in Warsaw. More in English, including a detailed agenda of events. Facebook page.

Waterland – a circus on the water, a show for children and adults
Until October 1. Location: Waterland Circus tent, Progresja, Fort Wola 22 (Wola). Circus, acrobatic, and ballet shows with water in the background – fountains, pools. More in Polish and online tickets. Children up to 3 years of age do not need a ticket (they sit on their parent’s lap).

Street Food Festival, Holi Festival of Colors, back-to-school picnic in Wilanów
September 1-3. Location: Plaża Wilanów, the area between Aleja Wilanowska Street and Przyczółkowa Street (Wilanów), free entrance. Street Food Festival: Friday 3 pm – 10 pm, Saturday and Sunday 11 am – 10 pm. Back-to-school picnic: Saturday 11 am – 4 pm, Holi Festival: Sunday. Facebook event in Polish.

Street Food Festival and Holi Festival of Colors in Bemowo 
September 1-3. Location: Park Górczewska, Friday 3 pm – 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish. Facebook event in Polish – Holi (on Sunday, from 3 pm).

Guided tour IN ENGLISH at The Museum of Modern Art
September 2. Location: “Museum on the Vistula” Pavilion, Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 22 Street (on the Vistula bank), 2 pm. The tour is included in the ticket price (5/15 PLN). The tour includes a new exhibition: ‘Kissing Doesn’t Kill” (a choreographic exhibition, made up of the artist’s performances, both by herself and her specially invited guests, along with works by nearly twenty artists in a variety of techniques: photography, video, sound art, painting, and sculpture). More about the exhibition in English. Facebook event in English.

The Vistula River Festival
September 2. Two locations along the Vistula boulevards and beaches:  Płyta Desantu, a location on Google map, Plaża Saska Kępa, a location on Google map. Free attractions include concerts, shows, a parade of boats (6 pm – 7 pm), workshops. Facebook event in Polish.

Weekend with Indonesia at the “Breakfast Market” in Żoliborz / Targ Śniadaniowy – an outdoor shopping & street food
September 2. Location: al. Wojska Polskiego 1 Street, corner of Śmiała Street (Żoliborz), 9 am – 4 pm. Free entrance. Street food, ice cream, bread, pastries, vegan delicatessen, vegetables, fruits, etc. This weekend – Indonesian food and cultural events. Facebook page. Facebook event in Polish.

International Festival of Early Medieval Women Warriors at the Viking Fortress in Żoliborz 
September 2-3. Location: Wybrzeże Gdyńskie 6 Street (Żoliborz), Warownia Jomsborg / Viking Fortress Jomsborg, 12 pm – 6 pm, cash only. Attractions include warriors’ shows, tournaments for female warriors, early medieval reenactors – Viking and Slavic style fights, archery, ax throwing, a mini zoo, attractions for children. Facebook event in Polish.

International Festival of Street Puppet Theaters “Puppet on the Stage”
September 2-3. Location: New Town Market Place / Rynek Nowego Miasta (city center, the area of the old town), free entrance, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm. Facebook event in Polish. Detailed agenda in Polish.

Fair of jewelry and accessories 
September 2-3. Location: Centrum Praskie Koneser (Praga Koneser Center), Plac Konesera (Praga), 11 am – 6 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Brazilian Parade in the city center – dance groups (samba, capoeira, etc.)
September 3. Location: Nowy Świat Street (from Smolna Street to Świętokrzyska Street), 3 pm – 5 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Fair and exhibition of exotic animals and plants  
September 3. Location: Sports Center (OSiR Praga) at Siennicka 40 Street (Praga), 10 am – 4 pm, children up to 6 free entrance (online tickets). Snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, snails, insects, spiders, ants, fish, and plants from all over the world. Facebook event in Polish.

Weekend with Indonesia at the “Breakfast Market” in Mokotów/ Targ Śniadaniowy – an outdoor shopping & street food
September 3. 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. This weekend – Indonesian food and cultural events. Facebook page. Facebook event in Polish.

Wilanów Days and Street Food Festival in Wilanów
September 8-10. Location: Plaża Wilanów, the area between Aleja Wilanowska Street and Przyczółkowa Street (Wilanów), free entrance. Street Food Festival: Friday 3 pm – 10 pm, Saturday and Sunday 11 am – 10 pm. Family picnic with free attractions, Saturday-Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm. Facebook event in Polish (street food). Facebook event in Polish (Wilanów Days event).

Street Food Festival and Holi Festival of Colors in Bródno/Targówek
September 8-10. Location: Park Bródnowski, Friday 3 pm – 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish. Facebook event in Polish – Holi (on Sunday, from 3 pm).

Book Fair
September 8-10. Location: Plac Defilad, a square next to the Palace of Culture and Science (city center), from A. Jerozolimskie Street, next to Kinoteka movie theater,  free entrance, Friday 11 am – 7 pm, Saturday 10 am – 7 pm, Sunday 10 am – 6 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

“Jazz in Łazienki Park” – a concert by a Grammy award winner with his band
September 9. Location: Łazienki Garden, Old Orangery building, the Royal Theater (Teatr Królewski),  (click here to check the location on the park map), 6 pm, more in Polish. Facebook event in Polish.

Guided tour IN ENGLISH at The Museum of Modern Art
September 9. Location: “Museum on the Vistula” Pavilion, Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 22 Street (on the Vistula bank), 2 pm. The tour is included in the ticket price (5/15 PLN). The tour includes a new exhibition: ‘Kissing Doesn’t Kill” (a choreographic exhibition, made up of the artist’s performances, both by herself and her specially invited guests, along with works by nearly twenty artists in a variety of techniques: photography, video, sound art, painting, and sculpture). More about the exhibition in English. Facebook event in English.

Free outdoor laser and music multimedia show in Bemowo
September 9. Location: a parking lot at the Urząd Dzielnicy Bemowo (Bomowo office), Powstańców Śląskich 70 Street, free entrance, 8 pm and 9 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

Vintage Fair – fair of clothes, accessories, jewelry, design, vinyls, books
September 9. Location: “MYSIA 3” center, Mysia 3 Street (city center), 10 am – 8 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

International Cat Show
September 9-10. Location: Bielany Sports Center (Centrum Rekreacyjno-Sportowe), Lindego 20 Street (Bielany), 10 am – 5 pm, regular ticket 20 PLN, reduced ticket 10 PLN, family ticket 2+2 50 PLN. Facebook event in Polish.

A picnic and Holi Festival of Colors in Ochota 
September 10. Location: Park Szczęśliwicki, Drawska 22 Street (Ochota), free entrance, 3 pm – 9 pm. Facebook event in Polish – a picnic (free attractions for children and adults). Facebook event in Polish – Festival of Colors.

Yoga IN ENGLISH in the Park in Mokotów
September 10. Location: Park Morskie Oko, Morskie Oko Street, exact location on Google Maps (Mokotów), free entrance, donations welcome, 10.30 am. Facebook event in English.

Sunday Yoga in Łazienki Royal Garden
September 10. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, 10 am, click here to check 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.

Railway Models Fair (Giełda Modeli Kolejowych)
September 10. 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.

‘Designer Market’ – Fair of clothes, accessories, jewelry, design, cosmetics upcycling 
September 10. Location: Elektrownia Powiśle shopping center, Dobra 42 Street (Powiśle), free entrance, 11 am –  7 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

“Warsaw Jumping” – international championship in show jumping
September 14-17. Location: Służewiec Horse Racetrack – Tor Wyścigów Konnych Służewiec, Puławska 266 Street, online tickets. Website in English.

Drift Masters European Championship – 2023 Grand Finale
September 15-16. Location: the National Stadium (PGE Narodowy), Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street, online tickets. More in English about the event.

The Cross Culture Festival (Festiwal Skrzyżowanie Kultur)
September 15-17. Location: Teatr Dramatyczny Theater, the Palace of Culture and Science. The Festival features world culture and music. Artists from Armenia, Georgia, Mali, Algeria, Niger, France, Portugal, and Cuba. Website in Polish.

Street Food Festival in Gocław/Praga
September 15-17. Location: Park nad Balatonem (Gocław/Praga Południe), Friday 3 pm – 8 pm, Saturday & Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Street Food Festival in Bemowo 
September 15-17. Location: Park Górczewska, Friday 3 pm – 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Street Food Festival in Sadyba/Mokotów
Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Location: the area in front of Sadyba Best Mall, Powsińska 31 Street (Sadyba/Mokotów), Friday 12 pm – 9 pm, Saturday 12 pm – 9 pm, Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Warsaw Autumn Festival (Warszawska Jesień) – International Festival of Contemporary Classical Music
September 15-23. Location: different venues all over Warsaw. The largest international festival of contemporary classical music in Poland. The Festival includes events dedicated to children. More in English.

World Cleanup Day – Warsaw
September 16. Volunteers across 190+ countries, including Poland and Warsaw, will gather on September 16 to clean up litter and waste. This year’s event in Warsaw will be taking place along the Vistula River, plastic bags and gloves will be provided. 10 am – 12 pm, meeting point on Google Maps (Plaża Poniatówka). Facebook event in Polish and English.

Festival of the district of Wola – free outdoor event
September 16. Location: Chłodna Street, corner of Żelazna Street (Wola), free entrance, 12 pm – 6 pm. Concerts, street food, attractions for children. Facebook event in Polish.

Poster Fair
September 16. Location: Dom Towarowy Bracia Jabłkowscy, Bracka 25 Street (city center), 11 am – 6 pm, entrance 7 PLN. Facebook event in English and Polish.

Free outdoor yoga in Praga
September 16. Location: Centrum Praskie Koneser (Praga Koneser Center), Plac Konesera (Praga), free entrance, 11 am. Facebook event in Polish.

Warsaw Fantasy Fair – books, clothes, accessories, jewelry, toys
September 16-17. Location: EXPO XXI, Prądzyńskiego 12/14 Street (Wola), Saturday 10 am – 8 pm, Sunday 10 am – 6 pm, online tickets. Click here to read more in Polish. Facebook event in Polish.

Thai Food & Culture Festival
September 16-17. Location: Elektrownia Powiśle shopping center, the area next to PaTaThai restaurant, Zajęcza 2b Street (Powiśle), free entrance, 1 pm –  8 pm. Attractions include Thai food, cultural events, and attractions for children. Facebook event in English and Polish.

“Wzory” fair – clothes, jewelry, wellness, posters, ceramics
September 16-17. Location: Elektrownia Powiśle shopping center, Dobra 25 Street (Powiśle), free entrance, Saturday 11 am – 9 pm, Sunday 11 am – 6 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

Royal Craft Festival (Królewski Festiwal Rzemiosł) – presentation of old professions and forgotten craft techniques
September 16-17. Location: the courtyard of the Wilanów Palace, Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16 Street (Wilanów), 10 am – 6 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Sports family picnic – one of the biggest free sports events in Warsaw
September 17. Location: the green area next to the PGE National Stadium (PGE Narodowy), Al. Ks. J. Poniatowskiego 1 Street (Praga), free entrance, 12 pm – 5 pm. Attractions include different sports disciplines, games, workshops, shows, food trucks. Facebook event in Polish.

“Mamaville” Mother & Baby Expo
September 17. Location: Ursynowskie Centrum Sportu i Rekreacji, Pileckiego 122 Street (Ursynów), 10 am – 5 pm, free entrance. Clothes and accessories for kids and pregnant women, workshops. Facebook event in Polish.

Yoga IN ENGLISH in the Park in Mokotów
September 17. Location: Park Morskie Oko, Morskie Oko Street, exact location on Google Maps (Mokotów), free entrance, donations welcome, 10.30 am. Facebook event in English.

Festival of classical music (Szalone Dni Muzyki, La Folle Journee de Varsovie)
September 22-24. Three locations in Warsaw: Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera, Plac Teatralny 1 (city center); the pavilion in front of the Teatr Wielki; The Church of Art Communities, Senatorska 18b Street (city center). The Festival includes events dedicated to children. The Festival’s website in English. Facebook event in Polish.

Street Food Festival and Holi Festival of Colors in Wola
September 22-24. Location: Park Szymańskiego (Wola), Friday 3 pm – 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish. Holi Festival of Colors on Sunday, 3 pm – 7 pm (Facebook event in Polish).

Street Food Festival and Holi Festival of Colors in Białołęka
September 22-24. Location: Park Picassa (Białołęka), Friday 3 pm – 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish. Holi Festival of Colors on Sunday, 3 pm – 7 pm (Facebook event in Polish).

Festival of Japanese culture, traditions, art, handicrafts 
September 23. Location: Muzeum Azji i Pacyfiku, Museum of Asia and the Pacific, Solec 24 Street (Powiśle), 10 am – 6 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

“Fair of Nice Things / TRŁ – Targi Rzeczy Ładnych” – furniture, ceramics, plants, toys, posters
September 23-24. Location: EXPO XXI, Prądzyńskiego 12/14 Street (Wola), 11 am – 7 pm. Facebook event in Polish.

Vintage Fair (“Jestem Vintage“) – fair of second-hand clothes, accessories, jewelry
September 23-24. 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.

Warsaw Marathon
September 24. Many streets in Warsaw will be closed to car traffic. Start/finish in the city center, next to the Palace of Culture. Website in English.

Photo source: nnmaratonwarszawski.com

Interior of 3 historic train wagons open to visitors  
September 24. Location: Warsaw Railway Museum (Stacja Muzeum), Towarowa 3 Street (Wola), 10 am – 6 pm. Entry to the wagons is included in the admission ticket (children up to 7 free entrance).  The Museum website in English. Facebook event in Polish.

Yoga IN ENGLISH in the Park in Mokotów
September 24. Location: Park Morskie Oko, Morskie Oko Street, exact location on Google Maps (Mokotów), free entrance, donations welcome, 10.30 am. Facebook event in English.

Sunday Yoga in Łazienki Royal Garden
September 24. Location: Łazienki Royal Garden, 10 am, click here to check 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.

Warsaw Gallery Weekend 
September 28 – October 1. An annual festival (exhibitions and special events) of contemporary art, put together by private galleries in Warsaw, free entrance to 35 galleries in Warsaw. Facebook event in English and Polish. The list of galleries and the program in English.

Children’s products fair “Oh!Baby” 
September 29 – 30. Location: Wola Park shopping center, level 1, Górczewska 124 Street (Wola). Facebook event in Polish.

Runmageddon – mud run & obstacle course race for adults and kids
September 29 – October 1. Location: Twierdza Modlin, Józefa Bema 200C, Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki. The autumn edition of the event includes kids, juniors, and family runs. More in Polish. Facebook event in Polish.

Several streets are closed to car traffic: “Run Warsaw/Biegnij Warszawo” – a running competition in Warsaw
September 30. Several streets in Warsaw will be closed for car traffic, starting at 12 pm. Website of the event, including a map.

Street Food Festival in Ursynów
September 30 – October 1. Location: a parking lot next to Ursynów District Office, Imielin metro station, al. KEN 61 Street (Ursynów),  12 pm – 8 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Warsaw Coffee Market 
September 30 – October 1. Location: Dom Towarowy Bracia Jabłkowscy, Bracka 25 Street (city center), Saturday 10 am – 8 pm, Sunday 10 am – 6 pm, free entrance. Facebook event in Polish.

Day trips from Warsaw

A new attraction near Warsaw, opened in 2022 – a corn maze, called in Polish Labirynt Królowej Bony (Queen Bona’s Labyrinth). It is located 40 km south of Warsaw in the town of Czersk, close to the Vistula River and medieval castle ruins (click here to read our tips on visiting medieval castle ruins in Czersk).

• The labyrinth is open (weather permitting) from mid-July to October.
• Location: Labirynt Królowej Bony, ul. Sadowa 1, 05-530 Czersk, location on Google map.
• Prices: PLN 30 entrance fee, PLN 27 entry for groups of more than 25 people, free of charge: children up to 4 years of age and people with disabilities. You can pay by credit card.
• Opening hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm.
• Visitors are given a map of the corn maze and their task is to get the stamps, spread out in different parts of the maze. If you manage to collect all the stamps, there is a reward for the kids in the form of a medal or a corn snack.
• Every year the layout of the corn maze is changed, so you can test a new layout of paths. In 2023 a labyrinth is cut into the shape of the castle and its gardens. On its tower, there is a wooden pulpit from which you can admire the castle ruins in Czersk and the surrounding green panorama.
• In the maze, there are characters from Queen Bona’s family and monsters are lurking. In the middle of the labyrinth, you can look into the “well of knowledge” made up of a huge number of books.
• Other attractions, apart from the corn maze, include swings, a mini climbing wall, a huge archery board (with the royal family that needs to be defended from monsters), a trampoline, a large sandbox, a beach volleyball court, and a place for a bonfire.
• On-site you can buy hot and cold drinks, snacks for children, ice cream.
• If the weather is bad, there is always information on the Facebook profile in the morning that the labyrinth is closed.
• Facebook. Instagram.

Heathers in Poland begin to bloom at the turn of August and September. It is worth hurrying – we have time more or less until mid-September.
Where to see heather in bloom around Warsaw? One of the popular outdoor photoshoot locations –Wrzosowisko Mostówka (weather in Polish – wrzos, the Polish name of September – wrzesień comes from the heathers).
Wrzosowisko Mostówka is open to everyone heather field, located 50 km from Warsaw, 40 minutes drive north-east of Warsaw, in the direction of Wyszków / Białystok. The most convenient way to get there is by car (Wrzosowisko Mostówka’s location on Google Maps). You can leave your car along Kolejowa Street and walk for a few minutes along the train tracks to the north, towards the village of Lucynów.

If you are going with small children, it is better to take a baby carrier than a stroller – there are a lot of sandy trails.

“Labirynt pod Warszawą” is a maze and play area located in the town of Milanówek, 30 km from Warsaw. The Labyrinth is a small family amusement park, with a cozy atmosphere. Location: Labirynt pod Warszawą, Konopnickiej 2 Street, 05-822 Milanówek (location on Google map). For more information contact Labirynt at labiryntpodwarszawa@gmail.com or on their website, Facebook or Instagram.

To go through the maze, you can choose one of several routes that are either bilingual in Polish and in English or universal in terms of language. The routes vary in difficulty according to age. They take from 40 minutes to 1,5 hours to complete.

The Kampinos Forest (Puszcza Kampinoska) is located right next to the northwestern border of Warsaw. Most of its area is protected within the Kampinoski National Park (Kampinoski Park Narodowy). This is very unique on a global scale – the national park borders the capital of the state! 

Visitors can enjoy here 350 km of hiking trails, a 200 km long bicycle trail, horse trails, 10 educational paths, 19 parking lots, and 12 rest areas located on the edge of the park. 

Read more in our post on the website, including a detailed description of selected hiking trails (e.g. starting point, where to leave a car) and our tips: National parks in Poland: Kampinos Forest near Warsaw.

Click here to find out more about one-day trips from Warsaw in our post. 20+ spots to explore (how to get there, opening hours, ticket info, photos).

Parks to relax in September in Warsaw

A green oasis in the heart of Warsaw, some of the trees are 250 years old! Just a few steps from busy Marszałkowska Street and the Old Town. You can visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier located in the Garden. There is a 24-hour guard post (2 soldiers who change every hour – children will love it!).

The Saxon Garden (Ogród Saski) dates back to the early 18th century. It was a baroque garden in the French style, the first public park in Warsaw, located next to the royal Saxon Palace (Pałac Saski). The Palace was blown up by the Nazis in 1944. The Garden was renovated, and now you can admire 21 baroque statues along the main avenue of the Garden, the fountain from the middle of the nineteenth century, and a sundial. Click here to read our post about the Saxon Garden.

A historic park located in the center of Warsaw, just 700 meters from the Royal Castle. The park is a step away from the metro, bus, and tram stations. It can also be easily reached by car or bicycle. Park was founded in 1676 in baroque style, and meticulously restored in 2014. The name of the garden is related to the baroque palace located in the park, the first owner of which was Jan Krasiński. Currently, the palace houses special collections of the National Library (manuscripts and old prints).

The oldest trees in the park come from the end of the 19th century. There is a 2200 m² playground, a pond, numerous alleys and park benches, a historic fountain, and 2 fenced dog runs.

Skaryszewski Park is located in the Praga district. It was created in 1905. It’s one of the largest parks in Warsaw (smaller than Łazienki Garden and Pole Mokotowskie). The Park is unique because of the beautiful Kamionkowskie Lake (kayak rentals are available). The Kamionkowskie Lake used to be a part of the Vistula River (today’s area of Skaryszewski Park and Saska Kępa used to be an island, and then a peninsula). In the Park, it is allowed to have a picnic or play on the grass. The Park alleys are suitable for biking or roller skating. Click here to read our post about the Park.

Click here to read about other beautiful parks in Warsaw in our post.

Ideas for things to do in Warsaw in September

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.

“Star Adventure” – a new free Star Wars exhibition
Until September 24. Location: Galeria Północna shopping center, level 0, Światowida 17 Street (Białołęka), free entrance, open during shop opening hours. The exhibition refers to Star Wars. You can see replicas of ships and iconic characters, including a ten-meter T-65F Starfighter that you can look inside, R2-D2, a four-meter walker, Yoda, C-3PO, Lord Vader, etc. More in Polish. Photos in our post on Kids in the City’s Instagram.

Synthetic outdoor ice rink in Bielany – FREE entrance
Until October 31. Location: Primary School / Szkoła Podstawowa nr 187, Staffa 21 Street. Location on Google Maps. Free entrance, Monday – Friday 4 pm – 8 pm (10 am – 3 pm for school groups), weekends and holidays 10 am – 8 pm. 30 people can stay on the ice rink at the same time. It is possible to rent skates on-site. The rink will be open until October 31. More on Facebook.

A multisensory immersive exhibition “Retro Warsaw”
Until November 7. Location: Fabryka Norblina, Art-Box Experience, Żelazna 51/53 Street (Wola), level 2+, online tickets (children under 5 years old have free entrance). The exhibition is based on digitally reconstructed archival materials. Visitors are taken back to Warsaw from 100 years ago – full of bustle, music, and colors of the interwar period. Thanks to the pioneering 360-screen immersive projection system, viewers can literally immerse themselves in the everyday life of interwar Warsaw, and feel its rhythm, unique atmosphere, and color. Time of the visit: 40+ minutes. More in English about the Exhibition.

An exhibition: Immersive Monet & The Impressionists
Until November 12. Location: Fabryka Norblina, Art-Box Experience, Żelazna 51/53 Street (city center/Wola), level 2+. Online tickets (children under 5 years old free entrance). More in English about the Exhibition. The exhibition presents Impressionist paintings using a modern video mapping system and innovative animations.

A new exhibition at the Warsaw Royal Castle: “The Awakened. The ruins of antiquity and the birth of the Italian renaissance”
Until October 15. Location: Zamek Królewski, Plac Zamkowy 4. Visiting the exhibition is possible in English: every text on the walls, all texts under the objects in the exhibition (each object has its own individual text), as well as specially created audio are in English. Our tips in English on visiting the Castle. More in English about the Exhibition.

Go-karting indoor tracks in the Warsaw area
There are 4 indoor karting tracks in and around Warsaw – open all year round. They offer go-karts for both adults and children. Click here to read our post featuring karting tracks in the Warsaw area.

Free outdoor yoga in Mokotów
Every Sunday in  September. Location: Pole Mokotowskie Park, 11 am, location on Google Maps. Facebook event in Polish. The event runs every Sunday until September 24.

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: Monday-Friday: visitors aged 12+ 40 PLN, children aged 3-12 35 PLN, family ticket 2+1 105 PLN, family ticket 2+2 140 PLN. Weekends: 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. Check the photos in our post on Kids in the City’s Instagram.

Famous outdoor piano recitals in the Łazienki Royal Park
Until September 24. Location: Royal Łazienki Garden, next to the Chopin Monument, closer entrance – from Aleje Ujazdowskie Street. The exact location of recitals on Google Maps. 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. Every Sunday, 2 concerts: 12 pm and 4 pm. Free entrance. Our tips in English on visiting the Łazienki Royal Park.

“Targ Śniadaniowy” – The “Breakfast Market” in Żoliborz, Mokotów
Żoliborz location, Saturdays: al. Wojska Polskiego 1 Street. Mokotów location, Sundays: Skwer Grupy AK “Granat”, corner of Puławska and Woronicza Street. Open on Saturday (in Żoliborz) and Sunday (in Mokotów). Street food, bread, pastries, cheese, sausages, vegan delicatessen, vegetables, fruits, flowers, fish. Facebook page (before going out, it is worth checking their Facebook – in case of bad weather, the event is canceled).

Vegan Food Tour of Warsaw guided in English
The tour (in the Powiśle district of Warsaw) is conducted by a local foodie and a tour guide. During this plant-powered 3-hour walk the guide will take you to 6 spots – both sit-in and takeaway. You will enjoy 8 generous samples of vegan food. You will also visit local shops offering organic food and one of the coolest local indoor food halls – Elektrownia Powiśle. More in English and online booking.

Guided tour in English, French, or Polish of the biggest football stadium in Poland
Location: Location of the Stadium: 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 you need to 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, TV studio. More in English about the stadium and guided tours.

An idea for a rainy day: Planetarium in Copernicus Science Center
Location: the Planetarium building next to Copernicus Science Center, Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20 Street (Powiśle), online tickets. The Planetarium screens films for adults and kids of different ages – some for 3+ audiences, and some shows for teenagers (2D and 3D screenings). All the screenings can also be viewed in the English audio version with headphones (and some in Ukrainian or Russian). Admission to the Planetarium is only for children over 3 years old. Click here to read our tips on visiting the Planetarium.

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 located next to 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; 30 min – 40 PLN, 1 hour 60 PLN, 2 hours 100 PLN) and kayaks (for 2 adults with an additional child seat; 30 min – 20 PLN, 1 hour – 30 PLN, 2 hours – 50 PLN). 30-minute gondola rides every hour (up to 12 people). You can pay with a card. Facebook page.

Horse Racing at Służewiec Racetrack
Selected weekends. 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 important 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 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 takes place almost every weekend, from end-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.

Shopping in “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, and flowers. Website in Polish. Facebook page.

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. One-hour 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 not sure 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.

Historical picnic at the medieval castle ruins in Czersk
Every weekend in September. Location: Czersk Castle (Zamek w Czersku), Plac Tysiąclecia 1, 05-530 Czersk (40 km south of Warsaw). Weekend events feature everyday life in various historical periods – presentation of old crafts, martial arts, cuisine, tournaments, workshops. Our tips in English on visiting the Czersk Castle.

Summer shows at Multimedia Fountain Park
Until September 30. Location: Multimedia Fountain Park (Multimedialny Park Fontann), a fountain complex located in between the Old Town/New Town area and the Vistula River, location on Google map, free entrance. Multimedia show (music, lights, water, laser) each Friday and Saturday, May, June, and July: 9.30 pm, August: 9 pm, September: 8.30 pm. This year, a special show was prepared in cooperation with Disney – animations and music from the most famous Disney family blockbusters of recent years. Our tips in English about the Fountain Park in Warsaw.

Eating out in one of Warsaw’s indoor food halls (and a bonus – outdoor seating is still available in September!)
Are you going out for lunch with a group of friends or family, but everyone wants something different? Sounds familiar? Food halls will settle restaurant selection fights. They offer a wide variety of ethnic cuisines and local restaurant concepts. A great solution for 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 6 food halls in Warsaw (a new food hall, opened in 2022 – Fabryka PZO Food Hall, Elektrownia Powiśle, Hala Koszyki, Browary Warszawskie – Warsaw Breweries, Fabryka Norblina).

Visit a library! There are many libraries in Warsaw with books in different languages (for free) 
In every district of Warsaw, there are libraries that are available to everyone (including foreigners), free for everyone. Just come, sign up, and borrow books! Many of Warsaw’s libraries offer books not only in Polish but also in other languages – books for both adults and children. How to check where libraries are located and which library in Warsaw provides books in foreign languages? There is an easy way to do that! An interactive map of Warsaw has been developed, by clicking on your district you can check the addresses of libraries that borrow books in foreign languages. Click here to explore the interactive map of foreign language libraries in Warsaw (by districts, a map available in Polish, English, and Russian). The biggest library in Warsaw offering books in different foreign languages is located in the Praga district of Warsaw. Location: Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego 24 Street (Praga), Gocław Cultural Center (Terminal Kultury Gocław). Location on Google map. Facebook page, website in Polish and English. The library has over 50,000 books, audiobooks, and films, including books for children and teenagers. Most of their collection is in English but there are also books in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, and Croatian. 

Chopin music piano recitals
Location: Fryderyk Concert Hall, Podwale 15 Street (the old town), every day several concerts, online tickets. The recitals feature Fryderyk Chopin’s most famous compositions. Facebook page in English and Polish. Website in English.

Ropes courses in Warsaw (hurry up, they will close in October!)

High ropes courses are a series of challenging obstacles situated in trees that you cross one by one – you move across obstacles, platforms, bridges constructed in trees. You are attached to a rope and you use a belay to keep you safe.

Climb through the trees and take on tree-to-tree crossings on ropes courses! It’s a fantastic outdoor adventure for both kids and adults! In Warsaw and in the Warsaw area you will find many rope parks offering courses for families with children and for adults and older children.

Our post covers:

• Ropes course tips for beginners and what you need to know.
• 7 high ropes courses in Warsaw (in the districts of Praga, Ursynów, Bielany, Ursus, Wesoła, and Powsin).
• If you are looking for an idea for a day trip from Warsaw, our post includes also 6 rope parks in the vicinity of Warsaw.

For more information (locations, contact info), please read our post: 13 ropes courses in the area of Warsaw – a fantastic outdoor adventure for both kids and adults.

Weather in Poland in September

September marks the end of summer in Poland. Technically, the summer season lasts until September 23 but September in Poland is considered as an autumn month. After all, it’s the month with the first day of school at Polish schools (in 2022: Thursday, September 1).

The average temperature in September in Poland is 14°C / 57°F (just like in May). The average rainfall level in September in Poland is 53 mm (for comparison, July has the highest average rainfall in Poland: 89 mm, and February has the lowest: 31 mm).

The astronomical (the autumnal equinox – the sun is directly over the equator) first day of autumn in Poland in 2023 falls on September 23 and the meteorological first day of autumn on September 23, too. After the autumnal equinox, the day in Poland gets shorter and the night gets longer until the winter solstice on December 21 – the day with the fewest hours of sunlight in Poland in the whole year.

For many, September is their favorite month in Poland – neither too cold nor too hot and ideal for walking and admiring the fall foliage. This time in Poland is called poetically ‘Polish Golden Autumn‘ (Polska Złota Jesień). Nature in September will delight you with a unique palette of intense colors.

Read more about the weather in Poland in autumn and the changes in nature you can’t miss.

Dates to remember in Poland in September 2023

September is one of the few months in Poland with no public/bank holidays.

Commemoration of the anniversary of the outbreak of World War II
September 1 marks the anniversary of the outbreak of World War II. Events commemorating the outbreak of the war are held in various Polish cities.

The first day of school at Polish schools
The event includes short formal ceremonies (it’s not a regular full school day so parents of smaller children may need to take a day off). The school year in Poland is divided into 2 terms: the winter term (pierwszy semestr) and the summer term (drugi semestr). While the first and last days of school are set the same for all of Poland, the winter break (ferie zimowe) times differ for each Polish province/voivodship. Read more in our post about school breaks in Poland: additional days off, winter break dates in Poland by voivodships.

World Cleanup Day 
Different locations all over Poland. Volunteers across 160+ countries will gather to clean up litter and waste. World Cleanup Day – Poland (Facebook page, including events in Poland). World Cleanup Day – global website in English.

The first day of autumn
The astronomical (the autumnal equinox – the sun is directly over the equator) first day of autumn in Poland in 2023 falls on September 23 and the meteorological first day of autumn on September 23. After the autumnal equinox, the days in Poland get shorter and the nights get longer until the winter solstice on December 21 – the first day of winter and the day with the fewest hours of sunlight in Poland in the whole year. Read more about the weather, changes in nature, and seasonal fruits and vegetables in Poland in September, October & November.

Boy’s Day (Dzień Chłopaka)
This holiday in Poland is the equivalent of Women’s Day, which is celebrated in Poland on March 8. On Boy’s Day, ladies give their loved ones (younger and older) a gift or prepare another surprise.

Read more about public holidays and dates to remember in Poland in autumn.

 Sunday trade ban in Poland in September 2023

In September 2023, there is no shopping Sunday in Poland. The next shopping Sunday is on December 17. 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.

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