One of the most joyful days of the year is ahead of us – Children’s Day. On this occasion, Warsaw cultural institutions have prepared a rich cultural program for children, their parents and guardians. The city will host numerous exhibitions, workshops, picnics, concerts, performances and city walks. We have selected the most interesting proposals for the upcoming weekend, but remember that the celebration of Children’s Day in Warsaw has already started and will last as long as two weeks, and the detailed program of most events can be found at: https://tydziendziecka.waw.pl/
Where is it worth going this weekend?
Touch art – exhibition opening, June 1 at 12-19
↪ U – jazdowski, Center for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle, ul. Jazdów 2 (Śródmieście)
The opening of a unique exhibition of contemporary art, which is also a space for experimenting and fun, not only for the artist, but also for the audience. You will be able to enter the interior of the works of art, touch the paintings made of a soft sponge or simply move them to another place. It will be an opportunity to discover art together in an unusual way, because it affects all the senses. The exhibition is addressed to everyone – regardless of age, skills, knowledge or perception of the world. Animators will be present in the gallery at all times, who will provide “operating instructions” for individual works, as well as tell interesting stories related to them. The exhibition is available to people with sensory and physical disabilities. The exhibition will last until October 20, 2019. Admission free.
https://u-jazdowski.pl/program/wystawy/ touch-sztuki
In Maciusiowym kingdom, June 2, hours. 11-15
↪ POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews, ul. Anielewicza 6 (Śródmieście)
As every year, Polin announces one of the best family events in the city for Children’s Day. It will be an unusual, fairy-tale family picnic, which this year accompanies the exhibition for the youngest In King Matt’s Poland. 100th anniversary of regaining independence. On that day, a great tournament will be announced in Maciusiowym kingdom. Exciting challenges await King Matt’s friends: solving puzzles at the exhibition, overcoming labyrinths and obstacles requiring extraordinary dexterity, DIY, sewing and painting. There will also be tasty and healthy snacks and many other surprises. The day will end with a unique accent, with the premiere of a piece for orchestra and children’s choir inspired by the book “Król Maciuś the First” by Janusz Korczak. The music was written by Jerzy Rogiewicz (Jerz Igor, jazz trio of Marcin Masecki and others), and the words by Grzegorz Uzdański, the performers will be students of the Oskar Kolberg in Warsaw. Advance booking is required for the concert. Admission free.
https://www.polin.pl/pl/wydarza/dzien-dziecka-2019-w-maciusiowym-krolestwie
Moon as a gift, May 30 – June 2
↪ Copernicus Science Center, ul. Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20 (Śródmieście)
The Copernicus Science Center is preparing an amazing gift for Children’s Day. Together with BBC, Earth will give to all young and old children…. Moon! ? For 3 days from the evening of May 30 to June 2, on the stage in front of the planetarium, you will be able to see an art installation by Luke Jerram – “Museum of the Moon”. It will be a huge seven-meter moon hovering in the air, illuminating the night sky! ? ✨ Its surface was mapped on the basis of a detailed NASA photo in the approximate scale of 1: 500,000. Each centimeter of the sphere is 5 km of a real Silver Globe! Come, be amazed, take a picture with the Moon in the background. Viewing the installation can be combined with a visit to the planetarium, where the repertoire for the youngest will reign on June 1 and 2? Details:
https://www.facebook.com/events/596376560766095/
Children’s Day with Children’s Cinema, May 31 – June 2
↪ Kino Muranów, ul. Gen. Władysława Andersa 5 (Śródmieście)
Children’s Cinema announces the entire weekend of film attractions and invites you to the Muranów Cinema for 3 days of meetings with the best heroes of the Children’s Cinema! Imagine in one place: the resolute “Basia” in all the film episodes of the series, the classics from Astrid Lindgren and her “Children of Bullerbyn”, unbreakable detectives Lassy and Maja on the trail of the first secret, the magical Japanese animation “Mirai” and the unlucky born from the film “I am William” who has to learn how to be lucky to catch his feet and not give in to life’s difficulties. During the 3-day movie Children’s Day, all this will be possible! Detailed program of screenings: https://www.facebook.com/events/438566270293004/
“Poland” for export (workshops for children), June 2
↪ Zachęta National Gallery of Art, ul. Małachowskiego 3 (Śródmieście)
The workshop participants will get to know the legendary Polska monthly, which was published until 1989, and they will design the dream magazine. How much will it have to do with reality. The workshops accompany the exhibition “Poland” for export . Classes will be held from 12: 30-14: 00 (children aged 4-6), and from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm (children aged 7-10). Paid admission; tickets: PLN 18 (family ticket); registration: [email protected]
Warsaw is drawing, June 1 at 10-17
↪ Museum of Warsaw, Old Town Square 28-42 (Śródmieście)
The Museum of Warsaw and the Warsaw University of Technology invite you to a great celebration of drawing. Warsaw draws many creative attractions: workshops, lectures, meetings with curators and artists. On this day, let everyone, regardless of age or ability, take a pencil. Throughout the day at the Museum of Warsaw, you will be able to use drawing materials, create your own works and talk about them with specialists. Paid admission, ticket: PLN 10
City game “What is a monument?”, June 1 at 10-16
↪ Museum of Warsaw, Old Town Square 28-42 (Śródmieście)
The game takes place in the space of the old town walls. Your task will be, among others making a decorative sgraffito or correctly arranging a puzzle to find out what a given building looked like before the war. Playing the role of a detective, equipped with a compass and binoculars, you will decipher the names of streets and buildings in the Old Town. The game is also available in English. Free entrance.
Senses zone, June 1, hours. 11-16
↪ The Museum of Warsaw Praga, ul. Targowa 50/52 (Praga Północ)
On the occasion of Children’s Day, the Museum of Warsaw Praga invites adults and children to unrestricted play in the yard and terrace at Targowa 50/52 Street. It will be a picnic announcing the Praga Sensyczne exhibition, which is scheduled to open on June 8. During the picnic, spending free time with the family will be accompanied by the development of sensory perception. In the sensory zones, you will be able to walk through a complicated labyrinth, practice peripheral vision, paint family portraits with your hands, prepare dolls from the materials available in the environment, or play forgotten movement games. While relaxing on sun loungers, museum visitors will be able to see a collection of recordings documenting unusual and ordinary sounds of Prague. There will be animations with the use of blocks and a city garden waiting for the guests. There will also be an opportunity to taste the flavors of the city – artisanal ice cream or the flavors of multicultural Prague will make your neighbors hungry while having fun.
Children’s Day in the Concert Shell in Praga Park, June 1 at 14-18
↪ The Praga Cultural Center, Muszla Koncertowa, ul. Ratuszowa 4a (Praga Północ)
On this special occasion, the House of Culture Praga invites children and their parents to play together. The event will include concerts, zumba shows, a science show, creative art workshops, illusion shows, 3D drawing with pens, creative building with LEGO, running with a book on your head and other animation games, competitions with prizes, face painting, soap bubble show and many other attractions. Admission free.
Retro Children’s Day, June 1st
↪ FINA – National Film Archive – Audiovisual Institute, ul. Wałbrzyska ⅗ (Mokotów)
↪ Kino Iluzjon, ul. Narbutta 50A (Mokotów)
Parents and grandparents will have a unique opportunity to go with their children and grandchildren into the world of pre-war cinema and old animations, often known from their childhood. There will be no shortage of iconic heroes, inspiring workshops, very smart lectures for the youngest – and above all great fun in two Warsaw locations – Cinema Iluzjon and at 3/5 Wałbrzyska Street! The youngest will meet well-known characters from fairy tales from the past on the screens of cinemas all over Poland.
www.dziendziecka.fina.gov.pl
http://www.iluzjon.fn.org.pl/aktualnosci/info/1005/dzien-dziecka.html
Children’s Day at Grochowska Street, June 1 at 10-16
↪ Sinfonia Varsovia, ul. Grochowska 272 (Praga Południe)
Sinfonia Varsovia invites children with guardians on musical trips around the world. We will visit Africa, Australia, Asia, Europe, Japan, North America and Antarctica. We will get to know instruments from all over the world. It will be possible to take part in exotic and rhythmic concerts and workshops for the youngest. Free admission.
http://www.sinfoniavarsovia.org/pl/2019-06-01-dzien-dziecka-na-grochowskiej.html?t=1558947227
Cake pops, June 1 at noon 12-12: 45
↪ KADR Culture Center, ul. Rzymowskiego 32 (Mokotów)
Culinary workshop for children, where they will form round cookies together, cover them with chocolate and place them on a stick to create sweet lollipops. The decoration depends on the imagination of the participants. Paid admission, ticket: PLN 15, registration on-line or at DK KADR
A watercolor tale, June 1 at 11-12: 30
↪ KADR Culture Center, ul. Rzymowskiego 32 (Mokotów)
Concert of the intergenerational band “THE MLEKO” led by Zbigniew Żak. The program includes Polish works and world compositions. We will hear Polish and foreign hits in almost every musical genre: latino, blues, rock and pop. paid admission, ticket: PLN 10, registration on-line or in DK KADR.
Great Children’s Day at Royal Wilanów, June 1, hours. 11-16
↪ Centrum Kultury Wilanów, ul. Kolegiacka 3 (Wilanów)
A picnic on the occasion of Children’s Day in Royal Wilanów, during which, among others, you will be able to listen to and watch the kids participating in the classes and listen to the Wilanów Brass Band. There will also be a play for children entitled “On Dobra Wróżki Street”, magic tricks performed by the magician Arkadiusz Cywiński will also be presented. There will also be an opportunity for creative play at the CKW stands. Free admission.
Village of Living Archeology, May 27 – June 9, at 8-19
↪ ŚWIT Culture Center, ul. Wysockiego 11 (Targówek)
The Village of Living Archeology – a place presenting the world of Slavs, Vikings and other peoples of old Poland and Europe. Visitors will be able to learn about ancient beliefs, rituals and customs. There will be demonstrations and workshops of old crafts, forgotten professions, war crafts, archery and ax throwing. Old games and activities for young and old. Free admission.
A fairy-tale concert for Children’s Day, June 1 at 16-18
↪ Center for Creative Activities “Pogodna”, ul. Jana Pawła II 25 (Wesoła)
A fairy-tale concert for children performed by the Jak z Bajki artistic agency. Many fairy-tale attractions, games and quizzes with famous and liked songs await children. The artists will play fairy-tale characters and will move into a fairy-tale world with children.
Magic Words, June 2 at 15-16
↪ Cultural Center in the Wesoła District, ul. Starzyńskiego 21 (Wesoła)
A performance for children by the Echo Theater Group. Once upon a time, two siblings lived in a forest hut. One of the siblings was modest and kind, the other was cool and rude. By chance, one day they had to go to the forest for water. There they met a mysterious old person. “Please”, “thank you”, “I’m sorry” – these words are known to everyone. However, not everyone uses them. The fairy tale “Magic Words” tells about the need to thank, admit mistakes, be kind and disinterested. Because all the good that we give to others comes back to us in the end. Free admission, registration from 27 May at 22 773 55 99.
1st Children’s Day with Asperger’s Syndrome, June 2 at 11-16
↪ LIX Liceum Ogólnokształcące im. J. Kusociński, ul. Lindego 20 (Bielany)
The ALEKlasa Foundation organizes the Day of Integration and Tolerance of Every “Otherness”. There will be plenty of attractions for both children and adults. The program includes: competitions and sports competitions, huge soap bubbles, experimenting, inflatables, workshops of small architects, games and animation games, face painting, meeting with alpacas, as well as a rich program of workshops for parents and teachers (link to the workshops: https: // www.facebook.com/events/847805322245553/). Free entrance.
Children’s Day with the Fairy Tale Master. Role-playing game, June 1 at 15-16: 30
↪ Badet Kluboksięgarnia for children, ul. Lentz 35a (Wilanów)
The Badet Bookshop invites you to a great adventure in the world of the Polish RPG “Master of Fairy Tales”, especially for children! The Invisible Queen summons daredevil players to her Heroes Castle to save it from collapsing. Can they defeat the sinister Rat King? How will they deal with obstructions in basements and sewers? Will they save a drowning friend? You will find out all this by embarking on this dangerous journey with us. Fun for children from 7 to maximum 10 years , no previous experience in RPGs is required. Duration: 90 minutes, admission FREE. Limited number of places, registration: [email protected], tel. 22 499-37-17.
What lives at night? – evening outdoor event for children, May 31, at 20-23
↪ Ochota Culture Center (OKO), Szczęśliwicki Park (Ochota)
In Szczęśliwice Children’s Day begins on… Friday night! Why the night? Not only because laser shows and shows combining theater and fire are most beautiful after dark. The family event “What lives at night” will combine aesthetic and educational values: the organizers want to show parents and children “what lives at night” and make them aware of the importance of visibility when moving at dusk. But most of all, fun! The program includes, among others: two hours of fairy-tale animations, a show of huge soap bubbles, Piana Party combined with dancing games, a light show, a puzzle room, ceramics and art workshops, an interactive concert based on the performance of “Tirti Tist in Przestrzenie” by Katarynka Theater from Gdańsk and a fire-pyrotechnic show prepared by the FLOW-FIRESHOW company. At the end, there will be a laser show prepared by the Kameleon company. The Municipal Police and the Police have also announced their presence, so all interested parties will be able to take a closer look at the secrets of their work. These are just some of the many attractions that not only entertain, but educate, help to develop passions and shape character. We hope this nighttime adventure will remind everyone that all ages have the ability to experience childhood joy!
A description of selected institutions and their adaptation to the needs of children can be found at www.zmalucha.pl
The list was prepared Joanna Barczuk