Local holiday celebrations in Poland

Various local events are being organized across Poland to commemorate upcoming holidays.

In Gniezno, the ninth edition of the ‘Herosi Niepodległości’ (Heroes of Independence) competition is scheduled to engage students in Polish history. Held under the patronage of the Wielkopolska Voivode, the event invites educational institutions from the Wielkopolska province to participate, with submissions accepted until October 27 and a final scheduled for November 11. In Jelenia Góra, the ‘Bieg Niepodległości’ (Independence Run) will feature 5 km and 10 km street races starting at dusk from Plac Ratuszowy, alongside the ‘Bieg Małego Bohatera’ (Little Hero Run) for children and youth.

Halloween festivities include a family-oriented weekend in Gniezno at the Sobieskiego Sports Hall on October 24 and 25. In Łódź, a Halloween parade is set for October 31, traveling from Pasaż Schillera along Piotrkowska Street toward Manufaktura, featuring stilt walkers, decorated vehicles, and a ‘trick or treat’ event involving approximately 40 local businesses.

Additional regional celebrations include a parade with monsters and zombies and a ‘Trunk or Treat’ event in Imbramowice. In Poznań, municipal facilities are hosting themed programs, such as a five-hour ‘Horror Evening’ at the Grunwald municipal swimming pool, while other activities include a themed picnic at Arena Ursynów and a sushi-themed promotion in Busko-Zdrój.

Retailers are also preparing for Halloween and All Saints’ Day. Major supermarket chains, including Lidl, Biedronka, and Dino, are extending operating hours. Biedronka is offering a ‘4+4 free’ promotion on grave candles (znicze) via its loyalty app, and the retailer Action has launched sales on Halloween and Christmas decorations.