Month: September 2026

What a fantastic summer it was

After a quiet period, the end of summer marks our return to full activity. The Polish Home has reopened, and the Ryszard Kott Gloria Artis Medal award was a notable highlight.

An exciting schedule of events is on the horizon, so now is the perfect time to encourage friends and family to subscribe.

In October, the Seattle Polish Film Festival will be back, presenting an outstanding selection of Polish films. For the latest updates, visit the SPFF website.

Radio Gdańsk series on Gdynia History

Radio Gdańsk has launched a sixty-part audio series, “Gdynia Obiecana,” inspired by Grzegorz Piątek’s book on Gdynia’s extraordinary interwar transformation. The series explores not only the city’s rapid development but also the people behind it and the social costs involved. Created to mark Gdynia’s centennial, each six-minute episode airs on weekdays at 5:45 a.m. and repeats at 8:50 p.m. (Seattle times: 8:45 p.m. PDT the previous day for the morning broadcast, and 11:50 a.m. PDT

Polish Fall Bazaar 2026

The Polish Fall Bazaar is coming! Join us and celebrate together our tradition over 60 years old! Enjoy a delicious Polish dinner and traditional Polish pastries. Upstairs features an excellent selection of imported Polish deli products, Polish kielbasa, folk accessories, amber, crafts, Bolesławiec pottery, and more! And of course, Raffle tickets with great baskets of Polish goods to win! Free admission

Domówka u Syreny

Celebrate Syrena Seattle’s third anniversary with a Polish-style house party inspired by the unforgettable ’90s! Join us for an evening of nostalgic music, dancing, drinks, snacks, and great company. Bring your friends, embrace the ’90s spirit, and help us celebrate three wonderful years of Syrena Seattle in the relaxed atmosphere of a classic Polish domówka. Buy tickets: https://square.link/u/RLykgFbh

40-Lecie Harcerstwa Polskiego w Seattle

Drogie, druhny, druhowie, i wieloletni przyjaciele Harcerstwa! Serdecznie chcemy wszystkich zaprosić żeby razem z nami świętować uroczystość 40-lecia naszej działalności harcerstwa polskiego w Seattle 10go Października! Zapraszamy na Mszę świętą o 10am w Kościele St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church in Seattle O 12:30pm Kominek Harcerki i przekąski w Domu Polskim w Seattle

Zofia Król “Droga przez łąkę. Sześć esejów o przestrzeni”

Książka Zofii Król wzięła się z tęsknoty. Tęsknoty za pewnym miejscem, ale i za samym doświadczaniem przestrzeni. To wielowątkowa opowieść o tym, w jaki sposób nawiązujemy relację z trójwymiarem, oswajamy go, a potem przekładamy te doznania na język literatury, malarstwa, filozofii. Autorka przygląda się tekstom, mapom i obrazom, śledzi wędrówki współczesnych artystek, zamyśla się nad kondycją marzącej o wejściu w widok podmiotki. Jednocześnie sama podróżuje w czasie i przestrzeni, przenosząc się płynnie z pagórków południowej

Volunteers Appreciation Party

Polish Festival Seattle invites our entire volunteer community—past, present, and future—to a special Volunteers Appreciation Party! Polish Festival Seattle 2026 was held on Saturday, July 11, at Seattle Center—and thanks to you, it was a great success. As a token of our appreciation for everything you have done for the festival, produced by the Seattle Polish Foundation, we invite you to celebrate with us. Your time, energy, and commitment have made a real difference, and

Piknik Parafialny

Serdecznie zapraszamy na Piknik Parafialny! 🌿☀️ Już w najbliższą niedzielę, 20 września, po Mszach Świętych o 9:45 i 12:00. Przyjdźcie z rodziną i przyjaciółmi — będzie wspólny stół, dobre jedzenie i przede wszystkim czas spędzony razem. ❤️🇵🇱 Do zobaczenia w St. Margaret of Scotland!

Vivat Musica! Polish Choir is looking for new members

Do you love Polish music and enjoy singing? Vivat Musica! Polish Choir at the Polish Home Association in Seattle is welcoming new members! It’s a friendly and vibrant group brought together by a love of music, Polish culture, and singing together. You don’t need to be a professional singer — enthusiasm and a desire to sing are what matter most! The choir is directed by Dr. Marcin Paczkowski, an outstanding musician and conductor. 🎶 The

Heroes of the Polish Community

Tomorrow at the Polish Cultural Center, Ryszard Kott will be awarded the Gloria Artis Medal, one of the highest honors bestowed by the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. This distinction recognizes his outstanding contributions to our community and his long‑standing dedication to preserving and promoting Polish culture in Seattle. Please join us tomorrow, Friday, September 4 at 6:00 PM to congratulate Ryszard and celebrate his remarkable accomplishments. This is a meaningful moment not

Indie Games Poland Foundation Returns to PAX West for Its 10th Anniversary Showcase

The Indie Games Poland Foundation is celebrating its 10th appearance at PAX West in Seattle, the largest video game trade show in the United States — and one of the biggest in the world. This year’s booth features 14 diverse independent games developed in Poland, including several titles published by Polish companies. Visitors will have the chance to meet the creators, learn about their development process, and experience unique games across a wide range of

The Birth of Polish Game Development – How American Pop Culture Inspired Digital Creators Behind the Iron Curtain

This session will take attendees on a remarkable journey back to a time when the Polish video game industry was beginning to emerge behind the Iron Curtain. The presentation will explore how American pop culture including films, literature, music, VHS tapes, and satellite television found its way to young creators growing up in the communist era, sparking imagination and creative ambition in a vastly different reality. What began as a fascination with American culture ultimately