Events for children aged 12+ in Berlin
Berlin’s 12+ selection brings together events with age guidance that includes teenagers, from creative workshops to performances and tours. Look at the subject, stated age limits and participation conditions for each event, since the shared label does not mean every listing suits all teenagers equally.
2,268 shows and events
Makerspace
Participants build with LEGO or play board games, choosing together what to do.
Audio play “The Three Investigators and the Singing Snake”
Justus, Peter and Bob investigate strange happenings and a mysterious singing snake.
LEGO building afternoon
Build LEGO creations around a changing theme or your own ideas, with photographs of every model.
Fabric printing and painting
Bring old clothes and fabric scraps to print new designs and paint textiles together.
Guided tour: spooky zoo animals
A guide explores spooky animal myths, stories and the eerie secrets of the zoo’s residents.
Animal teeth discovery “Zeig her deine Zähne”
Children look into animals’ mouths and compare different teeth and jaw shapes.
Gaming lounge “MitSpielen”
Children and teenagers develop their own games with support through media education.
Creative day
Children freely choose from drawing, painting, screen printing or jewelry making.
Open makerspace
Children explore programming with LEGO® Education sets, with Beebots and Ozobots also available.
Board game afternoon
Families play board games together and try new games, with every game's rules explained.
Picture book slide storytime
Children watch picture-book images on a large screen while listening to the story.
Storytime “Lesemäuse”
Children listen to stories presented as picture book cinema with an Activpanel or as Kamishibai.
Picture book slideshow
Children discover stories through picture-book cinema in the library’s event room.
Open studio for teenagers
Young people experiment with photography, screen printing and other materials in an open studio.
Halloween festival with spooky tour
Children join spooky crafts, picture-book cinema, costume photos and a tour through the library basement.
Storytime with Lesewelt
Experienced volunteers read stories aloud to children in sessions with Lesewelt Berlin e.V.
LEGO building time
A drop-in LEGO building session at the library, open to all ages, no registration needed.
Drop-in robotics afternoon
Children control robots with buttons, colours or tablet apps, using different tools according to age.
Family café
Families meet for coffee and conversation in an open weekly gathering.
Workshop “TüftelLab”
Children try learning robots and build simple electronic circuits with LEDs and conductive tape.
Kamishibai storytelling theatre
Listen to a Kamishibai storytelling performance in the courtyard when the weather is good.
Kamishibai storytelling
Listen to a story through Kamishibai storytelling, with indoor alternatives depending on the weather and season.
Homework club
Pupils get help with homework and learning in maths, German and English.
Reading hour
Reading aloud for young listeners.