Events for children aged 8–11 in Berlin
Berlin events for the 8–11 age selection include creative projects, performances and opportunities to explore a subject in more detail. Each listing overlaps this age band rather than guaranteeing suitability for every child, so compare the organiser’s guidance and the activity before choosing a session.
1,573 shows and events
Storytelling “MeerMärchen”
Kathleen Rappolt tells families stories about fish, fishers and the world of the sea.
A city of pictures
Children explore Siemensstadt and combine pictures, fabrics and their impressions into a collage.
Craft session with Daniela
Children and adults make crafts together with Daniela in a cosy atmosphere.
Sewing machine workshop
Children learn to use a sewing machine, guided by an experienced seamstress.
Family guided tour
Explore the Deutsches Technikmuseum together, from ships to trains and aircraft.
Play “You Started It! No, You!”
Two characters on opposite sides of a mountain quarrel in a musical story about understanding.
Bauhaus workshop
Visitors of all ages explore design questions using analogue and digital techniques.
Gaming, tinkering and inventing
Programme your own games, build robots and compose music at interactive activity stations.
Exhibition “Let's Bake!”
Children join Mouse and Cat to explore baking at five hands-on stations.
Exhibition “Eat Smart! From Apple to Cinnamon”
Children explore where food comes from and how it works inside the body.
Family guided tour: future worlds
A family tour explores possible futures, with content adapted to participants' ages.
Planetarium show “The Rainbow Fish and Friends”
A 360-degree animated film follows the rainbow fish through an undersea adventure.
Guided tour “Naughty as Cupid”
Guided castle tour where children learn playful details about Cupid and friends.
Workshop “Biting Miniatures”
A drop-in workshop making pop-up cards inspired by Cattelan's witty, biting artworks.
Film screening “Bibi Blocksberg – Die total verhexte Zeitreise”
Bibi travels back in time by magic to solve the mystery of a stolen music box.
Science show “Curious Experiment Cabinet”
A science demonstration reveals surprising physics behind everyday objects and invites questions afterwards.
Audio play musical “Der Traumzauberbaum”
A 360-degree fulldome film version of the classic audio-play musical about two forest spirits' dream leaves.
Halloween party
Enjoy a Halloween party with music, a song quiz and a face-painting station.
Zine workshop
Participants of all ages create handmade zines about hope and inner strength.
Halloween family programme
Spooky make-up, music, ghost parades and a dance show fill the centre with Halloween fun.
Writing workshop
Families write and design script as people did 120 years ago.
Family Saturday
The youth farm welcomes families, children, teenagers and anyone curious about visiting.
Workshop “Nanu, Why Does That Float?”
Families experiment with water and buoyancy using the museum's steel steamship.
Halloween party
Children carve pumpkins, collect sweets between stalls and watch a magic show.