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.
1,591 shows and events
Quiz trail “DigiQuest”
Use an iPad to answer quiz questions, hunt for library clues and photograph your drawings.
Mushroom consultation
Expert mushroom consultation answering foraging questions and identifying mushrooms that visitors bring along.
Science olympiad “Lab Champion”
Visitors try pipetting, weighing, matching laboratory utensils and solving estimation and quiz tasks.
Language and play café
A café for language and play in German.
Reading club
Children read together, play reading games and take part in creative workshops.
Yoga and play
Yoga and play sessions for children, registration required.
Digital playground
Children and adults explore robots, tablets and programmable Lego sets through play.
Family quiet room
A family relaxation space offering rotating creative, cooking and relaxation activities.
Lantern workshop
Children craft their own individual lanterns under the guidance of a local artist, no registration needed.
Open microscope session
Children and parents use binocular microscopes to discover hidden water creatures and tiny details up close.
Tour “The Owl Calls for Nature”
Families explore protected Brandenburg animals and learn why the owl symbolises nature conservation.
Creative children's dance
Children explore movement and improvisation through contemporary dance, with no previous experience needed.
Indoor or outdoor play
Play together outdoors in summer, or indoors with Lego and robots in winter and bad weather.
Storytime with Lesewelt
Volunteers read exciting stories aloud to children, encouraging reading enjoyment and language skills.
Computer room
Users can play Minecraft or Roblox, or browse the internet, for an hour a day.
Board and card game afternoon
Children explore short board and card games together, with opportunities to join between rounds.
Homework help “Lern mit mir!”
Children receive help with their homework and study in a quiet atmosphere.
Monday board games
Families, children and adults play board and strategy games together from the library's collection.
Homework help
Children in grades 3 to 6 get homework support in a quiet atmosphere at the children's library.
Dance show “O je, Tannenbaum!”
A playful dance piece follows a Christmas tree's journey, inviting reflection on sustainability.
Drop-in workshop “PlanckPlay”
Try PlanckPlay, a tactile 3D model showing connections between physics theories.
Storytime with Lesewelt
Volunteer readers share funny and exciting stories with children to inspire a love of reading.
Storytime
Volunteer readers read aloud to young listeners, drawing them into the world of books.