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.
1,592 shows and events
Picture book cinema “Listen Up, Look Here”
Hear spooky stories, watch picture-book cinema and try a quiz and a courage test.
Workshop “Crash Test: Parents vs Kids”
Parents and children team up to design and test vehicles against a crash wall.
Beginner reading practice
Children learning to read practise one-on-one with a mentor in a supportive setting.
Reading club
Children hear a book read aloud, then make crafts, paint or solve puzzles connected to its story.
Advanced reading practice
Children who can read practise understanding texts one-on-one with a reading trainer.
Picture book storytime
Children watch a picture-book presentation, with different books featured throughout the series.
Puppet show “Sterntaler”
A puppet show follows an orphan girl who gives away everything she owns.
Puppet show “Maximiliane und die Monster”
A girl's overnight stay with her aunt turns into a wild monster adventure.
Play “Mother Holle”
Marie arrives to help with pillows, bread and apples in this adaptation of a Grimm fairy tale.
Play “No Planet B”
Three teenagers imagine a climate court, where children in the audience decide their neighbour's guilt.
Puppet circus “Piccoli e Grandi”
Italian circus director Alfredo Antonio Aneli presents his famous marionette circus show.
Bazaar Berlin
International traders present unique products and specialities from more than 60 countries.
Family café
A relaxed family café with a play corner, coffee and advice from the Lankwitz family centre team.
Nintendo Switch gaming afternoon
Children play older and newer Nintendo Switch games, with Mario-Kart among the available titles.
Kiez Kreativ Labor (KKL)
Open creative workshop for all ages to craft, paint and experiment with materials.
Upcycling craft workshop
Participants turn upcycled and natural materials into masks, decorations, headdresses or bee hotels.
VR workshop
Teens try out VR headsets together and build their own imaginative virtual worlds.
Chess meetup
Play chess together with other enthusiasts, whether you already know the game or are starting out.
Family craft afternoon
Families make crafts together and use their creativity, with no advance registration needed.
Pottery for kids
Children can try their hand at pottery and make their own ceramics.
Open studio
Children experiment freely with printing, painting, building and other art techniques.
Crafts “Schnipsel & Schnapsel”
Families make crafts together with Fatma Mohammad, a neighbourhood family mentor from Familienzentrum Lankwitz.