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
Intercultural breakfast
Neighbours share breakfast, meet new people and chat over coffee, tea and bread.
Family Friday: “Green Planet Berlin”
A family Friday event at the Green Planet Berlin exhibition.
Chess class
Children improve their chess skills under professional guidance, beginners and advanced players welcome.
Programming with LEGO WeDo
Children build with LEGO WeDo kits and program their creations using an iPad app.
Games afternoon
Children and adults try board games, card games and favourites brought from home.
Language days at Talentopia
Multilingual staff lead bilingual tours and play activities exploring a different language each time.
Experiments “Forschergarten”
Young researchers take part in experiments and meet in front of the library.
Family mission at orbitall
A family mission at orbitall.
German-Arabic storytelling “Uncle Mäuserich”
Two storytellers tell a Yemeni fairy tale about conflict and reconciliation among animals.
Heissa Holzmarkt winter festival
Music, performances, dancing, a retro carousel and a fairy-tale hut fill this winter festival.
Exploring the world of dinosaurs
Children explore dinosaurs through puzzles, crafts and games.
Play “Die Zeitdiebe”
Tiffy and her cat chase the thieves who steal people's time.
Guided tour “Night at Britzer Garten”
A family night tour searching for bats and other nocturnal animals.
Shadow play “Peter and the Wolf”
A shadow theatre performance with orchestral music brings Prokofiev's musical fairy tale Peter and the Wolf to life.
Halloween party
Children decorate gingerbread, complete a Halloween quest, play games and share sweet treats.
Storytime in English
Volunteer readers read aloud in English for children up to 12.
Parent and child lantern workshop
Parents and children build St Martin's lanterns together, learning basic craft techniques.
Play “Little Muck”
Muck discovers magical slippers and a mysterious walking stick before facing a deceitful sultan.
Board game evening
Play the organisers' favourite board games, learn the rules and bring your own suggestions.
Flashlight tour
Explore dark museum rooms by torchlight after closing, looking for nocturnal animals.
Flashlight tour “To the Electress”
Children explore the dark castle rooms with flashlights while parents join a separate tour.
Ballet “The Four Seasons”
A statue awakens in spring and journeys through the seasons in dance.
KULer science day
Lectures on water and lies, a climate workshop and optical experiments make up the science programme.