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.
1,585 shows and events
Workshop “Light Studio”
Children explore light, sound and materials to tell the story of a planet.
Kamishibai “ErzählZeit”
Children and families listen to changing stories told with large pictures and join in.
Guided tour for families
Go behind the scenes, hear theatre stories and ask questions about the opera house.
Play “Das NEINhorn und die SchLANGEWEILE”
Boredom turns into a wild adventure, full of playful wordplay and fun.
Craft workshop “Water Creatures”
Families build water creatures from recycled materials, inspired by the exhibition “On Water”.
Puppet show “Gockel Jockel und die Weizenähre”
A rooster finds an ear of wheat, but the mice only want to play.
Print workshop with Meike Dölp
Children print with different materials and make their own Christmas gifts.
Family nature walk: forest art
Families join a creative walk to collect natural materials and make colorful collages.
Kiez flea market x ZIK
Browse the ZIK neighbourhood flea market and visit the roller-skating rink, which is also open.
“Wimpernzwerge”
Charlotte tries to fall asleep amid roaring lions, flying lifts and a planet of open eyes.
Lantern craft workshop
Children and families craft glowing lanterns to carry through dark streets.
Reading with Roland Berger scholars
Scholarship holders of the Roland Berger Foundation visit LesArt.
Craft workshop “Yarn Octopus or Doll”
Make an octopus or doll from colourful yarn with Nataliia and Oksana, without sewing.
St. Martin’s festival
Lantern procession with horse, rider and music through the open-air museum at dusk.
Workshop “Coding Lab: Luanti II”
Young coders dive deeper into Luanti, creating and importing their own custom textures.
Puppet show “Wind im Gummistiefel”
Mouse child Jakob encounters autumn winds, tries flying a kite and approaches winter sleep.
Show “Bubblebaba acht!”
A dancer weaves light, music and soap bubbles into a shadow-theatre story.
Play “Lotta Moves Out”
Lotta moves into Aunt Berg's attic after feeling misunderstood, but later misses her parents.
Theatre workshop “The Fairy Tale Suitcase”
Families join an immersive winter fairy-tale workshop with stories, songs and soup.
Concert “Unter meinem Bett”
Top German singer-songwriters perform clever, funny and thoughtful songs about family life.
Family concert “Ach so!”
Hear how chance shapes contemporary music and join the musicians to create a new piece.
Play “The Wizard of Oz”
A theatre adaptation of The Wizard of Oz by Tur Tur Theater.
Workshop “StoryLab”
A creative writing workshop for children and young people.
Puppet show “Janoschs Apfelmännchen”
A poor man wishes for just one apple to grow on his bare tree.