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.
1,553 shows and events
Portuguese reading “Komm, heute lese ich vor!”
Children listen to familiar and new stories from European cultures, read aloud.
Play “Alle außer das Einhorn”
A class chat spirals into cyber-mobbing, lies and hate comments among teenagers.
Magic show “Ala Labama”
A magic trick goes wrong, sparking playful chaos in this circus-theatre show.
Felting workshop for families
Families, children or adults felt beautiful objects from wool together.
Play “The Fabulous Millibillies”
Emilia's imagined band takes her and classmate Tobi on a musical journey featuring GRIPS songs.
Play “The Thief in the Circus”
An interactive circus-theatre detective story where children help catch a thief among the audience.
Circus festival “Freedom of Movement”
Young circus artists explore identity, origin, migration and freedom of movement.
Interactive improvised fairy tale
Children watch or join an improvised fairy tale that unfolds together.
Theatre show “All Our Monsters”
An artist's preparations are interrupted by living wigs, flying hats and forgotten monsters returning from a drawer.
Rock and jazz guitar concert
Andrey Smirnov plays acoustic rock and jazz while children can move or dance.
St Martin's Day lantern procession
Families join a devotion and lantern procession with songs across the estate.
Flashlight tour “To the Electress”
Children explore the dark castle rooms with flashlights while parents join a separate tour.
Flashlight tour: robots at night
After closing time, visitors explore the museum by flashlight, now also in English.
Circus open stage “Freedom of Movement”
Young circus artists from across Berlin perform solo and group acts on freedom of movement.
Children’s play “Paths”
A children's theatre piece by Cagri Yilmaz.
30 hours at Hamburger Bahnhof (part 2)
Watch films, join a tour in pyjamas or play in small museum tents.
Guided walk “Along the Spree”
Follow the banks of the Spree on an outing led by Monika Thiemen.
Family workshop: stage sets
Families explore artist Cesar Klein and create their own small artwork together.
Workshop “Fortuna – What Is Luck?”
Explore ancient statues through playful exercises, consider happiness, then work with paper, scissors and a pen.
3D drawing and printing
Discover how 3D printing works and build a small object to take home.
Play “The Mysterious Chest and the Circus Mouse”
A circus mouse disrupts a junk shop, and children help her escape through audience participation.
Concert “Of Mice and Sunbeams”
Young orchestras, choir and ensembles perform a concert inspired by Leo Lionni's story.
Play “Ringel Rangel Röschen”
Two fairies compete for Röschen in a musical fairy tale full of wordplay and sound magic.