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.
1,555 shows and events
Planetarium show “Legends of the Night Sky”
Ancient constellation stories unfold across the planetarium dome in illustrations by Iryna Filipova and her team.
37th Berlin Fairy Tale Days
Young people gather by a campfire to hear stories in which music plays an important role.
Play “Das NEINhorn”
A reluctant unicorn leaves Herzwald and finds friends in a stage story with songs.
Ciaccona Clox
A dancer and actress bring Tolstoy's tales to life with music and humor.
Puppet show “Verschollen zwischen Zimt und Stollen”
Puppet and object theatre feature in a 45-minute performance at Theaterfestival Winterzauber.
The great children's rights concert
Band Honigkuchenpferde performs this concert about children's rights.
“Little Red Riding Hood”
Daniel Wagner plays the hunter, telling the familiar fairy tale with a root gnome.
Play “The 2nd Princess”
The older princess enjoys being first, while the younger princess dislikes taking second place.
Puppet show “The Little King December”
A puppet show about swapping roles between a little king and a grown-up.
Puppet show “Kasper Glücksmütze”
Fräulein Ping and Pong tell the chaotic tale of Kasper and his lucky cap.
Musical “Pinocchio”
A musical retelling of Pinocchio explores what it means to be a parent or child.
Writing workshop “Word Magic”
Children write poems and stories and test how they sound read aloud.
“A Cunning Case”
Rufus and Elfriede investigate with other animals, while Rufus hopes to see Rubi again.
Play “Snow White, Please”
A dog and his lively assistant mix up the classic tale of Snow White like a recipe.
Play “Animal Conference”
Animals call a conference to save the planet, told through story, movement and live music.
Dance piece “Nein! Doch Wie?”
Dancers make stones sing and build acrobatic towers while exploring the feelings behind an argument.
Improv theatre “Das Improvisionäre Mitmach-Märchen”
The audience helps invent a fairy tale, contributing ideas and joining the performance if they wish.
Puppet show “Verschollen zwischen Zimt und Stollen”
Puppet and object theatre performed by Susi Claus and Martin Karl at Winterzauber festival.
Toy swap
Children and families bring toys in good condition and swap them directly with other participants.
Children’s rights activity week
The library hosts an exhibition, a children's rights craft session, storytelling and a picture book cinema.
German–Persian storytelling
Bilingual storytelling session with traditional Persian fairy tales told in Persian and translated into German.
Picture-book storytime “Die Olchis: Ein Drachenfest für Feuerstuhl”
Families watch a picture-book story about the Olchis on screen as part of the Berliner Märchentage.
Open STEM workshop
Young people work on their own STEM projects, continuing or starting something new.
Pokémon card swap
Bring your Pokémon cards to play, swap with others and discover new favourites.