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.
1,572 shows and events
Shadow play “Der Tannenbaum”
A shadow play performed by puppen.etc.
Puppet show “Pierre the Bear”
Puppet show about a honey-loving bear named Pierre and his forest friends.
3D photo frame craft workshop
Design your own 3D picture frame from various materials in this open craft workshop.
Den Himmel tragen
Artists connect stone figures' history with ancient myths, in a changing storytelling series.
Puppet show “The Gruffalo”
Figure theatre adaptation of “The Gruffalo” by Theater Marotte.
Puppet show “Superworm”
A puppet performance by Dornerei – Theater mit Puppen.
Puppet show “The Suitcase”
A puppet show performed by Theater Couturier.
5 short puppet plays & 1 shadow play
The Harbin shadow puppet troupe performs five rod-puppet plays and one shadow play in the foyer.
Puppet show “The Rainbow Fish”
A theatre performance by Das Berliner Puppentheater.
Guided walk “Animals in Winter”
Explore how wild animals survive winter through a park walk with stories, games and forest activities.
Puppet show “All His Ducklings”
A puppet performance by Theater des Lachens.
Interactive laundry basket theatre
Children and families join Anna Srivastava for theatre with changing fairy tales.
Family workshop “Tracing History”
A self-guided family workshop with props and cameras tracing clues through the museum's collections.
Workshop: scrolls and fold books
Children and adults create scroll pictures and folding books inspired by Asian art.
Puppet show “Die guten Freunde”
Forest animals share their scarce winter food in a puppet play inspired by a Chinese tale.
Asian-German parent and child group
Asian-German parents, expectant parents, caregivers and children come together in a parent–child group.
Craft session with Carla
Children and adults try different crafts with Carla and take their creations home.
Family tour “Our Sound Ship”
Families explore the Philharmonie's ship-like architecture on a guided tour with musicians.
Guided tour: what sleeping trees teach us
Explore how urban trees survive winter and what their dormancy can teach us about conserving energy.
Puppet show “Sterntaler”
Orphan Marie sings, argues and rides a motorcycle before giving away all she has.
Musical “Aladdin”
Theater Liberi brings Aladin’s adventures to the stage with music, choreography, costumes and lighting effects.
Inclusive creative workshop “1+1=3”
An inclusive creative workshop invites adults to paint, draw and explore self-expression together.
Play “Darüber spricht man nicht”
Music and humour accompany questions about bodies, affection, birth and the right to say no.
Mother and child mini retreat
Mothers and children share mindful movement, play and quiet time together.