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
Coding afternoon
Children try small robots such as Ozobots and BluBots to discover how coding works through play.
Show “Spooky Charlottenburg”
Ghosts awaken in Schloss Charlottenburg in this young ensemble's show.
Making drink carton organisers
Children turn empty drink cartons into decorated boxes and plant pot covers.
Autumn workshop: building with mushrooms
Participants build a small form and fill it with living mycelium material.
Jewellery workshop with Meko
An open workshop teaches beginners to make and repair jewellery from beads and materials.
Puppet show “Puss in Boots”
A puppet show about the fun of being cheeky, based on Grimm and Kästner.
Pettersson's Christmas visitor
Christmas approaches, but Pettersson and Findus have no Christmas tree, festive meal or firewood.
Puppet show “The Little Witch”
A puppet and object theatre production of The Little Witch for young audiences, children and families to watch together.
Puppet show “Frau Holle”
A narrator and puppets retell Grimm's tale of Frau Holle in Holledau.
Play “Water’s Not for Me”
A child waters a neighbour's flower and ends up on a mysterious underwater journey.
Christmas market “Winter Wonderland”
A small Christmas market by the lake offers stalls, live music and winter treats.
Puppet show “Sleeping Beauty”
A lively retelling of the Grimm fairy tale with puppets and quick scene changes.
Play “Shopping Mobbing”
A wordless clown retelling of Cinderella explores exclusion and bullying between stepsisters.
Board games afternoon
Children, families and game lovers discover new games and play favourites together.
Musical “The Christmas Bakery”
Songs by Rolf Zuckowski accompany questions about snow, Santa Claus and a missing biscuit recipe.
Winter and Advent crafts
Each Advent week brings a new craft: winter decorations or small gifts.
“Robos im Winterland”
Children track animals, steer the Polarexpress and join a snowball fight.
Cinema with popcorn
Children watch surprise films together in the library, with popcorn accompanying the screening.
Musical “Conni”
Conni celebrates her birthday with songs, chocolate cake and help from the audience in an interactive musical.
Puppet show “Die Koscher-Maschine”
A puppet show about a piglet who wants to become kosher, with songs and chaos.
Magic show “Trötenzauber”
A magic trumpet meets mischievous witches, with vanishing objects and colourful surprises.
Reading: Boris Pfeiffer “Die drei ??? Kids”
Author Boris Pfeiffer visits the library to meet readers of his children's books.
Staged reading “A Christmas Carol”
Felix Isenbügel gives a scenic reading of Dickens' story about Scrooge's ghostly transformation.
Lecture “KinderUni Lichtenberg: Make Way!”
A children's lecture explores who gets to use streets, squares and public space.