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.
1,591 shows and events
Musical play “The Color Monster”
Six short scenes explore different feelings, each accompanied by its own music for cello and ukulele.
Christmas at The Playce
Families make Christmas crafts, take photos together, and sing and dance to live music.
Moon tales workshop “The Fairy-Tale Suitcase”
A family workshop blends dance, music and storytelling into an immersive fairy tale world.
Steglitz literature festival
An all-day literature festival offers readings by various authors for the whole family to enjoy.
3D design with Tinkercad
Families build 3D objects together using TinkerCad and explore spatial design in the library's Makerspace.
Exhibition talk “Berlin archäoLogisch!”
An exhibition talk explores the excavated remains of a medieval school and church.
Woodworking workshop
Children, teens and adults try sawing, filing and hammering wood together.
Try instruments: “Gitarrenzauber”
Children try guitars, ukuleles and banjos, then finish the session by drumming together.
Self-guided tour “Gigantische Zeitreise”
Children and accompanying adults explore ancient Pergamon with props, cameras and a task.
Winter market
A festive winter market offers crafts, music, food and a carousel at the playground.
Advent crafts
Families make their own Christmas gifts and decorations together during an Advent craft activity.
Children's dance workshop
Dance, music and movement for children.
Puppet show “Mr Squirrel and the First Snow”
A puppet and object theatre performance about Mr. Squirrel's first snow.
Circus show “No Glow”
Circus show about a lone adventurer discovering the circus's secret nightlife.
Circus show “Stories from the Plate's Edge”
Christmas treats come alive at night and share their dreams in this circus show.
Musical “Tarzan”
Theater Liberi brings Tarzan’s jungle story to the stage with original music and a search for belonging.
Tollpatschi’s Christmas kids’ disco
Children craft, dance and enjoy festive treats at this Christmas kids' disco.
Reading “Bo and the First Bite”
Author Nora Borkenhagen presents her comic about a young vampire seeking an alternative to biting.
Picture book day
A day of alternating readings in German and English from picture books, with books for sale.
Craft workshop “Treasure Tins”
Children decorate or make containers to hold small treasures, using a range of methods.
Play “Oh, How Lovely Is Panama”
Bear and Tiger journey to Panama, testing their friendship through comic adventures.
Advent in the park
Visitors encounter Christmas stories, music, glowing figures and light installations, with crafts and a candle labyrinth.
Craft workshop
Families make craft projects with Nadine, exploring changing themes that include seasonal decorations and celebrations.