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.
1,570 shows and events
Play “Olaf, der Elch”
A lonely elk meets a one-eyed Santa Claus, and they become an unbeatable team.
Erna's Christmas winter concert
Raketen Erna performs winter songs and tales of snowmen and sledding.
Puppet show “Christmas at Little Rabbit's”
A puppet show where a little hare must save Christmas alone after the big hare falls ill.
Puppet show “Mother Holle”
Puppet theatre retells the fairy tale of Goldmarie and Pechmarie's different fates.
Film screening “Animal Feast”
Two short animal films, including a name-day party and a Christmas goose's rescue.
Film screening “Animal Feast”
Two short films follow animal-themed adventures with Pettersson, Findus and a goose named Auguste.
Children's play “Magical Christmas with Tigerlilly”
Tigerlilly faces a snowless Christmas and a sick friend in this new adventure.
Play “Rico, Oskar and the Shadow Thieves”
Rico and Oskar become friends, then Rico must find his missing friend Oskar.
Write a Christmas story together
Add three words on a Post-it to help create a shared Christmas story.
Winter festival
A winter festival for families with creative activities, children's theatre, picture-book cinema and songs from around the world.
Four free museum Fridays
A family guided tour explores the animal world of Brandenburg at this museum.
Musical theatre “The Christmas Tale of the Princess and Santa Claus”
A musical theatre show by Musiktheater Rumpelstil.
Puppet show “Mother Holle”
A puppet show retells the fairy tale of Frau Holle, Goldmarie and Pechmarie.
Puppet show “Mischka's Wondrous Journey”
A toy bear leaves home and helps deliver Christmas presents to children in need.
Guided tour: native wildlife highlights
Families learn about native wildlife on a guided tour.
Family flashlight tour
Families explore the darkened aquarium’s underwater habitats, reptiles, amphibians and insects with their own torches and a guide.
Guided tour “Underground to Freedom”
See full-scale tunnel reconstructions and view an original escape tunnel through a visitor tunnel.
Christmas guided tour
Walk through the winter animal park with a guide and learn how different animals handle cold.
Play “Tigerlilly Looks for the Christmas Elf”
Tigerlilly and Björn hold a casting among forest animals to find a new Christmas elf.
Musical tale “The Little I Am Me”
A nameless creature meets animals while searching for an answer to who it is.
Guided tour “Naughty as Cupid”
Guided castle tour where children learn playful details about Cupid and friends.
Play “The Hares Save New Year”
An interactive Russian-language New Year show where children help hares save the holiday magic.
Stop-motion filmmaking
Make crafted figures dance against a matching backdrop and create your own stop-motion animated film.
Concert “Laute(r) leise Lieder”
Robert and Guido perform warm winter songs and stories, inviting singing and dancing along.