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.
1,573 shows and events
Puppet show “The Suitcase”
Bird, fox and rabbit meet a mysterious stranger with a suitcase in the forest.
Play “Hansel and Gretel Totally Lost”
Anna Wagner-Fregin and Daniel Wagner perform an adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale.
Puppet show “The Little Polar Bear”
Lars meets two fellow travellers aboard an aeroplane and returns with them to the North Pole.
Dance performance “BÄÄÄM”
Three performers dance, drum and play with objects, using no spoken language.
Children's operetta “Die Fledermaus”
Sing-along operetta retelling Die Fledermaus at a boarding school, performed in German.
Family flashlight tour
Families explore the darkened aquarium’s underwater habitats, reptiles, amphibians and insects with their own torches and a guide.
Puppet show “Susi, Granddaughter of House No. 4”
A puppet show tells the true story of a Jewish girl's family in hiding during Nazi rule.
Play “Beethoven – A Life”
A musical journey through Beethoven's life with orchestra, band and choir.
Indoor dragon boat festival
Teams race indoor dragon boats, with separate school, amateur and professional competitions.
Guided tour “We Discover the Concert Hall”
Families explore backstage areas of the Konzerthaus and learn what makes a concert.
Glacier day
A themed day inside the exhibition “Die Berge Tirols,” exploring Tyrol's mountains and glaciers.
Guided tour for families
Families get a lively backstage tour of the opera house through children's eyes.
Object theatre “Pappelapapp”
An object theatre where cardboard crates transform into tigers, dragons and imaginary creatures.
Comic reading “Light in the Dark”
Author Steffen Gumpert reads from his mystery comic full of ghosts and secrets.
Documentary theatre “Bär”
A 100-year-old teddy bear recalls a Jewish child's life under Nazi rule.
Puppet show “The Snow Queen”
Puppet show about Kay and Gerda, friendship tested by the Snow Queen's spell.
Play “Tonight at 3:34 AM”
Eddie narrates a high-rise adventure about a meteorite, monsters and a tough stepfather.
Play “Cold Coffee at the Fire Station”
Fire chief Wasserhose and his team tackle a house fire, an ice rescue and fallen trees.
Play “Lotta on Troublemaker Street”
After cutting up an itchy jumper, Lotta moves into a neighbour’s attic to avoid trouble.
Play “Das Huhn lügt”
Children in the play investigate bullying through a game where someone must become the chicken.
Fairy tale “Little Longnose”
A boy is transformed into a dwarf and must find his way back to himself.
Play “The Bed That Couldn’t Sleep”
A restless bed shakes the house, alarming a lamp, an alarm clock and a cat.
Musical “Ben Loves Anna”
Ben defends his new classmate Anna as live songs accompany a story of first love.
Family flashlight tour
Families explore the darkened aquarium’s underwater habitats, reptiles, amphibians and insects with their own torches and a guide.