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
Picture book cinema
Children hear an autumn story about whether a pumpkin thief really exists.
Halloween in Klaistow
Halloween activities at Spargelhof Klaistow vary by date, from ice skating to a fire show.
Reading time
Children aged six and up hear exciting and funny stories read aloud.
Play “Das NEINhorn”
A small unicorn who always says no discovers the value of friendship.
Flashlight rally
Families follow a nighttime trail through the dark park using flashlights.
Ghost hunt tour
Children hunt for clues to find the ghost Olli in the darkened stadium.
Storytime in Portuguese
Volunteer readers read aloud in Portuguese, discovering books together with children.
Halloween party
Children and teenagers celebrate Halloween with music and dancing to close Gruselwoche.
Play “Norma and the Vampire”
Children help Norma turn evil into good after a vampire comes through her open window.
Halloween decoration workshop
Participants craft glowing Halloween decorations such as bats and pumpkins, using LEDs.
Halloween night at the museum
Explore nocturnal animals, take a quiz, make glowing jars and cook together over a fire.
Flashlight tour “Nachtaktiv”
Children follow glowing animal tracks through dark exhibition halls with flashlights.
Stargazing observation
Look for celestial objects through a telescope and learn how to operate it.
Queens, wizards and ghosts
A family event at Schloss Charlottenburg where visitors may come in costume.
Stargazing “Sternenkieker”
Children look for celestial objects through a telescope and learn how to operate it.
Storytelling evening “Gut genug”
A storyteller shares tales about inner strength and believing in yourself.
Audio experience “Odzala”
Hear insects, frogs, elephants and dawn birds in 360° sound beneath projections of the African night sky.
Ballet “The Nutcracker”
Paris Ballet Theater performs a classical ballet by P. I. Tchaikovsky with orchestral accompaniment.
Family brunch
A shared brunch for families.
Halloween party
Celebrate Halloween with a costume contest, karaoke, Just Dance and a buffet.
Workshop “Zerlegen & Schrauben”
Children dismantle everyday appliances with real tools and discuss how their internal technology works.
Halloween family festival
Children make spooky Halloween crafts, hear eerie stories, and receive sweets.