Free events for children in Berlin
Free events for children in Berlin include offers with free participation and those asking for a voluntary donation. Browse activities that fit your family’s interests, then check the individual conditions for accompanying adults, materials and registration rather than assuming every part of the visit is free.
766 shows and events
Picture book storytime
Library staff read aloud to children, choosing mainly picture books for the reading sessions.
Storytime
Lesewelt volunteers read aloud to children, helping them discover books, with parents welcome to join.
Storytelling and crafts
Varied stories for young listeners followed by matching painting or craft activities.
Storytime with Lesewelt
Experienced volunteers read aloud to children, introducing them to different worlds through stories.
Storytime
Children listen to readers sharing texts aloud in a session organised by Lesewelt Berlin.
Picture book cinema “Listen Up, Look Here”
Hear spooky stories, watch picture-book cinema and try a quiz and a courage test.
Workshop “Crash Test: Parents vs Kids”
Parents and children team up to design and test vehicles against a crash wall.
Beginner reading practice
Children learning to read practise one-on-one with a mentor in a supportive setting.
Reading club
Children hear a book read aloud, then make crafts, paint or solve puzzles connected to its story.
Advanced reading practice
Children who can read practise understanding texts one-on-one with a reading trainer.
Baby and toddler group
A group offered by Karow’s mobile family centre.
Open crawling group
Parents and babies play together while parents exchange experiences and receive advice about everyday life.
Picture book storytime
Children watch a picture-book presentation, with different books featured throughout the series.
Baby meetup
Parents and babies sing, play and share the exciting first months together.
Family café
A relaxed family café with a play corner, coffee and advice from the Lankwitz family centre team.
Nintendo Switch gaming afternoon
Children play older and newer Nintendo Switch games, with Mario-Kart among the available titles.
Kiez Kreativ Labor (KKL)
Open creative workshop for all ages to craft, paint and experiment with materials.
Upcycling craft workshop
Participants turn upcycled and natural materials into masks, decorations, headdresses or bee hotels.
VR workshop
Teens try out VR headsets together and build their own imaginative virtual worlds.
Hand lettering workshop
Participants learn to create decorative lettering using brush and felt-tip pens.
Play afternoon for rainbow families
Rainbow families enjoy a monthly action afternoon with artistic, musical, sporty and nature activities.
Beatbox workshop
Participants learn to create beatbox sounds step by step, from basics to advanced techniques.
Chess meetup
Play chess together with other enthusiasts, whether you already know the game or are starting out.