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
Read-aloud session
Volunteers from Lesewelt Berlin e.V. read aloud as children discover books together.
Wordless picture book meetup
Families discover silent books together, then explore age-appropriate titles on their own.
Kamishibai “Freddi und der Zauberkasten”
A Kamishibai storytelling session follows Freddi's smartphone habit and explores what happens in his brain.
Drop-in crafts
Families turn their own ideas into crafts using the scissors, coloured paper and glue provided.
“Die drei Stadtmusikanten”
Children help a donkey, dog and rooster find their missing cat, accompanied by Die Bardomaniacs.
Joining in connects
Community event with age groups that vary by session.
Reading “Raumrauschen”
Author Matin Soofipour Omam reads from her play “Raumrauschen” and discusses it afterwards.
Conference “Curating”
Curators and researchers discuss how museums and universities can serve society.
Parent-baby tour: “Berlin Global”
Explore the Berlin exhibition with your baby on an individual short tour.
Quiz “Solar System Discovery”
Visitors view planet images, children craft, and families test their knowledge in a quiz.
Craft afternoon
Children and accompanying adults make crafts with provided materials and help from library staff.
Duel arena “Yu-Gi-Oh!”
Try the Yu-Gi-Oh card game with guided decks, newcomers and experts both welcome.
Toy swap
Children bring toys in good condition and exchange them for other children's toys.
Picture book cinema & coffee
Watch picture-book stories on a screen, then stay for the open café with coffee.
Winter playground
An indoor playground where young children can play, romp and climb safely.
Storytime
Volunteers from Lesewelt Berlin e.V. read aloud as children discover books together.
Programming Dash robots
Children programme Dash robots to dance, talk and sing, and create artwork.
Open studio: Berlin nightlife 1910–1930
Visitors join artists to explore creative writing inspired by 1920s Berlin, no registration needed.
Drop-in advice
Young people talk with youth social workers about school, relationships and personal worries.
VR gaming afternoon
Children try the Meta Quest 3 headset and play games in virtual reality.
Exam prep: MSA, Facharbeit & 5. PK
Student teachers help students prepare for the MSA exam, specialist papers and oral exams.
Reading hour
A story time for children of preschool and primary school age at Buchkantine.
Puppet show “Mr Squirrel and the First Snow”
A squirrel, hedgehog and bear search for snow, each with a different idea of what to find.