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.
781 shows and events
Greek–German storytelling
Traditional Greek fairy tales are told in Greek and translated into German.
“Nicky & Vera”
Ten-year-old Vera lives in a small Czechoslovak town in 1938.
Reading “Osman’s Garden”
A picture-book reading and conversation about Osman Kalin's garden at the Berlin Wall.
Crochet together
Participants crochet their own projects or try suggested starter projects while learning new techniques.
Crafting at half past three
Children make small craft objects from paper, CDs and other materials together.
Gaming afternoon at Pop-Up-Else
Families and friends try out games together at a casual gaming afternoon.
Illustrated reading “A Horse for Hanukkah”
Author Myriam Halberstam reads her book about a talking horse at Chanukah.
Museum workshop for children
Children meet weekly to paint, collage and explore the Museum Island collections.
Reading in German & Yiddish “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”
Children and families hear Eric Carle's caterpillar story read in German and Yiddish.
Puppet show “Der Grolltroll”
A grumpy troll's building plans go wrong, leading to anger and a falling-out with friends.
Shadow play “Die kleine Raupe zieht hinaus”
A cheerful shadow play with ukulele music about a caterpillar with a big dream.
3D modelling and printing
Children create their own 3D models and print them in the library's Makerspace.
Kamishibai storytelling
Japanese kamishibai storytelling theatre brings funny and magical stories to life for children.
Storytelling workshop “Light-Years Ahead”
Drop-in workshop using storytelling to imagine future life on the Moon and Mars.
Workshop “Fake News Detektive”
Participants investigate news and images, check facts and learn how fabricated stories are constructed.
Lantern festival
A St. Martin's lantern celebration for families at the farm.
Try the Meta Quest 2 VR headset
Drop by and try out the Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset.
African fairy tales with Marlis
Marlis tells vivid, colourful African animal tales and fairy stories for families.
Lantern magic on Fischerinsel
Families walk with lanterns across Fischerinsel and gather at a campfire.
Fuse bead crafting
Children craft keychains or coasters from iron-on beads, using own ideas or templates.
Lantern festival
A lantern festival with songs, a procession and a bonfire.
Neighbourhood chess
Play chess together without needing previous experience, using the provided boards or your own.