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.
779 shows and events
Shadow play “Der kleine Angsthase”
Theater Scuraluna tells Rudi's story through colourful shadows, guitar accompaniment and singing.
Reading in Greek “Argos, der treue Hund des Odysseus”
A reading in Greek follows Argos as he waits for Odysseus and cares for his family.
Spanish storytime
Volunteers read aloud in Spanish as children and their parents discover books together.
Parent-child LED decor workshop
Parents and children craft Christmas decorations together, combining crafting with simple electronics.
Lullaby singalong “Berlin schläft ein”
Families gather in a yurt to sing and learn lullabies in various languages together.
Award ceremony “IKARUS 2026”
A gala evening with award presentations, performance excerpts, music and dance acts.
Storytelling workshops “Hakayana”
Practise telling stories with words, your voice and your whole body, guided by Mohammed and Annika.
Storytelling evening “We Are More!”
Hakaya 2.0 combines physical theatre and storytelling to present stories of resistance from Kurdistan, Palestine and Germany.
Museum's 25th anniversary
Children and adults hear live speakers, look behind the scenes and tour museum highlights.
Media flea market
Browse sorted-out books, games and other media to take home for the family.
Flea market
A flea market offering books, crockery, clothing and toys for all ages.
Kamishibai storytelling
Families enjoy stories told with large picture cards using the traditional Japanese Kamishibai theatre.
Family day
Browse manga stalls, write fairy tales, make bookmarks or pose for a family photo.
Children’s university: secret of democracy
Children explore changing subjects in lectures, from elections and sound to artificial intelligence and city life.
Straw craft workshop
Children and adults craft small artworks from straw and natural materials.
Feminist picture book cinema with "Omas gegen Rechts"
Illustrated picture book stories for children, followed by information for parents.
Family day
Make moving paper circles, discover Katharina Greve’s comic and browse the book market.
Show “Der Grüne Georg”
Georg Weisfeld combines songs, juggling, magic, mime and clowning with help from children.
Reading and workshop “A Singing Tree”
Rose Apple reads a story about a tree, followed by a stamp-printing workshop.
Reading to Chess the dog
Children read aloud individually to reading dog Chess while parents wait nearby.
Workshop “Kandinsky Synths”
A workshop uses DIY synthesizers to make colour, light and temperature audible.
Family day
Hear about an enormous turnip, watch magic and follow Hans on his adventures.
Fairytale bookmark workshop
Make your own fairy-tale bookmarks with comic author Susanne Buddenberg using varied materials.
Workshop “Das Buch von den fünf Sinnen” with Lucie Lučanská
Author Lucie Lučanská reads her book, then children draw their own sensory walk.