Children’s events in Neukölln bring together film, theatre and creative activities, with library visits among the local options. Look through programmes at Gemeinschaftshaus Gropiusstadt and Helene-Nathan-Bibliothek alongside other listings, checking the format and age recommendation to choose between watching, reading and making something.
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Teens can play Switch2 or PS5 games in the library's new gaming area.


Children listen to stories together and can bring their favourite cuddly toy along.

Children and teens try coding, build their own projects and learn through play.

Interactive puppet show takes toddlers on an autumn journey through wind, rain and harvest.

A musical participatory reading follows little Betty into a world where sheep become an orchestra.

A family night tour searching for bats and other nocturnal animals.

A harp concert follows Luma, a tiny star, on her search for her own light.

Author Jenny Boidol presents her book and leads a short drawing workshop.

Families join a creative walk to collect natural materials and make colorful collages.

Duo YUMA creates an underwater world with harp, recorders and melodies from around the world.

Children help detective Jonathan find a missing circus elephant in a play with acrobatics.

Adults and families craft autumn lanterns and windlights from natural materials.


Families visit a current exhibition together, then create art themselves.

A bilingual storytelling theatre and craft workshop exploring Mexican Día de Muertos traditions for families.

Japanese kamishibai storytelling theatre brings funny and magical stories to life for children.

Puppet show performed by Thomas Herfort.

Play chess together without needing previous experience, using the provided boards or your own.

Children learn energetic K-pop choreography, exploring rhythm, coordination and expressive movement together.

Local people take the stage with music, magic, songs, dance or jokes.

Dancers portray neighbours whose everyday lives intersect in a shared residential block.

Children try calming, playful drawing exercises like Zentangle and mandalas, with no prior skill needed.

A biochemist performs hands-on chemistry experiments as magic tricks for the audience.