Seasonal family events in Berlin
Seasonal family events in Berlin follow the changing calendar, from autumn celebrations to lantern processions and festive gatherings. Browse what is coming up rather than relying on a fixed annual programme, and check each listing for the activity, recommended age and participation conditions.
83 shows and events
Lantern magic on Fischerinsel
Families walk with lanterns across Fischerinsel and gather at a campfire.
Lantern festival
A lantern festival with songs, a procession and a bonfire.
Lantern parade
Lantern procession with music, starting and ending at the library with refreshments.
St. Martin’s bazaar
A St Martin's bazaar offers a varied programme for children and families.
St Martin's Day lantern procession
Families join a devotion and lantern procession with songs across the estate.
Christmas Garden Berlin
An evening walk through the Botanical Garden lit with millions of lights and installations.
Lantern parade
After a picture-book cinema, families walk with lanterns through the park to a playground.
Christmas at Tierpark
Walk among light installations with seasonal music, and skate on the ice rink.
Christmas market & wreath workshop
Make your own Advent wreath at a small Christmas market.
Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace
Explore arts and crafts and gift ideas amid festive lights, cinnamon and mulled-wine aromas.
Christmas market “Winter Wonderland”
A small lakeside Christmas market brings together nostalgic stalls, live music and a show programme.
Ice festival and winter market
A festive winter market with crafts and a varied programme on the Kunsthaus grounds.
Steam train rides with Santa
A historic steam train travels various routes through Berlin and Brandenburg with St Nicholas aboard.
St Nicholas train rides
A Christmas train runs through Wuhlheide while St Nicholas visits the park railway.
Christmas at The Playce
Families make Christmas crafts, take photos together, and sing and dance to live music.
Winter market
A festive winter market offers crafts, music, food and a carousel at the playground.
Advent in the park
Visitors encounter Christmas stories, music, glowing figures and light installations, with crafts and a candle labyrinth.
Lübars Christmas market 2026
A Christmas market in Lübars.
Advent fire
An informal courtyard gathering to warm up by the fire and get in the mood for Christmas.
Fairy-tale Christmas market
Craftspeople, fairy tale characters and live music fill the castle courtyard market.
Pankow Christmas market
Advent market with daily vendors, Santa Claus, children's programme and live music.
Advent day
Families can craft, bake, plait and sing during this lively advent day full of hands-on activities.
Winter life
A medieval village day with costumed villagers, crafts, storytelling and a bonfire.