Morning Bell Berlin: Family Events and Things to Do with Kids

A poetic play in spoken German and sign language, with audio description built in, about two office mates who find there is more than one way to understand each other.

Tue-Wed Nov 10-11

2. The Wizard of Oz: Children's Theater at FEZ-Berlin

Tue Nov 10

2. The Wizard of Oz: Children's Theater at FEZ-Berlin

Event·Treptow-Köpenick

Dorothy, a scarecrow, a tin man and a frightened lion head for the Wizard in a modern take on the musical classic, and nothing turns out as it seems.

Tue Nov 10

3. The Spooky Schusch: Puppet Play at Das Weite Theater

Tue-Wed Nov 10-11

3. The Spooky Schusch: Puppet Play at Das Weite Theater

Event·Lichtenberg

Five mountain animals are sure their new neighbor is gruesome and grumpy, then an invitation to his housewarming party arrives that one of them can't resist.

Tue-Wed Nov 10-11

4. The Bremen Town Musicians: Märchenteppich Puppet Theater

Multiple dates in November

4. The Bremen Town Musicians: Märchenteppich Puppet Theater

Event·Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Four cast-off animals hit the road to become musicians in Bremen in this Grimm puppet show, told as a road movie full of blues.

Multiple dates in November

5. The Grumpy Troll (Der Grolltroll): Library Puppet Show

Tue-Wed Nov 10-11

5. The Grumpy Troll (Der Grolltroll): Library Puppet Show

Event·Reinickendorf

Berliner Puppentheater brings a grumpy troll to a Märkisches Viertel library for an afternoon puppet show. So what has him so cross?

Tue-Wed Nov 10-11

6. Freedom for All: Portrait Craft Workshop

Wed-Sun Nov 11-15

6. Freedom for All: Portrait Craft Workshop

Event·Pankow

Make a portrait of you and your gang at the craft table, then wander an exhibition of women artists.

Wed-Sun Nov 11-15

7. Lantern Festival at Bibliothek am Wasserturm

Wed Nov 11

7. Lantern Festival at Bibliothek am Wasserturm

Event·Pankow

Make a paper lantern at the library, then head out to the courtyard where storytellers bring a phoenix tale to life with real flames.

Wed Nov 11

8. Lantern Parade in the Mühlenkiez

Wed Nov 11

8. Lantern Parade in the Mühlenkiez

Event·Pankow

Kids carry their lanterns through the Mühlenkiez streets to music, and the walk finishes back at the library with something warm to drink.

Wed Nov 11

9. Lantern Parade with St. Martin on Horseback

Wed Nov 11

9. Lantern Parade with St. Martin on Horseback

Event

Make lanterns, bake bread on a stick at the campfire, and follow St. Martin on horseback through the park after dark.

Wed Nov 11

10. Saint Martin's Play and Lantern Procession

Wed Nov 11

10. Saint Martin's Play and Lantern Procession

Event·Mitte

The cathedral's children's choir acts out the legend of St. Martin, then families carry their lanterns across the Lustgarten.

Wed Nov 11

More Collections to Explore

Ice Rinks, Sledding and Winter Break in Berlin

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Ice Rinks, Sledding and Winter Break in Berlin

Collection·12 picks

Cheap district ice rinks, sledding hills built from wartime rubble, and indoor picks for the Feb 1-6 winter break.

Great Views of Berlin

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Great Views of Berlin

Collection·7 picks

Berlin is flat, so go up: from a glass dome to a Cold War spy station on a rubble hill, these are the climbs that pay off with a view.

Beer Gardens Where Kids Can Play

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Beer Gardens Where Kids Can Play

Collection·5 picks

Shady tables for parents, a sandbox or playground for kids, and boats going by, at beer gardens from the Tiergarten to Treptower Park.

Day Trips from Berlin by Train

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Day Trips from Berlin by Train

Collection·10 picks

Regional trains get you out of the city to palace gardens, canal punts, clear lakes and an indoor tropical beach, with no car seats to wrestle.

Trains, Boats and Cable Cars in Berlin

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Trains, Boats and Cable Cars in Berlin

Collection·7 picks

Trains through the woods, ferries across the lakes and a cable car over the park, for the days your kid just wants to ride something.

Big Parks and Gardens in Berlin

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Big Parks and Gardens in Berlin

Collection·10 picks

Parks big enough to fill a day, with playgrounds, water and room to run, from the runways of Tempelhofer Feld to the hedge maze at Gärten der Welt.

Children's Farms, Zoos and Animal Parks in Berlin

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Children's Farms, Zoos and Animal Parks in Berlin

Collection·10 picks

Neighborhood children's farms where kids feed goats and brush ponies, mostly for free, plus the big zoos and a wolf park for a longer day out.

Pools and Swimming with Kids in Berlin

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Pools and Swimming with Kids in Berlin

Collection·8 picks

Indoor pools with slides and shallow non-swimmer pools for the cold months, plus outdoor pools and lake beaches for the warm ones.

Food and Flea Markets with Kids in Berlin

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Food and Flea Markets with Kids in Berlin

Collection·4 picks

Markets where kids can snack, dig through secondhand toys and find a playground close by, from a Sunday flea market to an organic farm's Saturday stalls.

Berlin Wall and History with Kids

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Berlin Wall and History with Kids

Collection·7 picks

Trace where the Wall split the city, see the cars and balloons people built to escape, and head underground into wartime bunkers.

Standout Playgrounds in Berlin

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Standout Playgrounds in Berlin

Collection·10 picks

Staffed adventure playgrounds where kids build huts and sit by the fire, plus park playgrounds with water play, clay pits and big climbing towers.

Children's Theater in Berlin

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Children's Theater in Berlin

Collection·6 picks

Musicals, plays and puppet shows written for kids, each pitched at one age group, plus a few puppet pieces that need no German at all.

Kid-Friendly Museums

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Kid-Friendly Museums

Collection·12 picks

The Berlin museums our kids ask to go back to, where they get to climb, press buttons, play and stand close to the real thing.

Jump, Climb and Play Indoors in Berlin

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Jump, Climb and Play Indoors in Berlin

Collection·9 picks

Trampoline parks, bouldering gyms with kids' zones and big indoor playgrounds for burning off energy on a gray Berlin afternoon.

Indoor Play for Toddlers in Berlin

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Indoor Play for Toddlers in Berlin

Collection·10 picks

Soft play halls, play cafés and hands-on spots that work for kids under five when it's too cold or wet for the playground.

The Berlin Short List

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The Berlin Short List

Collection·12 picks

The Berlin sights we'd show visiting family first, from dinosaurs and the TV tower to the Wall and an old airfield to run on.

Water Sports Camps in Berlin

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Water Sports Camps in Berlin

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Holiday camps that put kids on the water to learn to sail, with a coach close by.

Residential and Overnight Camps from Berlin

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Residential and Overnight Camps from Berlin

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Camps that keep kids overnight, from lakeside summer camps to winter ski trips, for families weighing a first week away from home.

Museums for Kids in Mitte

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Museums for Kids in Mitte

Collection·4 picks

Museums in Mitte that hold a kid's attention, from dinosaur halls to hands-on science, most of them a short walk apart.

Things to Do with Kids in Lichtenberg

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Things to Do with Kids in Lichtenberg

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Animal tours, kids' theater and library workshops around Lichtenberg, refreshed as new dates go up.

Things to Do with Kids in Treptow-Köpenick

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Things to Do with Kids in Treptow-Köpenick

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Lakes, river beaches, forest and kids' shows across the southeast of the city, updated as new plans come in.

Things to Do with Kids in Steglitz-Zehlendorf

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Things to Do with Kids in Steglitz-Zehlendorf

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Lakes, forest walks, a city farm and seasonal kids' events across Steglitz and Zehlendorf, the green southwest corner of the city.

Things to Do with Kids in Tempelhof-Schöneberg

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Things to Do with Kids in Tempelhof-Schöneberg

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Parks, pools, museums, indoor play and library workshops across Tempelhof, Schöneberg and Friedenau, updated as new plans go live.

Things to Do with Kids in Neukölln

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Things to Do with Kids in Neukölln

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Parks, playgrounds, kids' theater and seasonal events across Neukölln, for a free afternoon without crossing the city.

Things to Do with Kids in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

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Things to Do with Kids in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

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Workshops, family shows, parks and playgrounds across Charlottenburg and Wilmersdorf, updated as new plans come in.

Things to Do with Kids in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

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Things to Do with Kids in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

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Canal-side parks, playgrounds, kids' theaters and family workshops across Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg, so you can plan a morning out without crossing town.

Things to Do with Kids in Mitte

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Things to Do with Kids in Mitte

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Kids' theater, museum tours and family festivals in the old center, updated on its own as new dates come out.

Pools, Lakes and Splash Spots in Berlin

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Pools, Lakes and Splash Spots in Berlin

Collection·13 picks

Outdoor pools, lake beaches and indoor pools where kids can swim, splash and cool off.

Indoor Events for Kids in Berlin

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Indoor Events for Kids in Berlin

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Theater, museum tours and hands-on workshops under a roof, sorted by date, for the gray days when the playground is off the table.

Outdoor Events for Kids in Berlin

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Outdoor Events for Kids in Berlin

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Festivals, markets, farm days and guided walks, all outdoors and sorted by date, so the next good plan is always at the top.

Lake Beaches near Berlin

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Lake Beaches near Berlin

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Sandy lake beaches and Strandbad lidos within reach of the city, for the hot days when the kids need a swim.

Day Trips from Berlin with Kids

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Day Trips from Berlin with Kids

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Lakes, wildlife parks, palace gardens and big attractions in Brandenburg, each worth a full day out of the city.

Family Attractions in Berlin

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Family Attractions in Berlin

Collection·6 picks

Animals up close, towers with a view and the famous sights that hold up with kids, for the days they want a big outing.

Sports Clubs for Kids in Berlin

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Sports Clubs for Kids in Berlin

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Bouldering halls, ice rinks, ropes courses and bowling alleys where kids can climb, skate and burn off energy.

Lakes, Beaches and Outdoor Pools in Berlin

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Lakes, Beaches and Outdoor Pools in Berlin

Collection·8 picks

Lake beaches with sand and lifeguards, free forest lakes by the S-Bahn, and outdoor pools with slides for the hottest days of summer.

Kids' Birthday Party Venues in Berlin

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Kids' Birthday Party Venues in Berlin

Collection·18 picks

Venues that run the whole party for you, from trampolines and climbing walls to zoo tours, museum workshops and a pottery studio.

Holiday Camps in English in Berlin

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Holiday Camps in English in Berlin

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Camps run in English or bilingually, so kids can join with no German and keep their English going through the holidays.

Holiday Camps in Berlin for Ages 8-12

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Holiday Camps in Berlin for Ages 8-12

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School-holiday camps for ages 8 to 12, from sports and science days close to home to overnight weeks out of town.

Holiday Camps in Berlin for Ages 4-7

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Holiday Camps in Berlin for Ages 4-7

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Theater, football, forest days and language camps that take four- to seven-year-olds over the school holidays, each with its own age band to check.

Parks and Playgrounds for Kids in Berlin

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Parks and Playgrounds for Kids in Berlin

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Adventure playgrounds, wide lawns and sledding hills for the days when the kids need room to run.

Museums for Kids in Berlin

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Museums for Kids in Berlin

Collection·8 picks

Museums where kids get to press, build and ask questions, not just look.

Rainy Day Activities for Kids in Berlin

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Rainy Day Activities for Kids in Berlin

Collection·18 picks

Museums, play cafés, pools, climbing halls and kids' theaters for the days when the weather keeps everyone inside.

Kids Activities in Berlin, No German Needed

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Kids Activities in Berlin, No German Needed

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Plans kids can join without German, from craft workshops and museum play spaces to funfairs and wordless shows.

Things to Do with Teenagers in Berlin (13+)

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Things to Do with Teenagers in Berlin (13+)

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Cold War history, climbing walls, ice rinks and big views: plans for 13 and up that don't feel like a kids' day out.

Berlin with Kids Aged 8-12

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Berlin with Kids Aged 8-12

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Hands-on workshops, science labs, shows and places set up for kids aged eight to twelve, not toddlers.

Berlin with Young Kids: Ages 4 to 7

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Berlin with Young Kids: Ages 4 to 7

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Shows, workshops, city farms, playgrounds and hands-on museums pitched at four- to seven-year-olds, not toddlers or tweens.

Berlin with Babies and Toddlers (Up to Age 3)

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Berlin with Babies and Toddlers (Up to Age 3)

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Kindercafés, playgrounds, puppet theater and stroller-friendly outings chosen for babies and toddlers up to age three.

Upcoming Free Family Events in Berlin

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Upcoming Free Family Events in Berlin

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Library workshops, story hours and street festivals that cost nothing at the door, sorted by what's coming up next.

Upcoming Kids' Events in Berlin

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Upcoming Kids' Events in Berlin

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Shows, workshops, story hours and festivals for kids in the next month, with the soonest at the top.

Kids Events in Berlin This Weekend

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Kids Events in Berlin This Weekend

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Kids' theater, workshops, festivals and family tours happening this Saturday and Sunday, refreshed every week so the plan is always current.

Free Things to Do with Kids in Berlin

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Free Things to Do with Kids in Berlin

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Parks, adventure playgrounds, children's farms, free museums and upcoming free workshops and festivals, all at no cost to get in.

This Weekend's Events

Performance

The Bremen Town Musicians: Märchenteppich Puppet Theater

Four cast-off animals hit the road to become musicians in Bremen in this Grimm puppet show, told as a road movie full of blues.

Friedrichshain-KreuzbergMultiple dates in NovemberKids/reduced €9, adults €13

Workshop

Freedom for All: Portrait Craft Workshop

Make a portrait of you and your gang at the craft table, then wander an exhibition of women artists.

PankowWed-Sun Nov 11-15Entry €9, under 2 free

Performance

Freedom of Movement 2026: GemEinsam Youth Circus Show

Eighteen young circus artists swing, spin and balance through acts about freedom and belonging, with more shows promised in December.

Tempelhof-SchönebergSat Nov 14Kids €5, adults €10 to €20

Performance

Masha and Mischka: Musical Theater for Kids

A bear and a doll come to life in an attic to the piano music of Shostakovich, and at the end the kids show they can dance to it.

Charlottenburg-WilmersdorfSat Nov 14€8 per person

Performance

Pappelapapp: Wordless Cardboard Theater at FEZ-Berlin

A wordless show where cardboard boxes become tigers, dragons and cardboard people, made for the youngest theatergoers and needing no German. See what else a box can turn into.

Treptow-KöpenickMultiple dates in NovemberTickets on FEZ-Berlin

Performance

Peter and the Wolf: Family Concert at Fontane Haus

Prokofiev's classic tale played live by six musicians and told by a narrator, starting with a samba-flavored warm-up that introduces every instrument.

ReinickendorfSat Nov 14 & Mon Nov 16From €14

Festival

SpielWELTEN at FEZ-Berlin: A Hands-On Play Weekend

Crafting, building, robots and music at FEZ in Wuhlheide, with big ideas like kids' rights and a fairer future folded into the games, plus a stamp rally to chase.

BerlinSat-Sun Nov 14-15From €5

Festival

St. Martin's Lantern Parade at Domäne Dahlem Farm

Sing St. Martin songs with a brass ensemble, carry your lantern across the estate, and finish with food and drinks in the farmyard.

BerlinSat Nov 14Free

Workshop

Workshop with Lucie Lučanská: The Book of the Five Senses

A Czech illustrator reads from her picture book, then kids map their walk to the library on a giant paper roll, one sense at a time.

PankowSat Nov 14Free

Performance

The Big Children's Rights Concert

Germany's first family pop band invites kids and grown-ups to sing, dance and join in, with songs about friendship and courage. One house rule to know before you go.

Treptow-KöpenickSun Nov 15From €10.50

Exhibition

Klaistow Pumpkin Exhibition: Giant Pumpkin Sculptures on a Brandenburg Farm

Carve your own pumpkin, spot 100,000 gourds sculpted as Mickey Mouse and Harry Potter, and taste pumpkin-spiced treats at the farm restaurant.

BeelitzThrough Nov 15From €4

Guided Visit

Family Dinosaur Tour at the Museum für Naturkunde

Kids walk past Tristan Otto, one of the best-preserved T. rex skeletons anywhere, a 13-meter Giraffatitan and the world's most famous fossil, with a guide explaining each one in German.

MitteSun Nov 15 & Sun Nov 22 & Sun Nov 29From €2