Highlights for Kids in Berlin 2026
Tips for spring, summer, autumn and winter
ExploringBerlin with children – it’s possible at any time of year! Whether in blossoming spring, under the summer sun, in golden autumn or during the festive winter season: the capital delights families all year round with exciting activities, family-friendly events and unforgettable places to visit.
In spring, family-friendly spring festivals, zoos and open-air adventures invite you to set off on your first discovery tours. In summer , Berlin’s parks and lakes become popular destinations – perfect for picnics, boat trips or a visit to a children’s farm. Numerous family-friendly events, such as children’s concerts and street festivals, also make summer in Berlin a real highlight.
Autumn entices visitors with colourful foliage, lantern parades and cultural events for young and old alike. Museums and theatres offer creative programmes for children, whilst outside, flying kites and forest walks become adventures. And when winter arrives, Berlin delights with sparkling Christmas markets for families, ice rinks and cosy indoor activities such as interactive museums and water parks.
Curtain up for the Superferien! In children’s theatre courses at Galli Theater, Domäne Dahlem and Jagdschloss Grunewald, kids explore acting, dance and singing before presenting their own play to an audience.
Whether it’s a short break or a family holiday in Berlin – there’s plenty for children and parents to discover, marvel at and enjoy together, whatever the season. Find the best tips for your visit now:
Berlin in summer
Kick off the swimming season
When the temperatures rise, Berlin’s lakes and outdoor swimming pools are the perfect places to cool off. Thanks to public transport, all the swimming spots are easily accessible. It’s best to take a look at our Berlin Swimming Map when planning your next afternoon in the cool water. Berlin’s various water play areas also offer a place for fun, games and cooling off.
Swimming lakes and lido beaches
Never without a bike. Bicycles at the Post Office
An exciting journey through the history of the bicycle, featuring historic bikes and original uniforms. Experience the day-to-day work of bicycle couriers through an interactive exhibition.
Museum of Communication
until 23 August 2026
Hops and Hopsi – Summer Special
The Kulturhaus Spandau presents a unique summer special on the open-air stage at the Citadel. The programme features the most popular acts by the clowns Hops and Hopsi from the past 45 years. Look forward to a rousing, creative and varied stage programme for the whole family.
Open-air stage at the Citadel
If you’d like to experience even more open-air theatre, do take a look at:
Alizé – Cirque du Soleil show in Berlin
Fascinating acrobatics and magical, surreal enchantment: for the first time in Europe, the famous performers of Cirque du Soleil can be seen in permanent residence at Potsdamer Platz from Wednesday to Sunday.
Theatre at Potsdamer Platz
until 17 January 2027
Summer, theatre, magic: At the Galli Theatre Open Air in Berlin, adults and families with children can enjoy imaginative stories, great humour and unforgettable moments under the open sky. Book your tickets now and share the wonder – live!
What exciting secrets are there to discover at the zoo at night? Join a guide for an evening tour.
Berlin Zoological Garden
4 June to 14 August 2026
The special exhibition at the Alte Nationalgalerie on Paul Cassirer offers fascinating insights into the Impressionist era and raises the question: what inspires people then and now? With guided tours to observe, ask questions and exchange ideas.
Alte Nationalgalerie
until 27 September 2026
22nd Summer Family Theatre Series – The Best of Pettersson and Findus
The best stories and adventures of Pettersson and Findus await you on the open-air stage at Spandau Citadel.
until 9 September 2026
Family tour of the Deutsche Oper Berlin
Spend 60 minutes exploring the stages, rehearsal rooms, auditorium and set store. Enjoy exciting behind-the-scenes insights into the Deutsche Oper.
From 4 July 2026
Family Open Lab – Smart and sustainable futures for agriculture
Futrium – The House of Futures
From 5 July 2026
The fairy-tale theatre for the whole family
The Heckmann-Höfe are transformed into an open-air stage with performances for the whole family. In the event of rain, performances will take place indoors.
Berlin’s Long Night of Museums 2026
On 29 August, the 44th Long Night of Museums kicks off under the theme ‘Crime in Berlin’. It promises to be an exciting night. 75 museums will captivate you with around 750 events, including guided tours, workshops, concerts and performances. There’s sure to be something for everyone in the family. Shuttle buses connect the venues, so you can comfortably explore the diverse cultural programme across Berlin.
Tip: Secure your Early Bird tickets from 3 August!
When: 29 August 2026
Tickets for the Long Night of Museums.
Children’s cinema under the stars
A fantastic programme for families and children at the Friedrichshain open-air cinema.
Friedrichshain
7 August 2026
Even more tips for the summer holidays
Weißensee Flower Festival
This colourful, three-day neighbourhood festival takes place right next tothe Park on the Weißen See. Look forward to a varied stage programme and a wide range of activities for children and families. There will also be plenty of street food stalls to cater for your culinary needs. The exact programme is still being finalised, so stay tuned.
Amalienstraße / Albertinenstraße, Weißensee
28 August to 27 September 2026
ISTAF
At the ISTAF, you’ll experience world-class sport up close: javelin, shot put, record-breaking sprints and many other sporting feats guarantee excitement and a wonderful atmosphere.
Berlin Olympic Stadium
30 August 2026
Young Euro Classics Children’s Day
This annual music festival brings together the world’s best youth symphony orchestras. The Konzerthaus Berlin becomes a hub of cultural exchange, where classical European music meets contemporary compositions from around the world.
And here are a few more tips for the summer holidays in Berlin
Summer in Berlin is always special, and Berlin always offers a wonderful programme of outdoor events.
Theatres that also put on performances in summer
Berlin in autumn
Women’s Basketball World Cup
From 4 to 13 September at the Uber Arena and the Max-Schmeling-Halle, under the slogan ‘Time for HER Game’: the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
Book Savers’ Festival at Springpfuhl
The Book Savers’ Festival at the Erich Weinert District Library in Springpfuhl invites families to a day full of reading fun and games. Children’s books in good condition can be purchased for 20 cents, giving stories a new lease of life.
Erich Weinert District Library
Date for 2026 to be confirmed
Street Festival and Environmental Festival
The ufaFabrik Boulevard 2025 is hosting a colourful street art and environmental festival on the first weekend in September. On the site, guests can look forward to a varied cultural programme featuring live music, alongside arts and crafts, regional produce, hands-on activities, and fun and games for the whole family at the children’s farm.
ufaFabrik: Open-air stage in the covered summer garden
6 September 2026
Children’s Festival: Düppel Museum Village
At the Düppel Museum Village, the Children’s Festival invites the whole family to an exciting day of activities. The fairy-tale witch Silberzweig will enchant young and old alike, whilst horseshoe throwing, hammering in wooden nails and a varied obstacle course offer plenty of opportunities to get involved.
Düppel Museum Village
Date for 2026 to follow
Family Day at the Futurium
Family Day at the Futurium invites children and families to discover the future of agriculture under the theme ‘Microbes, Carrots, Combine Harvesters’. Through interactive displays, workshops, games and guided tours, everyone can learn in a fun way how modern technologies, innovative uses and new food supply chains are shaping the agriculture of tomorrow.
Futurium
Date for 2026 to be announced
Berlin is home to plenty of fascinating historical sites that are not usually open to the public. On Open Monuments Day, their doors are open to everyone; you can watch restoration work being carried out by heritage experts and, of course, ask them anything you like. Always held on the second weekend in September across Germany for the whole family.
Historic sites throughout the city
12 and 13 September 2026
Müggelheim Harvest Festival
What better way to kick off autumn than with a harvest festival? The traditional Müggelheim Harvest Festival offers a varied programme of stage performances. There’s also arts and crafts, street food and fairground rides for children.
Alt-Müggelheim 22, Köpenick in September: Traditional festival at Späth’s
At the Traditional Festival at Späth, families and gardening enthusiasts will find a colourful autumn festival set against a historic backdrop. Around 120 exhibitors will be showcasing plants, arts and crafts, and gardening ideas, whilst live music, culinary specialities and local wines will ensure a great atmosphere. Children can look forward to fairy tales in the Black Barn, horse-drawn carriage rides and craft activities using natural materials.
Späth’s Nurseries in September
Torchlight concert
A sparkling sea of light from torches and children’s eyes. Every year, the band Rumpelstil treats children and their parents alike to an unforgettable evening at the Waldbühne. Please don’t forget to bring your own torch!
Waldbühne Berlin
18 September 2026
One thing applies to every day: Berlin’s children’s museums introduce even the youngest visitors to exciting topics through play, explaining to them in creative ways how things work, and thus fostering their curiosity and imagination. Many major museums also offer special guided tours designed to introduce children to the worlds of art, science and history.
BMW Berlin Marathon
One of the world’s biggest running events, the Berlin Marathon, attracts more than 40,000 participants from around 120 nations to the German capital every autumn. And, of course, just as many spectators. The route takes runners past Berlin’s most important sights.
City centre streets; start and finish: Straße des 17. Juni
27 September 2026
As the days grow shorter, Berlin glows with a special light: squares and landmarks across the city are illuminated, and public spaces are bathed in colourful lights. J
9 to 18 October 2026
Autumn marks the return of the wonderful time of year for theatre visits.
From the well-known Gripstheater and the Atze Musiktheater to the Komische Oper and the Grashüpfer Puppet Theatre, you’ll find a fantastic programme here:
Children’s theatre in Berlin
Torchlight tours at the Museum of Natural History
The Museum of Natural History not only showcases the largest dinosaurs but also hosts interesting and exciting events such as the torchlight tour or the open museum workshop at the Microscopy Centre, and many more.
Berlin in winter
Winter in Berlin is a real adventure for the whole family! Take a stroll through the parks and then warm up with a hot chocolate in one of the many cosy family-friendly cafés. How about a day full of fun and games at a museum or one of Berlin’s many attractions?
Let’s bake something!
At the Kindermuseum-unterm-Dach, you can knead dough, bake bread and immerse yourself in the delicious world of baking.
Kindermuseum-unterm-Dach
Permanent exhibition
And for anyone who fancies letting off some steam in between, you’ll find wonderful indoor play areas all over Berlin.
Stories from the Zeiss Großplanetarium
As well as the most successful radio drama series from the exciting world of The Three Investigators, there are also lots of other brilliant radio dramas for the whole family.
Zeiss Grand Planetarium
Fairy-tale huts in Monbijou Park
Since 14 November, the Fairy Tale Huts have been inviting children into an enchanting fantasy world during the day, whilst in the evenings they become a stage for modern, sensory Grimm productions for adults.
For anyone who enjoys being active, here are a few cool ice rinks in Berlin. But for those of you who prefer indoor activities, Berlin has just the thing with Roller Kidz – a roller-skating disco for children. You can hire roller skates and inline skates, or bring your own.
For creative families, the Ephraim Palais offers free creative activities for children aged 3 and over. Pictures are edited and imaginatively designed.
Berlin in spring
Berlin’s spring festivals
Berlin gives spring a festive welcome with its first major fair – the Spring Festival in Reinickendorf. A wide range of attractions awaits you at the fairground, featuring more than 50 showmen and women and nearly 80 rides. You can enjoy a very special view of the colourful hustle and bustle and springtime Berlin from the Ferris wheel.
at the Central Festival Grounds, Berlin
Spring in the Gardens of the World
In spring, it’s not just nature that blossoms anew, but Berlin too. It’s getting warmer and the sun is finally shining more often. A visit to the Gardens of the World is a great opportunity for a cosy picnic amidst nature as it awakens from its winter slumber. The annual Cherry Blossom Festival also takes place there. Look forward to a sea of pink blossoms, numerous workshops, art and music. You can also marvel at cosplayers and their costumes and look forward to traditional Japanese crafts and culinary delights.
Spring Awakening at the Düppel Museum Village
The Düppel Museum Village has a very special programme on offer for the Easter holidays. At various stations, visitors of all ages can paint Easter eggs or weave washcloths from fabric scraps. There will also be traditional children’s games and bread-on-a-stick baking. The guided tour ‘Spring in the Middle Ages’ is sure to be of interest too.
Clauertstraße 11, Zehlendorf
Stage Stars at the Library am Wasserturm
The children’s programme at the Wasserturm Library includes singing, painting, crafts and much more. The programme is aimed at children aged 2 to 6 and features various hands-on activities and events. Little ones aged 2 to 6 can look forward to a varied picture-book cinema programme and discover lots of interesting books and other media.
Prenzlauer Allee 227–228, Prenzlauer Berg
every spring
This year marks the 70th edition of Berlin’s family funfair. It offers a varied and colourful programme for young and old alike, featuring various fairground rides and a creative stage programme. On Easter Sunday and Monday, the Easter Bunny will be handing out surprises to children. Wednesday is also Family Day, so you’ll get discounted prices on the fairground rides. The cosy beer garden and other culinary highlights will round off your visit.
Gutspark Britz, Parchimer/Fulhamer Allee
Easter holiday programme at Berlin Zoo
During the Easter holidays, Berlin Zoo is offering a varied programme. A range of themed days will give participants a glimpse behind the scenes at the zoo. The programme also includes experiments and craft activities. A small packed lunch is included. Please note that tickets are available exclusively online in advance.
Berlin Zoo
Easter Games at Britzer Garten
If you’re still looking for something to do on Easter Sunday, why not consider the Easter Games? The event is free and open to all children. You can look forward to a few tricky and exciting challenges – and, of course, lots of fun!
Britzer Garten
during the Easter holidays in Berlin
International Museum Day
This day is celebrated worldwide and, of course, numerous museums in Berlin are also taking part, sharing the aim of drawing attention to the broad spectrum of museum work and the incredible diversity of museums. International Museum Day has been inspiring visitors since 1977.
Various venues
