Okay, the Kita-closing time is here. And, yes, the weather is fantastic. Perfect for swimming, I know. But I’m tired of pools. My skin starts smelling of chlorine, my hairs hast the consistency of horsehair and finally my bikini has lost his colour. Time to do something new like going to the Kreativhaus on the Fischerinsel. During the holidays they offer a lot of different activities for the children there. All children from five onwards have the option to go on an adventure with Hucklberry Finn and learn a lot on the world of the Mississippi Delta by gambling. Admission per kid: 3.50 Euro. Reservations required. The highlight of this event is a water ride on the 19th of August. Unfortunately only the children may participate winning at the lottery. But who knows, maybe your kid is one of the lucky ones.
Another good alternative for rainy days is the MACHmit! Museum in the Senefelderstraße 5. There are workshops with a weekly changing theme like in this week “limestones”. Unfortunately, the workshops are not very cheap and the cost per five days is 80,- Euro, the courses last till 16:00 including lunch.
A cheaper alternative is the Puppentheater Firlefanz located in the Sophienstraße 10. There the children have the possibility to watch “Peter and the Wolf” for 5,- Euro (adults 7,- Euro). Reservations also required.
All bargain hunters should visit the organic market on the Zionskirchplatz taking place every Thursday. There you have the option to watch a puppet-show for free. Regrettably my own kid hates puppets and begins to cry when she sees Punch. Maybe I have seen to much horror movies being pregnant. Next time, I skip Stephen Kings “It”…

Betsie