Events for Families in Berlin, 2 - 4 October 2015 including Simchat Tora

Day of German Unity

On October 3rd, 1990, the parliaments of East and West Germany voted for re-unification of the country. Since then, the date is a national holiday, symbilising this unity. 

• There is always a big free party in Brandenburger Tor and since this year marks the 25th anniversary, even more so. 

• The German Historical Museum (DHM) always opens for free on this day, with many activities (mostly in German)

• Another highlight of the day is the "Open Doors' Day", organised by the Sendung mit der Maus. All kinds of organisations, government offices, interesting private businesses present kids with their work. Most of the places are already overbooked, but you can find the listing here and perhaps try to squeeze yourself. Activity in German, details in: http://www.wdrmaus.de/tuer_oeffner_tag/2015/index.php5

Sukkoth and Simchat Torah in Berlin

If you're not Jewish (or into Jewish events in Berlin), feel free to skip further. This blog was supposed to be an English version of my private blog and given who I am, I will list Jewish events, even if the community here is small and most potential readers will skip this part :-)  

October 5th is Simchat Torah this year - the celebration of restarting the weekly Parasha from the beginning - Genesis, Bereshit. 

The holiday is adjecnt to Sukkoth, which is still happenning. On Friday, Oct 2nd, from 4pm, you can participate in a special Kabbalat Shabbat in the Sukkah at the Rykestrasse Synagogue. I could not understand if it is only donation based or you must register in advance.

On Sunday, Oct 4th, Rabbi Josh Spinner from the Kehal Adass Jisroel, will celebrate with Todanke (details and registration)

And finally, on Monday, October 5th. Bambinim will celebrate Simchat Torah in the Fraenkerufer. (info)

Picture: From the Todanke event

More Events

• A pumpkin festival (Kürbisfest) in Akazienstr in Schoeneberg on Saturday and Sunday

• Kite competition in Tempelhofer Feld, Friday through Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 am (details) . On Sunday, there is also a "Potato Festival" in the community garden in the Neukoelln side. 

Kites in Tempelhof (picture: the organisers)

• FEZ organise an educational games festival (Sat 1 - 7 pm; Sun 12 am - 6 pm). Address: Straße zum FEZ 2, 12459 Berlin (Trams: 27, 63 or 67 or S3 to Wuhlheide. Free admission , in German. 

educational games in FEZ

• October is "KinderKulturMonat" and you can participate in a variety of events for kids in cultural institutions - full programme  , in German

Children Cultural Month

• Other cultural events include a guided tour for families in the Marble Palace in Potsdam (details) and in Charlottenburg Palace (details), both on Sunday , in German

With the dragon in the Marble Palace

• Also: Children activity in the Mondrian Exhibition in Martin Gropius  (in German), details 

• For transport fans: bike and vespa parade, Saturday, 12:00, in Winterfeldplatz

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