€5 cinema tickets at CinemaxX: 🎟️ As part of the ‘Summer Cinema for Everyone’ promotion, all films showing before 12.30 pm cost just five euros per ticket. Perfect for rainy mornings or hot days when you really need some air conditioning! More info.

Free workshops and play street at Creative Summer: 👩‍🎨 From 27 June to 5 September, Creative Summer is in full swing at Potsdamer Platz. The popular play street provides fun playtime in the side streets every Saturday throughout the summer. At the Material Mafia’s Re-Use Art Factory, you can take part in free upcycling workshops at the Manifesto Market.

Upcycling Workshop: Flower Magic on 25 July

Make your own stamps on 1 August

Make mobile phone cases & wallets on 8 August

Free Schmidt Games Day: 🧩 On 15 August 2026, The Playce will be transformed into a play paradise for young and old alike. Schmidt Games Day is all about fun, creativity and community, with fantastic hands-on activities and special highlights: Here, you can either have a go at puzzles and discover various Schmidt products, or even take part in the Schmidt Puzzle Championship. And you can also get creative at Radio Teddy’s art station. More info.

Free Japanese Summer Festival (Natsu Matsuri) at Anime Mura: 🇯🇵 On 1 August 2026, the Japanese summer festival will take place at the Anime Mura Store. There’ll be lots of free hands-on activities, from a wheel of fortune, origami and craft sessions to picking up glass marbles with chopsticks, duck fishing and much more. As a highlight, there’ll also be a K-Pop Random Dance at around 2.00 pm.

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