Tips for the initial weekend in August in Berlin: Five Activities to Explore
Saturday, August 2, 2025, offers a variety of exciting events for Berlin residents and visitors alike. Here's a roundup of some noteworthy activities happening around the city.
Dance nhow by THIS.IS.EDEN
For those seeking a unique dance experience, the music hotel nhow Berlin is hosting a guided silent disco event called Dance nhow by THIS.IS.EDEN. Combining mindfulness, dance, and electronic beats, this event takes place at 6:30 PM on Saturday, with tickets available for 20 Euro at this-is-eden.weticket.io/.
Insect Summer Excursion
Families with children six years and older can join the Nature Conservation Association Berlin for a free Insect Summer Excursion at the Wedding Dune. The event, which runs from 10:30 AM to 12 PM, invites participants to search for and identify various six-legged creatures. The meeting point is Schul-Umwelt-Zentrum Mitte, Scharnweberstraße 159.
Hip Hop & Family Flea Market
The Beach Neukölln will be bustling with activity over the weekend, as the Hip Hop & Family Flea Market takes place on both Saturday and Sunday. Featuring cool hoodies, caps, rare sneakers, vintage vinyls, Hip Hop beats, street food, craft beer, and graffiti workshops for children, this event offers a lively atmosphere for all ages. Entrance costs 3 Euro, and the location is Treptower Str. 39, Neukölln.
Wannsee Ferry
If you're looking for a relaxing boat ride, the Wannsee Ferry offers a weather-resistant journey from Zehlendorf to Alt-Kladow. While round trips are not allowed, getting out and back in at least once is worth it for the green promenade, homemade ice cream, and Rauberspielplatz in Alt-Kladow. The ferry ride can be accessed with BVG tickets.
Unfortunately, there is no specific information about dance events, sneaker markets, insect excursions, boat rides, or board game fairs on August 2-3 in Berlin. It's recommended to check dedicated Berlin local event listings or venues such as Berghain directly for updated schedules.
For board game enthusiasts, the Berlin Brettspiel Con is happening on Saturday and Sunday at the Estrel Hotel & Convention Center, Sonnenallee 225, Neukölln. Entrance costs 19 Euro, and the event features new and old board games, exclusive inventions, a huge flea market, and tournaments.
[1] Long Night of Museums will take place on August 30, 2025. [2] Unrelated eco-tours in Puerto Rico were mentioned but are irrelevant to Berlin. [3] The specific lineup for Berghain on August 2 or 3 is not listed in the current results, and there is an event named "Insect Ark Live" with Oranssi Pazuzu at Berghain scheduled for August 7, not the 2nd or 3rd.
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, food-and-drink enthusiasts can indulge in street food, craft beer, and homemade ice cream at the Hip Hop & Family Flea Market in Neukölln. Meanwhile, home-and-garden fans may enjoy a relaxing boat ride with the Wannsee Ferry, offering a scenic green promenade and tastings of local ice cream. For those interested in learning more about the local environment, the Nature Conservation Association Berlin hosts a free Insect Summer Excursion for families with children six years and older. Additionally, board game enthusiasts can attend the Berlin Brettspiel Con on both Saturday and Sunday at the Estrel Hotel & Convention Center.
