
A child-run mini business experience
Designed as a real-world entrepreneurship experience, Kids Market gives children the opportunity to run their own mini stall, sell their own products, and experience what itβs like to be a young business owner β in a safe, fun, and supportive environment.
This is not just a market.
It is a guided learning experience designed to help children build confidence, responsibility, communication skills, and financial awareness.
Each child runs their own stall and manages their own mini business.
π‘ Step 1 β Set Up Your Business
Each child will:
Set up their own mini stall
Display their products (toys, books, crafts, handmade items, etc.)
Learn how to present what they are selling
Children experience:
Ownership
Organization
Pride in their work
π¬ Step 2 β Sell & Communicate
During the market, children will:
Talk to customers
Explain what they are selling
Handle simple transactions
This develops:
Confidence speaking to others
Social skills
Persuasion and communication
They learn how to:
Introduce their product
Answer questions
Make customers feel welcome
π° Step 3 β Earn & Learn
Children will:
Sell their items
Collect payments
See the result of their effort
This teaches:
Money awareness
Responsibility
The value of effort and creativity
Children feel proud knowing:
βI made this, and I sold it myself.β
Children may sell:
Toys
Books
Crafts
Handmade items
Small non-food products
Both new or pre-loved.
π« Important Rule β No Food or Drinks
For health and safety reasons:
No food, drinks, baked goods or consumables are allowed to be sold.
This includes:
home-baked items
packaged snacks
drinks of any kind
Only non-edible items are permitted.
This experience helps children:
Build confidence
Practice communication
Learn basic money skills
Develop independence
Feel proud of their work
It also creates:
A real-world learning experience
A screen-free, active environment
A powerful confidence boost
Many parents say this is one of the most memorable activities their child does at the expo.
Kids Market is part of Kids Enrichment Expo 2026, a weekend dedicated to early education, enrichment activities, and hands-on learning experiences.
π Expo entry is free
π Participation in Kids Market requires a separate ticket
Families are welcome to explore the expo before or after the market.
Each Kids Market ticket includes:
β One child stall space
...Refund requests will be accepted only if made at least 7 days before the event start date.
level 1/14 Pennant St, Castle Hill NSW 2154, Australia
