🛍 Kids Market – How It Works

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 it’s like to be a young business owner — 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.

🌟 What Happens at Kids Market

💡 Step 1 – 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

💬 Step 2 – 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

💰 Step 3 – 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:

“I made this, and I sold it myself.”

🧺 What Can Be Sold

Children may sell:

• Toys

• Books

• Crafts

• Handmade items

• Small non-food products

Both new or pre-loved.

🚫 Important Rule – 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.

💛 Why Parents Love Kids Market

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.

Part of Kids Enrichment Expo 2026

Kids Market is part of Kids Enrichment Expo 2026, a weekend dedicated to early education, enrichment activities, and hands-on learning experiences.

👉 Expo entry is free

👉 Participation in Kids Market requires a separate ticket

Families are welcome to explore the expo before or after the market.

Tickets & Registration

Each Kids Market ticket includes:

✔ One child stall space