Children’s Entrepreneur Market is Coming to Iowa!

What if your child could sell their handmade bracelets, baked goods, or original art at a real market—interacting with customers, making change, and proudly explaining their product?

That’s exactly what happens at the Children’s Entrepreneur Market, a non-profit program where kids start and grow their own businesses in a real-world setting. Some are just getting started, while others are laying the foundation for something much bigger.

It’s like a farmer’s market—but every booth is run by a kid, and every sale is a step toward independence, creativity, and confidence.

More Than a Market—It’s a Learning Journey

When you register your child for a market, you also receive access to a step-by-step entrepreneurship curriculum designed specifically for kids. It’s packed with engaging activities, real-life stories, and fun challenges that walk them through the entire business-building process—from understanding what an entrepreneur is to choosing a product, managing money, and interacting with customers.

Each unit ends with a “Parent Touch Point” so you can check in, guide, and celebrate their progress together. Whether you homeschool, unschool, or just want an enriching experience for weekends, the curriculum is flexible and family-friendly.

You don’t need any business experience to walk through it with them—just curiosity and encouragement.

Kids Take the Lead—Parents Watch Them Shine

When market day arrives, your child gets to step into the role of a real business owner. They design their booth, prepare their inventory, greet customers, handle money, and adapt as they go. Some sell crafts or treats, others offer services like face painting or games. Every interaction is a learning experience.

Parents often tell us they’re blown away by the transformation. Kids who were nervous or shy blossom into confident entrepreneurs. Some walk away with a pocket full of cash and big dreams for what’s next. Others begin planning future events, product upgrades, or repeat business.

In fact, several of our young vendors have taken their business well beyond the market—launching online shops, recurring pop-ups, and even brick-and-mortar storefronts. This isn’t just a one-time event; it’s the beginning of what’s possible.

We Handle the Logistics—You Enjoy the Moment

The Children’s Entrepreneur Market team handles all the behind-the-scenes details—registration, setup, marketing, and even insurance. You just help your child prepare their products, bring their booth materials, and show up ready to cheer them on.

Markets typically draw 50–100 families, creating a vibrant, supportive crowd. Families linger, shop, and celebrate the kids’ hard work together. It’s a community event with heart, where every child is cheered on—no matter how much they sell.

Want to Join the Fun?

If you’re looking for a hands-on, confidence-building experience for your child, the Children’s Entrepreneur Market might be exactly what you’ve been searching for. It’s more than just a market—it’s a chance to build life skills, nurture creativity, and make memories together.

💡 Visit kidsmarkets.com to register, preview the curriculum, or find an upcoming market near you.

Are you part of a local event or organization and want to bring the market to your community? We love partnering with festivals, fairs, and gatherings. Reach out to Jessica at jswartzendruber@kidsmarkets.com anytime to explore the possibilities.

Let’s build something amazing—one kid, one idea, one market at a time.

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Children’s Entrepreneur Market is Coming to Iowa!