Mini Market Makers Day
Our first entrepreneur day for kids
We invited kids ages 8-12 to submit ideas and become official vendors at the Market. They were not just kidding around — we helped them write real business plans, they developed ideas, and sold their products like pros!
The event was on Oct. 9, 2025, and it was great! Watch for the 2026 version next season.
Announcing our Mini Market Makers and their business ideas!
Here’s information about our young entrepreneurs. They’re working on their own or in teams. Each has a business name, a goal or reason for their project, and ideas about where the money goes. How creative these kids are!
Helping Hands Stands: Jewelry
Goal: Noticing that Belmont schools often request donations for supplies, we were inspired to raise money for charity.
Funds go to: Boston Children's Hospital
Gummy Drops: Slime
Goal: A soothing sensory fidget designed to help kids stay focused, reduce anxiety, and practice self-regulation. Perfect for neurodivergent children
Funds go to: Carroll School & Chenery School
Queerest of Them All: A variety of pride-themed items
Goal: To promote pride, especially in light of ongoing attacks on trans rights and the broader queer community.
Funds go to: Queer supporting organizations.
Hellotreebowl: 3D-printed crafts
Goal: We want to show that 3D printing is a meaningful craft that takes effort and has the potential to impact people and education in the near future.
Funds go to: World Wildlife Fund
Das Creative Corner: Handmade crayons & sugar scrubs
Goal: Fun and safe for all ages.
Funds go to: Raise enough money to add to his savings and buy a game he can enjoy with his brother.
Paper Plane Pals: Paper airplanes
Goal: Origami is one of my favorite crafts, and paper planes are a simple, timeless activity that people of all ages can enjoy.
Funds go to: Local children's hospitals