Mini Market Makers Day
Our second entrepreneur day for kids is Oct. 1, 2026
We invited kids ages 8-12 to submit ideas and become official vendors at the Market. We’re not just kidding around — they are developing business ideas, creating their products, and will sell them at the Market.
The goal of Mini Market Makers (MMM) is to help children learn what it’s like to be in business. They’ll develop an idea, decide what to charge, think about what to do with the money they earn, and (optionally) develop a business plan with our MMM committee.
Mini Market Makers Business Consultant This year, we are especially thrilled to welcome Steve Savarese of Senné Real Estate as our Mini Market Makers Business Consultant! Steve will work one-on-one with our young entrepreneurs, helping them develop their business plans, answer questions, and offer personalized advice to prepare for market day. Steve also sponsors POP Club, another of our programs for kids.
This season’s lineup
We have even more kids developing, making and selling products this year:
Happy Bros 3D-printed products and squishy toys
Ryan’s 3D Factory 3D-printed creations for daily items
Underwater Creations Jewelry, Bookmarks, Crochet Items, Squishies, Keychains
Gummy Drops Slime
Izzy’s Bead Market Animals made of beads
Canvas & Color Handpainted watercolor cards
Cute Creature Keychains 3D-printed keychains
LiNoA Soap Co. Handmade soap products
Helping Hands Stands Fiber art crafts
Folds for Kids (and Everyone!) Origami art
Last season’s Mini Market Makers
We had some great young entrepreneurs take part in the 2025 version of MMM, working on their own or in teams. Each had a business name, a goal or reason for their project, and ideas about where the money should go.
Helping Hands Stands: Jewelry. Noticing that Belmont schools often request donations for supplies, we were inspired to raise money for charity. Funds went to: Boston Children's Hospital
Gummy Drops: Slime. A soothing sensory fidget designed to help kids stay focused, reduce anxiety, and practice self-regulation. Perfect for neurodivergent children. Funds went to: Carroll School & Chenery School
Queerest of Them All: A variety of pride-themed items To promote pride, especially in light of ongoing attacks on trans rights and the broader queer community. Funds went 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