Mini Market Makers Day
Our second entrepreneur day for kids
We invite kids ages 8-12 to submit ideas and become official vendors at the Market. We're not just kidding around — they will develop business ideas, create their products, and sell them at the Market.
Read the details of the program below, and apply with your child by completing the form at the bottom of this page
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.
Last season’s Mini Market Makers
We had some great young entrepreneurs last season, 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
Details about the program
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.
To apply, fill out the form below with your child. It is a long form, but the program is a serious one and we want to be sure that all of our selected entrepreneurs can be successful.
Space is limited, so we may not be able to accept all applicants.
Schedule:
Applications are available on August 5, 2026.
Applications are due by the end of the day on August 19.
We will email you by August 20 to let you know if your child can participate in the program.
If your child chooses to create a business plan, we will arrange a meeting in the first or second week of September with our MMM committee to refine the ideas in the plan. While this is optional, it will help the child be more successful.
Mini Market Makers Day is October 1, from 3:30-5:30 at the Belmont Farmers’ Market.
A parent or guardian must be at the Market with participating children for the duration of the event (3:30-5:30 pm on Oct. 1).
Apply for this year’s program
Please read the details of the program, just above, before filling out this application.