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Child Entrepreneurs' Day Market 2025
Saturday, November 15, 2025
2:00PM - 5:00PM
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About the fair
🌟 Goddard Declares November 15 as Child Entrepreneurs’ Day!
The City of Goddard has officially proclaimed November 15 as Child Entrepreneurs’ Day in partnership with The Society of Child Entrepreneurs (SoCE). To celebrate, SoCE will host the Goddard Children’s Business Fair, where young business owners ages 6–17 will showcase their creativity, confidence, and hard work.
Join us for a day of discovery and inspiration featuring:
✨ Young entrepreneurs competing for Best Presentation, Most Creative, and Best Business Potential
🧁 Cupcakes, specialty lemonades, and other delicious treats
📚 Sneak peeks of the Astra and Zeke story series and Ignite. Empower. Lead. curriculum
🎁 Early holiday shopping before the Black Friday rush
📸 Group photo at 1:55 PM to celebrate the official proclamation of Child Entrepreneurs’ Day in Goddard
🏆 Awards presentation at 4:45 PM
✨ Young entrepreneurs competing for Best Presentation, Most Creative, and Best Business Potential
🧁 Cupcakes, specialty lemonades, and other delicious treats
📚 Sneak peeks of the Astra and Zeke story series and Ignite. Empower. Lead. curriculum
🎁 Early holiday shopping before the Black Friday rush
📸 Group photo at 1:55 PM to celebrate the official proclamation of Child Entrepreneurs’ Day in Goddard
🏆 Awards presentation at 4:45 PM
📅 Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕑 2:00–5:00 PM
📍 Goddard Community Center
🕑 2:00–5:00 PM
📍 Goddard Community Center
Come celebrate the next generation of leaders, innovators, and dreamers who are proving that kids do not have to wait to lead. Their time is now.
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Leah Ellis
🗓️ Started hosting in 2024
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Leah Ellis is the founder and executive director of The Society of Child Entrepreneurs, where she combines her diverse experiences as a teacher, business coach, and entrepreneur to inspire the next generation. Inspired by her daughter’s budding interest in entrepreneurship at just 4 years old, Leah envisioned an organization that empowers young minds to become the next generation of business owners and community leaders.
With a focus on hands-on experiences and community membership, Leah nurtures creativity, innovation, and leadership skills in children, providing them with the tools they need to thrive. Her passion for fostering growth in others is evident in every workshop and mentorship session. As Leah leads this inspiring initiative, she invites others to explore the potential of young entrepreneurs and consider how they can support this transformative journey. The future of our communities relies on the bold ideas and leadership of our youth—together, we can help them flourish.
With a focus on hands-on experiences and community membership, Leah nurtures creativity, innovation, and leadership skills in children, providing them with the tools they need to thrive. Her passion for fostering growth in others is evident in every workshop and mentorship session. As Leah leads this inspiring initiative, she invites others to explore the potential of young entrepreneurs and consider how they can support this transformative journey. The future of our communities relies on the bold ideas and leadership of our youth—together, we can help them flourish.
15 booths participating
Michelle’s Precious Pearls
Serenity Rocks
And 13 others.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Acton Children’s Business Fair?
The Acton Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur. As the largest entrepreneurship event for children in North America, this one-day market gives young innovators the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses — everything from handmade crafts to delicious treats and creative services.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 16 businesses for this event. Spots fill quickly, so apply early to secure your booth!
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
Applications must be submitted online.
Please submit one application per business.
If children are working as a team, only one application should be submitted — but include the names and ages of each participant (maximum of 3 participants per business).
If children are working as a team, only one application should be submitted — but include the names and ages of each participant (maximum of 3 participants per business).
What if someone else has the same business idea?
No problem! Two cupcake or slime stands? That’s part of the fun. We let market forces play out naturally.
How will the fair be set up?
The fair will be an indoor event featuring individual booths.
Each child or team will receive:
Each child or team will receive:
- One 8-foot table
- One chair per applicant
Tablecloths will not be provided, and we cannot accommodate electricity.
Will electricity be available?
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity for booths.
What are the rules?
This event is designed to give children the real-world experience of entrepreneurship — creating a product, setting prices, engaging customers, and making sales.
- Parents of children over age 7 are not allowed in booths during the fair. They’re welcome to relax in the Parent Corner or explore downtown while their young entrepreneurs shine.
- Parents of younger children may stay nearby but should allow the kids to handle setup, customer interaction, and sales on their own.
- Parents may help complete the application but should encourage children to take the lead in planning their business.
What are the event details?
Date: November 15, 2025
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Setup: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Tear Down: 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Prizes Announced: Approximately 4:45 PM
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/19b5D5vgRL/
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Setup: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Tear Down: 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Prizes Announced: Approximately 4:45 PM
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/19b5D5vgRL/
How did the Acton Children’s Business Fair get started?
Jeff and Laura Sandefer and a few other families wanted to spark a sense of wonder and entrepreneurship in their children, so they created the first Acton Children’s Business Fair in Austin, Texas, in 2007. That first fair had just seven entrepreneurs and 25 attendees. Today, Acton Fairs have expanded worldwide.
