Children's business fairs in Chicago
One-day fairs where children of all ages launch their own businesses.
How it works
Create something with your own hands
Come up with an idea, make something to sell, or offer a service.
Sell it in a safe, fun environment
Register for a fair, interact with customers, and experience selling in the real world.
Earn money and learn by doing
Handle money, make decisions, solve problems, and gain confidence and business skills.
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Entrepreneurship Games & Activities for Kids in Chicago
Chicago offers family-friendly neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and Lakeview. Its thriving business scene, plus the Acton Children's Business Fair, inspires young entrepreneurs to learn business skills. Perfect for entrepreneurial families!
Pitch Practice at The Bean 🤝 Hands-on
Boost your child's confidence! Visit Millennium Park's Cloud Gate to practice pitching ideas to tourists. A fun way to learn public speaking and selling.
Innovation Day at MSI 🤝 Hands-on
Explore the Museum of Science and Industry for inspiration. Discuss how inventions solve problems, sparking innovation in young entrepreneurs.
Finance Fun at The Fed 🤝 Hands-on
Visit the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Money Museum. Learn about money management and the importance of budgeting in business.
Design Workshop at Millennium Park 🤝 Hands-on
Gather at Millennium Park for a creative product design workshop. Use park views for inspiration to create and critique product sketches.
Coffee Shop 🎮 Virtual
Perfect for young entrepreneurs ages 8-12! Run your own coffee shop business, learn supply chain management, and master customer service skills. Kids will love setting prices and managing their first virtual business.
Price Point 🎮 Virtual
A strategic market simulation for children 10+ to learn about pricing strategies and market competition. Kids will discover how pricing decisions affect their business in this interactive economics game.
Galactic Zappers 🎮 Virtual
An exciting space-themed game teaching kids 8-13 about production efficiency and business operations. Young entrepreneurs will learn assembly line concepts while having fun in this interactive business simulation.
