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Acton Children's Business Fairs in Raleigh

One-day markets where children ages 6-17 launch real businesses.

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How it works

One day. Three steps. Zero lectures.

Make something.

Turn your idea into a product. Cookies, candles, comics. You build it with your own hands.

Sell it.

A real booth, real customers, real money. You run the stand yourself.

Keep the profit.

You set the prices, make the change, and take home what you earn. Plus the confidence.

No date that works? Start Raleigh's next fair.

Hosting is free. We share the playbook, the website, and the prize money. You bring the neighborhood.

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Play & learn

Entrepreneurship Games & Activities for Children in Raleigh

Explore Raleigh's family-friendly neighborhoods like North Hills, Brier Creek, and Five Points. Boost children's entrepreneurship skills at Acton Children's Business Fair, ideal for nurturing young entrepreneurs.

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Marbles Budgeting 🤝 Hands-on

At Marbles Kids Museum, learn budgeting by planning an event with toy money.

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Pullen Park Pitch 🤝 Hands-on

Pitch product ideas to peers at Pullen Park, focusing on persuasion and public speaking.

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NCMA Marketing Hunt 🤝 Hands-on

Scavenger hunt at NC Museum of Art to identify successful marketing in artworks.

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Cameron Village Ads 🤝 Hands-on

Create and critique paper ads in Cameron Village, learning about customer appeal & design.

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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. Children will love setting prices and managing their first virtual business.

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Price Point 🎮 Virtual

A strategic market simulation for children 10+ to learn about pricing strategies and market competition. Children will discover how pricing decisions affect their business in this interactive economics game.

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Galactic Zappers 🎮 Virtual

An exciting space-themed game teaching children 8-13 about production efficiency and business operations. Young entrepreneurs will learn assembly line concepts while having fun in this interactive business simulation.

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