Children's business fairs in San Francisco
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 San Francisco
Explore family-friendly San Francisco neighborhoods like Noe Valley and Pacific Heights. Discover business opportunities and the Acton Children's Business Fair. Ideal for kids learning entrepreneurship and business skills.
Invent at Exploratorium 🤝 Hands-on
Dive into creativity at the Exploratorium in Embarcadero. Kids learn by doing-build, invent, and explore to spark young entrepreneurs' innovative minds.
Pitch Practice at SFPL 🤝 Hands-on
Head to the San Francisco Public Library in Civic Center for a storytelling session. Kids can practice pitching ideas, improving their business skills through storytelling.
Budget Fun at California Academy 🤝 Hands-on
Plan a budget for a day out at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park. Children learn financial planning by managing entry fees and snack costs.
Marketing at Union Square 🤝 Hands-on
Explore Union Square to observe storefront displays and advertising. Kids learn marketing basics and the importance of presentation in attracting customers.
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.
