Downtown Toronto - Fort York National Historic Site
One Day. Dozens of Young Entrepreneurs. Endless Creativity.
Join us on December 20, 2025, the first day of winter break, for the Children’s Business Fair at the historic Fort York Site in Toronto. Hosted by Kindraza, in collaboration with Acton Children’s Business Fair - North America’s largest youth entrepreneurship fair, this vibrant event empowers kids aged 6–16 to launch their own businesses, selling handmade products or services in a supportive, festive marketplace. With approximately 30 youth-run booths and 250–300 visitors, the fair will bring families, parents, educators, and community members together to celebrate young innovators, coinciding with The Bentway rink opening for extra community excitement.
The Children’s Business Fair is a one-day marketplace where young entrepreneurs showcase their creativity and learn real-world business skills. Kids create their own products or services, set up booths, interact with customers, and handle money, gaining confidence, financial literacy, and problem-solving skills. Hosted by Kindraza, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through entrepreneurship, creativity, and resilience, the fair offers a safe, fun environment for kids to shine. Held at Fort York, a cultural and community landmark, the event aligns with the festive energy of The Bentway rink opening, drawing families to a day of inspiration and connection.
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.
For Kids:
Build Confidence: Create and sell your own products, from crafts to services, and feel proud of your achievements.
Learn Real Skills: Gain hands-on experience in marketing, pricing, customer service, and financial literacy.
Have Fun: Enjoy a supportive, exciting environment with other young entrepreneurs.
Prepare for the Future: Develop creativity and adaptability to thrive in an AI-driven world.
For Families:
Discover unique products and services created by talented kids.
Support your child’s growth in a safe, community-focused event.
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly day at Fort York, paired with The Bentway’s winter festivities.
For the Community:
Celebrate Toronto’s youth and their innovative ideas.
Strengthen community ties through a shared, uplifting event.
Boost Fort York’s role as a hub for cultural and family activities.
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025 (first day of winter break)
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Fort York Site, 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON
Expected Scale: ~30 youth-run booths, 250–300 visitors
Audience: Families, parents, community members, educators
Synergy: Coincides with The Bentway rink opening for increased visibility and festive energy
Fort York is the perfect home for the Children’s Business Fair, blending Toronto’s rich history with its vibrant community spirit. As a beloved landmark, it draws diverse families and visitors, amplifying the fair’s impact. Hosting alongside The Bentway rink opening will attract larger crowds, boosting visibility for both the event and Fort York. This partnership creates a festive, family-friendly atmosphere, making the fair a memorable celebration of youth innovation.
Currently accepting applications 🏁
FAQ section
You've got questions. We've got answers.
The Children’s Business Fair inspires kids to discover their inner entrepreneur. We are partnering with Acton’s Children’s Business Fair - the largest entrepreneurship event for children in North America, to bring it to Toronto. This one-day market gives young entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses.
We will accept up to 25 businesses for the October 2025 fair and up to 36 for the April 2026 fair.
Application must be submitted online. Please submit one application for each business. Children working as a group should submit one application that includes each child's information. No more than 3 participants per business.
Two cupcake businesses? Not a problem. In general, we will let market forces play out, though we will let later entries know if another applicant has a similar idea so the later entrant can decide what to do.
The fair will be a tented outdoor event with booths. Each business will be given a booth with an 8-foot table (to share with one other business), full-cover tenting, and 1-2 chairs. Table cloths will not be provided. We are not able to accommodate businesses requiring electricity.
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide electricity to the booths. Generators are not allowed as well due to the noise.
This event is designed to give children the experience of selling a product or service.
Parents of younger children may sit in the booth, but the children should be responsible for set up, customer interaction, and sales.
Parents may help their child fill out the application, but we expect the children to do as much as possible by themselves.
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 year, there were seven entrepreneurs and around 25 attendees. Now, there are over 115 entrepreneurs and 1,500 attendees at the Acton Children's Business Fair in Austin.
For Young Entrepreneurs: Children aged 6–16 can sign up to run a booth! Create a product or service, register, and start your business journey. (Apply here!)
For Families: Come shop, support, and celebrate young talent. Enjoy a day of fun and discovery at Fort York.
For Sponsors: Support Kindraza’s mission to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. Your sponsorship can help cover costs and fund free/low-cost programs for teens. (Support the Fair)
For Volunteers: Help us make the fair a success! Volunteers are needed for setup, support, and event activities. (Apply here!)
Making better futures together, one child at a time
Funds raised from the fair will support Kindraza’s programs, including Babysitting Mastery, Teen Entrepreneurship, and AI-Ed for Teens, offered at low or no cost to ensure every teen can participate. Your donations or sponsorships will help us:
Provide free workshop materials and seats for underserved youth.
Expand outreach to more Toronto communities.
Create a lasting impact on the next generation.
Join us to empower Toronto’s youth! Whether you’re a participant, visitor, sponsor, or volunteer, you’re part of a movement to build confident, capable kids ready for the future.
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship is more than support, it’s a chance to connect your business with local families, celebrate youth creativity, and be part of a vibrant community event. Show that you believe in the power of young entrepreneurs while gaining positive visibility for your brand.
👉 Join us as a sponsor today and help make this fair unforgettable!
Kindraza Children's Business Fair Links
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