CHILDREN’S ENTREPRENEUR MARKET
Saturday 12 April | 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Support Young Creators & Sustainable Shopping
- Mount Eden War Memorial Hall 489 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024, New Zealand
A unique opportunity for children to experience entrepreneurship while the community discovers handmade treasures and quality secondhand items. Young stallholders will:
• Showcase their creative products
• Practice money skills in a safe environment
• Learn about sustainable consumption
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KIDS’ MARKET – WHERE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS RULE!
In a world that often overlooks children’s creative potential, our market flips the script entirely. Here, the stallholders measure their height in centimeters rather than years, their small hands offering up big ideas. This vibrant celebration of youthful enterprise transforms our community center into a bustling marketplace where lemonade stands meet social enterprise, and where every transaction plants seeds of financial literacy and environmental stewardship.
What makes this market truly special are the stories woven into each handmade item – the late-night knitting sessions with grandma to create crochet animals, the determined practice behind perfectly lettered bookmarks, the careful selection of pre-loved toys now ready for new adventures. Parents will marvel at their children’s hidden talents revealed, while shoppers discover that the most meaningful purchases often come with sticky fingerprints and beaming smiles.
The Fairy Café adds its own magic to the day, serving seriously good coffee in KeepCups alongside homemade treats that taste like childhood memories. As you sip, browse stalls bursting with original artworks, quirky bag tags, and characterful keychains – each piece a testament to kids’ unfiltered creativity.
This event embodies our community’s commitment to sustainability through its joyful celebration of reuse. By giving pre-loved items new homes and showcasing handmade alternatives, we demonstrate that environmental consciousness can be as natural as children’s play. Proudly presented by Pt Chev Community Centre and Creative Kids Collective as part of the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival, this market weaves together threads of entrepreneurship, sustainability, and intergenerational connection into one unforgettable experience.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday 12 April 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Auckland Community Center
Admission: Free
Supporters: Albert-Eden Local Board
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Mount Eden War Memorial Hall 489 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024, New Zealand