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Makers Market

KID'S MAKER'S MARKET 2026 ROAR INTO BUSINESS 

KID'S MAKER'S MARKET 2026 ROAR INTO BUSINESS 

Event Information & Participation Guide

The Kid's Maker's Market is a fun event where students become “makers” and sell items they create themselves. It's a chance for kids to explore creativity, learn basic business skills, and share their handmade crafts, art, and creations with our school community. Families are encouraged to stop by, shop, and support our young entrepreneurs! 
 
QUICK FACTS — THE 5 THINGS TO KNOW
  • Event: Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Twin Creeks MPR
  • Application Deadline: October 2, 2026
  • Cost to become a Maker: Free, you only pay for your own materials
  • Pricing cap: Items to sell between 25¢ and $10
  • Golden rule: Everything you sell must be made by the student (no store-bought or parent-made items)

 

1. HOW TO BECOME A MAKER
  • Eligibility: All students TK - 5th grade can apply to be a Maker
  • Complete the application form: [LINK]
  • Application Deadline: October 2, 2026
  • Business Owners: Student may run their business independently or team up with other students to run one booth together as a single business
  • Maker Selection: There is a limit of 36 Maker Businesses the event can hold, so please apply early. A confirmation email of Maker selection will be sent 1 week after the application deadline.
 
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  • Think of a business idea that's uniquely your own. The more original the idea, the more your Maker's booth will stand out and catch shoppers' eyes!
2. RULES & REGULATION
All Makers must follow these rules:
 
Participation
  • An adult must be present at the booth for the entire event
 
What You Can Sell
  • All items must be student-made (no store-bought or parent-made items)
  • No weapons or weapon-like crafts
  • No controversial or offensive items
  • All items must be age-appropriate
 
Policy for Food Sales
You can make any nonperishable, shelf-stable food, individually packaged before the event and clearly labeled with the ingredients. Due to food safety protocols, nothing that needs to be kept hot or cold can be sold, including beverages.
 
Some examples of allowable foods include:
  • Sweet treats: Rice Krispie Treats, Marshmallows, Fudge, Caramels, Candied Apples
  • Baked goods: Cookies, Breads, Muffins, Cake Pops, Biscuits, Scones
  • Snacks: Popcorn Balls, Granola
 
3. RUNNING YOUR BOOTH
 
Setting up your table
  • Table assignments will be provided during check-in day of event
  • You must supply your own 4-6 ft table. We do have a very limited number of spares, so contact us as soon as possible to reserve one for you.
  • 2 folding chairs per booth will be provided by the school
  • Display your business name clearly on a sign, price list, and business license (provided by the PTA)
  • Access to power will not be available
 
Pricing your items
  • Keep prices between 25¢ and $10 per item
 
Handling money
  • Payment methods are to your discretion (cash, venmo, etc)
  • Bring your own change and/or cash box with a mix of quarters, $1, $5, and $10 bills will cover most transactions
  • You keep 100% of what you earn — this is not a fundraiser
 
4. PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS (OPTIONAL)
Would your Maker like to advertise their business? Create a flyer or a short video (20 seconds or less) and we can share it on our social platforms and PTA Newsletter. Send submissions to vpprograms@twincreekspta.com no later than November 27th.
 
5. DAY OF EVENT
 
Location: Twin Creeks MPR
The entire Twin Creeks community is invited to attend and shop. There is no entrance fee so bring friends and family to support our young entrepreneurs!
 
Market Date and Time: Friday, December 4th from 5 - 7pm
Makers and their accompanying adult are expected to stay for the full event. If you do need to leave early, please notify a PTA member.
 
Setup: Starts at 4pm
Makers must be setup and ready by 5pm. Please allocate ample time to check in, setup your table, and visit fellow Makers’ booths. During check-in, each Maker will receive their table assignment, business license, lanyard, and also a small souvenir for participating.
 
Clean Up: Please leave your space as you found it. Pack up any trash or leftover materials before you head out.
 
6. QUESTIONS
Questions about anything else? Reach out to ptanewsletter@twincreekspta.com.
 
Thank you for supporting our young entrepreneurs!