Kids’ Marketplace, Toronto’s largest youth market/fundraiser, returns to the Beaches Rec Centre on Saturday, May 30th

Vibrant family-friendly event features youth vendors, live entertainment, silent auction, and pop-up BBQ, raising funds to support youth in need

Kids’ Marketplace is a family-friendly indoor/outdoor market with handmade creations from 200+ youth entrepreneurs ages 4 through 15 from across Toronto.  Shop baked goods, beverages, jewellery, cotton candy, accessories, sports-themed gifts, plushies, stickers, wooden crafts, snow cones, slime, key chains, activity kits, beauty and bath products, toys and games, books and more.

Guest will also enjoy live music by Sugar Rush Band, dance performances by Abanico Latin Dance Academy, a pop-up BBQ by Fearless Meat, pizza from Pizza Pizza, a make-your-own puppet station from Chickadeedee, character appearances, playful photo opportunities, face painting and more—offering something for all ages.

To date, the Kids’ Marketplace initiative has raised over $50,000 for youth programs and charities, including for the children residing at the Red Door Family Shelter in Leslieville.

Hosted by Toronto-based non-profit organization Kid2Kid, Kids’ Marketplace is an annual event designed to foster and inspire an entrepreneurial spirit in kids while giving back to families and youth in need.