Founders Fairs in Chicago
One-day markets where founders ages 14-18 launch real companies.
One day. Three steps. Zero lectures.
Build it.
A product or service, built from scratch. By you, not your parents.
Pitch it.
Live customers, live feedback, live revenue. All in one afternoon.
Own the results.
You keep the earnings, and the lessons that come with them.
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Start a fairEntrepreneurship Games & Activities for Children in Chicago
Chicago offers family-friendly neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and Lakeview. Its thriving business scene, plus the Acton Children's Business Fair, inspires young entrepreneurs to learn business skills. Perfect for entrepreneurial families!
Pitch Practice at The Bean 🤝 Hands-on
Boost your child's confidence! Visit Millennium Park's Cloud Gate to practice pitching ideas to tourists. A fun way to learn public speaking and selling.
Innovation Day at MSI 🤝 Hands-on
Explore the Museum of Science and Industry for inspiration. Discuss how inventions solve problems, sparking innovation in young entrepreneurs.
Finance Fun at The Fed 🤝 Hands-on
Visit the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Money Museum. Learn about money management and the importance of budgeting in business.
Design Workshop at Millennium Park 🤝 Hands-on
Gather at Millennium Park for a creative product design workshop. Use park views for inspiration to create and critique product sketches.
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. Children 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. Children will discover how pricing decisions affect their business in this interactive economics game.
Galactic Zappers 🎮 Virtual
An exciting space-themed game teaching children 8-13 about production efficiency and business operations. Young entrepreneurs will learn assembly line concepts while having fun in this interactive business simulation.
