Merry & Bright Holiday Market 1: Dream, Design, and DevelopSchedule: Tuesday, Oct. 28 3:30-4:30 p.m.Recommended Ages: K-12th grade students Cost: FreeRegistration: Please submit your Vendor Application using the linked form by 5 p.m. on Nov. 14th. If you do not register, there is not a guarantee that space or booths will be available. Merry & Bright is a free, family-friendly celebration open to the public at Union Station. This event will include the annual lighting of the Union Station building, a toy drive to benefit the Wichita Children's Home, photos with Santa, carriage rides, hot cocoa and cookies, a kids’ activity station, and live performances for the whole family to enjoy.This year, Learning Lab Wichita is excited to host a Children’s Holiday Market as part of the Merry & Bright festivities—offering young entrepreneurs and creatives the chance to showcase and sell their products and services in a festive, community setting.What's ProvidedEach vendor will be provided with one table and seating for their booth.All additional materials, supplies, and products for display or sale are the responsibility of the vendor to design, source, and create. Each student vendor is responsible for collecting and managing their own sales throughout the event.How to PreparePlease submit your Vendor Application using the linked form by 5 p.m. on Nov. 14th. If you do not register, there is not a guarantee that space or booths will be available. To support our community of emerging young entrepreneurs, Learning Lab Wichita will host two optional preparatory workshops designed to help students plan, design, and prepare for their market experience.Workshop 1: Dream, Design, and DevelopTuesday Oct. 28 3:30-4:30 p.m.The goal of our first workshop will be to create a clear product idea and basic business plan.Workshop 2: Booth Building and Market ReadinessWednesday Nov. 12 3:30-4:30 p.m.The goal of this workshop will be to prepare for the actual market experience. Participation in these workshops is encouraged but not required to be a vendor. You can also use additional community resources, such as the Children's Business Fair.
Merry & Bright Holiday Market 1: Dream, Design, and Develop
Schedule: Tuesday, Oct. 28 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Recommended Ages: K-12th grade students
Cost: Free
Registration: Please submit your Vendor Application using the linked form by 5 p.m. on Nov. 14th. If you do not register, there is not a guarantee that space or booths will be available.
Merry & Bright is a free, family-friendly celebration open to the public at Union Station. This event will include the annual lighting of the Union Station building, a toy drive to benefit the Wichita Children's Home, photos with Santa, carriage rides, hot cocoa and cookies, a kids’ activity station, and live performances for the whole family to enjoy.
This year, Learning Lab Wichita is excited to host a Children’s Holiday Market as part of the Merry & Bright festivities—offering young entrepreneurs and creatives the chance to showcase and sell their products and services in a festive, community setting.
What's Provided
Each vendor will be provided with one table and seating for their booth.
All additional materials, supplies, and products for display or sale are the responsibility of the vendor to design, source, and create.
Each student vendor is responsible for collecting and managing their own sales throughout the event.
How to Prepare
Please submit your Vendor Application using the linked form by 5 p.m. on Nov. 14th. If you do not register, there is not a guarantee that space or booths will be available.
To support our community of emerging young entrepreneurs, Learning Lab Wichita will host two optional preparatory workshops designed to help students plan, design, and prepare for their market experience.
Workshop 1: Dream, Design, and Develop
Tuesday Oct. 28 3:30-4:30 p.m.
The goal of our first workshop will be to create a clear product idea and basic business plan.
Workshop 2: Booth Building and Market Readiness
Wednesday Nov. 12 3:30-4:30 p.m.
The goal of this workshop will be to prepare for the actual market experience.
Participation in these workshops is encouraged but not required to be a vendor. You can also use additional community resources, such as the Children's Business Fair.