Minneapolis is experiencing an exciting rise in kids' markets, where young entrepreneurs aged 5 to 17 can turn their creative ideas into real businesses.

 

Children design, make, and sell everything from crafts to treats and services, handling their own sales and customer service.

 

Parents offer support but let kids take the lead, giving them valuable hands-on experience and building confidence.

 

The Southwest Farmers Market opens May 17, 2025, at Mount Olivet Church and runs every Saturday morning through October.

 

Meanwhile, the Eagan Market Fest starts June 4, 2025, at Eagan Central Park, complete with a Kids POP Club hosting weekly activities for ages 4–12.

 

Local families are urged to register early, as booths fill up quickly and there are no waiting lists.

 

These markets inspire creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, bringing new energy and ideas to the community.

Central Texas is rallying after the July 4 floods, with Austin’s music scene leading the charge in recovery.

 

The 'CenTex Strong' Flood Relief Benefit Concert on August 1 at Come and Take It Live features acts like Foo Shot and Dream Stereo.

 

All profits support emergency supplies, rebuilding, and free mental health resources for survivors.

 

Attendees can boost their impact by adding donations to their ticket purchase.

 

On August 2, Mohawk hosts the outdoor 'Flood Relief Show' with bands such as DAIISTAR and Font, supporting the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.

 

August 3 brings the 'After the Flood' Benefit at Kick Butt Coffee, offering a punk and metal lineup plus a raffle from local businesses.

 

On August 12, catch Texas legends Lyle Lovett and Michael Martin Murphey at the Paramount Theatre, benefiting the Central Texas Flood Recovery Fund.

 

Austinites can make a real difference just by enjoying live music and supporting their neighbors.

Round Rock, TX welcomed a wave of entrepreneurial energy on May 1, 2025, as the Texas State University Round Rock Campus hosted the 2nd Annual Round Rock Startup Day.

 

Over 150 entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders joined forces, celebrating the city’s innovative spirit and commitment to startup growth. The event, organized by the Round Rock Chamber, featured an intense pitch competition where six startups vied for top honors.

 

Playmaker Recruiting took home the $10,000 grand prize for its cutting-edge AI platform designed to revolutionize recruitment for high school athletes and college programs.

 

The crowd’s enthusiasm went to NanoScale Labs for their next-generation air quality monitoring technology, earning the Crowd Favorite title.

 

Expert workshops and “Campfire Networking,” led by Tech Ranch, offered practical advice and fostered powerful new connections, fortifying Round Rock’s growing startup community.

 

Austin is now home to the Balloon Museum’s “Let’s Fly – Art Has No Limits” exhibition, a vibrant pop-up transforming a sprawling furniture store on West Anderson Lane into a world of inflatable art through November 2. Making its Texas debut, this ticketed experience offers whimsical and interactive installations for all ages, earning buzz for its blend of art and play. Standout attractions include a luminous 26-foot butterfly sculpture by Christopher Schardt that invites visitors to activate light and sound displays, plus a vast ball pit with cascading balloons, and a digital hallway awash in shifting LED colors. Created by Lux Entertainment from Italy, the traveling museum has already welcomed millions across Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Though tickets are priced at $45.25 for adults, with free admission for young children or kids with disabilities, families and art lovers alike are discovering a memorable adventure that blends creativity, technology, and fun.