The market is back by popular demand, with the community's enthusiasm making a return visit an easy decision.
Featuring 11 makers aged five to 15, these young ones are selling everything from handmade jewellery and scrunchies to potted plants and original artwork.
Organiser Jess Fanning said the first market was overwhelmed with community support – and with a few kids missing out – the market had to make a comeback.
Three of the small stallholders will return on October 3, while the remaining stalls will be all new makers.
The children have been busy throughout the school holidays, pouring their time and creativity into stocking up on their handmade goods.
And the pay-off, other than the money of course, is providing a major confidence boost to the kids.
For Jess's young daughter Lacey, this was exactly the case.
Worried that nobody would buy her handmade scrunchies, a strong community response had her returning home determined to make more.
“Now, she’s off making hundreds of scrunchies, and she’s practised that much, she can do it on her own now," Jess said.
Jess highlighted why events like this matter for kids — and it goes well beyond simply selling handmade products.
“Having events like this is good, even for the kids only to learn social skills.
“To be able to communicate with people properly and to be put in a situation that’s maybe slightly outside their comfort zone so they can grow.
“I feel like everyone’s becoming a bit disconnected now, just with the way that society is."
The market will also feature face painting, outdoor games and chalk painting to keep the little ones entertained, along with coffee from Peggy Coffee to keep the grown-ups going.
Potted succulents will be available for sale, with proceeds donated to CARMAR.
The other businesses at Darling Works will also be open on the day, giving visitors a wonderful chance to browse vintage and pre-loved wares, while cheering on the young stallholders.
Jess said the response to the first market showed the value of giving young people a platform to share their work with the community.
“It just goes back to giving the kids the confidence and the tools that they need to grow into good humans,” she said.
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