Plainfield, IN

The Shops at Perry Crossing Hosts First-Ever Kids Outdoor Market on Saturday, August 16

14 August 2025

Young Entrepreneurs Ages 5–17 to Showcase Their Businesses

WHAT:
The Shops at Perry Crossing will host its first-ever Kids Outdoor Market on Saturday, August 16, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Town Square. In partnership with the Children’s Entrepreneur Market, this family-friendly event will transform the center into a vibrant open-air marketplace run entirely by young business owners ages 5–17.

Vendor registration remains open until 8:00 PM on Friday, August 15. Booths are $25 each, and for their first market of the year, participating young entrepreneurs will receive a book and one t-shirt included with registration.

The market is free to attend and open to the public. Guests are invited to shop and support dozens of youth-run businesses offering handmade goods, crafts, and creative services—while enjoying seasonal amenities across the property.

WHEN:
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Market Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

WHERE:
Town Square at The Shops at Perry Crossing
2499 Perry Crossing Way, Plainfield, IN 46168

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Dozens of booths operated by local youth entrepreneurs
Guests can meet and interact with young business owners as they manage sales and customer service independently
No food sales permitted at the market

VISUALS:

Young entrepreneurs engaging with customers and showcasing products
Families enjoying the Town Square and seasonal experiences

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About The Shops at Perry Crossing:
The Shops at Perry Crossing is a vibrant open-air lifestyle center located in Plainfield, Indiana, just off U.S. Highway 40 and easily accessible from I-70. Anchored by leading national retailers including JCPenney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ulta Beauty, Barnes & Noble, Victoria’s Secret, and H&M, the center features more than 50 national and regional retail, dining, and service brands. Managed by JLL, the property offers a walkable, pedestrian-friendly layout with signature amenities such as fountains, patio dining, and a spacious Town Square. The landscaped common area serves as a focal point for year-round, family-friendly events and community activations, making The Shops at Perry Crossing a go-to destination for shopping, dining, and gathering in suburban Indianapolis. For the latest news and updates, visit perry-crossing.com.

About Poag Development Group:
Over three decades ago, Dan Poag, with then-business partner Terry McEwen, founded the predecessor to today’s Poag Development Group and coined the term “lifestyle center” to describe what is now the most in-demand retail real estate design. From subtle design elements to carefully crafted tenant mixes, Poag’s signature ability to translate small details into big experiences creates spaces and places that resonate with comfort, convenience, and connectivity. Poag centers are true community environments, destinations packed with the brands you know and animated with immersive elements that make them memorable and inviting. For more information, please visit PoagDevelopmentGroup.com.

About JLL:
For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with annual revenue of $20.8 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 110,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAY. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.