The 2025 OC Kids Expo season has wrapped, and it was huge. More than 10,000 people took part in Kid-Friendly World initiatives this year, with the season ending on a high note: hundreds of kids and families at the OC Kids Expo and Kids Business Fair, exploring everything from robotics and coding to art, music, ocean life, sports, makerspaces, and real‑world life skills.
Full recap + details:
https://kids2025.com/expo/
What made this year special?
- Kids weren’t just visitors – they were creators and entrepreneurs, running their own booths at the Kids Business Fair.
- Families moved through hands‑on zones for STEM, reading, art, music, and more, showing kids that learning and play can be the same thing.
- Community partners, educators, and parents came together around one goal: building a more kid-friendly, future-focused community.
🎥 Want a feel for the energy? Watch the highlight video:
https://youtu.be/FWZ_aerpdso
🎧 Maksim also answers the big questions about the Expo here:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQZYO8YCCNT
What’s next for OC Kids Expo?
Planning for OC Kids Expo 2026 has already started:
https://kids2026.com/expo
Based on what worked in 2025, expect:
- More hands-on robotics, coding, and makerspaces
- An even bigger focus on kids as leaders and business owners
- Experiences shaped by real research on what makes communities truly kid‑friendly
- New partners and sponsors bringing fresh activities and ideas for families
👉 Want to help shape the next expo? Share your ideas and feedback here:
https://forms.gle/JnvMUzQzKpJq3BaR8
👉 Interested in partnering or sponsoring? Start here:
https://kids2025.com/partnership-opportunities/
OC Kids Expo 2025 proved that when you give kids real tools, real spaces, and real voices, they do incredible things. 2026 is all about doing even more of that—bigger, deeper, and with more families involved.
