Dallas Market Center previews KidsWorld 2026
Dallas Market Center announced details for its upcoming KidsWorld Market, June 24-27. The market offers buyers a single marketplace to source must-have styles for children at any stage, from casual everyday outfits to holiday-ready looks, along with the latest in children’s accessories, gifts, toys and more.
KidsWorld runs concurrently with the Total Home & Gift Market, June 24-30, and The Temps at Total Home & Gift Market, June 24-27.
A market for retail’s moment
“The businesses that are thriving right now are the ones that are staying connected — to trends, to vendors and to each other,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “The KidsWorld Market is built for exactly this moment. There’s nothing quite like discovering new products in-person, writing orders with confidence and leaving Dallas with a buy that genuinely sets your store apart. We can’t wait to welcome buyers from across the country.”
Top trends for tots to tweens
At KidsWorld, find elevated essentials for babies and toddlers across dozens of showrooms, including Oh Baby! (WTC 8080), performance-driven outdoor lifestyle apparel from PRODOH (WTC 8004), and vibrant girls’ apparel from Sugar Bee Clothing (WTC 8618). Expanded and relocated showrooms include Buttercup Bebe (WTC 8404), which offers children’s apparel and accessories, and TRVL Design (WTC 8301), which features classic bags and travel accessories. The Coffs (WTC 8462) has also relocated its showroom.
In KidsWorld Studio (WTC 8701), browse whimsical apparel from multiple exhibitors such as Hearts Flowers Queens (WTC 8701-29), graphic tees from Keep It Gypsy (WTC 8701-48), family-focused styles from Magnolia & Cypress Apparel (WTC 8701-49), and Western-inspired apparel from Pink Barn Kids (WTC 8701-11). Ronnie Malatesta Sales & Associates (WTC 8701-30) has relocated.
Events highlights
The June market spotlights expert-led tours and special activations. Events for the Total Home & Gift Market are featured in a separate announcement. Start planning for:
- Boutique Hub Tour: Samantha Conner of The Boutique Hub leads tours across the campus including a Trend Tour & Party with Boutique Hub on the 8th floor taking place on Wednesday at 1 p.m.
- KidsWorld Breakfast Club: Start your Market morning at the KidsWorld Studio with fresh coffee and morning treats, plus giveaways from breakfast sponsor Hope & Henry!
- KidsWorld Lunch Bites: Stop by the 8th floor on Friday at noon to enjoy light bites while discovering the latest in children’s apparel, accessories, footwear, toys and gifts.
- DMC Buyer Scoop: At 9 a.m. daily, join the DMC team for tips and tricks on navigating market. Whether you’re a new buyer, new to Dallas, or just haven’t seen us in a while, this quick rundown of all things DMC is for you.
New app launches
The new Dallas Market Center app is now available. Completely redesigned from the ground up, the app’s baseline features include showroom and brand listings plus events but also includes advanced features such as access to a FastPass for quicker entry, personal agenda, notes, favorites and even photos. The app is available for iPhone or Android.
Spark Magazine: Summer Issue
More than 50,000 customers receive the summer issue of Spark magazine, the pre-market publication highlighting trends, what’s new inside the market center, and insights from makers and influencers. For June, the magazine includes showroom news, gifts with fruit themes, the return of classic games, stylish fashion accessories, profiles of artists Jan Barbolgio and Sally Bennett of Mirth Studio and Hue & Dot, lighting designs with organic cues, an introduction to the new Design Ambassadors, a Temps preview and much more.
