Sports Area

Scootering

Scootering is a very popular and rapidly growing sport, especially among children and young people. It helps develop motor skills and provides versatile physical activity. However, the biggest — and perhaps even the most important — benefit of scootering comes from social situations. It’s a highly community-oriented activity, and it’s easy to make new friends through it. Filming videos and learning new tricks together is simply the best!

At the stand of FinScooter and the Suomen Scoottiliitto you can get to know scootering and dive into the world of action sports subcultures. In addition to the scooter park, you’ll also have the chance to try trampoline scootering, fingerboarding, and doing tricks with a Kendama.

You don’t need to bring your own scooter or helmet — we have equipment available for everyone to borrow!

Cheerleading

Cheerleading is one of the fastest-growing sports in Finland, with participation numbers increasing every year. The sport combines dance, strength, acrobatics, and teamwork in a way that captivates both children and young people.

This year, cheerleading is taking part in the Children’s Fair for the first time. At the Suomen cheerleadingliitto‘s stand, visitors can try the basics of the sport under the guidance of experienced athletes and learn about opportunities to get involved across Finland. During the fair days, the Sports Stage will feature high-energy performances that radiate excitement all the way to the audience.

Handball

Handball is a fast-paced and versatile team sport where you run fast, jump high, and score plenty of goals! At the Children’s Fair, the bilingual club HIFK will present the sport and share why handball inspires children of all ages and skill levels to get moving.

Horse Riding

Horse riding is a popular hobby among children — especially girls — and the appeal of horses inspires many to stay active. In Finland, as many as 160,000 people are interested in the sport. Riding can be started safely through beginner courses at riding schools affiliated with the Ratsastajainliitto, and in clubs the hobby expands into a wide range of activities with horses and ponies.

At the Ratsastajainliitto’s stand, you can explore the world of horse riding with guidance from enthusiasts. You’ll get answers to practical questions, try hobby horse show jumping, take part in a drawing competition, and find information about riding schools and clubs in your area. Horse riding is suitable for all ages — it’s a hobby for the whole family.

Ringette

Ringette is a fast-paced and community-oriented team sport, where teamwork and movement are at the heart of the game. Ringetteliitto is participating in the Children’s Fair for the second time, and at their stand, visitors can try shooting the ring into the goal and learn the basics of the sport.

Joining the fun is the federation’s popular mascot, Lumi the Polar Bear, who is especially loved by the little ones. The goal is to provide a sense of achievement and inspire new participants to get involved in the sport in a relaxed and joyful way. 

Jump Rope

Jump rope is a surprisingly versatile activity that develops agility, rhythm, and endurance. At the Ropee stand, you can try out different jump rope challenges and learn tricks under the guidance of skilled instructors.

In addition, children’s groups will perform on the Sports Stage during the fair weekend. You can also pick up colorful jump ropes at the stand, making it easy to continue enjoying the fun of movement at home.

Uima opetus

At the FitPit stand, the focus is on swimming skills and water safety. The fair will feature discussions on how a child’s swimming journey progresses from baby swimming to swim school, and how parents can support their child at every stage.

At the Suomen Uimaopetus- ja Hengenpelastusliitto‘s stand, children can test their skills through fun water safety challenges, while parents can receive expert tips on swimming skills, learning to swim, water safety, and baby and family swimming.

The organizers are looking forward to relaxed and joyful encounters with families, and the opportunity to inspire both children and adults to move safely in the water.

Dance

Helsingin tanssiopisto brings the world of performing arts to the Children’s Fair in an engaging and immersive way. At the Dance Story stand, visitors can dress up in costumes, explore dance props, and capture the moment in a photo.

There are also special offers for summer classes and a raffle where you can win a gift card for dance lessons. Dance combines movement, imagination, and self-expression in a way that is suitable for all ages.

Harness Racing

At the Vermon ravikoulu and Suomen Hippos stand, visitors can learn about harness racing horses and ponies, as well as the activities of the racing schools. In the hobby horse area, children can run freely and try out the sport in a playful way.

Harness racing offers children exciting experiences, a sense of responsibility, and a love for animals — and at the fair, they can explore it safely and enthusiastically.

Finnish Baseball

At the Pesäpalloliitto stand, visitors can practice batting, throwing, and catching under the guidance of instructors. Everyone’s favorite mascot, Kunnarikettu, will also be there to excite especially the younger fair visitors.

The stand provides information about opportunities to get involved in the sport in the Helsinki metropolitan area and offers a low-threshold first experience of a game that holds a special place in the hearts of many Finns.

Circus and Gymnastics

At the Suomen Nuorisosirkusliitto stand, visitors can try out various circus equipment and test their own skills. Circus activities develop balance, creativity, and self-confidence in a fun way.

The gymnastics club Fliku showcases apparatus gymnastics and trick exercises, and offers special deals for upcoming season groups. The stand also features a prize wheel, inviting visitors to try their luck and get inspired.

Flag Football

At the American football stand, visitors can try out the sport and its non-contact version, flag football. Throwing, tackling drills, and testing equipment are all done safely under the guidance of professionals.

The sport offers speed, a sense of achievement, and strong team spirit — and at the fair, it could become the whole family’s new favorite.

The Children’s Fair Sports Area shows that physical activity can take many forms — playful, fun, and inspiring. One day at the fair can spark a passion that carries far into everyday life and hobbies.