Bright, happy, and full of three-ring fun is what having a Circus Party is all about. Give the kids the space and toys, they’ll show you a circus. Here are our top 10 circus birthday party ideas we have to share with you. We hope they help make your party a hit!
Have Fun Activities
A circus party theme lends itself to fun outdoor activities, making the theme one of the top backyard birthday party themes for kids. Making the activities can take time – so start at least a week in advance. Paint has to dry and there is always something else to do. You don’t want to be making food and painting an elephant on a board the night before your circus party.
Take age into consideration when brainstorming activities. For instance, having a toss into a bucket can be any age, but it is easier for a toddler to throw a bean bag into a bucket then a ping pong ball.
Create a Clown Photo Booth
Putting together a clown or circus themed photo booth will guarantee your guests have tons of fun. They can be used as a group activity or as a side activity – thereby fitting in many different types of birthday parties and party-type school or community events.
Popcorn, Peanuts, and Fun Circus Party Snacks
Circus themed snacks can be summed up in one word: Munchy! Here are a few ideas for you:
- Candy Peanuts
- Peanuts with shells on
- Animal crackers in circus box
- Cracker Jacks
- Popcorn, popcorn, popcorn!
- Soft pretzels
Use Circus Ticket Invitations or Go Vintage
This is a great way to use printables. We are working on our own, here at WittyPrintables, but until they are out, check out those here!
Use Elephants, Tigers and Pretty Horses in Your Decorations
Circus animals make great decorations at a circus themed party. Fill any empty space with elephants, tigers, or pretty ponies to ramp up this theme. The elephant in the above picture really pulls the theme together. Tip: Try looking for the animals in your kid’s toy box before you purchase something.
Balloons, Balloons, Everywhere
Use balloons to mark off circus games, the entrance to your circus party, or to add splash of color everywhere. the circus party theme is popular enough to have themed balloons for purchase at many party centers – take advantage of that availability in your local area to use circus themed balloons to decorate at the party.
Decorated Cupcakes Do Double Time
Cupcakes – or the cake – should be used to decorate your table, along with being yummy. This double time use is perfectly normal and I would say pretty much expected. You can order circus themed cupcakes from your local bakery or check out some simple instructions on YouTube to make the circus cupcakes yourself.
Turn Your Backyard Into a Big Top
While this may sound like a difficult thing to do, note that you are asking your child and their party guests to use their imagination. Having a big tent may be tedious, but creating an opening to a tent that is imagined is easier.
Serve Hot Dogs and Other Fair Food
While corn dogs are a themed favorite, kids don’t always go for new tastes at parties. Therefore, it is a good idea to have a variety of foods – like adding regular hot dogs to the menu along with the corn dogs.
Or offer a hot dog buffet with lots of choices to make the perfect hot dog! While younger kids may just want ketchup, this hot dog buffet will also interest your adult guests and offers a good lunch that is an alternative to just having sugary snacks. Be sure to have what the birthday child likes on their dog available – maybe even make an extra sign “Birthday Special Dog”.
Circus Birthday Party Favor Ideas
Use striped bags and/or popcorn boxes to decorate the favors. Or themed bag toppers that you can print will make your favors look amazing. Prizes are perfect party favors – they can do double duty with a take home snack.
I hope you enjoyed these Circus Party Ideas and they help make your party tons of fun. Please feel free to add tips in the comments area.