Circus Party theme

Roll up! Roll up! A fantastically FUN theme for either a boy or girl of any age is a circus theme! There is so much you can do with this theme with games and stations to create a carnival atmosphere. I hope these finds may inspire you when planning for a Circus party. You can find more items via the vendors on the children’s party directory here! Also visit my Pinterest board for this theme here. 

 

Printables & Invitations

Your printables and invitations help set theme your event so I’ve included a range of different colour schemes and looks whether you want a traditional red/white/blue look, a girly pink circus party or a vintage or modern carnival party! Remember when it comes to printables – colours can often be changed and customised by the designer for a fee, simply ask them!

 

 

Circus is in town printables – 2 Love Birds

 

Girly vintage carnival printables – Giggles and Grace Designs

 

 

Circus printables – Memories are Sweet

 

Circus Spectacular – I Will Invitations

 

Circus printable collection – Upon a Time Designs

 

 

 

Circus Printables – Style Me Gorgeous

 

 

 

Girly vintage carnival printed stationery – PS Made with Love

 

Circus printable package – The Little Soiree

 

Vintage Circus clown printable – Penny Lane Studio

 

Circus customised invitation – Edgehouse Design

 

Printed vintage circus invitation – Love JK

 

 

 

Decorations

Hanging decorations can create the carnival mood and colour scheme for your circus party:

 

Red paper fan – Saffy & May

 

 

Yellow honeycomb ball – Love the Occasion

 

 

 

Carnival striped lanterns – Little Red Chick

 

 

Red, white and blue paper fans – Just Party Supplies

 

Circus parties and balloons definitely go hand in hand! One of these balloons would look fantastic next to the dessert table, photo area or entrance!:

Studio Mucci Giant balloon and tassel tail – Ruby Rabbit

 

 

For a bright carnival feel:

 

Circus pom pom garland – Pom Pom Princess

 

Rainbow tassel garland – Bickiboo

 

Love this unique decoration which could hang in your child’s room after the party:

Carnival paper chandelier – Hanging Pretty

 

Pinwheels are another great item to incorporate as it fits in with the circus theme and can be used on your dessert table:

Customised paper pinwheels – Dunne with Style

 

 

 

Tableware

Keep your circus party theme going throughout your tableware for your kids table:

 

Red and white striped tablerunner – The Party Parlour

 

 

Circus party pack – Ruby Rabbit

 

 

Circus party pack – Little Red Chick (also available in blue)

 

Little Circus partyware – Trains and Tutus

 

Circus party plates – Just Party Supplies

 

 

 

Carnival dessert plate – Sweet Tea Party Supplies

 

 

 

Carnival spots plate – My Party Boutique

 

Carnival stripe party plate – Sweet Celebrations

 

Sambellina Candy stripe plates – The Party Parlour

 

 

 

 

Carnival partyware – Fantasy Kids Parties

 

 

Red star straws – Just Party Supplies

 

Robert Gordon carnival milkshake cups – Party & Co

 

These gorgeous ceramic bottles would look great as a prop – perhaps holding some pinwheels inside?:

Robert Gordon ceramic carnival bottles – Peppermint Sunday

 

 

 

Sweet Treats

Fun items to use for your desserts for a circus party:

 

Meri Meri Ferris wheel cupcake holder – Party & Co

 

Grand circus big top cupcake holder – The Little Big Company

 

Clown cupcake toppers – Piece of Cake Parties and celebrations

 

 

Vintage circus cupcake toppers – Heads and Tales

 

 

Circus tent cookie cutter – Party & Co

 

 

Popcorn boxes – Sweet Tea Party Supplies

 

Red and white popcorn boxes – The Party Parlour

 

 

Red star baking cups – Sweet Celebrations

 

 

Paper Eskimo Carnival baking cups – Little Red Chick

 

What’s a circus party without fairy floss?:

Fairy floss – Candy bar sydney

 

There’s a range of cake and dessert suppliers in the Life’s Little Celebration’s party directory if you wish to outsource a circus party cake, cake pops, macarons or cookies! Browse here by state to find someone near you!

Circus cake pops – Minnie’s Sweet Creations (Sydney)

 

Circus party items and props:

A collection of circus party items to inspire you and help theme the party with a carnival atmosphere!:

 

Carnival ticket stickers – Fantasy Kids Parties

 

Carnival signs – Fantasy Kids Parties

 

Carnival photo prop – Let’s Celebrate Parties

 

Pin the nose on the clown game – Fantasy Kids Parties

 

Vintage circus elephant ball game – My Tin Toys

 

 

 

Love this special hat for the birthday boy or girl!:

 

Circus spots customised party hat – Little Miss Charlie’s Treasures

 

These hats are perfect for the little guests at the party:

Meri Meri Toot toot sweet party hats – Ruby Rabbit

 

A photo booth is lots of fun and really suits a carnival party!:

Circus photobooth printable props – Sweet Scarlet Designs

 

 

Clown noses – Occasion by Design

 

Love these confetti pops which can be customised for your theme, and would suit the fun carnival feel!:

Customised confetti party pops – Paper & Style Co

 

A lovely prop that the birthday boy/girl can play with after the party:

Circus paper theatre – Pukaca, Down That Little Lane

 

These mini circus decals could be used as a backdrop for a small party table or drinks table:

Mini circus wall decal – Love Mae

 

 

 

Hire

Some fantastic circus themed props available for hire. Browse the full hire category on the directory here. 

 

Carnival props for hire – Tiny Tots Toy Hire (Sydney)

 

Carnival props to hire – Tiny Tots Toy Hire (Sydney)

 

Carousel horse for hire – Party Prop Hire (Brisbane)

 

Vintage circus package for hire – The Candy Tree (Perth)

 

Ferris wheel cupcake stand for hire – Little Red Chick (Sydney)

 

 

Favours & Packaging

 

 

Circus cookie mix bottles – Sweet Health

 

Circus clown soaps – Soap Buddies

 

Lion chalk – Chalk Chook

 

Juggling balls – Perfect Kids Party Shop

 

Wooden clown whistle – The Party Parlour

 

 

Circus character stamps – Piece of Cake Parties and Celebrations

 

Circus tattoos – Piece of Cake Parties & Celebrations

 

 

 

 

Handmade circus favour box – Bespoke Party Products

 

 

Carnival spot gift bag – Sweet Tea Party Supplies

 

Carnival stripe treat bag – Little Red Chick

 

Paper Eskimo candy cane party bags – Sweet Celebrations

 

 

Carnival favour bags – Sugarlicious Parties

 

 

Sambellina scalloped favour box – The Party Parlour

 

 

Party bags and tags – Matchie Matchee

 

Real Parties

One of my favourites – a vintage peach and mint circus party by Dunne with Style!

Amazing circus setup with a red/white/blue colour scheme by Sugar Coated Candy & Dessert Buffets

So much inspiration for a circus party and various activities, stations and props you could include in this magnificent party from Tiny Tots Toy Hire

Love the clever activity ideas (like the ‘clown dressing up station’) in this party on the Babyology site

Gorgeous girly pink circus party on the Hostess with the Mostess blog

Bright and fun carnival party by Pure Bliss Creations on the Hostess with the Mostess blog featuring a few vendors from the Directory!

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