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