Throw an over-the-top carnival theme party with these 20+ circus birthday party ideas. Find everything from circus popcorn cupcakes to kids’ circus outfits.
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How to make a circus birthday cake?
Get out your toy circus animals! Using buttercream frosting, smooth a layer over the cake of your choice. And then arrange the toys on your cake, for a simple circus cake that even a novice home baker can make.
Where to host a circus birthday party venue?
If you are one of the lucky ones, you can have a circus birthday right at a real circus. But many of us aren’t that lucky. So, I would suggest having the party in your backyard. Set up your own little mini circus with some circus game stations
Circus Birthday Party Free Printables
This set of circus birthday party printables includes decorations, games, activities and so much more. And the best thing about this set is it is free to print at home.
Get ready for a carnival party with these free printable popcorn-themed printables. There is so much included in this kit, just click on over and see!
Circus Birthday Games & Activities
Create this classic game of balloon darts at home!
Pin the flag on the circus tent, is the perfect game for younger kids. Print off the poster at home or take it to a print shop.
Bring claw machines to your house! They are affordable and you can put little party favors inside. I had one of these at my daughter's birthday a few years ago, and it kept the kids entertained for hours.
If kids need a little down time at your party, have a stack of these carnival-theme party word searches available. Or kids can race to see who can finish first.
Send the circus birthday party coloring pages home with some crayons for a party favor or print out a bunch and set them on a table for a fun party activity.
Up to 20 players can play this game of carnival bingo, and the best part about this bingo game is it is FREE!
Circus Birthday Food & Drink
Skip the store-bought treats, and whip up a batch of this caramel popcorn that will make everyone’s mouth water.
Every good circus needs cotton candy. And you can even make it at home, so it's nice and fresh for your party guests. And it is so easy to do!
So cold and refreshing, snow cones make for a perfect treat on a hot carnival theme party day. And as a bonus there are so many different flavorings, so you can create a variety of snow cone combinations.
I am in love with circus animal cookies. And using them in rice krispies is sure to be a winner with everyone at a circus birthday party.
Soft and gooey circus animal cookies are a delight to have at your carnival theme party!
Don’t forget to feed the horses! Make up a batch of rice Krispie treat hay bales and put out a few toy horses for a special decoration.
Circus Birthday Cake & Cupcakes
These fun and colorful cupcakes feature lots of sprinkles and a big gumball on the top. They are so easy to make even a novice baker can achieve this look!
Make your cupcakes look like a big bucket of popcorn, with this cupcake tutorial. They look too cute setup on a circus cupcake stand.
Get a deluxe bakery taste with these mouthwatering caramel popcorn cupcakes! These sinful cupcakes are sure to be loved by kids and adults.
Carnival Theme Party Outfits
Get your birthday bub ready to party in this cute carnival theme party onesie! It features real-looking animals ready to party.
Your little ringmaster’s name and age are personalized on a shirt featuring a cute circus tent.
Get your baby some blingy shoes to show off at their carnival theme party! With tons of colored ribbons and glittery gems, these are just too cute.
This is the prettiest little romper and perfect for a circus themed party. With glittery accents and tulle that flows off the waist, you won’t want to forget your camera.
A big puffy tulle and ribbon skirt with the cutest matching top will let any little girl become the ringmaster of the circus.
Circus Birthday Party Decorations
Make this easy carnival theme party table skirt. It adds a big pop of color to your room and is so easy to make.
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