Circus Party Theme Ideas

Written by
Christine Gauvreau
Christine Gauvreau is a professional party planner and freelance writer with over ten years of experience planning kids’ events.
Learn about The Spruce's Editorial Process
Christine Gauvreau
Updated 07/05/20
Circus party tent
Image © De Su Mama

This awesome circus tent replica is shared by Vanessa Bell of De Su Mama. This particular circus tent was created for a big top baby shower, but you could easily do the same for a birthday, carnival or any event that calls for a big top. Alternating red and white, disposable tablecloths are all you need to create a similar design in your party space. 

  • 01 of 07

    Circus Party Table

    Circus party table
    Lemonade Moments

    This Vintage Circus Party from Lemonade Moments has so many fun details, like a cake pop Ferris wheel, a Pin the Nose on the Clown game and this adorable circus-themed table setting. 

    Continue to 2 of 7 below.
  • 02 of 07

    Circus Tent Backdrop

    Circus tent backdrop
    Homemade by Jill

    This circus-themed photo booth backdrop from Homemade by Jill was created for a preschool carnival. What a hit something like this would be at your circus party, where kids can pose with fun props like strongman's barbells and a lion tamer's flaming hoop!

    Continue to 3 of 7 below.
  • 03 of 07

    Circus Animal Cookie Cupcakes

    Circus Animal Cookie Cupcakes
    Dear Crissy

    Serve circus animal cookie cupcakes inspired by these from Dear Crissy and watch your party guests roar with delight. Yum!

    Continue to 4 of 7 below.
  • 04 of 07

    Circus Party Game: Flaming Hoops

    Flaming Hoops Circus Party Game
    The Inspired Treehouse

    Flaming Hoops is a fun circus-themed activity brought to us by Lauren Drobnjak of The Inspired Treehouse. Party guests will love playing this as one of your circus party games and activities. 

    Continue to 5 of 7 below.
  • 05 of 07

    Ice Cream Clown Sundaes

    Clown sundaes
    Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks

    Pop on over to Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks for a delightful ice cream concoction that features the star of the circus! These ice cream clown sundaes are sure to serve up some smiles when you serve them at your circus birthday bash.  

    Continue to 6 of 7 below.
  • 06 of 07

    Cupcake Ferris Wheel

    Cupcake Ferris Wheel
    Wants and Wishes Design

    It towers above the big top, lighting up the night to let you know the circus is in town. That's right, the Ferris wheel is one of the most exciting sights of the circus. It can also be one of the most exciting sights on your dessert table when you use a cupcake Ferris wheel like this one from Wants and Wishes Design to serve your sweet treats. 

    Continue to 7 of 7 below.
  • 07 of 07

    Popcorn Cupcakes

    Popcorn cupcakes
    Mess for Less

    Vicky, of Mess for Less created these awesome popcorn cupcakes. Not only do they make a great display for your circus party food table, they can work as party favors, too!