A Day At The Circus Baby Shower Theme
A circus baby shower theme is perfect any time of year, ideal for expecting mothers that are planning a circus themed nursery!
Invitations
Anyone looking for a crafty type of baby shower invitation has a number of options with a circus baby shower theme. From a big-top shaped card to a simple white card with balloons on it, the possible types of invitations are almost endless!
Decorations
Naturally, vibrant colors are welcome at this type of baby shower. Start with lots and lots of brightly colored balloons clustered in a number of areas of the room. Add lots of streamers everywhere. For every place setting, tie a specified number of tickets around the napkin and silverware. Rent a popcorn machine as well as a cotton candy machine to offer snacks throughout the party. Some easy centerpieces start with cake platters as a base. Cut Styrofoam balls in half and stick in large lollipops. Cover with popcorn and your centerpieces are finished! Purchase some inexpensive plastic traditional popcorn and hot dog containers and place on tables full of nuts, popcorn, animal crackers, and candy. Add circus stuffed animals here and there to complete the theme.
Games and Activities
Provide long balloons to the guests and see who can make the best balloon animal- have the expecting mother be the judge. When all of the guests have found a place to sit, point out the tickets at each place setting. Inform them that a game will be played throughout the party called “Don’t Say Baby!” Everyone starts with the same number of tickets. If someone hears another guest say the word “baby,” whoever calls it out first gets one of the tickets from the person who said the word. At the end of the party, whoever ends up with the most tickets wins the game! Hire a fortune teller to give readings during the party while guests are mingling. Especially appropriate for a baby shower where children will be attending is the hiring of a clown for entertainment.
Prizes and Favors
A box of animal crackers is a simple and inexpensive circus themed party favor. Offer the centerpiece lollipops as favors as well. Favors can also include circus stuffed animals, although these might also be offered to the mom-to-be as well. Cotton candy body spray is a perfect prize, as are home popcorn kits. If you purchased a small cotton candy maker or a tabletop popcorn maker, these would be perfect prizes for this theme as well!
Food
Baby shower food should maintain the circus baby shower theme. Offer cocktail-sized pigs in a blanket, chicken strips, French fries, corn on the cob, and elephant ears. Popcorn as well as cotton candy are perfect circus fare as well. Table snacks include popcorn, nuts, animal crackers, and candy. In regards to drinks, soft drinks are in order for this theme.
Consider a circus baby shower theme for your upcoming baby shower plans. With such a vibrant theme, the mother-to-be is sure to be pleased.
