Whimsical Carnival Party Ideas

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If you are planning a carnival party for the kids, these fun carnival party ideas will add a sweet nostalgia feel to your celebration. As you may have noticed, I am a big fan of simple and clean set ups. This this quick and easy carnival party featuring Mafete’s Fun Fair Party Box is no different!

Incorporate Festive Party Decorations

You can’t go wrong with a balloon and tissue tassel garland backdrop. It’s a festive way to instantly get any space party-ready. You can easily coordinate the balloons and tassels with the party tableware and other coordinating items.

Plan a Fun Carnival Treats

Set up a table for your carnival treats. Dress up cupcakes with carnival inspired toppers and arrange them on a beautiful carousel cupcake display, make caramel apple lollipops and display them on a pretty dessert stand, and serve popcorn in large treat boxes.

Impress Your Guests with a Whimsical Carnival Kids Table

No kids party is complete without a fun kids table. Select your carnival inspired tableware and make your carnival party tablescape extra fun by complementing each place setting with party hats and mini piñatas filled with goodies.

This fun fair party collection offers stunning different plate designs which gives you the opportunity to add more texture and interesting visuals to the kids tablescape.

Is it the cotton candy plate or the oversized scalloped carousel plate? Or is it the carousel die-cut plate? I honestly can’t pick a favorite. Which one is your favorite?

Create Party Favors and a Kids Activity

Put together gift bags filled with goodies the kids can take home, such as a cotton candy coloring pages, crayons or markers, and temporary carnival tattoos.

The kids can have fun with coloring pages while socializing and enjoying carnival treats.

Set up a Cotton Candy Station Making

Set up a cotton candy station making for your carnival party and allow the kids to create their own cotton candy with adult supervision. If you don’t have a cotton candy machine, consider renting one for your celebration. It’s fun guaranteed!

Inspire the kids to spruce up their carnival cupcakes with their own cotton candy creations.

Make it Extra Fun

Make your carnival party extra fun by incorporating exciting games to keep your guests entertained throughout the whole party. Get inspired by these 10 popular homemade carnival party games that are perfect to keep the party going.

I hope you enjoyed this carnival party as much as my kids did!

Styling and Photography: Andressa Hara of Twinkle Twinkle Little Party

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