By: Cathy Droz and Cathy Burford
That famous line, spoken so succinctly by the Ringmaster, triggered goose bumps and brought a smile to my face. The warm memory of special outings with my family 55 years ago to the circus is something I will never forget, so why not pass that feeling on to the grandchildren? What they may not realize now, is that a visit to a circus can be a lifelong, positive memory for them.
Now it doesn’t need to be Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus you bring your grandchildren to, whatever size show your city or town can handle will do. Whether the production is large or small, what’s important is your grandchildren’s first memories of tigers looking like big house cats, clowns juggling, and aerial acts appearing from the skies above. Where else can you share with your kids, up close and personal, the lasting sensory association and visuals of a circus?
The circus has changed since I last brought a child, and that was evidenced this summer at the US Airways Center in Phoenix. My surprise included lots of singing and dancing, extravagant costumes, wire acts, tumbling, magic, and a meet and greet with the circus performers themselves.
Children and adults alike were captivated by the non-stop action in the center ring and everything going on around it. Any seat is a good one at the circus, but if you want to go all out, and your budget allows it, you can purchase some specially designed packages.
Come early for a Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey extravaganza on the all-access pre show. You can meet the performers, observe the animals, try on costumes, and enter to win a painting by one of the elephants. All ages will enjoy this show called “Built to Amaze”, as it lives up to its billing. Although the two grandchildren we brought were only 2 and 3 1/2, they were mesmerized from the pre-show to the end; both cheering, clapping, laughing and dancing to the band.
So ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages.. .welcome to the greatest show on Earth: Being a Grandparent!
Before you Go:
“Ladies and Gentlemen… Children of all Ages… Welcome to the Greatest Show on Earth…”
That famous line, spoken so succinctly by the Ringmaster, triggered goose bumps and brought a smile to my face. The warm memory of special outings with my family 55 years ago to the circus is something I will never forget, so why not pass that feeling on to the grandchildren? What they may not realize now, is that a visit to a circus can be a lifelong, positive memory for them.
Now it doesn’t need to be Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus you bring your grandchildren to, whatever size show your city or town can handle will do. Whether the production is large or small, what’s important is your grandchildren’s first memories of tigers looking like big house cats, clowns juggling, and aerial acts appearing from the skies above. Where else can you share with your kids, up close and personal, the lasting sensory association and visuals of a circus?The circus has changed since I last brought a child, and that was evidenced this summer at the US Airways Center in Phoenix. My surprise included lots of singing and dancing, extravagant costumes, wire acts, tumbling, magic, and a meet and greet with the circus performers themselves.
Children and adults alike were captivated by the non-stop action in the center ring and everything going on around it. Any seat is a good one at the circus, but if you want to go all out, and your budget allows it, you can purchase some specially designed packages.
Come early for a Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey extravaganza on the all-access pre show. You can meet the performers, observe the animals, try on costumes, and enter to win a painting by one of the elephants. All ages will enjoy this show called “Built to Amaze”, as it lives up to its billing. Although the two grandchildren we brought were only 2 and 3 1/2, they were mesmerized from the pre-show to the end; both cheering, clapping, laughing and dancing to the band.So ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages.. .welcome to the greatest show on Earth: Being a Grandparent!
Before you Go:
- Check out www.ringling.com
- Share the book: “If I ran the Circus” by Dr. Seuss
- Tickets: Range from $10.00 each to $95.00 per person, Kids 23 months and younger free on Lap Souvenirs range from $10.00 to $75.00
- Food – Concessions–Vendors in the stands
- Come as early as you can to enjoy the pre- show activities as it is more fun than the circus for some age groups.
- Eat ahead of time unless you want to fully experience eating at the circus and the cost of doing so.
- Dress comfortably and bring a camera. There are so many photo opportunities down on the floor
- Baby’s First Circus – Expectant parents and parents with babies under 12 months of age, check it out.
- All access Pre-Show – Included in ticket; access to the show floor to meet all the performers, try on consumes etc.
- Animal Open House – included in ticket price; beginning 90 minutes prior to show. Meet the Asian elephants outside the arena ( check to see if available in your city)
- Circus Celebrity - Premium seating up front and a ride in a tram on circus floor for part of the show
- Grandparents on the go Favorite : Stars of the Steel Vortex
- Grandchildren’s Favorite: FREE clown nose and the tigers going Grrr…
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