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Rating: 3.3 out of 5 based on 186 reviews

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Rating: 3.3 out of 5 based on 186 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    GREAT SHOW- A BIT PRICEY

    by MS. JONES on 9/21/21United Wireless Arena - Dodge City

    THE SHOW WAS AMAZING. IN THE AD YOU SEE TIGERS, BUT THERE WERE NO TIGERS AT THE SHOW. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Not bad

    by Ned on 3/12/20Sears Centre Arena - Hoffman Estates

    Animal show wasn’t impressive , they need a sound engineer, the music editing is really bad. However the rest of the show including the acrobat and others are sooo amazing

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fun Time

    by Tony on 3/6/20Sears Centre Arena - Hoffman Estates

    We took our 5 year old Grandson to the Carden for his Birthday. This was his first circus and he really enjoyed it. With performers in all three rings it was never slow. The entry price was really very reasonable, though everything else (i.e., camel/horse rides, bouncy house, pictures) was extra and somewhat pricey. But as its not something you would do every year it was worth the smiles he had.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Lackluster entertainment

    by Cs on 3/5/20Sears Centre Arena - Hoffman Estates

    It was ok. Using all rings at the same time was distracting. Disappointed that the tigers weren't in the center ring. The setup and takedown were distracting, could have done better with entertainment during those times. Would have liked more acrobatics. The best part was the Mongolian act two brother.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fun event

    by g. Skyhor on 3/4/20Sears Centre Arena - Hoffman Estates

    This circus had everything. It had a high wire act, trained animals including tigers and motorcycles. I highly recommend taking kids to this circus when it comes back to town.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show!

    by L. A. on 3/4/20Sears Centre Arena - Hoffman Estates

    My kids had fun on the show. The only bother me was the price tickets and toys. Too pricey, but other than that the show was great. All the performers are very good. My son likes the super heroes part.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Not even close to worth the price

    by Kim on 3/4/20Sears Centre Arena - Hoffman Estates

    As a kid, I was always so excited when the circus came to town. As an adult with kids I was so excited to take my boys for the first time. The circus seemed more concerned about making money through bouncy castles and over priced terrible quality photos with super heroes the. Putting on a decent show. The show itself was lackluster, thrown together and made no sense. They had fake elephants!!!!!!!! FAKE ELEPHANTS! My 2 year old fell asleep half way through the first act and we left at intermission. Needless to say we will never be excited about this circus coming to town.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Carden Semi-Spectacular

    by D. R. on 3/4/20Sears Centre Arena - Hoffman Estates

    We sat in the 2nd row at the section right next to where the acts enter and exit. I don't know if it was the owner or manager but there were times when he and others would stand right in front of our section chit chatting with other staff which was blocking our view. In addition, he would be just sitting off in the corner near us chatting on the phone. I understand animals are being less utilized in circuses- which I can understand. But it was a little misleading for my kids who were anticipating to see at least a lion or elephant to not necessarily do tricks but to just to see them. There were a lot of small acts featuring small domestic animals like cats and dogs. Though it was cute it became somewhat repetitive. There were a couple amazing moments with the human acts but some of the tricks were underwhelming and overdone. Brace for a LONG intermission where kids are invited into the arena and adults can pay for pics with some animals, kids can ride a camel, play in a bouncehouse, etc. After we waited for the show to begin after the intermission, there was only like 20-30 more minutes of the show. It was an experience for our kids that we will not repeat.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    OK

    by Jess on 3/4/20Sears Centre Arena - Hoffman Estates

    I took my three boys to see the show and halfway through my 7 year old wanted to go home he was bored. The show was ok, but didn't keep me or the kids entertained.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Boring Circus

    by T. G. on 3/4/20Sears Centre Arena - Hoffman Estates

    Mediocre circus, all the acts were pretty blah except for the classic motorcycle in a cage act.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Not like it used to be

    by T. on 3/4/20Sears Centre Arena - Hoffman Estates

    This circus is way too long. Mostly dancing around. At times downright boring. Still have tigers and camels and dogs and goats but the elephants are people dressed in elephant costumes. Lots of lag time between when you are pretty bored. Aerialists are cool. Overall it should be an hour tops and maybe it wouldn’t bore you

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Don't waste your time

    by Kay on 3/4/20Sears Centre Arena - Hoffman Estates

    We left at intermission, there was maybe 2 things that were actually fun and interesting to watch. I grew up with what a "real" circus was, this thing we saw on Saturday was nothing close to a circus. No clowns, no elephant, no strong man etc. But they did have... camel rides for 15 dollars, pony rides for 10 dollars, a camel dressed as a unicorn, a goat and a house cat that can jump through a hoop. Lesson learned, dont waste your money

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Disappointing

    by Kelly on 3/3/20Sears Centre Arena - Hoffman Estates

    If you are expecting to see animals this isn’t the show for you. Tigers, camels, and pony’s were about it... I guess you get what you pay for we left at intermission. I wouldn’t recommend going, spend your money on something else fun for the kids. They are more interested in pushing the sales of snow cones and light up toys then an entertaining show. Hard to watch the show when so many vendors were consistently walking but with something

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Fun Show and good time!

    by Shane on 3/3/20Sears Centre Arena - Hoffman Estates

    Was a really nice show. They say come early and let the kids ride the animals. What they don't say is that they charge for everything! Don't go early unless you plan on spending an extra $100.00. But the show itself was very good.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Enjoyable Family Fun!!!

    by J. Q. on 3/3/20Sears Centre Arena - Hoffman Estates

    First time taking the family to this circus. Entertaining performers. I would recommend to those who have never been to a circus.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Never Again

    by V. S. on 3/2/20Sears Centre Arena - Hoffman Estates

    This was the worst Circus I have been to at the Sears Center. No Clowns? Mostly fake animals through out. This was amateur stuff at its worst. Very disappointed!