We had not been to the circus in 5 years, when we attended with a 2.5 yr old and an infant. We decided to give it another shot with our now 8, 5 and 2 yr olds. We were entertained, although there was a lot of clown business just running around rather than the meat of it. I think we'll go again in another few years, but because it's something every kid should see and have experienced. Young kids(under 2) have a hard time focusing on it--SO much going on and overstimulating. Save your money until they are about 3. Also, made the mistake of reading the pamphlets PETA folks were handing out. That hurt my enjoyment of the animal acts quite a bit-hate to think they are mistreated in the training of them. Lots of expensive souvenirs you have to dodge as well. I figure we are good until 2015 at least.