Planning a birthday party for a 5-year-old can be a fun and rewarding experience. Here are some creative party ideas to help you plan the perfect celebration for your little one.
Logistics
Guest List
For a typical 5-year-old party, it's best to invite the child's entire class to avoid any hurt feelings. However, if you want to invite just a few specific children, consider avoiding distribution of invitations in class.
Timeline
- One month before party day: Make guest list, plan menu, send invitations.
- Two weeks before party day: Shop for party favors, paper goods, and items needed for games and activities. Ask a friend or relative who has RSVP'd to assist on party day.
- One week before party day: Shop for menu items.
Party Themes
Art Party
Focus on creativity and expression with an art party theme. Set up different art stations with various art types such as finger painting, clay, poster drawing, etc.
Wheel-y fun party
Encourage guests to bring their favorite wheels – bikes, trikes, scooters, or skates.head somewhere with space to ride whether it's a neighborhood park or your driveway.
5Ring Circus
Set up the "Greatest Show" with a 5-Ring Birthday Circus theme. Send circus tickets as invitations.
5th Fiesta / Five-esta / Cinco de
Throw an epic fiesta for your 5-year-old with bright colors, fringe and Mexican food favorites.
Ride into Five
Encourage guests to bring their scooters, skateboards or bikes so they can help celebrate at this unique bike-inspired party.
5 Little Monkeys
Inspired by the nursery rhyme "5 little monkeys jumping on the bed", this theme is a fun way to celebrate your own little monkey.
Five is a Vibe
Celebrate the 60's and 70's with a retro boho theme.
Dive into Five
Dive into an Under the Sea party theme.
Royal Fiveness
turn your 5-year-old into a true little princess by throws an elegant royal celebration.
Hawaii Five-O
Aloha and welcome your guests with a lei and fruity drink.
Five & Fabulous
Go for a glam vibe with a "Five & Fabulous" theme.
Five Below
If ““let it go'' is constantly on repeat at your house, consider this unique Frozen-inspired theme.