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Looking for birthday party ideas for your five-year-old? Well, you’re in for a challenge, because five-year-olds can be quite stubborn with what they want. After all, they’re at a psychological development stage in which their thoughts are preoccupied with things they want.
But what does your child love enough to make the theme of their fifth birthday?
It’s likely that you have a bunch of ideas in mind but no clue as to what you should choose. Now that your child is going to school, they probably want to invite their friends as well. Or, if your child is popular, they could be inviting the entire class.
At a young age, your child probably has a vision in mind for the party. They may even have ideas for activities that they can try with their friends at the birthday celebration.
But on the other hand, you may have some limitations on what you can and can’t include and who you can and can’t invite. So, how does a parent choose birthday ideas for their five-year-old without missing out on anything?
It can be exhausting to settle on the perfect theme and the best food for your child’s birthday party. And while you can’t totally beat all the stress, we can give you a few ideas on planning a great birthday.
I have compiled a list of 10 birthday party ideas best suited for your child’s age.
Birthday Party Ideas - Themes for Boys
1. Cars
It should be no surprise that young children, especially boys, absolutely love cars and other vehicles like trucks and cranes. If you find that your little one is fascinated by the mechanics of cars and how they work, this can be a great theme for your five-year-old’s birthday party.
And while the ‘cars’ theme may feel like a cliché, it is one of the best to bring a smile to your child’s face.
Luckily, planning a car-themed birthday party is not as hard a task. For the celebrations, you can make DIY decorations and involve your child in the organization process as well.
He will certainly love to put up decorations around the house as it would give him a feeling of putting something together. Or, if you don’t have the time for that, you can always find good decoration supplies like banners and posters from your local supermarket.
The theme comes with numerous options that you can pick from, such as hot wheels and Fast and Furious cars. Or, your kid may have a favorite video game. In that case, you can choose either a favorite car model or create a theme featuring all the classics.
You can even plan racing games to play in the backyard. Or, if you’re planning an indoor birthday party, you can just move smaller furniture to make some space in your living room. Not only will your child have a great time, but it also ensures that your guests don’t feel bored either!
2. Gaming
Five-year-olds are very energetic, and it is important to decide on a theme that will get them ready for a nap right after the party. Because if the children are wide awake after going to a birthday party, was it even worth planning?
Here, we also think about all the restless parents of extraordinarily active 5-year-olds.
If your boy and his friends are obsessed with a video game, why not bring it to the party as well? It can be very interesting for young gamers when they see elements from their favorite video game in reality.
The feeling is no less than being in the game itself. If possible, you can also try to plan an activity with a similar dynamic to what’s in the video game itself. Make sure the tableware, decorations, and favors all feature the game or elements from it to complete the gaming-themed party.
3. Outer Space
Not only are 5-year-old kids very energetic, but they are also curious. That’s why they love exploring and learning about new things. Of course, this only applies when the ‘new things; in question are fun and suit their interests.
As much as we know, young minds can be very interested in the universe, galaxies, and just outer space in general. You can share your child’s fantastic interests with his friends by choosing space-themed birthday party ideas.
Space-themed parties are quite easy to plan and go about with on the day itself. They generally involve darker colors like black, blue, and green as they give outer space vibes.
This theme is especially for kids who love beauty and want their birthday party to look magical. You will find that creating an outer-space-like environment does not cost much.
You will only need a few décor supplies for the planets and dark curtains for the backdrop to bring in that outer-worldly feel to your home space. If you like going overboard with birthday party ideas, you may want to add good lighting to refer to the galaxies.
Although it may feel like this theme is mostly restricted to just decorations, remember that you can implement it in the activities, costumes, and food as well. You can simply switch up the activities, so they better resonate with the birthday party theme.
For instance, you can change the regular bingo game to a space bingo by making variations to it that go with your space theme. But make sure you start preparing a little early because it may require doing some DIY by printing or drawing out cards that include references to space.
Birthday Party Ideas - Themes for Girls
4. Ballerina
Is your little girl obsessed with dance? If so, a ballet theme is perfect for your budding ballerina who loves to learn new moves and show them off after every lesson. In that case, you can opt for gorgeous birthday party décor that is a soft pink and with lots of glitters.
I think it is best if you wish to reflect your little girl’s sweet personality through her birthday celebration.
You can host a ballet bash at your home, backyard, or even a community hall. Putting together a ballet-themed birthday party is very easy, as it does not require purchasing unique decorative supplies. If anything, you will need to get your hands on anything lots of soft pink ribbons and tulle.
For the activities part, what better than lots of dance? You can hire an instructor to teach the girls some moves and then let them practice on the floor however they like.
5. Under-the-Sea Oasis
If your little girl is enchanted by mermaids, you can plan a glittery mermaid-themed birthday party. These days, the theme is quite popular among little girls, but what if you planned on doing something unique?
It’s understandable not to want mainstream mermaid decorations, so try something different. In this case, create an entire oceanic oasis with pretty-looking creatures like sea-horses and goldfish, and other elements like shells, plants, and pearly accents.
6. Spa Day
If you think your five-year-old is turning out to be quite a diva, then the chances are that she’ll love a spa day-themed birthday party. Nowadays, it’s common for little girls as young as five years old to develop a taste for self-care, makeup, and fashion.
They notice older women getting their hair or nails done, which strikes a similar interest in them. To cater to your little girl’s newfound interests, you can plan a spa day-themed party so she and her friends can have some fun.
They will all love getting pampered and have a relaxing time if you settle on a spa-themed birthday celebration for your daughter. You can hire someone to help the little girls with facials, pedicures, and manicures. You can also incorporate a little makeup and dress-up to get them feeling excited.
7. Games and Activities
No matter the amount of hard work you put into decorating the space as appropriately as possible, kids only remember parties by how much fun they have.
To make sure your child and the young guests have the time of their lives at the party you’ve planned, do not miss out on offering plenty of games.
There are various kinds of games that they can play, from the messy outdoor ones to the ones everyone can enjoy with the comfort of home. You can try to find variants of the games that match your theme, but even if you can’t, it’s alright.
After all, the main goal is to make sure everyone’s having fun. All you need to worry about is whether the kids are having fun or not.
Bonus: keep games that can tire them out, so they are ready for a nap after. For example Yoga Games
Or, you can also promote creativity and learning during the party by allowing kids to read a story one after another and practice yoga using my Yoga Mindfulness Book.
8. Party favors
Since you’re looking up birthday ideas for your five-year-old, you can’t forget to prepare party favors. Oftentimes, parents get too involved in decorations that they tend to miss out on favors.
Favors can be really exciting for kids, especially if you add something memorable for them to take home.
It is easiest to go with edible party favors, cookies in particular. You can get them in a shape that goes with the theme of the party (but do not over them) I am for healthy food, but you can do a cheat day at the birthday.
For instance, you can rocket or spaceship gluten free cookies for the outer space-themed birthday party.
9. Dress Code
I suggest that there be no dress code for a kids’ party, but if it’s feasible, telling them to wear their favorite outfit can be exciting.
For instance, the girls can all dress up as ballerinas, wearing tutu skirts to a ballet-themed party. It can be thrilling for the younger ones to dress up in costumes or wear matching outfits.
10. Food and Drinks
When it comes to foods and drinks, it is best to go for snacks that are convenient to eat. At a party, kids are more likely not to want a specific eating session. Instead, they’ll prefer eating lighter snacks that they can enjoy while moving around. These include sandwiches, gluten free chips, and organic juice boxes.
Nevertheless, it is still important to be mindful of children’s allergies, dietary restrictions, and taste preferences. You can keep your boy or girl’s favorite item on the menu, too, to let everyone have a taste of it.
