15 Creative 5th Birthday Party Themes

Five is a magical year that we want to remember no matter how old our kids become. This birthday party should be as special for them as it is for us. So what could be better than using these creative 5th birthday party themes? We at Peerspace have collected 15 of our favorites for you to check out. See which one of these feels right for the upcoming celebration!

1. Celebrate with a high-five party

Welcome year five with a High Five birthday party! This theme goes way beyond simply high-fiving the birthday boy or girl; you can start with some DIY crafts of painted handprints on paper for the kids to hang up. We’d also include a high-five contest for the most creative versions. And hang up some handprints of the birthday celebrant all around the party venue!

2. Make play the theme with an activity party

We all wish we still had the energy of a five-year-old. So how about making play the theme of their birthday party? A large and spacious venue is what you’ll need, like a huge backyard, jungle gym, or an entertainment complex open for birthday parties. Your decoration choices can include seesaws, swings, and soccer balls! You can even hire additional activities like bouncy castles or an obstacle course through a party planner.

Is your own backyard a little small for this theme? Use Peerspace to reserve a larger outdoor event venue for rambunctious kids! For example, our 4-acre ranch near Houston, TX, is the perfect place for an activity party. 

3. Let them be five and fabulous

They’ve just turned five and it’s only going to get better so celebrate their gloriousness with a Five and Fabulous party! As one of the more creative 5th birthday party themes on our list, you can do this almost any way you like. Glitter and confetti-filled balloons to pop, music, active games, face painting…The key is to let everyone see how fab your five-year-old is and that’s mostly going to come down to the kind of activities they most enjoy.

4. Have a wheel-y fun time with bikes and scooters

This 5th birthday party theme has a lot to offer kids who love race cars, bikes, and scooters! Bring their friends over for a Wheel-y Fun Time in a venue decorated with wheels, cars, and bikes. A safe place for them to have a fun time pedaling, scooting, and racing each other is a great idea. You can also set up a huge wheel for each kid to spin where they get prizes based on where the arrow lands! A bike decorating station is another great way to celebrate, with streamers, stickers, horns, and other accessories.

Did you know Peerspace has plenty of party venues and themes fit for adult gatherings too? It’s true! For example, check out these groovy disco party outfit ideas and start planning your next soiree in style.

5. Honor her royal five-ness with an elegant party

Let’s all bow before Her Royal Five-ness as she enters the party venue to receive her crown and give her first command! This princess-themed birthday party is a play on words that’s simply perfect for little girls. Let her know that her word is the law of the land for today and have her choose all of the games and the menu options. Pink is the decorative color of choice for most princesses – but check with Her Royal Five-ness first in case she has other ideas.

6. Let them be five little monkeys jumping on the bed

Okay, maybe we don’t need so many dirty pairs of feet jumping on the bed…But the nursery rhyme is a cute introduction to creative 5th birthday party themes! Encourage the parents of each little monkey attending to have their kids wear something monkey-themed. Maybe a pair of ears, some monkey face paint, or even a full-on monkey costume. Bananas, jungle leaves, and hanging monkeys make for easy venue decorations. And a yellow banana cake? What could be better for fun-loving monkeys!

7. He’s turning five, guys!

“Hey, everyone! He’s turning five, guys!” See what we did there? Fans of this awesome burger joint know that they have a killer 5th birthday party theme that will put a smile on everyone’s face! The iconic red and white color scheme makes decorating a snap. And what could be better than Five Guys burgers and fries for the meal?

8. Go bohemian with a five is a vibe party

Let the kids chill with a Five is a Vibe party! This theme can be celebrated in a couple of ways. One is to focus on the senses as the vibe element with sensory stations, colorful DIY crafts, sound bowls, and snacks. You can also go for more of a 70s bohemian-style party, with boho chic decor, tie-dye, and sunglasses for the kids to match.

9. Head outdoors for a magical woodland adventure

Remember the joy of turning over rocks to discover new critters or watching butterflies take wing? Bring the simple magic of the outdoors into their birthday with a woodland-themed adventure party! This 5th birthday party theme can be hosted either indoors or outdoors. Or both; you might want to make a nature hike a part of the festivities. Animal-themed party decorations like birds, deer, or insects are the way to go with this idea!

10. Fiesta with a cinco de five-o party

Throw a truly colorful birthday party using fiesta-themed touches like cacti, hanging paper picado, and balloons in every color! A Cinto de Five-O party should include plenty of music and a pinata filled with candy and coins. Five-year-olds might need a little help busting one open but we adults love smacking a pinata around as much as they do!

Check out these creative Cinco De Mayo decoration ideas for more party-planning tips and tricks.

11. Host a mini masquerade ball with mystery and glamour

Masquerade parties aren’t just for adults! First, you’ll need to let the kids make their own masquerade masks since it’s a fun activity and they’ll look adorable. Once the masks are complete, put on some music and have a dance party. Serve kid-friendly finger foods and make some classy drinks for them to enjoy before the cake is served.

12. Get messy with a water balloon wonderland

Here is another 5th birthday party theme for active youngsters! A water balloon party is like a balloon party but 10 times better! You’ll want to make plenty of caches of water balloons well in advance as they run out fast. Has it been a few decades since your last water balloon party? Here are a few ideas for games using water balloons to get you started!

There’s no question that a water balloon-themed event needs to be outdoors. Peerspace has hundreds of venues near you for outdoor kid’s birthday parties. Even in big cities like Chicago, we have spacious outdoor backyard venues like this one on the South Side where kids can have a thrilling party!

13. Make flowers and plants the theme with a garden party

Flowers, fruit, vegetables, and leaves are beautiful, no matter how old you are. Whether your kid likes visits to the farm or is enchanted by flowers, a plant-themed garden party is one of our favorite ideas. You can host it in an actual outdoor garden – or decorate an indoor venue with paper flowers, bouquets, a cornucopia of produce, or other plant-themed accessories!

14. Kick butt with a little ninja party

Five is about that age when many kids want to be a Ninja Turtle or other action hero. So let them be warriors for a day with a little ninja party! You can make safe foam weapons using pool noodles if they want to get rowdy. For food, game, and decor tips, check out our list of Ninja Turtle party ideas for this theme!

15. Explore the depths as you dive into five

An undersea adventure sounds like an amazing birthday for a five year old! Let them Dive into Five with all of their friends in an undersea-themed party space. Starfish cookies, seaweed decorations, glittering sand vases…And the best part is the birthday cake, with waves, fish, and a submarine.

5th birthday party themes: conclusion

There’s room for ninjas, princesses, mermaids, and masquerade ball gowns in our truly creative collection of 5th birthday party themes! We hope you’ll use a few of our ideas for your upcoming party. Was Peerspace a helpful resource for you? If so, think about browsing a few of our kids birthday party venues near you as well!

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