18 Unique May Party Themes To Celebrate Springtime

Spring is in full swing now that May is here! And spring parties mean exploring themes like flowers, picnics, and warm afternoons with your favorite people. Looking for inspiration on May party themes? Let Peerspace help with 18 of our favorite ideas to celebrate springtime!

1. Have a teddy bear picnic party on National Teddy Bear Day

Teddy bear picnics are a lot of fun if you want a May party theme that’s photogenic. If you don’t already have a teddy bear, head to Build a Bear to buy some. Set up your teddy bears on a picnic blanket and serve them tea while wearing a teddy bear onesie of your own!

2. Get creative with a DIY crafts party

We’ve spent all winter thinking up new artistic ideas to explore. And now it’s time to make some art together with a DIY crafts party! Set up some painting easels and encourage everyone to bring a bottle of wine for a paint-and-sip party. Or you could make spring-themed crafts like flower arrangements. Check out these DIY craft ideas from Love to Know if you need some inspiration! 

Have you thought about a good venue for a crafting party? Homes work well since you’ll have a multipurpose indoor space, front yard, and back yard you can put to use. For example, this downtown Austin home would be a wonderful meeting place for local artists to get creative in a party atmosphere!

3. Enjoy international dishes with a Cinco de Mayo party

Cinco de Mayo is a fun event for Americans and Mexicans alike! The date marks a victory over the French Empire in 1862. While the holiday is recognized in Mexico, in the US, it’s a bigger deal as it’s become a chance to party while enjoying Mexican food and culture. And who doesn’t love a good fiesta? 

4. Bring the neighborhood purebreds together on May 1st

Did you know that May 1st is Purebred Dog Day? What a great chance to gather up some pups from the dog park or obedience school and have them over for a party! You could even make it a breed-specific event if one particular breed is hugely popular in your area, like golden retrievers or poodles.

5. Choose your favorite creepy crawlies for a bug party

Springtime means warmer weather which means bugs start to come out! Depending on where you live, caterpillars could be munching on spring growth or snails are showing up in the morning. How about throwing a bug-themed party? This is a May party theme that kids will love, especially if you choose bug party food ideas like these from The Decorated Cookie!

Check out our handy guide on how and where to book a backyard for a party so that you have plenty of outdoor space for this May party theme.

6. Plan a brunch party for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is May 11th, so you’re likely already planning how to make the occasion a memorable one! A brunch party might be just the thing to let Mom know how much you appreciate her. Try booking a spot well in advance at her favorite restaurant known for its brunch selection.

Or you could book a venue through Peerspace, the nation’s leading online marketplace for party spots! Brunch spots like this industrial urban cafe in Philadelphia, PA, include seats for dozens of guests, ample natural light, and in-house catering services!

7. Plan a group meditation retreat for Garden Meditation Day

Garden Meditation Day (May 3rd) is the perfect opportunity to bring lovers of meditation, yoga, and wellness together for some quiet sitting. After which, you can enjoy wellness smoothies, vegetarian food, and soothing music together. The venue for this more low-key event should be chosen with care, such as a forest retreat or a botanic garden with a large open space where you can sit as a group.

8. May the Fourth be with you

Star Wars fans have a lot to celebrate this spring! May 4th is Star Wars Day while May 5th is Revenge of the Fifth Day! Two days in a row to use for a killer Star Wars party. Break out your best Leia or Darth Vader outfits and see what other costumes your friends show up to the party with. A Star Wars party definitely needs a big screen TV or projector screen as well so everyone can watch movies together!

9. Welcome spring with an ice cream party

Warm weather in the forecast? Sounds like the perfect time for an ice cream party! An ice cream-themed event can be planned for an employee appreciation day, a birthday, a best friends gathering, or any other event. We think ice cream sundaes are the way to go since setting up a sundae station is easy to do. Set out as many ingredients as possible so people can build their own ice cream masterpiece.

10. Spook everyone on Paranormal Day

You don’t have to wait until October to start dressing in your spookiest outfits. May 3rd is Paranormal Day and a wonderful opportunity to dive into a world of ghosts, aliens, bigfoot, and other unexplained phenomena. A Paranormal Party could be held inside a spooky mansion like The Chaplin Mansion in the Woods of New Jersey. Or you could book an actual haunted house for the party like this one in Elgin, SC!

11. Set out some blankets and make popcorn for a backyard movie party

May evenings are warm enough in much of the country for outdoor movies after the sun goes down. This is an easy May party theme since you just need a backyard space with a projector and a screen. You can serve movie night snacks or let people bring their own munchies. Do be sure to have blankets available in case things get a little chilly. Otherwise, enjoy the show!

12. Decorate baked goods on World Baking Day

How talented are you in the kitchen? Why not show off your skills and see what your friends can do on May 19th, World Baking Day? Since baked goods can take up to an hour to rise, have everyone come with their goodies fresh from the oven. Set out frosting, candy melts, edible glitter, and food markers, and let everyone make stunning baked goods to share as a group later. You can exchange tips, listen to soothing music, and catch up as you work your culinary art together.

13. Host a cocktail party where everyone can learn some mixology

You don’t have to wait until May to host a cocktail party. But May does have three days dedicated to drinks. They are May 6th (National Beverage Day), May 7th (National Cosmo Day), and May 13th (World Cocktail Day). Any or all of these days are a great chance to host a cocktail party. Not only should you enjoy drinks together but think about swapping mixology tips as well. See who can serve up the most unusual cocktails and vote on the winners!

Take this suggestion and run with it using our can’t-miss cool cocktail party ideas.

14. Go all black with a goth party

“Goth” and “party” sound like two words that don’t belong together but that’s not true! You just need the right environment to bring out the goths! Not to mention the right date (May 22nd is Goth Day). Check out Peerspace’s Wednesday Addams party ideas and all-black party ideas for everything you need to bring this May party theme to life.

15. Throw goo everywhere at a slime party

Springtime can mean muddy yards and lakes filled with growing things. So how about a sciency slime party for the kids? There are so many ways to have fun with this May party theme! You can fill balloons with shaving cream to throw at each other. Teach the kids a little science by making oobleck. And serve slime party foods like Shrek’s swamp water punch.

16. Improve your dancing talents on Bellydance Day

Belly Dance Day is May 9th, so if you’re passionate about belly dancing, then choose this day as your May party theme. Hire an expert guide to instruct you and your friends on the finer points of belly dancing. Afterwards, you can enjoy some Middle Eastern cuisine and music together!

17. Break out your favorite pajamas for an old-fashioned slumber party

Remember sharing snacks and secrets with your besties during a slumber party? Well, May 9th is National Slumber Party Day, so how about getting them together for a nostalgic evening party? Slumber parties are fun for all ages and easy to plan since you’ll probably be having it at your home. Break out some board games, put on a movie, and enjoy good company before waking up and having breakfast together!

18. Throw a pedicure party on National Nail Day

Do your toes need a little attention? May 5th is Nail Day, so you already have the perfect opportunity to touch them up with some friends! Many spas can be booked for a spa party in advance. Or you could use some portable foot spas to transform your home into an instant luxury spa.

May party themes: conclusion

Spring parties in May include some wonderful niche holidays, well-known major holidays, and events that honor the fullness of the season. We hope you’ve found a May party theme to use here at Peerspace. After all, helping people make lasting memories is what we do best. Besides unique party ideas, we also have party venues near you for every occasion! So do check them out and see what might work for you. 

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