Birthday party planning
Birthday party themes for 5 year olds
138 birthday party themes that work beautifully at age 5. Each theme links to age-tuned wording samples and tips for inviting 5-year-olds.
What works at age 5
Ages five through seven are the sweet spot for themed parties. Kids can handle a structured activity, follow a story, and engage with the theme in costume. Plan two to two-and-a-half hours with one main activity and a second backup activity.
Dinosaur
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Unicorn
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Mermaid
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Pirate
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Princess
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Superhero
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Wizard
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Fairy
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Knight
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Robot
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Ninja
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Astronaut
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Friendly Monster
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Dragon
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Cowgirl
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Cowboy
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Magician
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Jungle Explorer
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Space Explorer
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Pirate Queen
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Friendly Witch
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Magical Forest
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Cat
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Puppy
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Horse
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Pony
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Dolphin
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Shark
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Butterfly
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Bumblebee
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Ladybug
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Owl
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Fox
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Panda
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Llama
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Sloth
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Koala
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Tiger
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Lion
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Elephant
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Monkey
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Penguin
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Frog
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Turtle
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Bunny
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Hedgehog
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Axolotl
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Narwhal
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Soccer
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Basketball
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Baseball
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Football
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Hockey
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Gymnastics
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Swimming
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Surfing
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Tennis
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Karate
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Dance
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Cheerleading
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Cycling
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Art Studio
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Science Lab
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Music
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Cooking
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Gardening
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LEGO Builder
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Slime Lab
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Magic Show
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Storytime Reader
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Board Games
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Camping
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Fishing
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Outer Space
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Under the Sea
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Jungle
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Safari
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Rainbow
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Glitter Party
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Pastel Dream
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Tropical Luau
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Beach Day
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Pool Splash
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Garden Tea Party
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Picnic
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Carnival
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Big Top Circus
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County Fair
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Fiesta
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Glamping
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Spa Day
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Movie Night
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Secret Garden
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Race Cars
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Monster Trucks
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Fire Trucks
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Construction
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Trains
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Airplanes
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Helicopters
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Boats
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Tractors
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Submarines
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Ice Cream
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Cupcake
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Donut
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Pizza
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Candy Shop
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Lemonade Stand
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Popcorn
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Watermelon
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Cookie Decorating
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Winter Wonderland
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Spring Flowers
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Summer BBQ
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Autumn Harvest
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Halloween Friendly
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Valentine Sweetheart
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Lucky Clover
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Earth Day
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Princess Castle
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Mermaid Lagoon
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Dragon Rider
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Galaxy Princess
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Superhero Academy
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Pirate Cove
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Cosmic Aliens
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Treasure Hunt
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Soccer Stadium
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Mini Golf
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Bowling
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Roller Skate
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Trampoline Jump
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Paint and Sip Soda
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Pottery Studio
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Build a Stuffie
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Rainforest Adventure
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Arctic Explorers
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