35+ Best May Party Themes and Ideas

Celebrate Mexican Heritage and Culture this May with a Cinco de Mayo Party! Let's make it easy with this one-stop shop for everything you need to create an unforgettable, family friendly Cinco de Mayo party. From Mexican inspired appetizers and dips, to games, crafts, and colorful decor, we've got you covered.

DIY sushi parties are a great way to get together with friends and family. And with a potluck style party, everyone chips in on the ingredients, so you only need to provide the supplies and the training. The result is a fun, interactive experience guests will remember for years.

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em! The gorgeous spring weather makes the perfect backdrop for a fun and creative outdoor bug themed party this May.

Looking for a cute, and super easy May party theme? You should definitely consider a ladybug party theme. Perfect for baby showers and 1st birthdays there are tons of cute ideas dedicated to the cutest of all the bugs. Start with this DIY cake topper, and then fill in the rest of the decorations and food with plenty of red and black ideas.

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With a cheerful and creative atmosphere, guests of all ages can join in the fun of a baking party. Decorate cookies and cupcakes, play games and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Evoke the feelings of renewal with a butterfly themed party this May. This is a great theme for a baby shower for a little girl, for birthday parties, and even as a secondary party theme for tea parties. Don't forget to download the free printable party planner to help plan your party in the most stress free way possible.

Enjoy a day filled with fun and nostalgia by hosting a carousel themed party! With bright colors, cheery animals and a sweet carnival atmosphere, it is sure to be an unforgettable celebration.

A classic Mother's Day and bridal shower party theme, tea parties are a charming way to celebrate anyone during May. Use seasonal fresh flowers for pretty decorations, and add some of these other simple ideas to create a sweet celebration filled with heartwarming memories.

Crab season is in full swing during May, so make the best of it with a fun crab feast! This is a perfect theme for Father's Day, a family get-together, or a grown-up birthday party. Serve up delicious seafood such as steamed crabs, mussels, and clams with plenty of delicious sides and BBQ recipes.

Create a rustic atmosphere for your guests with a cowgirl or cowboy party. Fill your space with cowboy hats, and plenty of western inspired decor for a hollerin' good time.

Celebrate a little one's special day with a roar-some fun dinosaur party. Decorate with plenty of oversized plants like monstera and palm trees. Then add in dinosaur themed banners, a three dimensional volcano backdrop. Finish the party off with a dinosaur adoption - using our free dino adoption printables.

Donut parties are a great way to celebrate any time of year, but the bright colors and delicious treats lend themselves very well for May parties. This makes a fantastic baby shower theme, birthday party, and even a fun graduation party theme. Do-nut wait any longer and grab all these fun party ideas for your next celebration.

If you have a little one that's obsessed with Disney's frozen, then why not create the perfect summer/winter mashup with a Frozen themed luau party? With a fake snow beach, a purple and blue ice cream cake, plenty of snowflakes, and even more flower leis this conundrum of a party is sure to be a huge hit.

Fairy parties were just made for outdoor spring weather. With magical decorations, imaginative food, and fairy wands (or wings!) for all, there's just no way you can go wrong with this theme.

The blue and purple birthday party is a great option for hosting an event in May. Not only is the chic palette perfect for the season, it can also be done on a budget with DIY decorations and snacks that are fun to make. This theme adds a touch of whimsy to any celebration, and can be tailored to suit all age ranges.

Farm parties make for an exceptionally fun and creative party theme for the month of May. With the arrival of spring and beautiful weather, head over to a local farm, or make a faux farm in your backyard with giant cutouts or stuffed animals. Add a fun felt cake topper, vintage farm decor and simple orchard-inspired snacks for a great day.

Fortnite is still a hugely popular video game with kids right now, so it's no surprise that it would be a great party theme any time of year. This Fortnite party is filled with easy-to-copy decorations and ideas, including a loot llama pinata, battle royale backdrop, and v bucks cookies.

Whether you're planning a fun-filled graduation party, a bridal shower, or a birthday party, garden parties are perfect for the warm weather that comes during May. Get decorating with plenty of floral decorations and create garden-inspired treats for a special day that will be remembered for years to come.

Host an unforgettable night with our amazing glow party ideas that are sure to get teens and kids of any age excited! We're sharing all the tips you need to have a successful party, as well as plenty of decorations, glowing food, and even a few glow in the dark party games.

Celebrate the start of summer temperatures with an ice cream party! Set up an ice cream toppings bar, and get creative with a variety of ice cream decorations, DIY backdrops and fun party games. Don't forget to check out the custom party printables you can download for your own events for a special touch.

Inject a sunny vibe into your baby showers and birthday parties with a lemonade themed party. The bright yellow color pallete is quite versatile and can be easily complimented with pinks, blues, or greens. No matter what creative decorations you choose, your guests are sure to leave feeling cheerful and refreshed.

Get ready to kick off the summer season with a tropical luau party! This classic theme is perfect for any budget - from completely DIY to over the top and decadent.

Greet your guests with Hawaiian leis and cover every surface with seashells, palm leaves and tiki torches. Serve up tropical cocktails, barbecue favorites, and plenty of sweet treats so guests can enjoy a snack or two between hula dances.

Don't forget to consider a Mermaid party theme. With these FIN-tastic party ideas, you can all party under the sea without breaking the bank or getting overwhelmed. No matter how big or how simple you plan it, this theme is sure to make a splash.

Have a little one who loves watching the Octonauts? This Octonauts party is a perfect example of how to combine a variety of beach themed party ideas with characters and special touches from the show. The result is a party that was a winner with both kids and adults!

May is the perfect time to host an outdoor movie party. The temperatures are nice and warm, and the sun isn't quite to the point where it sets past bedtime. We'll show you how to host an easy outdoor movie party with a simple steps, a cute DIY concessions stand, and a movie set up that can be cozy even if you're on a budget.

Succulents make a fun and unexpected party theme for May, with their vibrant colors and interesting shapes, they are a fantastic source of decor and inspiration for any celebration. Whether it's a birthday bash, baby shower or an impromptu get-together with friends, you can't go wrong with this loveable plant family.

Transform an ordinary space into your very own royal kingdom fit for any princess with these princess party ideas. From decorations to food, party printables, and fun games for all, these ideas are perfect for your spring celebration.

Whether you're planning a party for a little Paw Patrol fan, or your favorite furry friend, a puppy themed party is always a great idea. You'll love these fun ideas for deocrations, food, and games. We've even got a cute party printable you can use for a party activity or favor.

Slime parties are an affordable, fun, and surprisingly easy party theme to organize. Set up a make your own slime favors bar with our free printables, enjoy some soft and squishy treats, and enjoy other messy games in the backyard too. The warm weather makes this even easier as kids can wear their bathing suits and clean up with some water play afterward.

Looking for a cozy and casual party theme that works for all ages, genders, and interests? Grab your roasting sticks and pull together a quick and easy s'mores party.

Treat your guests to a s'mores bar with plenty of options for every flavor s'mores possible, light up the fire pit and enjoy an afternoon or evening in the beautiful spring weather.

If your little slugger loves to play every sport under the sun, why not plan a vintage style sports party? Serve up some stadium themed snacks like hot dogs, nachos, and cracker jacks. Then get creative with the decorations with vintage style pennant banners, vintage game signs, and plenty of trophies that the kids can all take home as party favors.

May's mild temperatures and long evenings make the perfect backdrop for a camping themed party. Decorate with rustic elements like burlap tablecloths and pinecones from your backyard. Then enjoy s'mores with homemade marshmallows and tell stories around the campfire.

Celebrate everything Star Wars with a May the 4th party! This Star Wars birthday party is the perfect place to start for ideas and inspiration you can easily recreate at home. From DIY party printables to creative Star Wars party food ideas you're sure to find plenty of ideas that will leave a lasting impression.

Whether it's a special birthday or just for fun, you can have so much fun getting creative with a train themed party. Plus, we've got plenty of easy DIY decorations that you can pull together in no time for an exciting and unique celebration your child will never forget.

With the start of warm, sunny weather, an under the sea party theme is perfect for May! Get creative with DIY decorations like hanging octopus lanterns, giant fish decals, and fish-shaped balloons, streamers, a tulle ceiling drape. Feed your fellow ocean explorers with goldfish crackers, fish sticks, octopus in a blanket, and more.

If you aren't interested in the soft pastels of spring, why not celebrate the newest member of the family with an "It's Fun to be One" party. Filled with bright colors, you can create all sorts of DIY decor and really let your personality shine.

Host a sweet celebration with a sprinkles theme! This party theme is particularly fun during spring and summer, when everything is sprinkled with fun, bright colors. When it comes to treats, the possibilities are endless. Choose from sprinkle covered cakes, sprinkle dipped rice krispie treats, or even fruit cups decorated with a sprinkle swirl.