Pin the Tail on the Donkey

• Children will enjoy playing Pin the Tail on the Donkey at a 5-year-old's birthday party. You can purchase a pre-made game online from websites such as www.Target.com, or make your own. Instead of pinning the tail on a donkey, change it to match the theme of your child's party. You can pin the hat on the cat for a Cat in the Hat party, or pin the nose on the clown for a circus-themed party. To avoid any injuries, use tape or putty instead of stick pins.
  
  

Musical Chairs

• Musical chairs is a great game to play at a birthday party for a 5-year-old. It is not only easy to understand, but it is also fun for both boys and girls. You can play this game with a small crowd or a larger crowd. For the music in the game, play your child's favorite song or a song that fits the theme of the party. Good ideas to give as prizes for the winner are stickers or small toys.
  
  

Duck, Duck, Goose

• Duck, Duck, Goose is also a great game that both 5-year-old boys and girls will enjoy playing at a birthday party. To add a little variety, change the name of the game to fit the them of the party. For example, if the theme of your 5-years-old's birthday party is Dora The Explorer, name the game, Dora, Dora, Boots. This game can be played indoors or outside. In addition, Duck, Duck, Goose is great for parties with a large amount of children.