Our favorite adult birthday party ideas! We’re sharing unique and fun ways to make a birthday party special, including more than 15 party themes, our favorite cakes, and answering all your party questions below!
So make yourself a party hat on and let’s begin!
We take birthdays seriously in our house. It’s a day to celebrate another year around the sun and the special memories you’ve made. It’s a time to reflect on another year, be grateful for the life we have all while celebrating with those we love.
So whether you’re celebrating a last-minute birthday, see our guide to throwing a last-minute party, or planning a spectacular birthday party bash, here are some of our favorite birthday party ideas.
Fun Adult Birthday Party Ideas
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Create a Cocktail Snowcone Bar
Create a cocktail snow cone bar that’s perfect for parties! We’re sharing the best snow cone machines, mixers, spirits, and toppings!
Host a Colorful Backyard Carnival Theme Party
Bring the carnival to your backyard and create a colorful and festive carnival-themed party! Check out this post, sharing carnival party ideas, supplies, fun food, and charming details for hosting your own!
Create a Charming Ice Cream Bar
Birthdays and ice cream go very well together! Here are some of our favorite ideas for creating a charming ice cream bar!
Make Your Own Spritzer Bar
Create a make-your-own spritzer bar that’s perfect for any birthday brunch celebration. Let your guests mix their own spritzer for a fun, sunny afternoon party idea.
More Bar Ideas
We love having a bar to the side where guests can make their own drinks or dessert. Here are some fun ideas:
Have a Wine and Cheese Gathering
No cooking is involved in this wine and cheese party! The easiest menu, which takes very little planning and works for birthdays. Here are some simple ideas for hosting a wine and cheese party and have your guests feeling happy and full!
Flower and Gin Bar
Learn how to set-up your own gin and flower bar. It’s a perfect way to celebrate another year with your girlfriends.
Host an Outdoor Movie Night!
One of our favorite activities is watching movies outdoors. Hosting a movie night is such a rewarding and fun pastime and great for a birthday. Here are some fun tips for hosting your own outdoor movie night!
Make your Own Floral Arrangements
I like to provide an activity for my guests to do during a party. It’s a way for everyone to interact by creating and giving them an opportunity to hang out and meet! Create a floral station so guests can make their own to take home.
Lemonade Stand for Adults
Create a charming lemonade stand for adults with spiked lemonade, homemade syrups and charming details! This is a great birthday party idea for any gathering.
Host a Pool Party!
A pool party birthday sounds good to us! Here are some tips for hosting the best pool party ideas that will take it to the next level!
Mix and Match Cocktail Party
Host a mix and match cocktail party with appetizers and a stunning bar! Not only is this idea fun for guests, it also teaches them how to make a simple cocktail using three ingredients.
Get Whimsical with a Mad Hatter Party
This is a fun theme for a girl’s party! Bring out your whimsical self and enjoy an afternoon of fun card games and tea! See our Mad Hatter tea party here!
Cookies and Cocktails Party
Host cookies and cocktail birthday party or a cookie swap. Enjoy a night of homemade cookies, boozy milkshakes, and Almond Joy shots all paired with cookies.
Beach Bonfire Birthday Party
If you enjoy the beach as much as we do, host a small beach bonfire gathering to celebrate a birthday. Here are some tips for making it special! Make some of our favorite campfire apple pies for dessert.
Host a Pie Making Birthday Party
Host the ultimate pie birthday party. Hire a professional baker to show you and your friends the way to make an excellent pie or print out a recipe you can all follow! Click here for my favorite kitchen tools, recipes, and provides printable pie tags!
Celebrate Another Year with a Tea Party
A tea party is a great way to be with friends and celebrate a birthday. Here is everything you need to know for hosting a beautiful tea party!
Garden Birthday Party
Host a garden birthday party for spring! Make all of our favorite lemon recipes and summer cocktails and enjoy a party in the garden.
Havana Party and Mojito Bar
Go creative with a Havana night party theme and create a stunning mojito bar to go with it! Guests can make their own mojitos and dance the night away.
More Birthday Party Ideas
Need more birthday party ideas? Check out some of these festive party themes:
- Plan a Game Night
- Host a Painting Party
- Wine Tasting Party
- Spa Day at Home
- Baking Party
- Tropical Party
- Host a Holiday Birthday Party
- Costume Party
Party Games for Adults
Party games are perfect for keeping the party going and keeping guests entertained. From the best card games to fun board games and party apps, check out all of the best adult birthday party games!
Birthday Party Cocktails
Since these party ideas are for adults, here are some of our favorite cocktails to serve at birthday parties. Add in a festive ice ring to these punch recipes to keep them cold and charming!
Lavender Gin and Tonic Punch – A gorgeous purple punch recipe.
Watermelon Tequila Punch – Beautiful pink punch filled with watermelon.
Watermelon Lemonade – Add vodka to this refreshing punch
Ranch Water with Topo Chico – This is an easy cocktail to make and made with three ingredients.
You can also make pink ice, strawberry ice and blue ice to add even more fun and color to each drink.
Also check out more great cocktail recipes, the best mixed drinks, tequila cocktails, gin cocktails, vodka cocktails, and cheap drinks to make at home!
Birthday Party Appetizers
Here is a list of some of our favorite appetizers to serve at an adult birthday party:
Truffle Potato Chip and Prosciutto
Looking for more? We’ve got you covered! Here are 60 of the best easy party appetizers!
Birthday Party Cake Ideas
No birthday is complete without a cake! Celebrate with one of our homemade birthday cake recipes! Serve these cakes with our homemade caramel sauce for extra sweetness.
Looking for more desserts? Try these easy party desserts and our favorite chewy vanilla brownies with sprinkles.
Birthday Party Ideas for Decorations
There are a few items we always have on hand for a last-minute birthday party. Simple decorations that create a charming party:
- Happy Birthday Sign – Can be used over and over!
Frequently Asked Birthday Party Questions
The best birthday party ideas are ones that are perfectly planned for the special birthday girl/boy! Ideas that are personal to the person, things they love, and ideas that show you care. All of our 15 ideas above are perfect for a party!
Choosing a party theme is the best part! Once the theme is in place, it’s easier to plan a menu and buy decor. Pick a theme by the season, a holiday, or something special to the special birthday girl/boy.
How do you make a birthday party interesting?
Curious how you make a party fun for adults? Here are some ideas to keep a birthday party interesting:
- Special Activity – Have a special activity or a surprise for guests.
- Hire Musicians – Music always keeps the party alive!
- Have Table Topics Available – Conversation starters are great for a grown-up party. If there is any awkward silence, grab a card and start asking questions.
- Create a DIY Bar for Guests – Let guests create their own drinks or at least get their own refills.
- Photo Booth – Everyone loves a good photo booth.
How do you throw a good birthday party?
- Pick a Party Theme
- Send Out Invites via Email
- Plan a Menu
- Buy Themed Decorations
- Have an Activity Relating to The Party Theme
- Serve Cocktails and Cake
- HAVE FUN!
Time to Party!
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