40th Birthday Party Ideas

Looking to recapture youth? The Child's Play, Adult Style party brings childhood back.

Discover how martini mixers combine with childhood games like our free printable "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" game to make a hysterical evening!

See how each guest can get their own birthday wish with individual birthday cakes topped with their own birthday candle!

Or ... Maybe you're looking for something upscale, such as a dinner party or wine tasting party. Here you'll find recipes, complete menus, downloadable wine tasting sheets and so much more!

And, we've got adult birthday party games that are great for celebrating 40! Try the birthday charades, you'll laugh out loud as your friends act out fun phrases designed especially for the big 4-0!

40th Birthday Party Ideas

	Adult Birthday Party Games What games get the most laughs? Read our review of the best games. Plus, instantly print our popular and hilarous birthday party games like birthday charades, left and right birthday game, Party Talk conversation starters and more!
	Birthday Ideas For Men These birthday ideas for men include themes and planning ideas to help make his birthday the best!
	Hollywood Theme Party These really aren't your typical Hollywood theme party ideas. A Hollywood style party with a fun twist is great for a birthday. The Movie Casting Call movie theme party is perfect for an easy going, fun party that will ensure tons of laughter!
	Child's Play Adult Style Learn how children's games are made into hysterical adult favorites! We show you how to pull off an unusual theme with great success! The child's game "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" is a big hit at a 40th birthday party!
	Martinis and Jazz Theme Party Relax and enjoy this laid-back party theme. Plus, find free drink recipe cards and ideas one how to set up a martini bar.
	Wine Tasting Theme Party Find several wine tasting theme party ideas. Download our free printable wine tasting sheets for a wonderful tasting party that will be a breeze to plan.
	Surprise Birthday Party Ideas Know how to tell a little white lie that your birthday person will buy? We'll show you secrets on how to plan and pull off the big surprise party!
	1960's Posh, Mad Men Party Host a retro party with a stylish twist. Plus, for more vintage ideas, visit the retro party theme page for the "Come As You Were" party theme and similar themed party ideas.
	Dinner Party Ideas Dinner theme party ideas, plus recipes from around the world! Have a New York theme, Italian or French theme dinner party.
	Garden Party Theme Find fresh Ideas for parties in the garden and picnic recipes from simple to gourmet. And if tea parties sound like the perfect garden party idea, we've got pages on these delightful parties. Find out about hosting a tea party.
	More Creative Theme Party Ideas Outdoor Movie Night, Luau, Fiesta and Much More! Plus you'll find tons of visitors' submissions and photos to inspire your birthday party ideas.
	Home Party Games Find directions for games that go with the casino night party theme, group party games, party game ideas, and a slew of visitor contributed games as well!
	40th Birthday Ideas More 40th birthday party ideas. There were just too many to list on one page! Find terrific 40th birthday ideas such as the "Elegant Black and White Party", "Football Party Theme" and More.

Think "pin the tail on the donkey" is one of those 40th birthday party ideas that's hard to pull off? So did I, until I did it!

Read the details that made this one of the best birthday parties ever! The success of this party is proof that fantastic adult party ideas can come from the simplest of party games!

How to carry a theme through your entire event:

It's a great idea to combine more than one theme. Just make sure all the ideas are cohesive. For example, you can combine the 1960s posh theme from above with an elegant dinner.

Set your table with vintage dishes, have guests dress in their finest retro attire, and start the evening with a classic cocktail, such as a gimlet or a daisy, recipes you'll find on our adult birthday party ideas page.

Then serve an authentic vintage menu. May we suggest some of the savory traditional French dishes found on our dinner parties page.

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