Adult Birthday Party Ideas

Think back to when you were a kid. Birthday Parties are not only a great way to celebrate the person of honor but are really fun when they bring out our inner child.

Whether you're turning 19 or 90, remembrance of youth is sure to create a festive event.

Check out our birthday party ideas for adults and our milestone birthday ideas:

• Surprise Party Ideas
• 21st Birthday Party Ideas.
• 30th Birthday Party Ideas.
• 40th Birthday Party Ideas.
• 50th Birthday Party Ideas.
• 60th Birthday Party Ideas.
• 80th Birthday Party Ideas.
• 90th Birthday Party Ideas.
• Birthday Party Ideas for Adults of Every Age!

Looking for the unexpected in adult birthday party ideas, birthday party food and entertainment?

Birthday party food ideas can include a cupcake cake that guests decorate themselves or fondue party ideas that include both chocolate and cheese recipes.

Even for an adult birthday party, you could consider making cupcakes instead of a large cake. Place one candle on each cupcake so that every person gets a wish! This little touch will make each guest feel special.

For a complete list of over 100 party recipes from appetizers to desserts, visit our party foods page. And for ideas on how to create great menus from these recipes, our dinner party page is the just for you.

Believe it not, birthday party entertainment can be just as easy. Almost any childhood game can be adapted with an adult slant. If you're turning 19, twister might be a blast, if you're turning 90, you might consider a bingo party theme.

If you're somewhere in between, simple games like "pin the tail on the donkey" are actually very fun for, say, 40th birthday party ideas.

For some silly party games that will have everyone in stiches, check out our Silly Party Games page.

Adult Birthday Party Ideas for Every Age!

Of course you don't have to be celebrating a "milestone" birthday to throw a big bash! Here you'll find a host of adult birthday party ideas that you can enjoy for any birthday!

Follow these links for more birthday party ideas to make planning a birthday party almost as fun as the party itself!

• Child's Play, the Adult Way
• Martini's and Jazz Birthday Party
• Wine Tasting Party
• Surprise Birthday Party Ideas
• Elegant Garden Party
• Family Reunion Birthday Party
• Casino Night
• Mexican Fiesta Theme Party
• More Creative Party Theme Ideas

Child's Play, the Adult Way

You might think "pin the tail on the donkey" is one of those adult birthday party ideas that would be difficult to pull off, but it's not! When I came up with this idea, I wasn't quite sure how it would compare to the types of parties I've planned in the past.

But, it was a hit! All your fun loving friends will find this hysterical version of the game refreshing!

Here's how I turned "pin the tail on the donkey" into a party favorite for my husband turned 40. For a free printable pin the tail on the donkey poster visit our printable party games page.

I decided to celebrate not only his birthday, but all my guests' birthdays. After all, we've all had birthdays that have passed without much fan fare, so why not give everyone a little taste of birthday greatness?

Purchase inexpensive gifts for each guest in attendance. These gifts serve as part of the "pin the tail on the donkey" game. Most of these gifts can be purchased at a dollar store but you can include a few nice gifts to add interest. When I hosted this party my selection of gifts ranged from funny rubber chickens filled with candy to gift cards to everyone's favorite coffee shop.

For my party, I wrapped each gift in birthday paper and placed on a coffee table.

I purchased a pin the tail on the donkey poster from a party goods store, but the free poster version you get by joining Party-Zine can be printed in 4 sections and taped together to make the same size poster you purchase in stores.

Of course, I didn't forget the party appetizers and cocktails to get things rolling. Visit our party food page for over 100 recipes.

Because I was celebrating everyone's birthday, I made cupcakes and put a candle on each one so that everyone got a birthday wish.

All of my guests loved playing the game. Each donkey tail was numbered to remember whose was whose. Each guest was blind-folded, spun, faced in correct direction and given an attempt to pin the tail. We evaluated who was closest.

The person who came the closest to pinning the tail on the donkey, chose the first gift from the table. The person who was the second closest chose next, and so forth.

If a person unwrapped a gift they didn't like, they could steal a gift from another guest, and give that guest their gift. I allowed up to 3 steals per gift. (much like a white elephant gift exchange game)

After all the gifts were opened, the person winning the pin the tail on the donkey game could choose whichever gift they wanted.

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Martinis and Jazz

I love adult birthday party ideas with a little action and this one is not your ordinary martini night. During your martini party, you and your guests will learn how to make a variety of exciting martinis.

There are two ways to plan a great martini bar party. You can hire a bartender or print out the martini recipes on this page and have guests participate in making martinis. Both ways are really fun.

Want to do Martinis and other popular mixed drinks without hiring a bartender? No problem!

Click on the drink recipe icon for free recipe cards where you will find several modern drinks such as chocolate martinis and cosmopolitan cocktails as well as vintage classics including gimlets and daisies.

Print them and set up a few cocktail stations with the proper ingredients listed on each card. Each station should have glasses, ice, a martini shaker, cocktail napkins and the proper garnish for the drink.

Display the card by the cocktail station so that guests can learn to make these fantastic drinks! You can even print out enough cards so that everyone can take all the recipes home as a party favor.

If you hire a bartender (perhaps from your favorite establishment), have her or him give you the ingredients for 6 to 10 special drinks. Purchase the ingredients, and make recipe cards for the drinks you will serve.

The bartender comes to your home and demonstrates to your guests how to make several different types of to martinis. Keep portions small, so you can try them all! Give guests recipe cards to take home, so they can recreate the drinks they enjoyed.

Of course, finish this theme with soft jazz or other easy style music and elegant flowers, just as you would see in an upscale martini bar.

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Casino Night: Adult Birthday Party Ideas

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas ... not with the Casino night theme! If you can't go to Vegas, bring Vegas to you!

Celebrate with flare by decorating with the cheesiest Elvis cut-outs you can find, shag rugs, and play slot machines. Casino theme centerpieces and ceiling danglers help set the tone.

Personal touches make for a special night. Consider purchasing or making play-money that sports the birthday girl or guy's picture on it. You can even do this for free online at festisite.com. Another fun touch is to have personalized poker chips made.

Finally, get your guests excited about the theme by having them dress in casino attire or like the members of the "rat pack".

Click here for rules to the best popular card games for a casino party and more adult birthday party ideas for a casino theme. There's a free printable poker ranking sheet.

What Casino Theme Party would be complete without fancy cocktails? Check out our Martini Party information for free printable recipe cards including the most popular mixed drinks from Vodka Martinis to Margaritas!

Surprise! Adult Birthday Party Ideas

The surprise is easy! Fabricate a simple a story...tell the birthday person you're taking them out for a quiet dinner, but instead take them to the restaurant or home where everyone has gathered.

Make the atmosphere festive with noise makers, party hats, and balloons so that the birthday person can arrive with a bang! Even if you're planning a more sophisticated party, this element is a must for a true surprise party!

The invitations are important, because guests must know it's a surprise. Make sure guests know to arrive 30 minutes before the birthday person is to be there.

Get help from guests ahead of time. Gather photos of memorable times between the guests and the birthday person. These photos can be framed or even scanned for a photo montage to be displayed on a computer monitor or television screen.

Visit our party food appetizers page for ideas on what to serve at a party and our Martini ideas for mixed drink recipe cards. You may also enjoy the wine tasting party ideas where you'll wine fun free printables such as wine tasting sheets and wine and food pairing guides and a free wine book full of fun stuff for Party-Zine subscribers.

A photo album which includes these photos plus spaces for the photos of the party would be a wonderful gift!

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Looking for ideas for kids' or teenagers' birthdays? Here are some teenage birthday party ideas from BirthdayParade.com. For kids party ideas, check out Perfect Party Ideas. They have other great party themes and game ideas; perfect for a kids birthday or holiday party.

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