Theme Parties for Adults: Grown-Up Party Ideas for Birthdays, Retirement, Bachelor Parties and More
© Cynthia Roesner
Themed parties are a great way to celebrate any special occasion - retirement, milestone, bachelor/bachelorette, or even a break up party. And they're not just for kids, either. Here are some fun ideas for themed adult parties.
Fabulous 50s Party
Treat your guests to a fun trip down memory lane with a sock-hop/classic car cruise inspired fabulous 50s party.
- Make mini 45 records for invitations using a compass and black paper. Write in party information: "Let's 'twist and shout' at Bob's 50th birthday bash!"...or "Let's 'rock around the clock!"
- Decorate in mostly black and white with some pink. Use posterboard and cut out silhouettes of 'sock-hoppers', sunglasses, classic cars, guitars, soda pop bottles, and musical notes.
- Tie bunches of hot pink balloons and hang from the corners of the ceiling.
- Obtain any old classic car memorabilia, fabulous 50s music, and old diner memorabilia and display it around the room.
- Rent a juke box.
- Play 50s trivia with your friends. See how much they know or remember.
- Of course play 50s music, and serve hamburgers and milkshakes.
- Ask guests to dress up in 50s garb.
- Hand out Bazooka Bubblegum and other 50s treats.
Bowling Party
This is a great idea for a smaller retirement party or an 'over the hill 'party.- Reserve enough lanes in advance.
- Ask about decoration restrictions, and about bringing in food, snack mix, or cakes.
- Make up party favors for guests that include small plastic trophies, fresh feet spray, and Double Bubble chewing gum.
Casino Night
This is a fun party for retirement, over the hill, bachelor, bachelorette, break up party, you name it!
- Set up different areas in the party room with poker tables, a bar area, Las Vegas inspired buffet, and a VIP lounge.
- Use red and black felt material for tablecloths.
- Serve shrimp cocktail, carved prime rib and assorted hors d'oeuvres.
- Hand out party favors, such as, playing cards, faux diamond rings, $100 Sniff-brand tissues (they look like $100 bills), and scratch-and-win tickets.
More theme ideas, including luau, Mexican fiesta, psychedelic 60s, awards party and more can be found at It's a Partyful Life.
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