The Best 30th Birthday Celebration Ideas For Ladies And Gents

Hey there, today let’s chat about the most unforgettable 30^th birthday celebration ideas for guys and gals.

If you are anything like me, you like to get crazy when planning a party, and let me tell you, these 30^th birthday celebration ideas will wow your guests!

I have been to and planned more than my fair share of parties so I know which 30^th birthday celebration ideas are totally epic.

Along with chatting about 30^th birthday celebration ideas, there are a few ideas for 30^th birthday that will take your party to the next level like decorations, games, and so much more.

Girl, get your party planning pants on, and let's get into the best 30^th birthday celebration ideas that your family and friends will be talking about for years.

30th Birthday Party Decorations

Before we get started with the 30^th birthday celebration ideas, we have to talk about the best 30^th birthday party decorations if you plan to use them.

The number one decoration area you have to put together is a photo booth.  Go big or go home here and your guests will have a blast with it.

Here are a few easy photo booth items for you.

Back Drop

30^th Birthday Props

Other Fun Props

The next thing you need are pictures of your birthday girl or boy, from all different birthdays growing up.  These are so fun for everyone to see.

And last but not least, walking decorations.  Make shirts with the birthday boy or girl on them for guests to wear.  They can all be the same picture or you can make it even more fun and use different ones.

These are easy for you to make on your own.  Grab some white t-shirts and iron on transfer paper.

We did this for my dad’s 40^th birthday party and people still talk about it (25ish years later now)!

Themed Party

Keep this 30^th birthday party simple by having a themed party at your house.  These are so much fun.

Ask your guests to dress up to take the party to a whole new level.

Dirty Thirty Party

Pirate Themed

The 80s Themed

Roaring 20s

African Safari

Disco Themed

BBQ Party

You can never go wrong with a BBQ party.  Grill up some burgers, hotdogs, brats, or chicken – yum!

Good food, good drinks, and good company right in the comfort of your own home.

Scavenger Hunt

If you are hosting a crowd, plan a scavenger hunt.

Break your guests up into teams of 3-4 and send them out into your neighborhood.

Give them a list of items to find or be clever and make riddles.

You will have to set rules such as a time limit and photo proof with them in the photo.

Your guests will go bananas over this one.

Mexican Fiesta

Tacos and margaritas, sign me up.

Set up a taco bar with all of these great fixings: taco meat, lettuce, cheese, olives, tomatoes, corn, rice, beans, onions, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, taco sauce, chips, and soft shells.

Did I miss anything?

You bet I did – the drinks and you know I am talking Margaritas here.  Do you want to make the best margaritas of your life?  Get the Margaritaville Margarita Machine.

Spa Day

Where are my birthday ladies at?  This one is for you!  Plan some time at the spa.

It can be simple like getting your nails done together or you can go crazy with massages, nails, hair, hot tubs – the whole shebang.

Escape Room

I have yet to do an escape room but my son and his friends just did one and had a blast.  This is great for a smaller group.

Brewery/Wine Tour

Book a party bus (so no one has to miss out on the fun) and visit a vineyard or brewery. 

I have done both of these and they are so much fun.

Sporting Event

If he or she is into sports, get tickets to the favorite team.  You can make it a whole ordeal by staying in a hotel and grabbing a bite to eat beforehand.

Dance Class

Get your groove on by taking a dance class for your birthday.

Murder Mystery Game

If you have like 10-25 people attending this birthday party, plan a murder mystery party.

Ask everyone to dress their part, it is a hoot.

We have done this for bachelorette parties, housewarming parties, and even Christmas and everyone had fun.

This place has a variety of Murder Mystery Party Packets to choose from.

Golfing

It seems like even if golf isn’t your thing, everyone still goes out and has a great time.

Camping/Glamping

Plan a camping adventure. 

Help me out here.  I call camping when you sleep in a tent and glamping when you sleep in a camper.  How do you distinguish between the 2?

Anyway, if you love to go camping, this is for you.  Nothing beats sitting around a campfire and relaxing with friends.

Games

Whether you want to play games inside or out, your birthday person along with all your guests will have a blast.

Here are some fantastic indoor games for a crowd.

Catch Phrase

Pictionary

Trivial Pursuit

Here are some fantastic outdoor games that you can easily set tournaments up for.

Corn Hole

Ladder Toss

Axe Throwing

Bowling

Bowling alley birthday parties aren’t just for kids!

It is a great way to have fun, do an activity, and grab a bite to eat.  And you didn't even have to clean your house for this one!

Theater

I enjoy seeing plays at the theater but there are some who are obsessed and this would be right up their alley as a birthday activity.

Pair it with going out to eat before or after.

Karaoke

Some people absolutely love karaoke and it is even more fun to do with friends. 

I would say I am middle of the line about it.

This is one that you will probably laugh about for years.

Road Trip

Has the birthday guy or girl been talking about visiting somewhere for a while now?  Road trip!

Let me know in the comments below where you went.

Casino

Either take a trip to a casino or create a whole casino night at home.

These poker chips are dynamite and you will need decks of playing cards.

Costume Party

It doesn’t have to be Halloween to have a costume party.  You can make it more of a theme or let your guests decide. 

Movie Night

If the weather will let you, plan an outdoor movie night.

Check out this movie projector and screen.  It works so well.

You can set up a snack bar with sweet treats, salty snacks, popcorn, and other goodies.

If it is cooler at night, you can even go for hot cocoa😊.

If the weather isn’t great, take that movie into your living room.  You can still set up that snack bar area.

Rock Climbing

There is a local college that has a rock climbing wall and it is so much fun and safe.  It is also a great workout.

Usually places like that, you can book a party.  It would be a unique party activity.

Brunch

No one I know can pass up a good brunch because brunch food is just good.  This makes for a wonderful party if you are crunched on evening time.

Ice Cream Social

Hosting an ice cream social is a great way to have a family friendly 30^th birthday party, not to mention how much the kids will love it.

Pick up this ice cream maker.  It is so easy to use and makes the most delicious homemade ice cream in no time at all.

Set up an ice cream toppings bar with all the sauces, candies, nuts, and fruit you can think of.  Don’t forget the whipped cream.

Cooking Class

Try a cooking class for a 30^th birthday party.  Everyone will learn something new and you all will get to eat delicious food.

Skydiving

How adventurous is the birthday girl or guy?    There are plenty of people who would love to skydive for their birthday.  Me, not so much.

Beach Day

Soak up the sun with a beach day.  It is a great way to relax and hang out with friends.