Hey girl, today let’s chat about the best husband 40th birthday party ideas that no one will forget.
This is a huge birthday for your fella and I know you’re on the hunt for the most epic husband 40th birthday party ideas.
My husband just turned 40, and we had the best time celebrating him. So many of our family and friends are also turning the big 4-0 that I am full of dynamite ideas for you.
Girl, these party ideas for your husband 40th birthday party are so much fun that everyone will want to copy you.
There are ideas for your husband 40th birthday party that can be celebrated at home, out and about, with small groups or a crowd, and everything in between. I am confident that you will find the perfect way to celebrate your husband 40th birthday.
Let’s jump into the best husband 40th birthday plans that will knock his socks off.
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Best Husband 40th Birthday
Birthday Party Food
If you are hosting, you need to make some fantastic party food.
Here are some of my favorite appetizers and desserts that are so easy to whip up and perfect for gatherings. They are so delicious that there are never any leftovers.
40th Birthday Party Decorations
Let’s spice up your husband’s 40th birthday party with some decorations.
These party decorations are budget friendly and cover a lot of area.
Photo Booth
If you only want one decoration for your hubby, make it a photo booth area.
It is a blast for everyone.
You can keep it pretty simple or go all out.
These are a few easy photo booth items that won’t break the bank.
Birthday Pictures
Print pictures of your husband from as many previous birthdays as possible and hang them up everywhere.
They are not only fun for guests to check out but your husband will like seeing them as well.
Walking Decorations
This one will take a little bit of time but it is so worth it.
Grab some white t-shirts and iron on transfer paper. Pick out the best photos of your husband, even from when he was little, and print them on the iron on transfer paper.
Ask a few guests, or even your kids, to wear them on his birthday or at his birthday party.
Your guests will want to copy this idea from you.
Husband 40th Birthday Party
1. 40th Birthday Theme
Throw a 40th birthday party for your guy. Keep it so simple and have the theme be – a 40th Birthday Party.
2. Mexican Fiesta
Tacos, guacamole, and margaritas anyone. Um, yes, please!
Put together the best taco bar of your life.
I am talking about taco meat, lettuce, cheese, olives, tomatoes, corn, rice, beans, onions, sour cream, guacamole, taco sauce, salsa, chips, and taco shells.
Did I miss anything?
Oh yes, the drinks girl! Margaritas, here we come.
To make margaritas that are sure to wow, invest in the Margaritaville Margarita Machine. You will have people coming back for more when you make them this way.
Get him a full-sized sombrero, because why not?!
These sombrero headbands are fun for everyone else to wear.
Do you plan on having kids at your party? If so, I highly recommend a pinata or 2.
3. Backyard Cookout
Keep your celebrating at home with a backyard BBQ.
Burgers, chicken, hotdogs, and brats – yum!
Set up yard games for all your guests.
Axe Throwing (this set is completely safe for anyone)
Laser Tag (the men will love this just as much as the kids!)
4. Outdoor Movie
If the weather is nice, plan an outdoor movie.
This movie projector and screen does the trick.
I love doing this during the summer with our neighbors. We set up a movie theater snack bar with all the salty and sweet treats.
Just don’t forget to spray your yard for bugs ahead of time or they will carry you right inside.
5. Ice Cream Social
Here is a completely family friendly celebration - an Ice Cream Social.
The kids will go nuts over this!
Pick up this ice cream maker. It is so easy to use and makes ice cream in no time.
You can make it ahead of time and store it in these freezer safe containers.
The best part is that it tastes so good!
Put together a toppings bar with all the sauces, candies, and nuts you can think of. Don’t forget the whipped cream.
6. Hayride
If you have been on a hayride then you know you should have one for your husband’s birthday party.
Bring drinks, snacks, music, and blankets to sit on.
7. Party Bus
If you aren’t so sure about the hayride, rent a party bus to take your party out and about.
8. Casino Night
If your husband likes to play cards then you should have a casino night at home.
This set of poker chips makes for a wonderful gift.
You can also just go to the casino if that makes things easier.
9. Murder Mystery Party
Have you ever had a murder mystery party? They are quite fun.
Everyone gets to play a part and they can even dress up for it.
There are a bunch of Murder Mystery Party packets to choose from here.
10. Dress Like Your Parents
This is so much fun.
Have your guests snag a picture of their mom or dad then replicate the picture – hair, clothes, and all.
Ask your guests to bring the picture along to the party so everyone can see it.
11. Favorite Color Party
If he has a favorite color or 2, have a color party. Ask all your guests to dress in that color.
You can go out to eat and maybe hit up a bar or 2 after that.
12. Game Night
Keep it easy with a few of your closest friends and have a game night.
Make a variety of appetizers, like the ones we talked about earlier, and grab some drinks.
Here are a few games that are great for a party.
13. 80s Theme
Everyone loves a good 80s themed party. It is all about the neon colors, crazy makeup, and hair bands.
14. Pirate Party
Don’t look at me like that, you heard me right – Pirates.
Some people love pirates, like the Pirates of the Caribbean kind, and you can get so creative with it.
You can find pirate yard blow-ups, wear costumes, and of course, put up lots of decorations. Have your drink coolers be treasure chests.
Don’t forget the chocolate gold coins. Kids go nuts over those.
15. Roaring 20s
Turn your house into a Speakeasy.
You can use cardboard boxes as liquor boxes, put up signs with sayings of the time, and have a code word to get in.
Here are some decorations to get you started.
Guys can dress up like gangsters and the ladies can dress up as flappers.
We did a roaring 20s party for my sister's bachelorette party. Everyone loved it so much we did it again for my brother-in-law's 30th birthday party.
16. Disco Party
Leisure suits, afro hair, and that disco ball!
17. African Safari
I know you are asking, an African Safari theme? Hear me out.
This is the party I put together for my husband because a real-life African Safari is on his bucket list.
The inside of our house looked like a jungle with streamers, festive balloons, and huge fake leaves.
18. Scavenger Hunt
Put together a scavenger hunt.
You can keep this at your house or have them go around town (which I highly recommend).
Have rules like photo proof of the item with a team member and a time limit.
You can have the teams look for a list of items or give them riddles to solve.
Everyone will have fun with this one.
19. Bucket List
Get something crossed off his bucket list.
Maybe it is something crazy (crazy to me) like skydiving, taking a trip somewhere, or eating food that he has always wanted to try.
20. Go Out To Eat
This is a birthday classic and it is hard to beat.
Since he is turning 40, maybe a fancy pants place is up.
21. Golfing
Guys always seem to have fun golfing.
Send him out with his buddies and pick them up when they are done.
22. Wine Tour
When you book that party bus we talked about earlier, have them swing by a winery.
Everyone will be able to partake without worrying about who is driving.
You could do breweries too.
23. Concert
Has he been talking about seeing his favorite band in concert? Book it, girl.
24. A Destination Birthday
Take a little trip somewhere, or a big one – you choose.
Where has he always talked about going or does he have a favorite place?
25. Sporting Event
Does he have a favorite sport and team? Get him tickets to a game.
You can stay at a hotel for the whole weekend to extend the fun.
26. Camping
He will be able to get away from it all on a camping trip.
Talk about a relaxing way to spend your birthday.
Happy 40th birthday to your husband.
What do you think you will do to celebrate? Let me know in the comments below.
I look forward to hearing from you and thanks for stopping by.
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