The Best Husband 40th Birthday Party Ideas
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Turning 40 is a big milestone, so let's make it memorable with standout 40th birthday party ideas.
My husband just turned 40, and we had the best time celebrating him. There are so many of our family and friends who are also turning the big 4-0. Girl, I have loads of birthday party ideas for you.
These husband 40th birthday party ideas can be celebrated at home, out and about, with small groups or a crowd, and everything in between, and of course, for every budget.
I know you will find the best way to celebrate your husband's 40th birthday.
Let’s jump into the best husband 40th birthday party ideas that he will never forget.
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Best Husband 40th Birthday Party Ideas
Birthday Party Food
If you are hosting (at your home), you need to make some fantastic party food.
You have to try my favorite appetizers and desserts. They are so easy to make and perfect for gatherings.
If you want leftovers, store some away before serving, as these always get devoured.
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40th Birthday Party Decorations
Photo Booth
If you only want to have one decoration, make it a photo booth area.
Your guests will flock to it.
You can keep it pretty simple or go all out.
Here are a few easy photo booth items that won’t break the bank.
Easy 40th Birthday Decorations
Amp up your husband’s birthday party with some easy decorations.
These party decorations are budget friendly (win–win!) and they cover a lot of area.
Birthday Boy Pictures
Print pictures of your husband from the years gone by and hang them up everywhere.
Your guests will have a great time checking them out.
Walking Decorations
This one will take a little bit of effort, but it is so worth it.
Grab some white t-shirts and iron-on transfer paper.
Pick out the best photos of your husband from previous birthdays (think way back) 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.
Husband 40th Birthday Party Ideas
40th Birthday Party
Do a 40th birthday party theme for your guy, so simple.
Here are a few easy decorations for this theme.
Dress Like Your Parents
Get ready for some laughs.
Have your guests find 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.
Mexican Fiesta
Tacos, nachos, guacamole, and margaritas, anyone? Um, yes, please!
Assemble the best taco bar of your life. I am talking about taco meat (including beef, chicken and pork), 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. Your guests will be coming back for more.
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 piñata or 2. They are easy entertainment.
Backyard Cookout
Keep your celebrating at home with a backyard BBQ.
Burgers, chicken, hot dogs, and brats – yum!
Set up yard games for all your guests.
Axe Throwing (this set is completely safe for anyone; the axes are plastic)
Laser Tag (the guys will love this just as much as the kids!)
Ice Cream Social
If you have a completely family-friendly celebration in mind, try an ice cream social.
The kids will go bananas 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.
Outdoor Movie
If the weather is nice, plan an outdoor movie.
This movie projector is so good.
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.
Roaring 20s
Turn your house into a Speakeasy.
Think of cardboard boxes as liquor boxes, print up some signs with sayings of the time, and have a code word to get in.
Here are some decorations to get you started.
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.
This is still one of my favorite parties ever.
80s Party
Everyone loves a good 80s-themed party. It is all about the neon colors, crazy makeup, and hair bands music.
Hayride
If you have been on a hayride, then you know you should have one for your husband’s birthday party. So much fun!
Bring drinks, snacks, music, and blankets to sit on.
Party Bus
If you aren’t so sure about the hayride and want an adult-only party, rent a party bus to take you and your guests out and about.
Wine Tasting/Brewery Tour
Take that party bus to visit a winery or brewery.
Game Night
Keep it easy with a few of your closest friends and have a game night.
Make a variety of appetizers and grab some drinks.
Here are a few games that are great for a party.
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.
Find pirate yard blow-ups, ask everyone to wear costumes, and of course, put up lots of decorations.
Have your drink coolers be treasure chests.
Don’t forget the chocolate gold coins. The kids will love them.
Casino Night
Does your husband like playing cards and casino games? This birthday theme is for him.
And you can set it up in the comfort of your home.
This set of poker chips makes for a wonderful gift.
Going to a casino is another option, but the feel of celebrating your hubby may get a bit lost on the way.
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.
It doesn’t have to be fancy.
To help keep costs down, clearly put on the invite what you will pay for and what you want your guest to pay for.
My sister in law had a party like this and provided the desserts. Everyone was fine with it.
Bonus – You don’t have to preclean and then clean up.
Murder Mystery Party
Have you ever had a murder mystery party? Now is the time!
All of your guests get to play a part. Encourage them to dress the part, too.
There are a bunch of Murder Mystery Party packets to choose from here.
Color Themed Party
If he has a favorite color or 2, try a color party.
Ask your guests to dress in that color.
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, balloons, and huge fake leaves.
The kids all had fun animal masks to wear.
There were Nerf Guns galore to go “hunting.”
Scavenger Hunt
Put together a scavenger hunt.
You can keep this at your house or have them go around town (which I highly recommend).
Set a few 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.
It is hard not to get on board with a scavenger hunt.
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.
Golfing
Guys always seem to have fun golfing. Send him out with his buddies and pick them up when they are done.
Camping
He will be able to get away from it all on a camping trip. Talk about a relaxing way to spend your birthday.
Concert
Has he been talking about seeing his favorite band in concert? Book it, girl.
Destination Travel
Take a little trip somewhere, or a big one – you choose.
Where has he always talked about going, or does he have a favorite destination?
Sporting Event
What is his favorite sport and team? Get him tickets to a game.
You can stay at a hotel for the whole weekend to extend the fun.
Which 40th birthday party ideas are you going to use to celebrate your husband’s 40th birthday? Let me know in the comments below. Happy birthday to him!
I look forward to hearing from you, and thanks for stopping by.
