Birthdays
80th Birthday Ideas: Party Plans, Activities and Gifts for Turning 80
Venue, timing, food and activities for an 80th that suits the guest of honor, with a simple day-of plan.
Birthday Party Ideas by Age
A first birthday, a sweet 16 and an 80th have almost nothing in common, so this page sorts our birthday guides by age first.
Pick the age below, or start with the guides readers use most. If you are still working out how much food or how much time you need, the party planning tools do the maths for you.
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60th Birthday Ideas for Her: Themes, Gifts and Party Plans
Themes, gifts, games and a planning checklist for a woman turning 60.
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Budget Adult Birthday Party Ideas That Still Look Polished
Taper candles, bar carts, low tables and a movie night: adult birthday setups that cost little but look polished.
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Sweet 16 Party Games: Icebreakers, Team Games and Outdoor Picks
Icebreakers, team games, outdoor games and trivia for a sweet 16.
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Planning a 100th Birthday Party: Themes, Venues, Food and Cake
Decade themes, venue options, food and cake ideas for a 100th birthday.
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21 Last-Minute Adult Birthday Party Ideas You Can Pull Off Fast
Drink carts, cheese boards, fondue and board games for an adult birthday you plan in a day or two.
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55th Birthday Ideas for a Woman: Trips, Gifts and At-Home Parties
Outdoor trips, at-home parties, experience gifts and themes for a 55th.
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Small Adult Birthday Party Ideas for Hosting at Home
Candlelit tables, fire pits, board game nights and other ideas for a small adult birthday at home.
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