A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post about my dad and how he’s one of the main reasons that I love music. Over the holidays we celebrated my dad’s 50th birthday as a family and I, being the party planner, got to put together the little shindig. Before the party, I did a ton of research and found the best 50th birthday party ideas out there! I’ve included the 50th birthday party games we played as well as some other great ideas for you to use!
50th Birthday Party Ideas
50th Birthday Party Ideas: Decorations
For our party, I used 50th birthday party supplies as the base for my party decorations and added in some other fun elements like striped straws (of course), straw toppers, and colored balloons that I picked up. These other 50th birthday party decorations are some of the cutest I’ve ever seen!
Use photos to create a number backdrop like this idea from Martha Stewart.
Go all out and create the number 50 out of colored balloons like this one.
Or go super simple and just order balloons with the number 50 on them.
Print out a bunch of pictures of the guest of honor and set them up with funny sayings like these fun centerpieces.
Get a personalized printable sign with facts about the person or the year they’re born.
Or better yet, write it up a large chalkboard like this flashback sign.
If you’re feeling crafty, use tissue paper to create colorful numbers like these ones.
50th Birthday Party Ideas: Food
You can either use your guest of honor’s favorite foods like we did with candy sushi and cheese coneys, or you can do 50th birthday party themed food like these cute ideas!
For dessert, serve funny insult cupcakes.
Or skip the insults and just shape the cupcakes into the number 50.
Or maybe these older than dirt cups.
And if you want a standard cake, try a tombstone one.
Or maybe tombstone and over the hill cookies.
Add number 50 toppers to any party food to make it 50 birthday party themed.
Don’t forget the chocolate – chocolate 50s that is!
50th Birthday Party Ideas: Gift Ideas
Fill a jar with Red Hots and label with a “50 and hot sign” like this cute idea.
50th Birthday Party Ideas: Games & Activities
The first game that we played was Name That Tune.
I put together a playlist with one song from the past 50 years (plus ones from the past few years since we played this back in 2013!) and we played my dad versus the rest of the family. My dad beat us but only by a few points.
Here is the full list of songs that I used as well as detailed instructions on how to play Name That Tune. You could also try out one of these fun games or activities!
Play The Birthday Party Board Game
Try your hand at 50 years of Trivia with these 50 years trivia playing cards.
Play 50th birthday bingo with cards filled with words that describe your guest of honor.
Play some of these minute to win it games for groups. I’ll be the first to tell you my dad loves minute to win it games!
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Danita@ O Taste And See says
FUN! It looks like a great party. I love the food and decor…best part…no black “over the hill” decorations. (This coming from someone who’s not too far from 50)
Britni Vigil says
Thanks Danita! I tried to keep it bright and fun.
lydiaf says
I love it! I turned 50 and 2013, and it was an awesome year…evryone should celebrate instead of mourn the passing of years 🙂
Britni Vigil says
I completely agree Lydia! And happy 50!
Kaysi @ Keeping it Simple says
It’s crazy that I have a brother that is 50!!! Wow 🙂
Britni Vigil says
Isn’t that crazy? That must mean that you’re almost…
Deauna says
It looks like you guys had a great time. I love the 50 Sucks straws.
Stephanie @ From the Burbs to the Boonies says
That candy sushi is absolutely adorable! I am totally going to use that sometime. What neat ideas. Stopping by and pinning from Pin It Monday!
Melanie G says
I love the candy sushi! what a great idea! I’m a new follower by way of Create Link Inspire party.
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Kathy H says
Totally love this post! These ideas even top the 40th we had for my husband a while ago. You did a great job on all the photos and your ideas are super! Thanks
Robin says
I think this is a great party! Happy Birthday to your dad 🙂 I love the candy sushi ! How adorable!!1
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Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
Thanks for posting this at the Saturday Night Fever link party. Hope to see you back on Saturday!
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Brenda V says
I can’t access the Name that Tune list of songs and instructions. Says “file not found”. Would you mind posting it again or emailing it to me? Thanks so much. Found a LOT of great ideas on here for a last minute party for a friend!
BritniV says
Just fixed it – not sure what happened, sorry about that! And sorry if it’s too late for your friend’s party!
Alisha Ross says
I did your spa party and everyone loved it! it’s so relaxing but you can still have great fun with the facemasks and stuff. I definitely recommend a lush bathbomb to put in the bathtub. then get everyone to stick their feet in. it’s great and leaves Ur skin SOOO smooth;!!!!
BritniV says
thank you so much!
Lisa says
Thanka so much for all uour wonderfil creayive ideas. Eo helpful!! Glad your Dad celebrated 50 yrs. Loved the candy board!
BritniV says
thank you so much!
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BritniV says
Thanks so much