So, that special girl in your life is turning the big 3-0, and you’re planning an amazing party to celebrate this milestone. With her 20s behind her, this new decade—free from college courses and ready to embrace her career and lifestyle—deserves a fun celebration. I’m thrilled you stopped by because I’m here to help you brainstorm the best 30th birthday party ideas for her in 2024. From decorations to games, themes, and more, we’ve got you covered with tons of epic ideas. The only tough part will be narrowing down which one to choose. Let’s dive into the fun details! 🎉
This post is all about the best 30th birthday party ideas for her. It contains Amazon affiliate links, meaning, I might receive a small commission, but at no cost to you.
What Color is 30 Year Old Birthday
Experts say that pink, white, and gold are the most popular colors for decorating a gal’s 30th birthday party. While these are popular choices, you can ultimately choose any color or color combo that you know your girl will love. Trust your gut, listen to your heart, and create a beautiful party that makes her feel loved and celebrated.
Personally, I love black, white, and tan—it’s the main color scheme in my home. Naturally, I’d want to use similar hues for a 30th birthday party design, too. 😉 Hence, the fun mood board (above) for a bit of inspiration, but ultimately go with the colors she will love!
For your convenience, the Amazon product links and details from the mood board are listed below.
30th Birthday Party Decorations for Her
With so many 30th birthday party decorations to choose from, featuring various color schemes, styles, and themes, the sky’s the limit for creating a beautiful celebration. Here are a few of my favorite options for 30th birthday décor. Use these ideas as a launch pad to get your creative juices flowing.
30th Birthday Photoshoot Ideas
Photo booths are all the rage, so having one at her 30th birthday bash would be perfect! Here are some super fun options to consider for staging an epic photoshoot.
30th Birthday Activity Games
Scavenger Hunt for the Adults
Remember how fun scavenger hunts were when you were a kid? Why not plan an adult version for your party? Everyone can join in! You can set up the hunt around the house or create a fun printable checklist and take it to the streets for an exciting adventure. Click here for more scavenger hunt ideas.
The Hilarious, This or That Game
Have you ever played the This or That game, also known as “Would You Rather”? It’s a fun way to ask thought-provoking questions, and your guests answer by moving to one side of the room or the other. Questions like, “Would you rather have 10 dogs or 10 cats?” make it the perfect icebreaker to get the party started! Click here for more This or That questions you can ask your guests.
Card Games that Entertain
Don’t underestimate the fun of simple card games. Break out Uno, Go Fish, or Yahtzee, and have a blast! Make it extra special by letting the birthday girl deal the cards or be the first one up to “bat.”
30th Piñata Funsies
Amazon has the cutest #30 piñatas that would add tons of fun, laughs, and goodies to your birthday party. You can fill them with adult items like money, scratch-offs, and funny “getting-old” gag gifts like prune juice, Bengay, and Ace bandages. Click here for piñata ideas.
White Elephant Birthday Gift Exchange
You can enjoy a white elephant gift exchange any time of year, not just at Christmas. Why not include it as one of your 30th birthday activity ideas for her and request that the gifts have a funny “getting-old” theme? It’s sure to be hilarious! 😁
Party Themes and Ideas
Here’s a list of epic party themes for her 30th birthday bash! Feel free to take these ideas and incorporate the details into the decorations, games, dress code, and even the food for a fully coordinated event.
- Couture Birthday Party
- Brunch Party
- Food Truck Party
- Boho Party- Ideas here and here.
- Tea Party- Ideas here and here.
- Barbie Themed Party
- Picnic Party- Ideas here and here.
- Luau Party
- Taylor Swift Party
- Princess Party
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Turn it into a Surprise Party
If you want to make the 30th celebration a surprise, be sure your guest of honor enjoys surprises. You don’t want her humming Leslie Gore’s “It’s My Party and I’ll Cry If I Want To” the whole time. LOL! 😆
Costume Party
Encourage your guests to dress up in superhero costumes from when your favorite 30-year-old was a kid. Or, any other fun costume theme you can think of would be wonderful, too!
Cookie Baking/Decorating Party
Is the birthday girl a fan of baking? Turn her party into a cookie-baking extravaganza! Put frosting on the sweet treats after they cool, and have a contest to see who can be the most creative with their designs.
Favorite Pinterest Recipe Potluck
Pinterest is a fantastic resource for finding recipes and inspiration. Invite her guests to bring their favorite Pinterest dish to share and turn the dinner party into a potluck gathering. Everyone will enjoy trying out new flavors and showcasing their cooking talents!
Click here for my most favorite bruschetta recipe. This one is the BOMB! 😋
Take a Group Cooking Class
Does your lady enjoy cooking? Treat her and a group of friends to a cooking class at your local Sur La Table or community venue that offers cooking services. It’ll be a blast creating new and fresh masterpieces that everyone will love! 😋
Make it a Day at the Beach
If it’s hot outside, why not bring the party to the beach and enjoy swimming, volleyball, and a fabulous BBQ? 💦
Go Ice Skating or Roller Skating
If your guest of honor loves skating, why not take them roller skating? Opt for ice skating in winter and invite some of their favorite friends along. Often, with a large enough group, you can even rent the space for your party.
Host a Fancy Dinner
Your birthday guest will feel incredibly loved sitting at the head of a beautifully decorated table in her honor. Raise a glass and offer a toast to the birthday queen. To keep the conversation flowing during dinner, encourage everyone to share a special memory about their celebrated friend. 🥂
Hit the Hills and Go Skiing or Sledding
Depending on snow, consider skiing or sledding for outdoor fun. If there’s a group of adventurous friends, meet up at a local hill for a blast celebrating outdoors, all bundled up!
Put on Your Dancing Shoes and Go Square-Dancing
If your favorite 30-year-old loves to dance, why not rent a room for her group at a local square dancing venue or create your own dance floor in your backyard? You can all boogie until her dancing shoes fall off! 👡
Make it a Food Themed Party
My dear friend, Barb, was planning a special birthday celebration for her son, and he requested Grandma’s famous pasta with stuffed meatballs as the food he wanted her to serve.
In light of his request, a fun birthday theme idea would be to center the celebration around an Italian food theme, and give it the look and feel of Olive Garden. 🍝
Have a Bon Fire Party with S’mores
A bonfire and roasting s’mores is a timeless birthday party celebration idea that can be done any time of year. I have fond memories of gathering around bonfires in the snow during winter trips up north, toasting marshmallows and enjoying the warmth of the flames with friends.
For an inside winter celebration, you can keep everyone cozy indoors while still enjoying the fun of a bon fire and roasting marshmallows, on a smaller scale. Click here for super cute tabletop fire pit ideas.
To make your firepit hosting, s’mores roasting, 30th birthday party truly unforgettable, consider presenting all your sweet marshmallow treats and companions on a charcuterie board. 🎉
Click here for tips on how to create an epic s’mores board.
Candy Land Birthday Party
I’m thinking along the lines of presentation when it comes to a Candy Land birthday party. You can serve your favorite 30-year-old’s favorite candy treats in adorable containers, plates, and bowls.
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Thank you for joining me as we delved into the best 30th birthday party ideas for her, in my humble opinion. 😉I hope you’re feeling inspired and have gathered some fantastic ideas for celebrating your special birthday friend.
Feel free to leave a message below if you have any questions, ideas, comments, or suggestions. I love hearing from you! 🤍
Arin Rentz says
What a great idea for a costume party! Love it!
danimardesigns says
So fun! Thank you for your comment, my dear!🤍