My husband is turning 30 next month, and because his birthday typically gets overshadowed by the holidays, I am throwing him a BIG surprise party at our house. I am trying to come up with a loose theme that I can tie into the cake/cupcakes, decorations, and some little scavenger hunt hint cards I am going to leave for him. Some of my ideas have been pretty lame, so I'm turning to the hive mind for ideas! [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Nov 12, 2009 - 9 answers

Unicorn party! Please help with ideas. [more inside]
posted by k8t on Aug 26, 2009 - 18 answers

Help me come up with ideas for something to do to celebrate my 30th birthday. [more inside]
posted by digitaldraco on Jan 15, 2009 - 8 answers

Chicago hive: any ideas for a 40th birthday celebration that includes dinner on a Saturday night for about a dozen people but is more fun than just doing dinner? [more inside]
posted by slo on Jul 16, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm having a birthday pool party (indoor) with a group of 20 kindergarten-age kids. They'll be in the water most of the time, but they'll be in a charming little holding cell for the first part of the party. Any suggestions for an activity or craft that would work well in this situation? [more inside]
posted by bibliowench on Jan 26, 2008 - 10 answers

Surprise birthday party for my 60 y.o. mother - what can we do to keep the guests up and mingling? [more inside]
posted by imposster on Dec 11, 2007 - 10 answers

Dueling birthday parties: boyfriend and best friend, both on Wednesday night. Help me decide what to do! [more inside]
posted by rmless on Aug 13, 2007 - 37 answers

Birthday party location on 10/27 in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by charlesv on Jul 5, 2007 - 3 answers

Planning a BirthDay event in Amsterdam? [more inside]
posted by Mutant on Jul 3, 2007 - 5 answers

When is a party not a party? When it's not hosted. But how to invite people to such a (non-)event? [more inside]
posted by Dreama on Nov 25, 2006 - 17 answers

Who knows of any fantastic outdoor party games for a group of about 10 kids (and several grown kids) that don't need much in the way of expensive equipment? [more inside]
posted by cometwendy on Jul 10, 2006 - 17 answers

How should I organize or structure a Treasure Hunt for eight 5/6 year olds at a birthday party? [more inside]
posted by chr1sb0y on Apr 21, 2006 - 10 answers

Help me plan the most awesomest rockin' birthday party in Chicago. [more inside]
posted by geryon on Jul 25, 2005 - 10 answers