Party ideas

Birthday party ideas for turning 29

Eight ideas that suit your late twenties, plus a four-step planning timeline you can count back from the big day.

Eight ways to celebrate

Themed costume party

Pick a decade or a movie theme and ask everyone to dress up.

Dinner with close friends

Book a long table at a favorite restaurant and keep the guest list to the people who matter most.

Rooftop or patio happy hour

Reserve a patio and gather friends for drinks, snacks and a sunset.

Weekend getaway

Rent a house in a nearby town and spend the weekend hiking, cooking and relaxing.

Wine or brewery tour

Spend the afternoon tasting with friends and book a driver or shuttle for the ride home.

Game night with takeout

Set up board games and card games and order a spread from a favorite restaurant.

Backyard barbecue

Fire up the grill, set out lawn games and let guests bring a side dish.

Concert or comedy show

Pick a favorite performer and make the night out the whole party.

6 weeks outChoose a plan and a date, and book the restaurant, rental or tickets before they sell out.
3 weeks outSend invitations so busy friends can clear their calendars.
1 week outConfirm the headcount, order a cake or dessert and finalize the playlist.
The day ofSet up early, keep it simple and enjoy the people you invited.

Add the birthday to see the dates for each step.

A toast to borrow

Here's to big plans, good friends and the best chapter yet. Cheers!

Card message

Happy birthday! Wishing you a year of big wins and even bigger laughs.

Find gifts picked for the age and budget, or build the whole birthday in the planner.