Looking for party ideas to wave goodbye to the 20s and hello to the 30s? Whether you’re celebrating a friend or throwing a celebration of your own, you’ve come to the right place. At Fun Services Midwest, we specialize in fun, no matter what age you are!
So let’s get thirty, flirty and thriving with some incredible party ideas to kick off the new decade right!
30th Birthday Ideas for Big Parties
If you’re a social butterfly who loves celebrating or hosting a party for a “go big or go home” friend, we’ve got you covered! A 30th birthday celebration is a perfect time to go all out on the guest list.
As we approach our 30s, most of us have many friend circles: friends from childhood, college friends, work colleagues, neighbors, the list goes on! There’s no better time to invite all of their friends and family to have a memorable bash full of fun, food, and a clever theme!
If you’re throwing a larger party, embrace it! In the spirit of “the more, the merrier,” Fun Services has you covered with tents, tables, chairs, generators, and other event essentials to bring the event to life!
1. Classy Casino Night
Casino nights are always a hit to kick off the new decade with a win! Not only are casino night parties great for fundraisers and corporate events, but they’re also a big hit to celebrate turning 30! Make the event black tie and high-end, or come as you are!
Rent out a hotel ballroom or smaller-scale venue and fill it with plenty of casino games to make for a memorable night. Don’t forget the casino dealers!
2. Decade Dance
People turning 30 in 2024 and 2025 were born in the mid-1990s! For a 90s-themed Decade Dance, press play on Clueless and season one of Friends, get ready to dance the Macarena, and don’t forget the MTV! Invite guests to dress for the decade and submit their favorite 90s song in advance for the perfect playlist. (Bonus points for serving fun 90s snacks and drinks, like Doritos, Capri Sun pouches, Bagel Bites, and Lunchables!)
Looking for the perfect DJ to bring your Decade Dance to life? Disc Jockey Mike Watts is a wizard of music with experience amping up everything from weddings to Bar Mitzvahs. He’s been in the biz for 20 years, so he’s familiar with all the best music to fit your decade of choice!
With your guests all dressed up, don’t miss the opportunity to capture the memories with a selfie booth! From backgrounds to props, get ready to strike a pose.
3. Carnival Competition
Carnivals aren’t just for school events. Guests can channel their inner kiddo at a carnival for a 30th celebration (or any other occasion too)! Pick some favorite carnival games from our gallery and turn your backyard into a mini carnival. Don’t forget to stock up on silly prizes from our warehouse!
Here are some of the must-have carnival games for your celebration:
For those who really want to go big, add a mechanical ride or two and take your birthday carnival up a notch!
4. Movie Marathon
There’s nothing quite like a movie marathon for cozying up with your best pals to celebrate your birthday. And for your 30th, we’re giving it a unique twist! Make it a marathon of movies that are also celebrating turning 30 by picking a few favorites from the year you were born.
Here are some suggestions for those turning 30 in the next couple of years:
Born in 1994:
- Black Beauty
- Interview with the Vampire
- Iron Will
- Pulp Fiction
- Shawshank Redemption
- The Pagemaster
Born in 1995:
- Babe
- Balto
- Casper
- Clueless
- Sahara
- Seven
This party idea can be adapted for multiple group sizes. Either keep it simple in your living room with just a few friends or make it an epic outdoor movie night to expand the guest list. Oh, and don’t forget the classic movie theater popcorn!
5. Game Night
If the soon-to-be-30-year-old has a competitive streak, make it a game night! For a 30th birthday bash, go beyond the board games. You can go the arcade route with a fun inflatable basketball challenge and a Baskee-Ball Game that’s like skeeball, but bigger!
And no arcade party is complete without a game of whack-a-mole, human edition! Five players pop up from their “Mole Holes” and snag the balls on the surface. Duck back down before the players in the center of it all can WHACK your “Mole Head” with the provided pool noodle*! The player that retrieves the most balls from the surface wins the game. Up to six players can participate, and hilarity is guaranteed!
It’s also fun to go life-size with a competitive round of Bubble Soccer! It’s a birthday party game guests won’t soon forget.
Need More Party Planning Inspiration?
At Fun Services Midwest, we have no shortage of fun-filled ideas to make your 30th celebration—or any celebration—one for the books. Plus, we have all the fun and practical party rentals you need to pull it together! Check out our blog for more party planning inspiration and take a look at our catalog for whatever rentals you may need, then give us a call and let us help you bring the party to life!