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Every birthday deserves a celebration, but there’s just something about a milestone birthday that calls for an epic party to celebrate this momentous occasion. A milestone birthday (or landmark birthday) is a significant birthday that marks a turning point in someone's life. The most popular milestone birthdays to celebrate are:
12th birthday (for Jewish girls celebrating their bat mitzvah)
13th birthday (for Jewish boys celebrating their bar mitzvah)
15th birthday (quinceañera)
16th birthday (sweet sixteen)
Milestone birthdays are often celebrated in a big way, with larger parties, sentimental gifts, and other commemorative activities, as they mark important transitions in a person's life. They offer the celebrant and their friends and family an opportunity to reminisce about the past, tell funny jokes and stories, celebrate accomplishments and look forward to the future. But how to make a milestone birthday extra memorable beyond just eating lots of cake? Here are some fun milestone birthday ideas for their next one—whether it’s an intimate party or mega birthday bash—and highlight how awesome they are!
Milestone birthdays for kids
5 birthday ideas for a 1st birthday
While this party is more for the parents and family members vs. the birthday baby, a first birthday is obviously a major milestone birthday to celebrate. While the proud parents have likely shared photos and updates of their baby, it’s possibly the first time since the baby shower that they’ve had the opportunity to bring everyone together in celebration of their little one.
- Storybook party: Choose your child's favorite children's book and use it as inspiration for the decorations, food, and activities.
- An outdoor party: Perfect for spring and summer, options include a backyard BBQ, beach day, garden party and teddy bear picnic.
- “One”-themed party: It’s a classic—just decorate everything with a big “One” or “1”!
- Animal-themed party: Woodland creatures, safari and farm animals are at the top of the super cute list.
- Fantasy- or superhero-themed party: Think princesses, mermaids, iconic superheroes and unicorns. The possibilities are nearly endless!
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Milestone birthdays for tweens & teens
5 birthday ideas for a bat mitzvah (12th birthday)
A bat mitzvah is an important rite of passage in the Jewish faith, symbolizing a young girl's transition into adulthood when she turns 12 and takes her place in the Jewish community. So naturally, an amazing celebration is in order!
- Candyland-themed party: One of the most popular choices, this sweet theme can include a candy bar, lots of sugary treats and oversized candy decor.
- Art party: If she’s more the creative type, a party with arts and crafts and lots of colorful decor is perfect.
- Dance party or music festival: Disco balls, neon lights, band posters, a dance floor and a great DJ will ensure everyone has fun!
- Masquerade ball: A classic choice for the girl who wants to dress up, decorate a mask, take tons of photos and enjoy some fancy treats.
- Outdoor party: This category is fairly broad—beach day, pool party, garden party, sports and more. If her party takes place during the winter but she wants something adventurous, an indoor rock climbing party is another great idea.
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5 birthday ideas for a bar mitzvah (13th birthday)
For boys of the Jewish faith, a bar mitzvah marks their transition into adulthood at the age of 13. And just like a bat mitzvah, parties for this milestone rite of passage tend to be pretty incredible!
- Sports party: If they’re the sporty type, this is definitely the theme for them! Decorate using their fave team’s colors, set up some games and serve classic game day foods like hotdogs and popcorn.
- Video game party: This theme is great for both smaller groups and large parties. You can host this at your local arcade, or set up gaming stations at home and decorate with their favorite characters.
- Movie or Hollywood-themed party: Some movie theaters offer private screening parties, but this is another theme that can scale up or down as needed. Guest can dress up as movie stars, watch a blockbuster film and munch on popcorn.
- Carnival party: Set up classic carnival games, decorate with colorful signs and balloons and serve up popcorn, cotton candy, candied apples and other carnival snacks.
- Dance party or music festival: This is as popular with bar mitzvahs as it is with bat mitzvahs!
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5 birthday ideas for a quinceañera (15th birthday)
A quinceañera is a traditional Latin American celebration marking a girl's transition from childhood to young womanhood when she turns 15. This significant milestone is celebrated first with a religious ceremony, then a festive party with family and friends. While many people celebrate with a lavish traditional ball, others turn to new fun themes for this occasion!
- Traditional ball: Filled with formal attire (think ball gowns), waltzing and traditional elements, this gorgeous celebration remains a favorite.
- Neon party: Nowadays, TikTok is where teens go for trendy ideas, and neon is a huge party theme now for quinceañeras.
- Hollywood glam party: This practically qualifies as a classic, bringing all of the glitz of a traditional ball but with a modern twist.
- Butterfly garden-themed party: Butterflies are another trend that always enchant. Just add (fake) butterflies across some dreamy pastel decor and encourage guests to dress up in the spirit of the theme.
- Travel-themed party: At fifteen, she probably has a list of dream destinations she wants to visit someday (or maybe already has!). From a chic Parisian theme or whimsical enchanted forest/winter wonderland theme, tap into her sense of adventure for her quinceañera.
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5 birthday ideas for a 16th birthday (sweet sixteen)
- Neon party: Yep, this throwback theme is super popular with teens (and adults), especially at nighttime parties when blacklights can bring the neon accents to life!
- Beach or pool party: This sweet 16 theme is great because it can be super casual and still have all of the *aesthetic* they want.
- Travel-themed party: Paris, London, Hollywood, enchanted forest—wherever their dream destination is, bring it to their party!
- Dance party: Always a classic because you can go in any direction musically, decor-wise and size-wise. Just make sure you have a great DJ and dance floor!
- Masquerade ball: If your teen wants to go ALL out, this is the theme! Super-glam parties with fancy ball gowns are huge on TikTok, and this theme also adds an element of fun with masks and elaborate accessories.
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Milestone birthdays for adults
5 birthday ideas for a 21st birthday
While hitting the town for a tipple or two is the traditional way to celebrate turning 21, there are plenty of booze-free ways to mark this memorable milestone, too.
- Wine or beer tasting: If you appreciate fine beverages, consider hosting a wine- or beer-tasting party either at home or at a winery/brewery/distillery. A less fancy option: a bar crawl.
- Go on an adventure and spend the day exploring: Plan a road trip, day trip, or an outdoor adventure like hiking, camping, or a day at the beach. If those aren't wild enough, consider renting a party bus!
- Themed costume party: Pick a theme, such as a favorite era, movie, or TV show, and have everyone dress accordingly. Disco, casino night and roaring '20s are all top choices.
- Karaoke night: Rent a karaoke machine or visit a karaoke bar and let everyone showcase their singing talents (or lack thereof).
- Outdoor movie night: Another chill, booze-optional milestone birthday party idea—transform your backyard into an outdoor cinema by setting up a projector and screen.
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10 birthday ideas for a decade milestone birthday
Getting older is simply more fun when an epic milestone birthday party is involved! While many people opt to hire a professional event planner for their bigger milestone years, it’s also very possible to throw a birthday party to remember on your own (well…maybe with a bit of help from friends and family!).
- Destination birthday trip: Whisk the guest of honor off to a birthday celebration in their dream city (bonus points if it's a place they're never been to).
- Cozy dinner party: Big milestone birthdays don't need to have big guest lists—celebrate their birthday by inviting their nearest and dearest loved ones to an unforgettable dinner party (consider hiring a chef to cook an intimate meal for the group).
- New adventure/bucket list experience: Is there something they've always wanted to do (rock climbing, traveling to a certain place, taking a pottery class) but haven't yet? This is the perfect time to make that bucket list experience happen.
- Decade throwback party: Take them back to their youth by encouraging guests to dress up and play music from the decade they were born in. Nostalgia is always a win!
- Tribute to their age: If they're turning 30, don't just settle for a cake with "30" on it. Come up with something around it, like producing a 30-question trivia game about the guest of honor or creating a card listing 30 things you all love about them.
- Support their favorite charity: If they're the altruistic type, doing something in honor of their favorite cause (like volunteering or raising funds for a charity) is a beautiful way to celebrate one of their many outstanding qualities.
- A trip down memory lane: Set up photo displays, create a slideshow, bring a gift that reminds them of past good times, or even ask guests to share their favorite memories of the guest of honor.
- Spa day or retreat: Help them welcome their next decade with a rejuvenating and relaxing spa experience so they can keep on glowing.
- Themed costume party: People of every age love getting to dress up and wear something a little out of the ordinary! Pick a versatile theme (Hollywood, 1920s, fictional characters, murder mystery) and see "who" shows up to the party.
- The most epic bash ever: Decade birthdays don't happen every day, so take this opportunity to truly celebrate the birthday person's life and go all out with an OTT party they'll remember long after the confetti has been cleaned up (so, a very long time).
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Remember—this day is all about them, so if you're hosting a milestone birthday celebration for them, focus on how they want to celebrate. And if it's your birthday, remember that you deserve the best day ever! So once you’ve chosen your favorite milestone birthday theme…
Customize your milestone birthday with Evite
Once you’ve determined the theme, choose one of Evite’s digital milestone birthday invitations to get the party started. Add the details of the birthday party to your favorite invitation template, customize with Premium features like digital envelopes, patterned liners, stamps and stickers, and then send it out to all of your guests via text, email or shareable link and watch the Yeses roll in with our free RSVP tracking. Planning a surprise birthday party? Check out our guide to throwing a successful surprise party!
Some celebratory milestone birthday invitations to consider:
Bring everyone together to yell, “Surprise, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” with Evite’s Say Surprise digital invitation. Featuring a fun but minimalist animated “Shhhhhhhh” design, guests will know straight away to keep this party on the DL.
Upload a pic of the birthday celebrant to our Decade Birthday photo invitation to start celebrating them before the party’s even begun.
Simple and elegant, Evite’s Gold Number Milestone invitation is perfect for classic milestone birthday dinner parties.
Birthday parties are fun, and our bold and modern Get a Squiggle On invitation fully embraces that vibe.
(BTW, once the party is over, don’t forget to send a thank you eCard to everyone who made the birthday party so special!)
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What makes Evite SignUp Sheets different from SignUpGenius?
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What is a signup sheet?
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Long story short, signup sheets save everyone involved tons of time, avoid scheduling headaches and ensure everything runs smoothly before and during the event.
How do I create a signup sheet?
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- Next, create slots for your signup sheet. If you aren’t logged into your account, you will need to do so at this point, but luckily, you can use your existing Evite account (no need to create yet another login!). What you’ll include here will depend on what your event needs, but you can include a list of what’s needed (along with optional descriptions), how many volunteers are needed, and dates and times.
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What information should be included on a signup sheet?
When it comes to signup sheet information, there are some essentials to include regardless of what you’re organizing:
- A title for your signup sheet. Tip: Aim to keep your signup sheet title concise but clear. You want volunteers to read it and have a general understanding of what your event is about, and also make it easy for them to look for later if they need to reference your sheet again. You have the option to include a more descriptive note in a different field about your event, so save the more in-depth details for that!
- When and where the event is taking place.
- The organizer’s name and phone number.
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When adding your slot information, clearly define what people are signing up for, especially for a what-to-bring list or role assignments. If you want someone to bring healthy snacks for kids to enjoy after a game, specify that. You want your volunteers to feel confident in what they’re bringing and to make it easy for them to know what’s expected of them. It will save them time and stress (and you, too!). That being said, if you make your ask too specific (for example, asking for a hard-to-source item or something expensive), you may not end up with a volunteer for it. So be clear about what you expect, but also be reasonable!
Aside from providing the basic signup information, you can also add optional descriptions to both your entire signup sheet and individual slots. While not required, they can help guide your volunteers further and provide more information. You can add information about allergies, preferences and general info about the event. You can also add a wish list to make it easier for your volunteers to bring exactly what you need!
What are the benefits of using a signup sheet template?
Signup sheet templates offer a ton of advantages for both organizers and volunteers and with Evite SignUp Sheets, you'll enjoy even more benefits than other digital and paper signup sheets! Some benefits our signup sheet templates offer include:
- A 100% free experience (no subscriptions required!).
- Shareable links for quick and easy sharing.
- No need to create another login—you can use your existing Evite account.
- The option to add a wish list to help your volunteers out.
- Automatic reminders—we’ll remind everyone on your behalf.
- An easy-to-use experience with eye-catching guided templates.
- Clean, modern designs with no pop-up ads.
With Evite SignUp Sheets, you can enjoy organizing and coordinating all your events with ease. Signup sheets streamline the signup process for everyone involved, ensuring that everything will go to plan on the day of your event while saving you precious time in the process.
