Swing Into Your 70s in Style With These 35 Creative 70th Birthday Party Ideas
Turning 70 years old is a milestone. You’ve likely worked a career, raised a family, started to enjoy retirement and have a lifetime of adventures and experiences. That's definitely worth celebrating! And we've got the 35 best 70th birthday party ideas to share.
70 is considered the platinum milestone birthday, and with good reason. Platinum is a valuable metal and one of the most expensive on earth. At age 70, you’re also precious and valuable! You’ve persevered to make it to this point, and you deserve to be celebrated.
We have 35 ideas that will help you commemorate this once-in-a-lifetime achievement. Whether you’re looking for ideas for a party that’s fancy or for a themed soiree, we’ve got you covered.
35 Creative 70th Birthday Party Ideas
1. Decide to fly an airplane
There’s nothing like fulfilling a life-long dream as you step into your 70th year. Grab some friends and take flight.
2. Go take a hike
Hiking provides great exercise and can keep you feeling young. Add a picnic to the mix to give you the fuel you need to keep going.
3. Have a karaoke night
Sing to all the oldies to take a musical trip down memory lane.
4. Go to a concert
Gather friends and family and head to see one of your favorites perform in concert. You can also check out a cover band that can belt out all the songs you love.
5. Have a “favorites” party theme
Your favorite foods, favorite colors, favorite decorations and even favorite activities can make it a party you’re sure to enjoy.
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Fancy 70th Birthday Party Ideas
6. Cater a fancy dinner
Uplighting, gold decor and ambiance can take any plated dinner up a notch. Let style and elegance be the main guests at this gathering.
7. Try an elegant driving experience
Luxury vehicle manufacturers like Porsche offer elite driving experiences. Consider booking time behind the wheel for you and your family.
8. Host a cocktail party
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres served by wait staff can elevate a party to make it a high-class gathering.
9. Have a destination party
Pick a city you want to visit and host your party there. Have guests fly out to join you in an exotic location for a unique travel and party experience.
10. Spend the night in a luxury hotel
Splurge and have a few guests join you for the luxury treatment at a world-class hotel. Order room service and take advantage of other special amenities.
11. Have a spa day
Facials, massages and manicures are the height of pampering. Take your friends for a day of relaxation.
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Foodie 70th Birthday Party Ideas
12. Have a cooking or baking class party
Arrange for a class that teaches you how to make a unique or exotic dish. Then enjoy tasting all the unique creations from your party attendees.
13. Enjoy a potluck picnic
The great outdoors and food with friends are the perfect combination. Maybe provide a small list of different items you’d like to taste, and have friends bring those to the party.
14. Host a dessert extravaganza
Decadent, sumptuous desserts of all kinds can set the tone for this party. It will bring delight to every sweet-toothed attendee.
15. Have a cultural culinary feast
Ask friends and family to make or bring foods from another culture to the party. Have them explain their food and its origins and talk about its ingredients. It will be a delicious learning experience.
16. Have an exotic meats barbecue
Host an event where unusual meats are prepared. Give your guests an opportunity to try something different.
17. Eat out at a new restaurant
Make reservations at a place where you’ve never been. Be adventurous! Try foods you’ve never heard of before.
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Themed 70th Birthday Party Ideas
18. Have a 70s birthday party
Ring in 70 with fashions, music and decor from the 1970s.
19. Host a night at the movies
Roll out the red carpet, hang movie posters from all the classics and have popcorn along with concession stand candy for this Hollywood-themed party.
20. Enjoy a big band party
Big band music and the clothes to match can be the theme of this elegant soiree.
21. Hold a sports-themed party
Attendees can come wearing a jersey from their favorite sports team. Add a fun twist and have each person bring food that’s well-known to the city of their team.
22. Have a 1950s party
This party will include touches from the 1950s, the era when you were born.
23. Casino night
Bring Vegas to your front door with a party filled with casino games. A blackjack table and chips will make the night complete.
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70th Birthday Party Ideas for Him
24. Visit a brewery
Enjoy seeing how one of your favorite drinks is made and take some friends along for the party.
25. Hit the links
Head to the golf course for a relaxing and competitive game of golf.
26. See if the fish are biting
Enjoy a fishing trip with friends. Challenge yourselves to catch dinner for the evening.
27. Host a roast
Prepare for an evening of laughter and fun as friends deliver good-natured jabs at your expense.
28. Have a glass-blowing party
See how creative your friends and family are when you host a glass-blowing party. Challenge them to make gifts that they know you’ll enjoy.
29. Host a woodworking party
Break out the saws, hammers and nails and let partygoers get creative with wood.
70th Birthday Party Ideas for Her
30. Go on a shopping spree
Get those fabulous shoes. Splurge on a designer purse. You deserve it!
31. Have a paint-and-sip party
Enjoy a bevy of drinks while letting your creative juices flow on canvas.
32. Host an afternoon tea party
A spot of tea and finger sandwiches can make for an elegant, enjoyable afternoon event.
33. Enjoy a wine-tasting party
Visit a winery and taste the different drinks that are available. Learn some new and exciting facts about wine.
34. Hold a pottery-making class
Partygoers can create a unique piece of pottery and give it to you as a gift. Or they can keep it as a memento of the occasion.
35. Get glammed with makeovers
Have a little fun with makeovers and take photos afterward.
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