Turning 60 is a momentous milestone in your life. You have celebrated 60 years of fun and memories with the ones you care about. It is the perfect time to create new memories. Maybe you want to travel to Las Vegas or London; either way, it is a day to be celebrated. The year 60 is often referred to as the golden years or diamond jubilee. If you are planning a 60th birthday party for a parent, yourself, or a friend, this ultimate 60th birthday guide will give you some extraordinary ideas to celebrate this milestone 60th birthday.
“With mirth and laughter, let old wrinkles come.” – William Shakespeare
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Go On a Boat Cruise
Going on a boat cruise can be very exciting. Feel the breeze across your face and catch a tan in the warm sun. There is always a lively atmosphere and fascinating views of the glittering waters. Boat cruises are always enjoyable with family or friends. Some boat cruises offer major discounts when you take advantage of group bookings. Boat cruises offer excellent hospitality, luxury, and comfort. Going on a boat cruise will certainly create memories you will cherish for a lifetime.
Elegant Cocktail Dinner Party
Decorate the venue with your favorite colors and enjoy a formal sit-down dinner with friends and family. You could hire a caterer and create a delicious buffet meal and cocktail menu with old fashioned cocktails, gin martinis, and strawberry daiquiris. Don’t forget to create a music list that can help all your party buddies get their feet moving on the dance floor. You can also get your guests to make speeches about their fondest memories. Furthermore, set up a photo booth and get some funny props so you can cherish this special celebration.
Relaxing Back Yard BBQ
Everyone enjoys a delightful backyard BBQ. First, prepare your grill before your guests arrive, and make sure that it is nice and clean. Next, decide on your menu. Once you have decided on your menu, you could write it out so guests can see what is being served. Consider some of these options for a hassle-free BBQ.
- Baby back ribs
- Beer chicken
- Beef kababs
- Corn on the cob with butter and cheese
- Baked potatoes
- Garlic parmesan mashed potatoes
- Pretzels
- Coleslaw
- Broccoli and bacon pasta salad
- Pumpkin pie
- Deviled eggs
- Watermelon slices
- Ice cream and chocolate sauce
- Cupcakes
- Strawberry trifle
Next, create a signature cocktail that your guests will enjoy. Don’t forget beer, water, and juice. You could also make a punch and add frozen fruit to keep it cold. Additionally, place mesh covers over the food to control bugs. If you are having an evening BBQ, you can add sage to the grill after you have cooked. Sage helps to repel mosquitoes. Furthermore, add some fairy lights to the patio to create a relaxed lighting effect once the sun sets. Next, add some music and fun games to the list, such as badminton or croquet. Finally, create a memorable birthday card that all the guests can sign.
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Have a Spa Day
Treating yourself or your friends to a luxurious day at the spa can make you feel spoiled and revitalized. Experts use their miracle hands to provide you with a delightful facial, pedicure, or massage. Additionally, you can relax in a hydrotherapy bath and let all your worries melt away. Most hotels have a spa service, and you can just book and go there for the day. While enjoying your treatment, you can arrange for champagne and an afternoon tea with delicious snacks.
Attend a Wine Tour and Tasting
If you are a fan of wine, then attending a wine tour and tasting is the perfect 60th birthday experience. You will be able to discover top-quality wines that have been aging in the cellars and learn how wine is produced by choosing the right grapes, the fermentation process, and how it is bottled.
Take a Trip to the Zoo
It doesn't matter how old you are; going to the zoo is an all-time favorite to see magnificent animals. Seeing chimpanzees, lions, Galapagos turtles, and other endangered wildlife can be a thrilling adventure. To further add, some zoos in the United States offer bus tours as well as a safari, an aerial trip from one side of the zoo to the other.
Create Your Own Pottery
For a special relaxing 60th birthday party idea is to attend a pottery class with your friends. Pottery classes teach you how to put clay on the wheel and coat your masterpiece, plus you get to take your creation home.
Bucket List Tick-Off
At some point in our lives, we’ve started a bucket list; however, we don’t get the time to complete most of the items we would like to have accomplished. Some may be as big as taking a champagne hot air balloon ride or attending a ballroom dancing lesson. It’s time to whip out that list and start ticking off the items that you have completed.
Murder Mystery Dinner
As an addition to the 60th birthday party ideas, a murder mystery evening is a unique game that can be included in a dinner party. You could create your own game from scratch or use the popular board game Cluedo for inspiration. To make the game more interesting, give each guest their own murder mystery identity and ask them to dress according to the character given.
- Brand Hasbro
- Material Acrylic
- Theme Mystery
- Genre Misterio
- Number of Players: 2 to 6
- Who committed the murder in the mansion?
- Eliminate the suspects and discover whodunit, with what and where
- Introducing a new character, Dr. Orchid, as one of the suspects
Eat Around the World
Try as many different international cuisines as you can. Consider dishes like Thai, Greek, Lebanese, South African, Mexican, and Indian. This 60th birthday party idea will be a hit with all your guests. Everyone will feel like they have just traveled the world.
Conclusion
Finally, I hope that some of these 60th birthday party ideas have given you some inspiration to bring excitement and wonderful memories to the person who has reached this wonderful milestone.
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