Celebrating a 40th Birthday: 7 Ideas
Turning 40 calls for a party! You’re celebrating the beginning of a new decade and the end of another. 40th birthdays are symbolic! Here are 7 great ideas that will inspire you to plan an awesome and unique 40th birthday party!
A Private Chef for a Distinguished Birthday Party
If you’re thinking of organizing a fancy party at home, hiring a private chef is a must!
The cocktail dinner package provided by our partner will make a good impression!
During a cocktail dinner party, guests aren’t seated at a table. Instead, they mainly remain standing as a catering team serves them a variety of appetizers. This delicious 8-course assortment is composed of both warm and cold as well as sweet and salty treats. Together these entrées form a complete meal instead of a simple happy hour snack.
The private chef package includes:
- Plates
- Verrines
- Trays
- Utensils
- Tablecloths (disposable)
Not only is this simple, but it’s also a great way of discovering all sorts of tasty appetizers and of adding a touch of glam to your evening!
An Intense 40th Birthday
That special someone enjoys a good adrenaline rush? Make sure they get their money’s worth of thrills on their big four-oh! Have friends and family sign up for an unforgettable day of adventures!
Here are a few activity ideas that are easily accessible in the province:
- Sky-diving: available in Farnham, Saint-Esprit, Alma, and Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes
- 200-metre-high bungee jump: available in Chelsea
- White-water kayaking: available in Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Minganie and Richmond
- Rafting : available Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, LaSalle, Grenville-sur-la-Rouge and Sainte-Thérèse-de-la-Gatineau
- Canyoning: available in Trois-Rives, Saint-Raymond, Gaspé and Desbiens
Come on! It’s time to step out of your comfort zone!
40th Birthday Activities
They’re probably expecting the traditional birthday dinner party with a few balloons and some cake. For their 40th birthday, surprise them with an unusual activity instead of a party (at home or elsewhere).
Here are 7 interesting ideas
- A pottery lesson
- A pole-dancing lesson with friends—just for laughs!
- Learning to play poker with your buddies
- Learning to make your own candles or lip balm
- A cooking or baking lesson
- A mixology workshop
An R&R themed 40th Birthday
Your guest of honour has been running around like crazy lately and seems a bit out of it? Between work and the kids, it’s true that they don’t get that much time to themselves. For their 40th birthday, treat them to a bit of R&R!
Host the birthday party at a Zen cottage located somewhere in nature. You could also treat yourselves to a thermal experience and massage. The best part? You’ll also get to recharge!
Did you know that at-home beauty services and massage therapy are a thing?
Celebrating Turning 40 with a Trip
Make their birthday extra special with a trip—big or small!
Why not explore one of Quebec’s regions and be a tourist in your own province? You can rent a cottage and plan a few activities.
You’ve got a bigger budget, and you really want to wow them? Flying off to Tulum in Mexico for a health and wellness retreat is the perfect alternative.
A Costume Party for their 40th
40 is an age of reflection and maturity … but that doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun! Pick a theme and invite friends and family to dress up for a costume birthday party.
That’s the type of gathering that’s as much fun at 40 as it was when you were 10!
Here are a few theme suggestions:
- TV show characters
- Dress-up
- Superheroes
- Vintage (we suggest focusing on a specific decade)
- Horror
To motivate your troops, let them know that the guest with the best costume will be going home with a Crafty Cocktails recipe kit!
Remember to film your guests upon their arrival to make a great souvenir video!
A Karaoke Night
There’s a good reason karaoke nights are always a hit; they’re a surefire way to liven any party. Plus, watching your friends and family perform is usually quite hilarious!
If you’re organizing a great big birthday party for someone’s 40th, you might want to hire a professional karaoke and animation service like the one provided by our supplier DJ Karaoke. Games and challenges, adapted sound, lighting and a dance floor, as well as 2 wireless microphones, are sure to make your event a real success!
Organizing an Unforgettable Birthday Party for Their 40th Birthday
If you’re planning a big party to celebrate a loved one’s 40th birthday, you’ll want the evening to be unforgettable. Going with 4-Celebrations’ consultation services will ensure that you get the best suppliers at the best price. We’re here to help plan your event!
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