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Do you want to throw a unique and unforgettable party? I’ve compiled the ultimate list of fun and unique grown-up party themes that will have your friends talking for weeks.

Whether you’re planning a celebration for family, friends, or colleagues, there’s something here for everyone. From themed parties and outdoor events to food and drinks themed parties, you’re bound to find the perfect idea for a memorable and unforgettable bash.

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Make Your Party Planning Easy

Hosting a fun and relaxing party shouldn’t be a daunting task. I have created a Party Planner that is designed to alleviate the stress of party planning for busy women like you. With a clear layout and comprehensive sections, it provides a step-by-step guide to help you stay organized and on track. From creating guest lists and planning menus to setting up decorations and managing timelines, our Party Planner ensures that no detail is overlooked. Spend less time worrying about the logistics and more time enjoying the company of your friends and family. Let our Party Planner be your secret weapon for hosting memorable parties effortlessly.  Here are all the pages your planner comes with! No detail will be missed. 

  • Party Overview Worksheet
  • Brainstorming
  • Budget Trackers
  • Guest List
  • Grocery and Shopping Lists
  • Party Timeline
  • Party Decorations Worksheets
  • Entertaining Ideas Worksheets
  • Menu Planners
  • Seating Plan
  • Pre-Event Check List
  • Task Tracker
  • Party Checklist
  • Vendor Contact List
  • Vendor Payment Tracker
  • Plan B
  • Gifts
  • Notes Pages
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Table Of Contents

Are you ready to find the perfect adult party theme to host? There are tons of fun and very unique ideas. If you find one and host that party theme, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of this post. We would all love to know how it went.

Party Themes Women Will Enjoy

Target Themed Party
Now, this party will defiantly appeal to the women. Who doesn't love a good Target run? This party by Pretty My Party is full of great food and decorating ideas. What girl wouldn't want to go to a shopping themed party? . From the Target themed party supplies and decorations this is unique party idea.
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Target Themed Party
Spa Party
Spa parties are so much fun and a great way to relax and be pampered with friends. Pretty My Party has some great ideas. My favorite is the guacamole face dip.
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spa party ideas

Sports Focus Party Themes

How To Host An Iconic Masters Golf Viewing Party
This is my favorite idea for a sports-themed party for both men and women. It’s easy to host an iconic Masters golf party! I have created a party menu full of famous Masters golf recipes to serve your guests and give you fun golf themed decoration ideas. I even tell you where you can get your own green jacket for your party outfit.  Get the famous golf recipes for Master's Pimento Cheese Sandwich , Master's Egg Salad and Augusta National Pound Cake to your party menu.
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masters golf course images, and concession stand food, Front gate sign by Washington Road
golf party planner pages and pages from a printable golf themed banner
Game Day Party Food Bars
These game day party food bar ideas are a fun and easy way to feed a crowd while watching your favorite team play. Tips, ideas, and recipes!
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A sign made with a football field that says game day party food bar ideas and then pictures of food such as chili dogs spoiled peanuts meatballs popcorn Frito bags meatballs and sauce casseroles with bean dip buffalo dip and more
Garden-Themed Kentucky Derby Party!
Host a Garden Themed Kentucky Derby Party with all the flair and pizzazz of the races! From the perfect bites to serve to gorgeous photo inspiration!
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Host an Olympic Games Viewing Party
All the tips, tricks, and inspiration for hosting the ultimate Olympic Games Viewing Party from food and drinks to decorations too!
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Outdoor Party Theme Ideas

Backyard Farm To Table Dinner Party
A farm-to-table party is an event that emphasizes the use of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients in the food and beverages served. The goal is to showcase the freshness and quality of the ingredients while supporting local farmers and producers. It's a great way to enjoy delicious, healthy food while also promoting sustainability and community.
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table outside set with a farm to table theme
Outdoor Movie Night Popcorn Bar with Free Printables – unOriginal Mom
Set up a fun popcorn bar for an outdoor movie night. Fill your snack table with M&Ms, cotton candies and other movie snack favorites. Get the free printable signs, tags, and Silhouette cut files, too to make hosing this party a breeze.
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outdoor movie in the yard party
Ultimate List For Party Bus Themes
Look through this ultimate list for party bus themes then pick a theme, send out invites, and let the good times roll on down the road.
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party pictures for a party bus theme

Activity- Based Party Themes

Hit the Jackpot with Las Vegas Casino Party Supplies – Big Dot of Happiness
What happens in Vegas may be true, but when you style your own Las Vegas Casino party, you can be sure everyone will talk about it long after the party is over! 
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Cultural Party Themes

50 Mexican Party Theme Ideas and Recipes
Let’s have a Fiesta! These Mexican Party Theme Ideas and Recipes are everything you need to throw a great festive party easily. For great Mexican recipe ideas visit my Cinco de Mayo Recipes.
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pictures of mexican party theme ideas
Italian Dinner Party Recipes And Party Ideas
Get Italian dinner party recipes, decorations, and music ideas to help you create a festive Italian feast for a memorable dinner party.
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Italian Dinner Party
Greek Dinner Party
Hosting a fabulous Greek dinner party will be easy; using these inspirational menu ideas, easy printable decorations and games.
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greek dinner dishes and party decor
Tropical Tiki Party
Take your guests on a tropical vacation right in your own backyard! Here are some tips on throwing an unforgettable soiree. Dress code could be Hawaii grass skirts while having a tropical luau outside.
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tiki party table

Decade Theme Party

7 Groovy 60s Party Themes ( Decor, Music, Food, Tips)
These 60s party themes have everything you need from decor, music, and costumes to 1960s food recipes to host a throw a fun 1960s party!
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7 Groovy 60s Party Themes with pictures of hippies
How to Throw a Great Gatsby Themed Party –
How to throw a Great Gatsby Themed Party by Louisiana blogger, Jenn of Haute Off The Rack, great gastby party decorations, 1920s costumes, flapper dresses and all the glamor of the time period. Fill your part with laid back jazz music to set the mood.
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Far Out Retro 70’s Party
Check out these 70’s party planning tips. It doesn’t matter if your a millenial having a throwback or someone born in the 70’s, this party will be cool! Hang the disco ball and turn up the music for a great dancing party.
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1970s retro party women dressed like a hippy
How to Throw the Perfect ’90s Throwback Party
Wanna throw a fun summertime party? It’s time for a ’90s Throwback, baby! Learn how to create the perfect ’90s throwback party that no one will forget!
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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Totally Tubular 80’s Party
Party like it’s 1989 with this inspiration guide to throw an unforgettably fun 80s party complete with decoration, food, cocktail, invitation, music, and activity ideas!
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Western Party You’ll be Wild About!
If you are looking for a costume party idea, grab your cowboy hats and boots! Jump back into the wild west with these fantastic ideas for throwing a western party. Perfect for the party thrower that is on a budget. See the pictures!!!
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Roaring Past 30’s Gangster Party {Adult Birthday}
Old School Gangster Party “Roaring Past 30’s” with bullet & gangster hat cupcakes, an italian feast with mafia water, wanted poster, & costume photo props!
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TV and Movie Based Party Themes

50 Shades of Grey Party {Adult Birthday}
50 Shades of Grey Party {Adult Birthday} tasteful risqué after sex antipasto, foil packet potatoes, pretzel riding crops & more sexy treats.
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Epic Game of Thrones Party
For an unforgettable Game of Thrones-themed bash, consider selecting party foods that genuinely embody the spirit of Westeros. Get great decor ideas too.
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game of thrones cake and party food
The Office Party
If you love the show The Office then you are going to want to check all these great party ideas and quirky decorations.
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office party decorations
James Bond Dinner Party
Bond, James Bond! This will be a classy dinner party that your friends will not forget. This party will be straight out of hollywood.
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Friends Themed 30th Birthday Party
It’s no secret that FRIENDS is my favorite TV show (remember my FRIENDS Themed Friendsgiving Dinner Party?). When given the chance, I’m pretty sure I could style a FRIENDS themed party for any occasion. A really easy and fun one to go for though is a 30th Birthday Party! There’s an entire episode of the…
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How I Met Your Mother Party {Adult Birthday}
How I Met Your Mother Party {Adult Birthday} with yellow umbrellas, pineapple cake pops and favors, a live goat, Architectural Digests & checkered backdrop!
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Oscar Night Viewing Party
Oscar, Oscar party, Academy awards, Oscar viewing party, all the great decoration and food ideas you will need for inspiration.
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oscars party decorations
Downton Abbey Dinner Party
Here’s a Downton Abbey Dinner Party Menu for a fun character themed dinner party/
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Red Carpet Theme Party
Everyone gets to walk the red carpet at this VIP party! Loads of ideas for planning your own red carpet theme party right here!
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Mad Hatter Alice in Wonderland Tea Party
Here are some great ideas for hosing an Alice in Wonderland iconic tea party!
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Seasonal Party

Tropical Summer Party!
From tropical party decorations, to party favors and tropical ideas, this is a charming guide for throwing the ultimate tropical themed party! Your guest will be transported to a tropical paradise.
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How to Host the Best Fall Harvest Party
How to host a cozy fall harvest party. We’re sharing fall harvest ideas, food, drinks and games to host a beautiful fall party.
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Flamingo Themed Pool Party
The perfect party theme for a hot summer day is this flamingo themed pool party. This is such a fun and colorful theme that everyone will love! Serve cocktails by the light of tiki torches.
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Food and Drinks Themed Party

How to Throw a Hammpton’s-Inspired Clambake
This summer, invite your fiends for a Hamptons-inspired Clambake they won’t soon forget! This elegant yet relaxed event is perfect for summer entertaining.
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Chili Dinner Cook Off
Make your next gathering easy using these great chili dinner ideas, make-ahead tips, decor ideas, and topping recipes.
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chile on fries, chili on hotdogs, chili with cheese on top, bowls of chili toppings
A Dapper Scotch Themed Party
Throw your guy the ultimate dapper scotch themed party complete with tasting glasses, scotch, personalized details, and cake!
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Beer Tasting Party
Get inspired by this amazing beer tasting party. The stunning backyard fete is both masculine while still being cozy and pretty. From the gorgeous blue and white combo to the individual wooden tasting trays.
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Charcuterie Party –
Whether you’re throwing an intimate dinner party or planning on attending, this charcuterie party is the perfect way to amaze the guests.
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How to Host an Olive Oil Tasting
Sharing all the tips and ideas for hosting an olive oil tasing party at your next dinner gathering. Perfect activity for a dinner party!
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How to Host a Fondue Party
Put the fun in fondue with one of the easiest and most entertaining forms of hosting! Here are some tips to take a dip in how to host a fondue party.
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How to Host a Garden Pineapple Party!
We could not let summer pass without throwing this cute and charming Pineapple Garden Party! Everything pineapple themed from drinks to chewing gum!
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Cookies and Cocktail Party!
How to host a Cookies and Cocktail Party or a Cookie Swap Party and Pair cookies with cocktails for a fun evening with friends!
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Low-Cost Wine Tasting Party Ideas You Can Create at Home
Need a good reason to spend time with friends and family? These budget friendly Wine and Cheese Party Ideas, tips and recipes will have you hosting a memorable and relaxing party.
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Margarita Station Party
Even though bright colors and flowers are typically involved with fiestas, there are still LOTS of design directions you can take. For this Fiesta-Inspired Margarita Station, I wanted to create a fresh, “farmer’s market” vibe with a mix of vibrant colors, rustic elements, and a little folk art flair. This look could easily extend into other areas of your party as well! 
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How to Host a Wine Tasting Party
How to host a wine tasting party at home: tips for picking out wines, wine party themes, wine tasting party menu, and more! A fun party with friends!
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Backyard Biergarten Oktoberfest Party
This fall toast to good friends and celebrate with a German-inspired Backyard Biergarten Oktoberfest Party.
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Host a Charming Pie Party!
Fall is the perfect time of year to host a pie party! Eden Passante shows you her favorite kitchen tools, pie recipes and provides printable pie tags.
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Around the World Progressive Dinner
If you aren’t familiar with a progressive dinner… it’s different courses of a meal, eaten at different people’s houses. We chose an around the world theme, meaning each course would be from a different country.
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around the world party food
Snow Cone Cocktail Bar Party
Learn how to create a cocktail snow cone bar that’s perfect for parties! We’re sharing the best snow cone machines, mixers, spirits, and toppings!
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How to Create a Mojito Bar for Parties
A mojito bar is the perfect DIY cocktail bar for parties! Guests can create their own fruity and refreshing mojito cocktails!
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Unique Adult Party Themes

Big Top Circus Party
Let's have a carnival circcus party. Throwing the Best Adult Circus Party will be easy with these great party tips and fun ideas for decorating.
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How To Host The Perfect Speakeasy Party
Want to throw a fabulous Speakeasy party? Borrow steal or copy from the ideas we used to transform our house into the ultimate speakeasy venue.
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Grown Up Glow Party Ideas
Glow on, you know you’ve seen enough kids’ and teen’s glow-in the dark parties to know you’re desperate to have a grown up version! Glow sticks and black lightes are the key.
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Best Kickback Party Ideas, Games & Food
Get these best kickback party ideas, games, and food. It’s all about spending an effortless, relaxing time with friends.
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pictures of people at a kickback party eating drinking and games
Masquerade Party For Grown Ups
Throw the best Masquerade ball with our stylish Masquerade party ideas. Plan a glamorous Masked party your guests will adore. For a fun activity have everyone make thier own masks and then have a contest for best discuise and award prizes.
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Destination Party

Apres Ski Lodge Party
My very favorite time of the year is finally here! While I love taking part in the same holiday traditions year after year, I also like to come up new ways to celebrate the holiday season too. I’ve…
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An English Pub Birthday Party
Party tips, photos, & inspiration for throwing an English Pub Party for that special birthday or ocassion! Find resources, ideas from real parties, & more!
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Holiday Party Themed Ideas

Adult Gingerbread House Decorating Party and Gingerbread Truffle Martinis
Host a Luxe Gingerbread House Decorating Party with Gingerbread Truffle Martinis made with the new Lindt LINDOR Gingerbread Truffles!
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Red White & Blue
This patriotic holiday party is the perfect excuse to gather together with friends and family for a laid-back outdoor BBQ! So many great ideas.
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Aged to Perfection 90th Birthday Celebration
When you reach a milestone birthday like 90 years, it calls for a celebration! Great decor and party food ideas to honor someone for their birthday.
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Vintage Garage Inspired Adult Birthday Party
For her husband’s (route) 33rd birthday, Virginia Barrera of Amador de Parties created this super awesome Vintage Garage Birthday Party in – where else?!
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Host a 4th of July Dinner, Clam Bake Style!
Host a 4th of July Clam Bake with tips and tricks for setting the party tablescape in style from Courtney Whitmore of Pizzazzerie!
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9 Mardi Gras Party Ideas & Recipes
Get tons of Mardi Gras Party Ideas like recipes and tablescape tips and host a fabulously festive Mardi Gras celebration!
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Memorable New Years Eve Party Themes For Adults
Kick off the new year with a great start by hosting one of these memorable and creative New Year’s Eve party themes for adults. This past year has been another challenging year but when the ball drop happens at midnight, roll out the red carpet because it will surely bring us a happy New Year!
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new years eve parties
Vibrant Rainbow Unicorn Party {Adult Birthday}
Vibrant Rainbow Unicorn Party with Pin the Horn on the Unicorn game, fruit & veggie platters, dessert bar, layered rainbow cake & unicorn horn lollipops!
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