- Since the birthday guest is now 50, throw a '50s party. Hire a band that plays doo wop music and ask guests to come in traditional '50s attire such as poodle skirts. Decorate with old records and fun, vibrant colors.
- Create a list of 50 things the guests probably don't know about the honoree. Make this into a poster and put up a few copies around the party area. The poster should include simple facts such as the person's time of birth as well as funny habits or moments in the person's life.
- Serve food buffet style. Include 50 different options. Make place cards to label all items as well as number them. These can be as simple as a bowl of M&Ms or as elaborate as a plate of ribs and potato salad. Just make sure there are 50 different items.
- Host a 50-item scavenger hunt. Put an adult twist on the party by having the scavenger hunt involve taking 50 photos instead of actually collecting items as children do. Create a list of 50 things each team must photograph. Make it so they have to drive around to complete all the tasks. This is a game that should only be played if everyone isn't drinking or early on during the party before folks beginning consuming alcohol.
