40 Colorful Fall Birthday Party Ideas

Fall weather means a mix of pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin patches, and of course Halloween! There are endless Fall birthday party ideas for children and adults if they happen to be born during the beautiful season of Fall. The best part about Fall is that it’s the perfect season to throw a theme party or just get together with loved ones in general. Thus, having a birthday in the Fall is the most ideal time to have an unforgettable bash. Here are some awesome inexpensive Fall birthday party ideas you can try this year so you can stay on budget!

Fall Birthday Party Ideas: Activities & Places

1. Throw A Pumpkin Patch Party

Head to the pumpkin patch with all of your friends for a day filled with autumn vibes. Everyone always wants to go to the pumpkin patch at least once in the Fall! Bring everyone together for your day with a pumpkin patch invitation and everyone will have a great time.

2. Go All Out With A Barn Party

If you want to have a formal affair for your Fall birthday, then a barn is the perfect location for the event and time of the year! You could deck the place out with Fall foliage, barn lights, and mason jars. Get the party started with food, drinks, and fun country music to line dance if your heart so desires!

3. Host An Autumnal Cheese Tasting

If you are someone who enjoys some wine and cheese with friends, this is the perfect lowkey annual get-together for y’all. There are hundreds of cheeses that you can put together in charcuterie, and each year everyone can decide which is their favorite; so every year the selection gets better and better. Just find the right cheese board and you'll be good to go!

4. Have A Football Party

You can invite all your friends over and their kids for a Sunday afternoon football game. Just make sure to have lots of snacks, wings, pizza, beer, pop, and of course games like cornhole.

5. Try An Oktoberfest Theme

Even though going to Germany may not be in the budget this year, that doesn't mean that you can't bring Germany to you for your birthday! You could host it at your house and buy supplies or go to a German restaurant and have endless beers on tap all party long. If you’re having the party at home, then just stock up on lager, chips, and baked pretzels for a tasty and boozy fest.

6. Visit A Corn Maze

Going to a corn maze is one of the most fun Fall birthday party ideas for any age. Kids love corn mazes because they can run wild and play games in the maze, but adults love the idea just as much because it's a different type of date idea. As long as everyone brings their walking shoes, they're bound to have a blast!

7. Fall Hot Chocolate Bar

As it starts to cool down outside, hot chocolate of any sort is always a crowd favorite. If you have a Fall birthday, why not invest in a fondue fountain, where you could have a chocolate bar for years to come on your special day. There are so many things that you can pair with chocolate, the possibilities are endless.

8. Caramel Apple Party

This is one of the best Fall birthday party ideas that can work for kids or adults; you can have friends over to make and top their very own caramel apples. It is not a very hard treat to make, just make sure that you have a plethora of toppings for everyone to choose from. The one thing to keep in mind for this kind of party is that people don’t always want to eat their tasty treat right away, so you could always set up a caramel nacho bar for people to enjoy all of their favorite caramel apple toppings in the meantime.

9. Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Party

Pumpkin-carving may be once-a-year party theme, but its definitely worth the fun! Everyone can bring their own pumpkin to carve and decorate together. It is essential to have lots and lots of newspapers for this kind of party because it can get pretty messy! You should always add everything pumpkin to this party; that includes mini pumpkin pizzas, pumpkin crunch cake, and spinach artichoke dip in a pumpkin.

10. Fall Minute To Win It Night

Invite everyone over for a party filled with Fall party games! Minute to Win It games are great, as they don’t take many materials to put together. As well as this, most of the games require supplies that are already in the house. While playing the games, offer some “Fall” snacks like mini pumpkin cinnamon rolls and chocolate acorns. It’s a necessity to incorporate prizes as well; you could come up with prizes like apple baskets with Fall-themed items like Fall candies, Fall socks, and mini decorative pumpkins!

11. Chili Cook-Off

Everybody loves to make their own and try other chili recipes, so let’s make a party out of it! Have all your friends bring their best chili and have judges pick the winner and give them a prize. Then after the contest, enjoy all the different flavors of chili, mixed with chips, cornbread, and hot dogs in buns.

12. Fall Potluck Party

Not a fan of chili? No worries! There are plenty of other Fall dishes to go around. Sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and sweet pumpkin pie are some of the best parts of Fall. Celebrate the tastes of Autumn by hosting a Fall-themed potluck party! Everyone has to bring a dish of their choice, and it has to be under one condition: the recipe has to be harvest-themed. If you need help suggesting Fall recipes, there are plenty of Fall-themed cookbooks to help spark ideas.

13. Halloween-Themed Party

As long as the birthday celebrant isn’t spooked about mixing one holiday with another, a Halloween-themed birthday party just might be a perfect idea. Tell everyone to come dressed in their scariest, funniest, or most creative costume. Then, let the costume contest begin. Whoever wins gets to take home a whole bucket of Halloween candy!

14. Winery Party

If the hero of the occasion happens to be of drinking age, you may want to consider visiting a winery. Most wineries tend to be located in peaceful, grassy areas, complete with sunlight and charm. If you’re hoping for a relaxing birthday celebration, a winery is a perfect option. Sitting back, tasting some wine, and taking in the fresh Fall air is a calming way to celebrate during the harvest season. If you’re looking for a winery photo-op, you can bring along a camera for picture-perfect photos!

15. Bonfire Party

Who said bonfires have to be a Summer activity? Early Fall is just as worthy of campfire appreciation - especially during birthday parties. Get the camping chairs, firewood, and flashlights ready for an outdoor night of fun! You can even take things to the next level by bringing out treats for delicious s’mores. And, if you’re trying to get in the camping spirit, you can set up a backyard tent for some extra fun!

Fall Birthday Party Ideas: General Décor

Your autumn party should be inspired by both the warm tones and cool air of the season. Here are a few great general autumn party décor ideas to brighten up your venue!

16. Festive Lights

Lighting is an excellent way to warm up any theme décor. Make sure your party can continue past sundown with decorative lights strung through the trees. Fairy lights and/or lanterns add a homey touch.

17. Fall Leaves Candles

Choose your favorite Fall leaf and paint it with a few layers of colored wax. Then, press the waxed side onto a large candle to leave a beautiful, Fall-inspired impression. You can use these candles as part of your centerpiece or simply as lovely décor throughout your parties. Even some Fall-themed candles make for great gift ideas too!

18. Keep Them Warm

Do you have the logistical elements of autumn covered? Make sure you have plenty of blankets to keep your guests warm-- as the days get shorter, they get colder! Choose autumn blankets with a rustic feel to them, like blankets patterned with a tartan design.

19. Cornucopia Décor

Create your own cornucopia centerpiece by covering a wicker cornucopia with a burlap. Then, cover the burlap with thick ropes of raffia. Give the cornucopia an Autumn feel by filling it with with colorful apples or squashes on a bed of wheat.

20. Cornhusk Candles

To dress up tea light candle holders for your autumn party, simply wrap them in dried cornhusks and secure them with a length of raffia. Place your tea lights as decorations all around your party area. To ensure that everything is as safe as possible, it may be smart to purchase battery-operated tea lights.

21. Harvest Seating

COVID-19 makes parties outside the most logical place to host. Place large hay bales in strategic locations for your guests to use as extra seating in your yard or patio. This is not only practical, but it also adds a delightful harvest touch to your party.

22. Sparkling Leaves

Paint brightly colored leaves with a coat of glue and dip them in glitter for a touch of sparkle. Get crafty at parties with this Fall-themed DIY. Choose warm colors for your glitter that fit with the season, like gold. You can also outline autumn leaves in glitter for a more subtle sparkle.

Fall Birthday Party Ideas: Table Décor

The food table is the focal point for most parties. Dress it up with these fun, Autumn-themed party table décor ideas.

23. Makeshift Drink Cooler

Take advantage of the old items lying around your house to imbue your party with a rustic charm. For instance, an old steel toolbox would make the perfect drink cooler/holder! Make it more festive by surrounding it with seasonal berries and pumpkins.

24. A Basketful of Cider

Use a basket to house a cider bowl. Surround the bowl with colorful gourds and squashes, and use miniature baskets to house the serving ware.

25. Gourd-geous Tableware

Use hollowed-out, dried gourds to hold everything from candles to condiments! Place a candle holder or a sugar bowl inside hollowed-out gourds to dress up your table-- you can even fill them with seasonal fruits and nuts for a festive centerpiece or with chips for a decorative serving bowl. The possibilities are endless!

26. Tin Cups

Tin cups are very fitting for any autumn party. They call to mind the outdoors and the beauty of the Fall season and are perfect for holding autumn staples like apple cider.

27. Wine Cooler Decor

Turn a simple bucket into an autumn-worthy wine cooler by wrapping it with a vine and decorating it with Fall leaves.

28. Mirror Image Centerpiece

Place mirrors underneath your centerpiece to enhance its beauty. This works particularly well if your centerpiece includes candles, as the mirrors will magnify the light of the candle flames. You can use several small mirrors to achieve this effect or one large framed mirror to incorporate another decorative element and to give your centerpiece boundaries.

29. Harvest Basket

Bring the charm of the harvest season indoors by filling a rustic basket with harvest-season fruits. Choose a colorful collection of apples and pears to fill your basket with.

Fall Birthday Party Ideas: Flower Arrangements

Make your table sparkle extra for your autumn-themed party! Here are a few bouquets and centerpiece tips.

30. Blanched Pine Cones

When it comes to throwing Fall flower parties, be creative! Collect some pinecones and turn them into a beautiful floral centerpiece. You can use a mixture of water and bleach to blanch them to a lighter hue and give them an attractive color. This blanching technique is also an excellent way to prep the pinecones before decorating them with Autumn-inspired paints or glitter.

31. Sparkling Corn Centerpiece

Purchase several dried corn cobs and add some pizzazz by painting them with glue that dries clear and then sprinkling them with Autumn-colored glitter, like gold, copper, or bronze. Arrange them in an attractive bowl for seasonal parties.

32. Inspired by Color

More fun Autumn-themed floral tips: choose your favorite Fall color, such as orange, and use a selection of fruits and veggies in that color for a bouquet! You can also choose multiple Fall colors to create a variety of different centerpieces. Create a visually appealing bouquet by using fruit arrangement gear to your advantage!

33. Harvest Pickings

Fill a gathering basket with a selection of colorful apples and delicious nuts to celebrate the harvest season. This may work best with a rustic-looking basket. Consider using one made for apple or nut picking!

34. Autumn Beauty

Use an arrangement of Autumn flowers as your party floral centerpiece. Flowers that have bursts of color, such as bright oranges, dazzling yellows, and deep reds make for beautiful bouquets. These beauties can take your Fall birthday party ideas complete.

35. Fall Colors

Fall colors are essential when you are brainstorming for Fall birthday party ideas. Next time you are out shopping for groceries for your party, look around at the colorful collection of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. These grocery store goodies can make for a beautiful autumn centerpiece. As soon as you've purchased your Fall-themed items, you can arrange them in a bowl, basket or scatter them down the middle of your table.

Fall Birthday Party Ideas: Pumpkin Decorations

Turn your party into an autumn-theme harvest party with plenty of unique pumpkin decoration tips. Here are a few creative ideas to turn pumpkins into party decorations.

36. Pumpkin Centerpieces

Pumpkin might be the first thing you think of when looking for Fall birthday party ideas. Turn a simple pumpkin into a beautiful centerpiece by embellishing it with gold wire vines and decorative paper leaves. Attach as many leaves as you wish to your wire “vines” and wrap the vines around the stems of your pumpkins. Arrange several pumpkins on a single vine and line them down the center of your table. It will look like you are growing a pumpkin patch on your table!

37. Pumpkin Bowl

Use a hollowed-out pumpkin to serve your party foods. Cut a pumpkin in half, hollow it out and cover the inside with a festive autumn napkin or handkerchief. Then fill it with your favorite party goodies!

38. Pumpkin Vases

Use a pumpkin as a vase for a flower centerpiece. Cut off the top, hollow it out and fill it with water and your flowers of choice. A white pumpkin is a perfect vase for a colorful assortment of flowers, while an orange pumpkin calls for a more seasonal color assortment. You can also decorate your pumpkins with paints or ribbons to make them a little more unique.

39. A Great Pumpkin Welcome

Paint “Welcome” onto the side of a pumpkin (pumpkin may be real or fake). Then, place it beside your front door or along your entryway and pile several other pumpkins with it to greet your guests.

40. Pumpkin-Shaped Candles

Purchase or make pumpkin-shaped candles to decorate your home. Use them as part of your centerpiece or for a seasonal accent. You can also use actual miniature pumpkins! Cut out a circle from the top of the pumpkin that fits the size of a votive candle, hollow out the pumpkin, flip over the section that you have cut out, and place it back inside the pumpkin (this will help hold the candle). Then, place your candle in the pumpkin. Pumpkin candles are the perfect Autumn party decorations.

Fall Birthday Party Ideas: Conclusion

Having a Fall birthday means you can work with so many Fall theme ideas. As you can see from this article, there are so many fun Fall birthday party ideas you can work with. Use these pumpkins and corn mazes to make your birthday awesome this year! Make sure to check out EasyEventPlanning for more fun ideas for your future birthday parties and some great party themes!

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Written by Helena Jones; Contributors: Ben Kennaley, Alex LaRocca and Tsaiyen Hu