Is your birthday coming soon? Or are you planning something special for a friend’s birthday? Probably your first instinct is to throw a birthday party. But isn’t eating cold appetizers, listening to random music, and drinking the night away quite overdone? And then there is the whole ordeal of cleaning up afterward. And no one wants to clean while being severely hungover.
If you’re on the hunt for something unique and memorable for your birthday, allow us to be your guide. And we promise you’ll discover some fun activities even if you despise celebrating your birthday. Take a look.
- Play a Thrilling Game of Assassin
Courtesy of Serena Vanderwoodsen from Gossip Girl, you have the ultimate game to have a great time with your friends. To play a game of Assassin, all you need is a group of friends and their polaroid pictures. Each person wears their polaroid around their neck. The goal is to chase each other and take opponents’ polaroids. The person with the most polaroid in the end wins. You and your friends can even dress up as detectives and assassins.
- Plan a Scavenger Hunt
Plan a detailed scavenger hunt around the city. Divide your friends into groups and give them a list of clues they need to figure out. Clues can be anything from taking a picture with a person dressed in all red to finding a vintage convertible car. The team to decode and complete all tasks wins.
- Visit a Psychic
Go for a psychic reading and learn about your professional future, love life, a greater calling or ask about your strange dreams, whatever you want. Look for famous psychics in your area and book sessions for you and your friends. It will surely be an interesting evening.
- Host a Murder Mystery Dinner
Combine the sophistication of a sit-don dinner with the scandal of fictional murder. All the guests will be given a character to play, and it’s more fun if everyone dresses up for the party. Partygoers have to investigate a ‘murder’ and figure out who the killer is. Watch Booksmart for some inspiration.
- Pizza-Making Party
If you’re planning a party for someone who loves cooking, consider throwing a pizza-making party. You can easily find prepped ingredients for pizzas. The activity ends with delicious pizzas, what could be better than that? It’s one of the most affordable party ideas.
- Plan a Picnic
When was the last time you went on a picnic? Pick a sunny day to throw a picnic-style birthday party. But don’t just get boring sandwiches and call it a day. Go all out with a scrumptious spread of bagels, donuts, fruit, cheese platters, beers, juice, cupcakes, chips, and dips. And don’t forget to bring some fun garden games.
- Go to a Silent Disco
Featured in the TV show Royals, silent discos look a bit bizarre but trust us, you’ll have an unforgettable time. It is the perfect out-of-the-box activity!
- Have a Sleepover
Whether you’re 13 or 30, sleepovers are always enjoyable. Invite your friends over for a cozy night of skincare, movies, popcorn, and lots of wine. And you can get matching PJs for an extra razzle-dazzle.
- Go to a Concert
Celebrate your birthday listening to your favorite musical artist. Concerts promise a night of dancing and singing on the top of your lungs.
- Plan a Pamper Day
If you want to relax on your birthday instead of doing anything extravagant, plan a spa date with your friends. A day of massages, meditation, and pampering sounds incredibly blissful. End the day with a birthday dinner at a lovely restaurant.
Did you enjoy doing any of these activities? Let us know in the comments below!