How to celebrate birthday

53 Unique Birthday Celebration Ideas

Last updated on June 3rd, 2022 at 11:27 pm

I am sure you want to make this birthday a special One. So to make this happen i came up with a wide range of unique birthday celebration ideas that will help you plan your birthday in a unique way. I am sure your coming birthday in 2021 will be more special.

It is often noticed that people spend quite a good deal of time in planning out their birthday days and months prior to the day of their birthday. I myself start anticipating my birthday so as to plan for the awaited day with a good piece of ‘to-do’ list with unique birthday celebration ideas.

No matter what your age is or from where you belong, you love celebrating your birthday. I know some of the ways that could be different and may land you in celebrating your birthday in a way that is unique but that ultimate feeling of enjoying remains the same for all. So today I am going to share some of the fun and awesome ways to celebrate your birthday.

I am really excited to reveal this list to all the people who want to know some bad-ass ways to celebrate their day. Some of the extraordinary ways of celebrating birthdays are being laid down as follows which would leave no one to go empty from here.

So what are you waiting for? Check it out.

Birthday Celebration Ideas

1. Set Out On A Solo Bike Ride

Who would not like to take a ride down the beautiful lane like that of Route 12 of California. Yes, this one has got to reunite with you and your beloved bike on this special occasion of your birthday. Yes it is only you and your bike. Don’t miss it. Take out the wildest biker in you and roar.

2. Ring Up A Long Lost Friend

And do what? Go out on a dinner. Believe me or not it is not going to fail in exciting you in a way that you never expected. This is what I have done on my last birthday and it has indeed filled enough of positivity in me after sharing some old memories with my old friend from school. And the interesting part was that he has not yet got to know that it was my birthday but I had got him to treat.

3. Learn Some Music In The Street

How is that possible? Make it possible on your coming birthday. Be a little humble and try to join a street singer who sings in the street for money. May sound a little weird but can indeed leave you with enough of peace of mind by taking a break off from your decorated life to go and sit with the simple man on the street whom you might have not noticed otherwise. Worth trying.

4. Go Check Out The Children’s Park

Brooding over where to celebrate your birthday? Remember the swing or the see-saw? It has been a long I guess. Yes, no doubt that you would no longer be allowed to swing even for a second or to do some ups and downs in the see-saw but you can undoubtedly relish some moments of your childhood by spending some hours looking at the kids playing around.

5. Collect Some Fish

That can actually help you in collecting something on your own to feed the guests of the day on this special occasion. Contact a nearby fishing arena where you can do some fishing or you can yourself do it if you have a backyard fishery. Get yourself some instruments such as the fishery hooks, sinkers and have a great day by the fishery side. A unique birthday celebration idea to execute.

6. Get A Health Check Up Done

Too funny and irrelevant? Well, it indeed sounds too irrelevant to be done on a birthday but actually a smart and self-caring one. Birthday is yours and so why not give some time and care to yourself. I have done this on a few of my birthdays.

I went to my doctor and did a basic medical check up done just to check how fit I have been at this period of adulthood. It truly proves to be a unique way to celebrate birthday.

7. Visit A Cat/Dog Cafe

If you are one of those who does not possess a pet but want to do some cuddle with the furry creatures then this birthday set out on a cafe or pet house that has a good amount of feline and canine creatures. Cuddle as much you want to the extreme and you can treat them too on the occasion of your birthday. These small creatures are truly going to leave you with loads of happiness.

8. Make Some Love

Have you not found enough to some good time orgasm for quite some time? Don’t you know that orgasms add to the keeping of normal blood pressure and a healthy heart? This birthday ask your partner to cooperate with you in trying out the most seductive venture and help you get the best orgasm. This one would actually stay as part of your best wild memories.

9. A Warm Bath

It has always been a fascination for me to take a day off and lock myself in the bathroom that is decorated with candles and with some bottles of wine to drink or to read a book and keep taking pleasure in the warm water in the tub for hours.

It may be quite common among young adults but may not be a frequent one for the busy workaholics. A bathroom birthday celebration. Truly a self pleasuring birthday celebration idea.

10. Be The Guest

How long are you going to keep feeding guests on your birthday? Try this time to be a guest at one of your close acquaintances’ places. Don’t worry, tell them it is your birthday and they are surely going to feed you. Lol!! Don’t forget to carry some savories on your way since guests do that instead of simply crashing with empty hands. It can be for sure a good birthday celebration idea.

11. Bake Yourself The Birthday Cake

Why wait for someone to hop in and surprise with the birthday cake for you. Be the independent you and do some cake baking for yourself. Get the cake making ingredients and make the oven the friend of the day and prepare your own birthday cake. I have got this idea from my mother who has never missed baking the cake for herself on her birthday.

12. Get A Face Painting

Doesn’t it sound a little funny and weird? But what is the painting type? You can get your face painted with some colors and sketches may be to make a character face. You can either ask some of your friends to paint their face and hop in your party to make it more funny.

For eg., if your recent favorite character is tuning to be Thor then what are you waiting for. Get the masks and the paints and brushes and make yourself the Thor of the day.

13. Get Into The Treehouse

Sounds cozy? How to get one? Get some ideas on ways to build the treehouse. If you have a backyard that has enough trees you can take the help of someone to provide you with the materials and then find the largest tree to start building it.

It would take some days to build and therefore you have to plan it days prior to your birthday so that you can finally be successful in spending your birthday night in your treehouse.

14. Around Some Books

well, this idea may not suit everyone’s temperament. But those who are fond of books can execute this idea to celebrate birthdays. You can either visit a general library nearby or buy yourself some books suiting your interest. Have been searching for ways to boost yourself with some extraordinary knowledge? Throw yourself in a library and earn as much knowledge you want to. A productive thing to do to celebrate birthday.

15. Out On A Date With A Stranger

Sounds too attractive? Yes, it is indeed. But scratching your heads on how to fetch a stranger? There are a lot of online dating sites to throw your profile into and meet new people. Just drop in the proposal asking a random person over the site to see you at one of your favorite lounge in the town. Don’t forget to pay the bill, c’mon it is your birthday.

16. Be Out Of Reach

On your birthday one of the weirdest things that can be tried is to be out of reach of anyone who is known. This is one such birthday celebration idea that can prove to be weird and shocking to the ones who would like to wish you. Yes, you will be switching off your phone and vanish out from your place itself.

But where will you go? Get on your wheels and set to a place that is less frequented. Or you can lock yourself inside the room and celebrate your birthday with some good dose of sleep.

17. Be The Kid From Your Childhood

Have you been going nostalgic for quite a while over your lost childhood days? This birthday it is time to live those childhood days again with the similar charm of those gone days.

The event of a birthday can actually help you bring back the childhood way of celebrating your birthday. Throw yourself in some childish clothes and ask your friends too to wear the best look from childhood and cut the cake together with some childish birthday caps on the heads. Don’t forget the theme: Childhood!

18. One Drink-Type Bar

Can’t exactly grasp the idea? This is the idea to throw a low key party and set a bar providing only one variety of drinks. Sounds to be poor. But keep the drink of your preference and see how many like minded drinking fellows you have to share a similar taste of drinks. It is going to save you some grands too. Lol! A mischievous idea to celebrate birthday.

19. Be The Hunting Master

If you are one of the Apollo types to be excellent in archery or any other hunting arts then plan out your birthday with some hunting essentials. You can go deep into a forest in search of some wild bird or can simply hunt those annoying birds at the backyard eating out your food.

20. Be The Bar Tenderer

Why not serve some drinks by yourself to the guests invited to the party. Yes, throw a party on your birthday and fix your place at the bar and start showing your skills at making the best drinks ever.

21. A Poetry Competition

Not many have tried this form of art that expresses true feelings of the heart. well, on your birthday take out some time to organize a poetry session where you can invite your friends and ask them to use their creativity to create poetry. To make it more interesting you can keep the theme of ‘yourself’ or the ‘birthday boy/girl’ for them to narrate you applying their creativity.

22. An Office Celebration

Neither you nor your colleagues been out for quite some time. This birthday you can take your colleagues out or can even celebrate in the cafeteria of the office by treating them with all your heart’s content. This can add a bit of fun too on your birthday if you can’t take the day off.

23. Camping Out

When it is the thought of doing something outdoors it often strikes to be something of the camping sort. It is noticed that the idea of camping has been growing popular and so this birthday you are going out on a location where you can set up your tent and enjoy an experience amidst the outdoor air.

24. Pay A Visit To The University/College Of Your Dreams

This idea may not suit all since dreaming of studies is not everyone’s cup of tea. But those who are fond of pursuing higher studies or those who had once dreamt of going to a college or a university but could not do so can do that now on his/her birthday, if not to study at least spend some couple of hours around it sitting at the cafe standing just in opposite, gazing at the college building while sipping some coffee.

25. Get A Bonfire Lit

It is time that you sit beside a bonfire and enjoy some food and fun and frolicking either with a group of friends or alone. Get this birthday a warm one with the warmth of the lit bonfire and keep gazing up to the stars in the sky and asking for blessings.

26. Set On Your Caravan Or Trailer

This birthday set out on your caravan or RV to get into the thrill of enjoying a day out on your trailer and carry make a house inside it to enjoy the experience of living on a mobile house where you can decorate it according to your own wish and have some fun out.

27. Attend A Fest

This may not be possible for everyone since fests are not some daily events that can be attended. But if there is one going on in and around your place during your birthday you can definitely pay a visit and enjoy anything you would like from music and comedy to shopping and fooding. An interesting way to celebrate your birthday.

28. Gifting The Needy

As they say that giving has an extraordinary flood of happiness unlike taking. Therefore on this birthday take some time to gift, not yourself but some needy ones. Gift the needy children or adults and just check on the intensity of peace and happiness that will be there in your hearts forever. Truly one of the best ways to celebrate birthday.

29. Joining A Sport

Sports have been known to have a healthy impact upon the ones who perform it. So don’t wait longer and get set to be a healthy you from your next birthday. This birthday take a resolution to start on a routine to create a healthy schedule of maintaining a sport that would keep you healthy. Join the nearest club or prepare your own backyard to carry out some fun sports. To add more to the birthday aura you can invite some of your friends to join you.

30. Planting

Planting is something that is liked by most of us and it is a productive and useful art. Yes, on this birthday you can take a break to plant some trees either at your backyard or in tubs inside the house. This would add to the beauty of the backyard or even to the interiors. If you have a party ahead in the evening the interior plants will not fail to add to the party decor.

31. A Family Home Theatre

Well, for some nothing can be as beautiful as celebrating their birthday with their family members right at their home. Watching a movie on the common TV accompanied by some good starters and savories can be an excellent birthday celebration idea.

32. Arrange A Competition

This takes a good deal of effort to carry out but if you are a social butterfly you would not miss on this exciting way of celebrating your birthday. You can contact the local stadium and book the ground for your tournament where you will be hosting a full fledged competition inviting players from all around to participate. So don’t wait and start making arrangements from now to lead on to initiate a unique way to celebrate birthday.

33. A Day With The Roller Coaster Rides

The roller coaster rides in the amusement parks had been one of the wildest fantasies for all of us during our childhood. On my last birthday I had taken the ride out to throw myself into the amusement park to roll up and down on the roller coasters and into the waters which truly took me to my days of childhood. You can try this one too to celebrate birthdays.

34. A Walking Trip

If you have been struggling to think about how to celebrate your birthday then a walk may help you. No, you are not going to pop with some ideas after taking a walk. But to organize a walking trip on the day of your birthday can be an exciting way to celebrate your birthday. Yes, it may prove to be quite a tiring one but would not fail to give you thrills. Don’t forget to pack your bag with basic requirements such as lots of water or energy drinks.

35. Cook To Compete

Are you the one to give in your expert hands in cooking out the best of the tasty dishes to savor. Well, it is your birthday and you are still on the thinking mode to land into the best birthday celebration idea. Wake up. It is time for you to showcase the best of cooking talent of yours. Invite some of your friends and relatives and organize a cooking competition. Yes, organize the masterchef hunt right at your own house. LoL!

36. Keep A Backyard Concert

Music has never failed to attract souls from different corners and can create an aura that makes people jovial. Therefore on this birthday you can initiate a step to be happy with some melody. Get a local band hired or otherwise if you have hands on any musical instrument organize a small backyard concert, inviting your close ones to take part in the melodious night.

37. Ghost Hunt

Too creepy? Try once making your birthday a creepy one. Set out with some of your friends (ones free from any kind of heart weakness) to a haunted location and try to spend the birthday night out there and wait for the ghost o wish you ‘happy birthday’. Lol! Well, it may not sound appealing but can indeed prove to be adventurous enough. It is a whole new different birthday celebration idea to try out.

38. Organize A Fruit Crashing Event

Have you heard of Tomatina festival? Well, this is one of the most celebrated festivals in Spain where a lot of tomatoes are used to crash and play with it. Well, it will get a little difficult and expensive for you to organize a Tomatina fest but you can definitely create a fruit/veggie crashing event, one like that of Tomatina with a few friends of yours.

Just get any fruit or vegetable that can be easily crashed. Invite some friends and dive into some juicy fun moments at the backyard with the fruity smell. Try this on your next birthday.

39. Fetch The Chocolate

Well, this is an interesting game where one has to participate in a game. On your next birthday, you too can organize a competition where all your friends can participate. Buy some cartons of chocolates and keep them hanging at the top of some bars especially made for the purpose. There will be a limited time for the participants to bring down all the chocolates. Whoever collects the highest wins. It indeed sounds to be a fun-filled birthday celebration idea.

40. Blind Fold Party

This is what I had got to experience at one of my friends’ birthday. We all were blind folded right at the entrance and were guided towards the party hall. Then we were being given dance partners and made to dance. Not so easy but we all looked quite funny.

Well on your arriving birthday you can organize such a party and can do the same to your guests. Not everyone is going to appreciate but it can truly bring some laughter to the house. An entertaining idea for birthday celebration.

41. A Session Of Photography

Are you someone who loves to do with the gadget called a camera? And are you also interested in taking snapshots of nature, landscape and people and lifestyle? If yes then don’t look for any other venture to carry out on your coming birthday. Give yourself some time to set out on your favorite location to take some impressive snaps. This can truly be satisfying as a birthday celebration idea.

42. Feeding Some Creatures

This would be an excellent idea if you are an animal lover. On your birthday head to a pet shelter which especially deals in looking after the homeless domestic creatures such as dogs. On your birthday you can head on to enjoy your special day by feeding those creatures with some good eatables. This can in no way fail to make you happy on your special day. It is one such special thing to do to celebrate birthday.

43. Rooftop Fireplace Gossip

An open terrace may not be that appealing in the winters to keep gossiping. But on this birthday you can make one. If you have a terrace get it prepared for the most happening birthday gossip. Construct a temporary fireplace on your terrace where you and your small group of friends can have the warmth of the fire along with the weirdest gossips.

44. Magic Show As Part of Birthday Celebration

Magic show in birthday bash, quite unique isn’t it?

If you planning for a birthday party then i am sure you would like to have a small magic show in between.

This is going to be a cherry on the top for your birthday party celebrations. I am sure all your guests will be amazed to see those exciting, thrilling and mind boggling magic acts.

45. No work Day

the idea is simple, you need to take this day as no work day that means the day is for peace and relaxation.

This is for all those who are very busy working continuously from past few years, and not able to give time for themselves.

So just relax give it a time for yourself as if a new life has come to you in form of your birthday. Do the things for your self, give yourself time, relax and be with yourself.

46. A NGO Day Birthday Celebration

Last year I went to an orphanage with help of an NGO working for orphans, known as “One life”. I can’t express how good I felt meeting those happy souls.

During my visit we celebrated birthday of one of the orphanage. I was inspired by it and i decided that i will be celebrating my birthday with them next year, which i eventually did.

Trust me it was the most amazing feeling the world.

I would recommend you all to celebrate your coming birthday in a NGO. This will be one of your life time memories that will cherish for years.

47. Go Unplanned & Spontaneous

Planned celebrations are exciting but sometimes boring. What about an unplanned and spontaneous celebrations?

I am sure the thought of it gave you excitement, isn’t it?

Gather your friends or some of your favourite people on a venue. Get them on the board on the date of your birthday and decide with them on the spot how you want to celebrate your birthday.

It can be anything, going for camp fire, concert, standup shows, some adventures, etc..

48. Your unfulfilled wish

At times we are so busy in our life that we neglect most important things too. We all do have such kind of wish things in our mind. For instance, take my example, I love the watch and from ages, I am not able to buy a branded one. So this happens to everyone.

I assume that you also must be having some pending wish which is just staying in your mind. Why don’t you do it anyway?

It can be anything, thanking all those people who are always there by your side, It can be buying something, etc.. what occasion could be better than your birthday for this.

49. Go for Skydiving

If you really want to make this day memorable for years, then this is what you have got to do for sure. I know you are scared just by the word itself. Believe me, it is the best feeling in this world that can never be expressed in words.

I have done skydiving and believe me these are those few moments where you are surrounded by nothing no people, no world, no thoughts, no Sorrows, no disappointment. It’s just a feeling of bliss.

Going for a skydiving on your birthday will make this occasion memorable till your lifetime. It is really amazing.

50. Childhood way

Why don’t you celebrate your day in a childhood way? Remember how you use to celebrate your birthday when you were a kid. You used to be so much excited about planning, decorating the house with balloons, ribbons, etc..

My idea is simple, plan out your birthday celebration at your home calling up your friends. Decorate the house like an eventful place with ribbons, balloons, wallpapers etc..

Organize and play games that we use to play in our childhood. So if i summarise i would say bring back your old school days and revive that excitement.

51. Celebrations out of the Main City

I don’t know if you like to be around valleys, mountain, riverside, forests, etc.. Places where one feel calm and relaxed. If so then what you are waiting for?

You might be celebrating your birthday in hotels, restaurants, or other conventional places over these years. How about celebrating in a jungle area with special people in your life?

You can go for camping with camp fire plans. I am sure this will give you quite good memories to remember all over your life.

52. Trekking bash

If you are more of an adventurous person then you might enjoy treks and all at regular times. You can plan one on your birthday so that you can spend your entire day with a thrilling chill under your spine. You can go alone or gather some of your friends and plan an all-nighter or day trek. If it is a trek to the top of a mountain then it will end on a beautiful scenic note.

53. Drive a Long way

When was the last time you have gone for a long drive to the outskirt? If it was quite a long time and through out these years you were quite busy in your work or other commitments then its time to take a break.

If you are a person who like to be with yourself then you can go for the drive alone listening good music and enjoying the locations or else you can gather few of your favourite people and make this journey even more colourful.

I know you were quite bored with all old conventional birthday celebration ideas. So I tried my level best to give you all some of the unique ways you can celebrate your birthday. I hope these ideas to celebrate birthday in a unique way made you reconsider your birthday celebration plans.

Tips for celebrating your (or anyone’s) birthday

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Birthdays are a wonderful time to celebrate another year of life and accomplishments, as well as a great chance to have fun! After all, how often do you get a day that’s entirely about you? You might be wondering why birthdays are celebrated and how you should celebrate yours or the upcoming birthday of someone close to you. Here’s a brief history of why birthdays exist, and how you can make your next event extra special.

Why Do People Celebrate Birthdays, Anyway?

It started way back in ancient Egypt, but with a bit of a twist. Instead of being the date of their birth, historians believe the coronation date of a pharaoh was considered their “birth date” because it was the day they became a god within their culture. As time progressed, many cultures and communities began commemorating birth in different ways. The Romans even celebrated the “dies natalis” which involved them making a sacrifice to a specific deity on their birthday in order to secure its protection for the year. While we dropped that part of the celebration, people kept the notion that it is important to mark their years on earth in some significant way. As you can see, birthdays have a deep history and are incredibly meaningful in many cultures.

Wondering How to Celebrate Your Birthday?

That’s really up to you! There are so many ways to celebrate, and it’s fun to choose how you will spend your day. Many people choose to give back on their birthdays by spending time volunteering or asking for donations in lieu of gifts to the causes they support. Others choose to celebrate their special day by gathering friends together and having a party.

What are the Best Places to Celebrate Birthdays?

If you are looking for fun places to celebrate birthdays, age and preference are big factors. Here are just a few helpful suggestions broken down by age group:

1. Babies and Young Children – As these little ones are probably too young to care where they are celebrating, find a comfortable place that you can enjoy the gathering. Even your own home can be a fun place to celebrate! If you are concerned about hosting that many people, consider hiring a caterer or making the celebration a potluck. You’ll be able to relax knowing that your child’s birthday is taking place in a comfortable setting, and you can easily put them down for a nap or pull out their favorite toy if they get fussy!

2. Kids – These parties are some of the most fun to organize and attend because you get to be a bit of a kid again yourself! How can you entertain a group of kids at once? Well, there are some incredible businesses geared toward hosting kids’ parties in a fun and active setting. Have you heard about trampoline parks? They are specially designed for a wide range of ages to bounce, learn tricks, and have a great time in a safe environment. Many of these venues host parties regularly, and can help you create an event the kids will love!

If you are looking for a more educational party theme, why not try your local zoo, aviary, or aquarium? These family-friendly places allow kids to encounter new and exciting animals while also being able to walk around and let off some steam! Again, many of these locations are very accustom to hosting parties for children and the arrangements can actually be quite simple.

3. Teens and Young Adults – This might be our toughest group to please, but there are actually many options for a fun party that teens will enjoy. First, consider what activities they like in their off time (when they aren’t in school, at sports practices, or at after-school lessons and clubs). How do they spend their time? If they enjoy activities like meeting up at the park and experiencing nature, why not host a big picnic? The kids can relax and enjoy food and music without feeling the need to participate in scheduled activities. End the night with a bonfire and snacks, and invite some of your friends for low-key chaperoning.

If your kid isn’t excited about doing something big, there are a lot of smaller activities you can schedule to make them feel special. Depending on your city, you can do indoor skydiving, take a trip to an amusement park, schedule a behind-the-scenes tour of your local museum, and more! Remember, focus on what will make your child feel special and happy and go with that type of celebration. It doesn’t have to be big or flashy for it to be their most memorable birthday ever!

4. Adults – This is the most fun group because the options are limitless! Hosting a dinner at a local restaurant is a popular option for a lot of parties. No prep time, no cleanup, and everyone can order what they like. Just be sure to call ahead to reserve a special birthday dessert for the guest of honor! If you are looking for a unique twist on this option, consider reserving the chef’s table at a restaurant. These are usually available at higher-end restaurants and can provide an exciting and delicious culinary experience that will really set your event apart.

If you are celebrating a milestone birthday, you may want to make it a destination event. Cities like Nashville, Las Vegas, and New York often play host to birthday gatherings. While it’s a more expensive option, bringing a few close friends together to mark a big birthday will certainly make the honoree feel incredibly special.

Sometimes people don’t want to fuss or just don’t have time in their busy schedules to stop and celebrate their birthday. Something like sending an ecard is an amazing option in these cases since you want to show you care and that you’re happy they were born. If you’re stuck on what to do for someone, you can check out a range of great ecard options and find one that fits your friend or family member’s personality perfectly. It’s also a good way to connect with far away friends and relatives, as social media birthday posts just aren’t personal enough in most cases.

Birthdays are the best time to show someone you care or bring the people you love most together and celebrate your day. Enjoy birthdays and remember to celebrate even the little things often. Those moments are important!

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50 Awesome Birthday Ideas – Best Birthday Ideas To Celebrate Birthday

Last updated on May 22nd, 2022 at 12:11 am

Birthday is like seasons. But with every year you try to do some unique things for your birthday. Birthday ideas are many but every human wants everything new and easy.

Some people like to have a lavish birthday party whereas some don’t celebrate their birthdays. Some people invite everyone maybe that person is not his friend but his friend’s friend. One has many different ideas to celebrate birthdays. One should something as he/ she is completing a milestone every passing year.

And with every passing year, itis important to learn something from it. But the most important thing to do is planning. Planning your birthday is fun at times. When we were young we only used to plan things out which will bring happiness to us. Then why not now we do the same thing?

How to celebrate is the question for many of them. So one should do some research and plan it accordingly. It is very important to keep in mind what you want for your birthday. Then sit down and plan it accordingly.

Some people have themed party birthday ideas, some only play games at the party and have fun for the day and night as well. Try and pick your favorite theme if you want to. It will bring happiness for you and that will be seen on your face.

It will be very easy for everyone to make you happy, but difficult for if you are happy from within. Birthday gets you a different experience every year. Some of them want the entire city to know about their birthday, whereas some just celebrate their birthday as no one knows about it.

So let’s plan it differently and get some different experience about birthday celebration ideas.

Best Birthday Ideas

1. Celebrate in the kid’s park

Why only kids are allowed to play in parks? Where to celebrate birthday is the question still in your head? Then the answer is the kid’s park. Everyone had their childhood playing in the park with friends. So this time on your birthday find a park on rent and book that. It is fun to relive your childhood. And the best part is that if you are still in contact with your childhood friends.

It will be fun to see them all playing the games that you used to play during your childhood. So when you book the park start arranging food and snacks and everything that will be required for the party. You can also plan some of the games like snake and ladder, lemon and spoon race, racing, and many others like these. You are lucky if you are still in contact with your childhood friends.

2. Visit an old age home

One should not forget the humanity while every day is passing. It is a good thought to celebrate your birthday in an old aged home. One can call all his friends and make a plan for this birthday. This can make all the old age people happy. The love they give you cannot be explained. One can plan all the food and drinks for them and spend some quality time with them. So let’s plan a birthday celebration idea. This gesture can make everyone feel happy and loved. This can also make you happy from within.

This is because when you see other people smiling because of you, you can feel the happiness. Your heart also says that you have done a good job by making someone smile. They are happy when someone visits them often. So not only on birthdays, you should also visit them and make them happy.

3. Celebrate near the seaside

Everyone plans near the beach area. But you can plan your birthday near the seaside. It is something new and unique for everyone along with you to enjoy. You can plan many pool games and have fun with everyone. Birthdays make you feel special so only call your close friends and family for the party and have fun. You can also plan for some party games and play with your friends.

This can help you in relaxing your mood and the stress you had. Sometimes, water can help you in relaxing. This can be a perfect plan for what should do I on my birthday? This is the plan for your birthday let’s rock it by calling everyone to your birthday.

4. Theme party power rangers

All the 90s’ kid knows what Power Ranger is for them. It was the best cartoon for them. There were many toys, games, and many other things of power rangers. So you can again plan a party related to your favorite childhood. Let your children know about your favorite thing from childhood. Plan this at your home and invite whom you want for your birthday celebrations.

You can also call your childhood friends and have a theme party. Everyone has to dress up like them. The cake will also match according to the theme. Everyone can have fun and play with each other. It is important for you to have fun on your birthday with everyone. You can also have many party poppers matching with the theme.

5. Magic show

Living is a dream is easy rather than accepting reality. It is very important for everyone to accept the reality. But during our childhood, we always liked magic shows. Some of them still today like watching a magic show. It can be a surprise for her. This is what to do on your birthday plans. It is very important for everyone to make himself very happy and relaxed.

Magic can recreate moments in your life and make you happy. You can book a place or invite everyone to your house for the party. It can be a surprise for her which can make her happy. You can call magicians for the party who will show magic in front of the people.

6. No work for a day

Birthday comes once a year and makes everyone happy for the day. It is very important for everyone to feel important and pampered for the day. So take a leave on your birthday and enjoy the most. You can plan to do many things for the day like staying at home and relax for the day. One can plan a movie marathon and be on for the whole day or night.

The best way to celebrate birthday doing nothing. This can help him to relax more and be fresh again. It is fun to be alone and spend the rest of your birthday evening with everyone or only close friends. One will be able to understand more himself when he is alone. No work for the day can be the birthday celebration idea. This can help to enjoy his day from a busy schedule.

7. Dance Bar Nearby

Do you like dancing? Let’s plan a dancing party together. Book a dance bar or make your house into a dancing bar. It is fun to have many people around you on your birthday celebrations. Firstly, choose the place for the party. Then plan and decide the guest list and invite them to the venue direct. Now the main job is to find perfect songs for the party. Everyone should have fun and enjoy themselves to the fullest.

Try to research for new songs and set your playlist ready before some days. When you have a party at home, food is the main thing that people come for. So you have to arrange the best food for everyone and make them happy. Why not try something new which can match the theme party? This is perfect as where to celebrate your birthday is solved. Everyone will enjoy including you.

8. A road trip on the bus

This sounds exciting when you listen to the theme. Every year what to do your birthday? Does the same question pop up? In your head. But one should not repeat the same things for birthday and plan something unique and different every year. This helps you in counting what did you do for these years. The open bus road trip is what you are searching for? This can be fun for everyone who is planning for this theme.

You can take your small family for an outing to the nearby place and enjoy yourself. It is a beautiful thought and everyone will enjoy themselves. The kids will have fun while the bus is riding around the city. This can be fun to have a one day picnic and relax. Sometimes nothing matters but only family’s happiness is what all matters.

9. Indoor Skydiving

How to celebrate your birthday is the most difficult party to think about. People have heard to skydiving but have you heard about indoor skydiving? Yes, you heard me right. There are many places where you can book a day for this indoor skydiving. It is very easy for them you are afraid to dive from the sky and have a safe landing. But in indoor skydiving, you are safe that you know easily. There are specially trained people who have mastered indoor skydiving.

This can be something new and unique to try on your birthday. You can alone try for this and also with your friends you can opt on your birthday. Let’s plan this together and make it a beautiful memory that can stay for a lifetime. Skydiving is fun and thrilled but indoor skydiving can remove all the negative thoughts you had. This might be a changing experience for him so he can actually try real skydiving and feel the experience.

10. Paragliding

Try experiencing some new things in your life. One can plan Paragliding for her birthday celebration idea. It is fun to complete your wish on your birthday. What is paragliding? It is an adventurous sport for paragliders, free-flying in the sky. It is the best sports which some of them want to but cannot complete their dream. So plan out her birthday and surprise her with this plan.

One can get tears in her eyes as she will get to know the surprise for your birthday. There are special places only there paragliding can take place. So your entire day can be utilized by learning new things. It will be a new experience for you if you wanted to do from very long.

11. Adults celebrating like kids

When we were young, we wanted to celebrate our birthdays as adults do. But when we grow up, we actually come to know that childhood birthday is the best birthdays that one used to celebrate. So just to relive your childhood, you can plan something that you used to do on your birthday when you were young. Like, I used to call all my building friends at home we used to wait for all the family people to arrive, then cut the cake. Then we used to sit in a line for the snacks and soft drinks. This was totally fun to do.

But this time instead of inviting others call some kids from outside who cannot afford eating food and celebrate your birthday with them. This will bring a smile on their face as well seeing them happy even you will be happy. Sometimes, you are adults but can act like small kids. This can bring a smile on his face. This is the perfect way what to do on your birthday? Sometimes, doing these things can bring peace back into your life.

12. Incomplete wishes

It is important for you to smile and laugh on that day and enjoy to the fullest. Birthdays only come once in a year. So try and complete all the wishes before your new wish list is prepared for the next year. One has to plan something for every year and make his wish come true. There are many wishes that people ask for every year as going on an adventure trip alone. Some people do not go alone for shopping also.

Some of them are afraid to be alone. So try not to be depended on anyone and make your decision. After all, it is your life. Not depending on anyone is the best way to end your year. Let’s plan alone dinners, lunch, and many other things that require people to help you out. How to celebrate your birthday itself have all the answers with them.

13. Book a gaming bar

Boys love to play games. So you can surprise a birthday plan for your birthday boy. Start deciding his favorite sport to play and book the nearest place. It is a surprise for him from everyone. One can get him many gifts also for his birthday to make him feel happy. For example, bowling can be his favorite game to play.

So book a bowling area nearby and invite his every friend who can happily join in. You can plan two groups and make jerseys also. So where to celebrate your birthday is fixed now. So now start planning for his birthday and make him feel special. The best way to end your happy day with everyone.

14. On spot vacation

This is those who are spontaneous and never have a plan for her birthday. You can plan on spot plan to a place where you have never been before. This can be for many days and also for a one day trip. Go with your family and friends to a small vacation nearby. When to decide someplace nearby then plan according to the less traveling and enjoying more by being there. So plan where to celebrate birthday and enjoy with your loved ones.

One can also plan to make food items from home which she likes and also her favorite sweet dish. This way you can plan a peaceful birthday and make her happy. This way she visits a new place as well as she can relax a bit. On spot, vacations are the best to go with your friends and family. Sometimes, it refreshes you.

15. Trekking on the birthday morning

Trekking can be the things to do for your birthday. One can start planning the place for trekking. One can also plan it nearby and also plan it somewhere far. But planning it far can take a long time and everyone should be convenient for this. So firstly, plan a place to visit. Then make a guestlist whom to call and invite for the birthday trek. It will be easy for him to plan accordingly and ask everyone. There is a huge difference between mountain trekking, hiking, and trekking. So plan accordingly and make clear to everyone.

Hiking is easy out of the three. Hiking can happen in one day completely. Whereas trekking takes two days to complete but it is more like hiking. And mountain climbing is hardest out of all. It requires a couple of days to complete. So plan wisely and enjoy your birthday peacefully.

16. Sunrise view on the bike ride

What to do for my birthday is that the question? A long drive with your loved can is the answer to it. This is the best deal to start your birthday or maybe end your birthday with this long drive. A long drive can happen in many ways by riding, walking, or somewhere outside for a car drive. Let this be a surprise for her and make her happy. Let her remember this birthday and cherish it for a lifetime.

Sometimes, small things can make you feel happy and loved. For her, this may matter. So plan something beautiful and exciting for her. So it can make her happy and loved at the same time. You can also book her favorite car/ bike and for a one day picnic with her. This gesture of yours can make her feel loved and care. Sometimes, expressing love can be different also.

17. Celebrate your birthday alone or with close friends

Sometimes, celebrating your birthday alone can make you happy rather than celebrating with people who can spoil your mood. One can also go for a one day trip to an amusement park or so and enjoy the fullest. Nothing can make you happy but you yourself can do this. Where to go on your birthday? The amusement park is the answer to it.

One can have fun and enjoy the most alone. So plan alone trip and notice every minute details about yourself. One should also always love all the flaws in yourself. So this can be the best birthday celebration ideas. This trip can make you happy and loved.

18. Fly somewhere to a new place

Let’s plan something exciting for your birthday. Some people have a habit of traveling every year outside to a new place. Everyone can plan along and she can plan a solo trip. A group trip is fun but sometimes traveling alone can help you in finding more of you. So try planning more outing and discover new places to discover yourself better. Like plan to the place where you wanted to but could not due to work.

Let’s take London and visit the London Eye. See the new places nearby and eat all the delicacy for the first time. Try experiencing something new and make yourself happy in one go. Along with friends also have fun. One should plan trips like this very often and enjoy themselves. What to do for my birthday? The question itself has the answer for it. It is happy to be happy.

19. Stand up comedy

Some people like comedy shows. So plan a comedy show at your house for them. One can decorate the house. Everyone has to be invited for this theme party. You can also one of the stand-up comedians for the show. But along with that, your friends can also try to perform and make him laugh. Everyone should have fun and enjoy themselves.

Some of them can also wear costumes and enact in front of them. This is really fun. There will be a separate corner for food and drinks. And also a different corner for sweet dishes. After the comedy sessions are over you can plan to play games and have fun. This is the perfect ending of the day of how to celebrate birthday. Everyone can have fun including you. So let’s plan this for real and he will remember this for life.

20. Backpacking

Backpacking is fun but it has to be on spot. Not only boys but even girls can go for backpacking. It is something different and unique to plan a trip on the birthday and everyone is ready for the trip. While thinking about this, it makes others happy. One of the best things is backpacking and traveling.

One can plan on the spot to any of the places where they have never traveled but wanted to. So this can be that trip where everyone can enjoy themselves. So this backpacking is the best option for everyone to try at least once in a lifetime. I suggest that you will like and enjoy yourself. One of the things to do on your birthday and enjoy doing it.

21. Custom Pinatas

What should I do on my birthday? Still not decided? This is something named custom pinatas. There are many placed where they customize copies of human, animals, birds, and many other things. It has a vibe that everyone will enjoy it to the fullest. You can also play games with this.

Like, blindfold the birthday girl ask her a question that she won’t be able to answer but she has to something like rapid fire and if she does not answer she has to hit a pinata without looking at it. This is a fun idea to celebrate a birthday. Everyone will enjoy including you.

22. Picture Photobooth

This is one of the birthday ideas to celebrate your birthday. Pictures are the thing people nowadays, come to the party. So celebrate your birthdays with a unique and different theme. This is unique to have picture booths everywhere. You can, in fact, hire photography for the party who will be clicking pictures. One thing is for sure, people will click as many pictures they want too.

But the fun fact is you can have immense memory from your birthday. I suggested having a small corner for the food and drinks. So you don’t have to serve everyone. They can take it from there. Home can be the place where to celebrate your birthday. You can also decorate the house with flowers, glitters and many other things.

23. Mugshot photo booth

This is also similar to a photo booth, but especially for adults. Mostly, boys will like to play with this theme. Mugshot basically is of two types. Firstly, there are customized big mugs hand painted so it can be used as a prop and secondly, it is small pieces of paper on which many different things are written. It is by far the best things to play around.

For example, you can have your name, birth date on that and people can click pictures with this. It is the best way to celebrate birthdays. It is fun to have unique games at one’s birthday party.

24. Tattoo Party

There are many people who love tattoo and their bodies. And they try to make many of them if they have once tried. Where to celebrate a birthday? Home is the answer to it. You can plan this at home and one can decorate the house into a tattoo parlor. Everyone can make a tattoo. Rather it is temporary or permanent. So firstly, find a tattoo artist and book him for your birthday. He might also ask you for some advance.

Send people the invitations whom you want to see you around that day. For you to decide whether a temporary or the permanent. One can also get yourself design. You can also have a food and drinks corner at the party. And people are allowed to take breaks also. This is fun and everyone will like to ink their body.

25. Crossword game

What to do for my birthday? Stay at home and enjoy the most. One can have fun alone also. When we were young, we used to play games and play in the garden. But now everything is changed but for the good. It is only that we have grown up big. So try to be at home and enjoy yourself as you used to do in childhood. Crossword is the game which can help in making him relaxed and have fun. Call your friends and order for the food.

You can also plan for some other games also and make that day memorable over drinks also. Sometimes, play games with your family and friends can make you happy. It is also important to give yourself time along with the people who love you the most. So be at home and enjoy all the pampering that you will get from them.

26. Celebrations in the yard

birthday Ideas to celebrate your birthday is the main question when you want to celebrate your birthday. You can call all your friend and decorate the lawn with lanterns, small beds, and pillows. One can get pictures also hanging. This can be fun for everyone to meet over the drinks and food. You can play games, talk for hours, dance, sing, and many other things. The best way to end your day with a smile on your face.

Sometimes, being at home is all you want and your birthday. So stick to that and invite everyone for your birthday celebrations. It will be fun to be at home and enjoy every day. So celebrating in the yards is one of the best birthday ideas. You can have at home also. So now start planning and make the most out of this.

27. Big banners

Where to celebrate your birthday is the main question for the birthday. You can be at home and decorate the garden with flowers and plants. She can get a surprise visit for from the florist. One can get big banners can place them in the garden to surprise her. She can learn more about the garden to grow new plants and flowers.

This can make her happy to do her work and enjoy herself every day. This can make her happy and loved. Sometimes, one should express their feeling towards the people who are special to them. Placing big banners can make her feel like one.

28. Rose petal runners

How to celebrate birthday is the main question for every girl who has her birthday in one month or so. She wants to celebrate it in the best way. One can surprise her at her home when she not there and decorate the house with rose and rose petals. You can also prepare a runner as she can walk on that and make herself comfortable. She will love the surprise.

Along with this invite her close friend so that she can enjoy her day with them also. The best way to celebrate your birthday. This can also happen at late at night when she is half asleep. It can be scary for her and she will enjoy the most. So start planning something awesome for the birthday girl.

29. Chocolate tasting

Everyone likes eating chocolate. There are many different types of chocolates available all over the world. Collect all the chocolates from around the world and gift them to the birthday girl. You can also host a birthday celebration for yourself. And also can add a theme for the day. Let the theme be chocolate. Everyone can play games, eat, drink and have fun.

You can blindfold the birthday girl so she can tell the chocolate’s name just by eating it. Everyone will get 3 chances to confirm the name but has to get a punishment if the name is wrong. One can get her chocolate and make her happiest. What to do on your birthday is now cleared. So enjoy your day and have fun.

30. Beer tasting

There are many beer tasting places. Some have the oldest beer also. It is fun to have a chilled day. Very few people have the courage to be alone on their birthday. Some want to and some likes too. There is a difference between everything. Ne can randomly go to a bar and drink his favorite beer. This can be fun if you like your own company.

Or secondly, you can plan for him to a surprise visit to the beer factory so he can see how it is made? This can actually be fun for him and he will enjoy the most. A man will never say no for a bottle of beer especially for his birthday also. Tasting beer is the best thing for what to do on my birthday.

31. Champagne toast

A bottle of champagne is the must for birthday celebrations ideas. One has to get him champagne for his birthday. Everyone has to drink champagne. Along with the drinks, one can have a small speech about the friendship that they had with each other. The bond that it can never break. There are many varieties of champagne available everywhere.

So you can get some of them and make everyone drink it. Everyone can enjoy including yourself. But where to celebrate your birthday is the thing? You can book a place nearby so it will convenient for everyone to come, or randomly invite everyone at home. You can arrange the food and more drinks in the corner. Everyone will have fun and enjoy themselves to the most.

32. A dinner over wine

Some people like to have a lavish party where they can invite people and enjoy themselves. There are many places for this party like going to the club, book a room in a hotel, and many other things like this. But some people only want to chill and relax the whole day without doing anything. So for them plan a dinner outside with the people who you are happy with.

You can have a lavish dinner at your favorite place and enjoy the meal. Small things in life can make you a better person in your life. So if you anyone who is the same and his birthday is around the corner so plans this celebration idea for his birthday. It is fun for everyone to see happy faces around you. The best birthday celebrations.

33. Ice skating on a mountain

Do you like snow? Then plan your birthday to a snowy region and celebrate your birthday. Ask your family and friends to join you on your birthday. If they agree to come with you it is good whereas you can have a solo trip and try making new friends. There are many snow activities done in the mountains. You can also make a snowman out of the snow. It is every child’s dream of making a snowman. But the best activity is ice-skating.

The best thing about how to celebrate your birthday. There is a special trainer who can train you in ice skating but the main thing is to balance out properly. So plan a trip for ice skating. Maybe this can give you a new experience that you might be looking for.

34. Bar with karaoke

Everyone has a different way to celebrate their birthdays. Do does not like dancing and singing. Not everyone is a good singer but one can be anything in front, of their friends. So plan a karaoke over the bar and sing out loud on your birthday. This is fun and everyone will be a part of this. You can also have a group competition and decide who will win the competition. The losing team has to drink shots after every round.

Let’s spice it up with a twist. Everyone will be a part of this. You can also order drinks along with singing and dancing. The cake can also be cut at the bar only. This will be fun for everyone. And something new is added to the birthday celebration.

35. Alice in Wonderland

Everyone can enjoy including yourself. Not only kids wait for their birthday but also some adults wait for their birthday. Some of them also want to relive their childhood again. So girls plan this theme party for the birthday girl and make her happy. Alice in Wonderland is the dream story for many girls when they were young. So let’s plan so she can actually relive her childhood.

It is fun for many people and everyone can dress accordingly. The birthday girl can be Alice and the rest of them can take one character each. The room in the hotel can the place where you can celebrate your birthday fullest. There will be no one to disturb you and you can dance, watch the movie and enjoy the night. The best way how to celebrate your birthday happily.

36. Oriental food

Some people are food and they love eating different types of food. But it can be their dream to eat a lot of food for the day. Every time they can eat at any point of the time. It is fun to plan things to do on your birthday. She won’t be interested in the decoration but only food. So you research her taste that she wants to eat and book a table for people who are coming for the birthday. Let this be a surprise for her and let her enjoy her food.

One can also plan a cake of her favorite flavor. She will be happy to see this much food on her table. Sometimes, doing everything and not being happy is also a phase of life whereas sometimes doing little things and still one can be happy. So let’s plan this oriental food and make her happy. So she can eat the dishes which she wanted to try someday.

37. Private beach party

Everyone does a beach party. But have you thought about renting the whole beach nearby for the birthday? Yes, you hear me right. There are many beaches where you can rent and celebrate your birthday. So plan a beach party for your birthday. This is fun for you and also everyone. Go for the research of this private beach and book it.

Or you can also hire an event agency who can make things easy for you. They will arrange everything for you and you have to enjoy yourself the most. The best idea for celebrating a birthday on a beach is an amazing thing to do. The wind is blowing, fresh air, and you can see your family and other guests happily enjoying the day on the beach.

38. Go out to eat desserts

Some people like to eat desserts a lot. They crave for sweet and desserts at any point of the day. One can get the coupons and they can eat from the coupons only. One can also change their house into the dessert parlor. You can prepare many things and also make herself hand-made coupons. So she can use them at home while she is into the theme. Everyone has to wear a costume.

It will be fun for everyone and they can enjoy the most. You can also plan a girl’s night out and enjoy the whole night eating desserts, watching a movie and talking for long hours. This is one of the best things to do on your birthday. She will be happy to see such efforts and everyone can also enjoy the party.

39. Campfire in nature

Everyone likes nature visits. One can plan an outing in nature and invite his close ones. There are camps everywhere so you can plan this any moment also. But one can celebrate a birthday in nature can be more fun and relaxing. You can set up tents and set a campfire.

Where to celebrate your birthday is fixed now. So invite people now for the birthday. Confirm them about the trip for a day or overnight. This can be fun for everyone and you can also enjoy something new experience.

40. Pinspiration

Sometimes, learning is good. Small kids love to have an art party for their birthday. So why not now celebrate your birthday in the same way. You can a trainer at the party who will teach different types of crafts and decorations. This is a cool idea for celebrating your birthday like kids. One can decide on a venue and invite everyone for the birthday party.

The perfect way about how to celebrate your birthday idea and learning something new. This is one of the finest experiences. You can also have competitions amongst each other and then a winner can be decided. Everyone will have fun.

41. Big bike party

It is a dream of every boy to ride a bike of his own. But some of them want to ride with their friends. So there are many places where you can find a big huge bike. At around in that one bike, many peoples can be seated. This is fun and something exciting for your birthday. Everyone will be very excited about the ride.

One has to decide who will ride the bike? The birthday boy should get a chance. One can also surprise him by directly taking him to that place. One can be surprised by seeing the bike and also by seeing many of his friends along. Let’s see him smiling and having fun at the same time. One of the best birthday ideas for celebrating the birthday.

There is a list of birthday celebration ideas for adults and kids to celebrate the birthday. Even they can be kids at a time. The above list has many different and unique ways to celebrate your birthday. So are you one of them and planning where to celebrate your birthday? Then you can also check some of the birthday ideas from above. Even you can have fun with your friends and family. Birthday makes you feel special and loved at the same time. So let’s plan together and make them happy so they can remember their birthday.

27 Ideas To Celebrate Your Birthday At Home

Social distancing giving you the birthday blues? Who knew that celebrating a birthday recently would be so tricky?! I know that it’s difficult to come up with ideas to celebrate your birthday at home, but it is possible!

In this blog post you’ll find 27 ideas to celebrate your birthday at home, and I know that these ideas will help you spur more ideas. Social distancing sucks, but your birthday (or your spouse/friend/child’s birthday) can be extra special and memorable this year, even though you’re stuck at home.

27 Ideas To Celebrate Your Birthday At Home

2. Plan a breakfast delivery. Pick a special food that the birthday recipient is always talking about (like her favorite donuts, breakfast tacos, or brunch special from a nearby restaurant) and order it a day ahead so that it’s delivered on the front porch bright and early. Lots of third party delivery apps, like DoorDash, allow you to schedule a delivery.

3. Tell your family to send you pre-recorded video messages. I did this for my husband’s quarantine birthday, and it was a special way to start the day! I just asked some friends and family to record 30-second clips of themselves wishing him HBD. Even though he couldn’t see them in real life, it was fun to be able to have everyone say hi and tell him they loved him while we enjoyed our donuts and coffee on the couch.

4. Send a dessert. Most bakeries and still in business and will deliver a customized birthday treat to your front door! Know a friend with a sweet tooth? Send her her favorite dessert, like some birthday cake truffles from NYC or some of these famous 6-ounce chocolate chip and walnut cookies. Planning for your own birthday? TREAT YO SELF! Sugar is one of the best ideas to celebrate your birthday at home!

5. Go on a picnic. Grab a blanket, some plates and cups and utensils, and a cooler full of beverages. Then, pack a homemade dinner or just order from a restaurant (we got Franklin BBQ for Nate’s birthday picnic!) and enjoy some time outside. Make sure you have a thick, waterproof classic picnic blanket ready to go or maybe a full picnic basket set with fancy wine glasses. Hint: if public parks are closed in your area, use your front lawn. It doesn’t need to be all that fancy, because it’s all about the food that you pack!

6. Plan a birthday treasure hunt. This is especially good for a child’s birthday, but anyone could enjoy it! (I’m 30 and I still enjoy a good scavenger hunt…) Plant clues throughout the house, and then hide the wrapped birthday present at the final destination.

7. Spread the love! Throw candy at your neighbors! This one is another good suggestion for kids. Call up a few of your their friends so they’re ready, and then drive past their houses and allow the child to toss candy into their front yards. It’s a reverse parade! I’ve bought this 2-lb bag of individually wrapped candy (free 1-day delivery!) plus this bulk chocolate candy pack of fun-size bars to avoid going to the store.

8. Set up a balloon trap outside their door. When your roommate walks out of her bedroom door, she’ll be ambushed with a wind tunnel of balloons! Here’s an easy tutorial.

9. Go online shopping. Pick a set amount of money (or not! it’s your birthday!) and go online for a shopping spree for a few new pairs of shoes, a home item you’ve been wanting, or whatever your heart desires!

11. Book a virtual tasting. There are sooo many of these, so look around in your instagram community to see what’s available in your city. In Austin, there’s a chocolate tasting class, wine tasting, and cheese tasting among many others.

12. Do a dress-up zoom party. Invite your friends to a “virtual” birthday party, and give them a dress code! You can do black tie, 80’s themed, or maybe Tiger King attire? 😉 If food is your love language, you can even go all out and drop off cupcakes/wine at your guests’ doosr earlier in the day so that everyone celebrate with the same refreshments.

13. Movie marathon. Set up twinkly lights in the living room, open a bottle of wine, and watch your way through a movie series that you love. It’s super easy to set the ambiance: hang up these indoor twinkle lights from Amazon with some tiny clear damage-free 3m hooks, lay out your comfiest blankets and pillows in the living room, and grab some popcorn.

15. Virtual game night with friends. There are tons of virtual board games, charades, drawing games, and more available right now. Set up a game night to celebrate your new year of life!

16. Order in a really fancy dinner. If there was ever a time to splurge on a steak and a really expensive bottle of wine, your birthday is it. If you live in Austin, here are the top 20 Austin restaurants. Many of them offer delivery or carry out.

17. Netflix party. Thank you, Netflix, for making it so easy to watch Netflix with friends during this quarantine! Go to netflixparty.com for details on how to make this happen. Remember, you’re the birthday princess so you get to pick the show.

18. Dress up. If you’ve been living in sweats for the past 3 weeks (we’re all guilty!), take your birthday as an excuse to wash your hair, put on some makeup, and wear your cutest outfit.

19. Go to the museum. Ever wanted to visit the Guggenheim in NYC, the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam, or Picasso Museum in Barcelona? Now’s your chance! Lots of world-class museums are offering virtual tours.

20. Make sure you have a really good cake! For the love, please don’t let your birthday go by without blowing out candles! You can now order a birthday cake from Milk Bar, the iconic NYC bakery, to have delivered to your home anywhere in the United States. (They offer it in rainbow/vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry, and even have a gluten-free birthday cake.) Order a cake, get someone to make it for you, or bake one yourself if you’re really into baking.

21. Make a really fancy cocktail. Great news – liquor stores are still open! Find a recipe and gather all of those obscure ingredients, and then enjoy trying something new.

22. Cook at home. This is seriously one of the most underrated birthday activities, because most people want to go out to a fancy restaurant for their birthday. It takes some time to plan, gather ingredients, and make sure you know what you’re doing, but the act of preparing a meal with a loved one is so rewarding.

23. Plant something in the garden. If you’re lucky enough to get nice weather on your birthday, use it to work in the garden! Not so lucky? Plant some houseplants and bring some new life into your house as you celebrate a new year of of your own life. TheSill.com has dozens of live plant delivery options and gorgeous planters so you can add a bit of green to your home.

24. Create a spa day. Is the birthday queen or king in need of a break? Make a spa day by ordering a Voluspa candle, bath salts, masks, and maybe a nice easy-reading book (here are 27 of my favorite fiction novels) and then close the door and give them a few hours alone. Bliss.

25. Attend a concert….at home. Some of the world’s biggest recording artist are performing live concerts via instagram or Facebook live. Make a big deal of it, the same way you would if you were attending the arena show. Dress up, have a nice dinner before, and then drink your typical concert beverage (for me it’s an IPA) while you enjoy the show. Here is a schedule of livestream concerts.

26. Put up a birthday banner. Or balloons, or a big sign in the front yard. Just do something to make a big show that it’s someone’s BIRTHDAY! I put together this pretty balloon arch for my 30th birthday in quarainte, and it was surprisingly easy and fool proof! Just be sure to use an electric balloon pump…

27. Make the birthday recipient feel loved. A birthday, more than anything, is a feeling. Make sure the birthday recipient feels love from friends and family via cards, zoom calls, video messages, or any other mode. Planning your own birthday this year? Put out a call for love! Announce on social media that it’s your birthday, and enjoy the flood of attention. And most importantly, show some self love and make sure that you tell yourself that you’re important, remarkable, and oh-so-loved on this special day.

I hope this helps you come up with even more ideas to celebrate your birthday at home! I totally know that it’s not the same as being able to go out and celebrate IRL with your friends and family, but here’s to making the very best of it, living and loving big, and ringing in a new year of life with what will (hopefully) be the most unique birthday you’ve ever had.