Birthdays should be about indulgence – let your loved ones help make your celebration extra special by treating yourself to a spa treatment or massage on your special day!
Make it more traditional by hosting a party – consider hosting a potluck, as this can save money and get guests engaged!
Go swimming.
Going swimming may not be your typical birthday activity, but it can still make for a fun birthday event! Swimming provides great physical fitness while offering plenty of sun. Swimming also makes for an excellent way to connect with loved ones living far away and make this birthday even more memorable!
If you’re celebrating alone, having a dance party at home is an enjoyable way to mark the event and let loose. Or you could visit one of many drive-in movie theatres; though difficult to come by these days, they offer loads of entertainment! Check websites like this one out if possible to locate one nearby.
Check out an escape room.
Escape rooms provide an entertaining and challenging way to spend time with family, friends, or co-workers. Recently, they have become increasingly popular as an excellent team-building exercise and offering an engaging alternative to more typical activities like movies or restaurants.
The goal of an Escape Room is to locate clues that lead you toward the exit door before time runs out. Teams should work together as they explore each clue and solve puzzles together – even though it may seem daunting at first, most find the race against time exhilarating and motivating!
Please make the most out of your escape room experience by reading its description before arriving. Once inside, scrutinize all props, and don’t hesitate to ask for help if necessary; your game guide will be watching out for any signs of confusion or frustration!
Have a picnic.
An idyllic picnic can be the perfect way to celebrate your birthday in style. Pack up a blanket, drinks, and snacks, and head out onto a scenic spot for lunch or an afternoon picnic. Add in balloons for added celebration! Alternatively, host a potluck instead – asking guests to bring dishes they know or are famous for via an online invite service signup sheet is easy enough – which allows for efficient coordination among participants’ contributions and perhaps themed appropriately – maybe an iconic picnic sandwich potluck or wine themed potluck would work great too!
Add an extra fun element to your cupcake decorations with tiny rubber ants from grocery stores – they cost much less than other bakery options!
Go to a concert or play.
Live performances (whether music, ballet, comedy, or stage plays) make the perfect birthday outing! From group outings with friends to romantic dinner dates for two people alike – live performances can make any birthday truly memorable! Plus, you could always stop for dinner, drinks, or dessert beforehand (or after!).
Emily and her best friend planned an exciting girls’ night for Emily’s last birthday. After bowling, where they shared laughs and cheered each other on, they went out for delicious food and drinks at a nearby restaurant before ending the evening together.
Buy yourself a present.
When people ask what you want for your birthday, don’t just respond with “a sweater.” Instead, share all of the things you’ve been hoping to accomplish, perhaps recently reaching triple digits on the bench press. Reward yourself with new equipment for your home gym; scored Taylor Swift tickets? Upgrade your headphones, or if you’re an artist, consider purchasing some graphite pencils and oil paint as gifts!
If you don’t have anyone close by who can help with deciding your birthday wishes, browse stores, catalogs, and websites for inspiration. Keep a list of items you like so when the big day arrives, you have something exciting and unexpected to present to loved ones – they’ll appreciate that you took the initiative in making your wishes come true without just settling for some generic store-bought card!
Go on a trip.
Road trips are an incredible way to unplug and relax on your birthday. Whether it’s visiting one of the cities on your bucket list or simply traveling within your local region, road trips offer a fantastic way to celebrate yourself and relax!
Take it one step further by booking a winery tour for you and your friends. Enjoy sipping wine while admiring breathtaking scenery – not to mention taking plenty of Insta-worthy pics along the way.
Reading your favorite book can be an ideal way to relax and reflect upon the past year, while renting out a limousine may add some sparkle. Be sure to inform the limo driver of your special occasion so they can bring along enough champagne!
