Most people think that the only way to celebrate a birthday is by having a birthday party. However, there are other ways to celebrate your birthday other than throwing a birthday bash.
In this article, I will give you some fun ideas of what you can do instead of throwing a traditional birthday party.
Invite the birthday guests to a bumper soccer tournament in the park
If you are looking for something active and fun to do on your birthday, then why not invite your guests to a bumper soccer tournament in the park? This is a great activity for all ages and it will definitely get everyone moving.
Bumper balls are inflated TPU or PVC balls, that can be used for activities such as bumper soccer. They are a lot of fun and perfect for people of all ages.
In bumper soccer, two teams try to score goals against each other using the bumper balls. The aim of the game is to knock your opponents out of the way so that you can get to the goal. It is a really fast-paced and exciting game to play.
Divide you and your guests into teams. The easiest way to do this is by using colored scarves or ribbons. Once the teams are formed, you will need to set up the playing area. This can be done by using cones or markers to create two goals on either end of the playing area.
The game of bumper soccer is played in two halves of five minutes each. If there is a draw after two halves, then a three-minute mini-match will be played to decide the winner.
Depending on how much time you got for the tournament you can play the game in a single-elimination or double-elimination style. There are plenty of apps you can use for making the bracket system.
What you need
Things that you will need to take care of before the event
- 10 Bumper balls
- 1 bumper ball blower
- Generator for generating power for the blower
- Musik
- Food and drinks
I have made a whole list of fun party activities for adults with everything from bumper balls to Relay runs in sumo suits with drunk goggles on. So if you are looking for more action games like bumper balls, you should check out the list.
Birthday getaway with a few friends
Another way you can celebrate your birthday other than throwing a party , could be to take a road trip in a low-key birthday fashion, with a special someone, or with a few of your closest friends. This is the perfect opportunity to take a break from your everyday life and do something that you love.
There are plenty of places that you can go for your birthday getaway. Some ideas for places could be Niagara falls, the beach, or even a city that you have always wanted to visit. The destination is not as important as making new memories with the people that you love, and going places you’ve never been before.
One of the best things about taking a trip for your birthday is that you can make it as long or as short as you want. If you only have a weekend free, then you can take a mini-vacation. However, if you have more time off, then you can take a longer trip. It is entirely up to you.
What you need
Things that you will need to take care of before you go on your trip are:
- Booking your travel arrangements,
- Packing your bags,
- Ensuring that everyone has the time off from work or school.
- Check the oil and gas on the car.
- Have cash at hand
Once you have taken care of all the logistics, all that is left to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy your birthday getaway.
Movie marathon instead of a birthday party
If you are a movie lover, then why not ditch the birthday party and have a movie marathon instead? You can add to this experience with popcorn machines, candy cotton, and other fun things to eat during the movie. This will be a birthday that you and your guests will definitely remember.
Invite your closest friends or family members over and spend the day watching some of your favorite films. You can either make it a theme day and watch movies from a particular genre or you can just watch a selection of your all-time favorite films.
Don’t forget to have plenty of snacks and drinks on hand to keep everyone fueled throughout the day. And, if you want to make it a real party, then you can always turn it into a sleepover.
You could end the night with a pop quiz.
What you need
Things that you will need to take care of before your movie marathon are:
- Make a list of movies or series that you want to watch
- Renting or buying the movies
- Getting snacks and drinks
- Make sure that everyone is available on the day
Go Bowling with friends instead of having a boring birthday party
A bowling tournament is a great way to spend your birthday with your friends. You can either do it in teams or you can bowl against each other. Bowling is a popular sport in the US, so this is a great activity for any age group and it’s something that everyone can enjoy.
If you want to go a bit crazy then you could arrange the whole tournament to be played with drunk goggles on.
To make it even more fun, you can have prizes for the winners. These could be things like gift cards, drunk goggles, or even just bragging rights.
What you need
Things that you will need to take care of before your bowling tournament are:
- Renting a lane at the bowling alley
- Make sure that everyone is available on the day
- Sending out invitations
- prizes for the winners
Do a Birthday Bucket List instead of a birthday party
A birthday bucket list is a great way to spend your birthday. It is a chance for you to do things that you have always wanted to do but never had the chance to do. This is your day to do whatever you feel like.
There are no rules on what you can put on your birthday bucket list. It is entirely up to you. However, some ideas for things that you could include are:
Visit a new country or state
Go skydiving or rappelling
Get a tattoo or get pierced
Visit an ancient city
meet up with a YouTuber
Give away $500 to a stranger that seems helpful
The possibilities are endless. The important thing is that you make a list of things that you really want to do. And then, make sure that you do them.
What you need
Things that you will need to take care of before you start your birthday bucket:
- Make a list of things that you want to do
- Organizing how you are going to do them
- Make sure to set off enough time for each step
Start a new trend – make an adult version of a dummy trees
Are there things you want to quit like smoking, or drinking coffee, why not have some fun with it and start an adult version of a dummy tree? This is where you get a group of your friends together and help each other quit something together.
This is a different way to spend your birthday celebration, and instead of hosting a party, you can host this event that will impact you and your guests in a more healthy way.
The dummy tree is a danish tradition, that is slowly being adopted in the US. A dummy Tree is a regular tree used for hanging up toddlers’ pacifiers, as a way to stop using them. A dummy tree is in other words a physical representation of a goal.
You can either make it yourself or you can get a friend to help you.
The first thing that you need to do is think about what you want to achieve. This could be anything from quitting smoking to stopping being messy. Once you have your goal in mind, it’s time to put it in a tree, as a physical representation of saying goodbye to something.
To make this even more fun invite friends and family to this event since we all have things we want to change.
What you need
Things that you will need to take care of before your dummy tree event are:
- Finding a fitting tree
- make a plan about what to quit
Why plan a birthday party – when you can go to an escape room
You and your friends are looking for something different to do on your birthday, so you decide to go to an escape room. This is a great way to spend your time and it is something that everyone can enjoy. The image above is from https://theescapeeffect.com/, but not all Escape rooms have a Horror theme.
There are many different types of escape rooms, so make sure to choose one that suits your group. If you are looking for something challenging, then you should choose a room that is more difficult. However, if you are looking for something fun and easy, then you should choose a room that is less difficult.
No matter what room you choose, make sure to have fun and try to escape.
What you need
- Things that you will need to take care of before your escape room are:
- Booking the room in advance
- Make sure that everyone is available on the day
- Paying for the room
Other alternatives for a birthday party
If you haven’t found what you are looking for, I have lots of other alternatives for a birthday party. Have a look at the Fun activities list for adults articles I just wrote.