Every year people face a serious problem - how to celebrate their birthday. This holiday accompanies us from the first day of life, but first it is organized by our parents, and then this responsibility is shifted onto our shoulders.
How to spend your only day of the year? Of course, sometimes you just want to sit with your family with a cake and candles, without noise and loud feasts. But there are years when the soul asks for a real holiday, and it’s stupid to deny yourself this!
The editors of InPlanet have prepared a list of 15 original ideas for celebrating a birthday!
1Costume party
A classic way to celebrate a birthday is a costume party. The beauty of this option is that you can choose many ideas that will please any guest. For example, you can make a Hawaiian, pirate or rainbow party. You can use your favorite TV series, such as Game of Thrones, for the theme of the evening, or make the party Oscar-themed.
2Quest
Another exciting option for a holiday is to arrange a real quest for yourself and your guests. You don’t have to bother yourself with preparation, but simply choose one of the quests that are currently going on in your city. Or create something unique and conduct a quest right at home or in a restaurant. Then you will have to write a script and prepare a real adventure!
Decorations and decorations
Let the kids make their own party decorations
, from scrap materials that you have at home, instead of spending a lot of money buying them at the store. The main thing is to be careful: sometimes homemade jewelry can be more expensive than store-bought ones. If you don’t have packs of paper and other things at home that you could use to make crafts, then it’s easier to buy ready-made decorations for the holiday.
When you buy or make party decorations, choose ones that can be used again and again, year after year. Pennants can be made from fabric or oilcloth in a neutral color, as well as letters for the inscription “Happy Birthday”; balloons are also profitable to buy in large packages; they will last for many holidays. If you are not too lazy to wash the dishes after the holiday, put regular ones on the table rather than disposable plates and cups. This is also savings.
Keep in mind that products with licensed cartoon characters on them tend to cost more than generic items. If your daughter dreams of plates and other Disney princess paraphernalia, you can explain to her that the same items with a white horse cost much less and fits the theme just as well. You can compromise: buy one thing with the symbols of your favorite character (for example, plates), and choose ordinary cups, napkins, etc. Moreover: if you choose a classic design, some decorations can be used at every holiday for almost a lifetime. But if you choose items based on a theme, you'll have to buy a new batch of decorations and dishes year after year because interests change (also multiply by the number of children in your family).
Plates, carnival hats, wrapping paper, tablecloths and souvenirs... so much holiday stuff in stores! It’s so tempting to just take it, go and buy it. But convenience costs money, and sometimes we forget how easy it would be to make your own holiday supplies. We also forget that the lion's share of all these things is simply not needed.
Beautiful wrapping paper can cost a fortune, but what happens to it? In a matter of seconds, she is torn apart by a child who is trying to get to the gift as quickly as possible. Instead, simply wrap gifts in newspaper, or place them in reusable fabric gift bags, bags or paper bags and use them again and again.
3Role playing
You can turn your holiday into a theater stage with the help of role-playing games! The birthday boy will have to try a little, but then the evening will only become unforgettable. You need to agree on the list of guests, choose a script and assign roles. And it’s better to let it be a surprise for the guests! For example, you can act out a scene from your favorite book or find a ready-made script online.
Quests
Today, quests are very popular, varied and available in every city. Participating in the quest will allow you and your friends to show your wits, test your nerves and feel the team spirit.
Quest room
In the quest room, participants are faced with the task of getting out of the room in one hour, solving various problems using ingenuity and dexterity. The themes of the rooms are very different, for example, “Prison Break”, “Sherlock’s Investigation”, “Back to the Future”, “Space Mission”. Some quests include horror elements, others use actors to support the plot. Typically, quests are designed for a company of 2–8 people and last from 1 hour. The cost of the quest starts from 1,500 rubles per company.
Quest in virtual reality
Virtual reality escape rooms are similar to escape rooms, but use special equipment to immerse players in their world. In such quests, situations are often played out that are not possible in reality. The average cost of entertainment is 3,000 rubles per team.
Performance
The performance combines a quest and a theatrical performance. Players are placed in a situation where actors play their roles and players influence the plot. There are both small performances for 2–4 people, and shows for a company of up to 40 people. Ticket price starts from 2000 rubles per person.
Street quest
Go for a walk through interesting places in the city, solve riddles and learn new things. There are ready-made quests for every taste: historical, in parks, in museums, big attractions or little-known places. For bad weather, quests in the subway or by car are suitable. Such quests cost from 1000 rubles.
If you order a route to be developed specifically for you, the organizers will be able to add riddles related to you to the walk and include a visit to a cafe.
Labyrinth
A labyrinth is a large, confusing space with rooms, corridors and dead ends from which players must find a way out. One of the options is in an underground space, where you need to look for a way out in dim lighting, and the organizers, at the request of the players, can add scary moments with the help of actors. There are also labyrinths made of mirrors. The large labyrinth can accommodate a group of up to 50 people, and the cost starts from 1000 rubles per person.
4Picnic in nature
True extreme sports enthusiasts can spend this day in nature, and the celebration options will depend on the time of year. Those born in the summer are luckier - you can have a picnic in the forest, a trip to a river or lake, or an outing in the mountains. Winter birthday people are less fortunate, but they can rent a house in the forest and have plenty of skiing. And in the evening, sit by the fire or fireplace and have a cozy conversation with your loved ones.
5Dream come true
Once a year you can arrange a real holiday for yourself and do something you could only dream of. For example, skydive, go to the dolphinarium, attend a creative master class, have a shopping day or go horseback riding! In general, everyone has their own dreams, so it’s better for the birthday person to know what to do on this day to make their dream come true!
6Sports party
Those who love an active lifestyle can choose a sports party. The most popular ideas for such a birthday are paintball, a rope park or a climbing wall. A large and noisy company will have a great time and spend this day with health benefits. And only pleasant memories will remain in the memory of this day! The main thing is to warn guests about the location of the party in advance so that they dress in sportswear.
7Birthday alone
No, no, it’s not sad at all, but on the contrary, fun and interesting! If the birthday boy is tired of everything and everyone, you can have a great rest and devote your birthday only to yourself. You can do whatever your heart desires - even go to Paris for a day to walk along the winding streets and enjoy the romantic atmosphere. Or treat yourself to a day at the spa, shopping, beauty salon, or go to your favorite show or concert.
8Photo shoot
A great way to combine business with pleasure is to celebrate a birthday with a photo shoot. The only thing to do is make an agreement with the photographer for the whole day and invite guests. You can prepare a bunch of outfits and arrange a themed photo shoot, shooting in nature or in daring images. This day will remain not only in memories, but also in hundreds of fun photos with friends and family!
Leisure
If a birthday feast does not interest you, try to spend the holiday actively.
Aquapark
A water park will add summer fun to any birthday party, and an indoor water park will do it even in winter. For those who don't want to go down the slides, wave pools and saunas, which are found in many water parks, are suitable. The cost of entry per person is approximately 1000–2000 rubles.
Bumperball
Just imagine - they put a huge inflatable ball on a person, in which you can fall painlessly and collide with other players. Playing football, hockey or running races in this form is very fun, both for observers from the outside and for participants in the process. The cost of the game is from 3000 rubles per hour. The organizers provide inflatable balloons, a judge for the competition and props for the games.
Trampoline
Jumping on a trampoline and in a foam pit will be fun for both adults and children. Some trampoline clubs offer special programs for birthdays with games, such as basketball or trampoline dodgeball. The cost of visiting the trampoline club is from 500 rubles per person.
Bowling
Bowling is suitable for people of any age and physical fitness. Divide into teams and arrange a competition; for additional excitement, make a bet. The average cost of one track for the game is 600–1000 rubles.
Wakeboarding
If your birthday is in the summer, rent a boat and wakeboard with friends. Wakeboarding is riding on a special board on water. The athlete rides behind the boat, holding the halyard. There are also wake parks where, instead of a boat, the participant is towed by a special cable system. After a short instruction, even those who are skating for the first time will be able to enjoy skating. The cost of renting a boat starts from 5,000 rubles per hour; one boat can accommodate 4-5 riders.
Golf
Playing golf combines active recreation, competition and nature walks. Invite guests to the golf club and arrange a tournament or joint practice. The cost of the game for one person starts from 4,000 rubles.
photo Sergio Ruiz
Mini golf
- a cheaper and simpler version of the game that will allow even children and those playing for the first time to enjoy it. Often includes unusual tasks, for example, the hole may be in the mouth of a dragon. Indoor mini golf courses provide the opportunity to play in winter and in bad weather.
Ice rink
Surprise your guests by inviting them to an indoor ice skating rink this summer. A winter skating rink is a classic entertainment that almost everyone enjoys. Combine skating with mulled wine and photography, and you’ll get the recipe for a very enjoyable holiday. The cost of a ticket to the skating rink with skate rental included starts from 1000 rubles for 1–2 hours.
Karting
Spend your birthday at the karting track if you and your friends love speed and adrenaline. Organize a tournament of several races - the participants will remember it for more than one day. In winter and rainy weather, choose an indoor karting track. The cost of entry per participant starts from 500 rubles.
Curling
Curling is a team game played on an ice rink. The goal of the game is to throw a heavy stone across the ice so that it stops as close as possible to the target marked on the ice. While the stone moves across the ice, team members correct its trajectory with special brushes. The game does not require much physical effort, so it is suitable for everyone. A company of 4 to 10 people plays on one track. Rent of a track, equipment and instruction on curling rules cost 6,000–10,000 rubles.
Paintball
Paintball is a team game using air guns that shoot paint balls that break when they hit an obstacle and paint it. There are a large number of game options: outdoors, on a prepared site, in abandoned buildings, all against all, hostage taking, escorting a VIP person and many others. Any paintball club will choose the right option for you depending on the number and experience of participants. The cost of organizing a game and renting equipment is about 2,000 rubles per person.
Airsoft
(airsoft) is similar to paintball, but uses a different weapon that is visually similar to the real thing and shoots plastic balls without paint (so the game is played on fairness). The impact of such a ball is much more sensitive than in paintball. In general, airsoft is suitable for more experienced and serious companies.
Laser tag
photo by heipei
Laser tag is similar to paintball, but uses infrared emitters in the weapon and sensors attached to the players' bodies to record hits. Getting hit in laser tag is painless, various additional rules can be implemented, for example, revival after a certain time after being hit, and full hit statistics are available at the end of the game.
There are two options for the game: dynamic and colorful indoors, more suitable for children and mixed groups (renting a hall for an hour - 8,000 rubles), and laser tag in open spaces with naturalistic weapons, similar to paintball and airsoft, but without the discomfort of hits ( from 1500 rubles per person for 3 hours of play).
Petanque
photo by Hsing Wei
Pétanque (boccia) is a game in which two teams compete to throw heavy metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden one. Any small area is suitable for the game, the rules are simple, both children and old people enjoy playing the game.
For the game you don’t need anything other than a place and balls, so it’s easy to organize it yourself. In Moscow, birthday parties with petanque are held in Gorky Park.
Skydiving
Take a parachute jump with your friends and you will remember this birthday for a long time. Find a suitable airfield where your company, after preparation on the ground, will be lifted into the air to a height of 4000 meters. You will jump in tandem with an instructor, reach speeds of up to 200 kilometers per hour and spend a minute in free fall. The cost of the jump is from 7,000 rubles per person.
Roller rink
Enjoy roller skating to your heart's content, paying only 400 rubles for entry per person. For those who don’t know how to skate, rent quads - rollers with wheels arranged in two rows - it’s much more difficult to fall off them.
If roller skating is too boring for you, try an electric skating rink
, where hoverboards, segways, unicycles and similar devices are available for rental.
Rope jumping
Rope jumping is a jump with a rope from a high object. The jump does not require any preparation, it is easier to do than a parachute jump, but the emotions from it will not be much less. The average cost of a jump with instructions and equipment is 2000 rubles.
photo Tambako The Jaguar
A similar entertainment is bungee jumping. It differs in that instead of ropes and a shock absorption system, an elastic rubber cable is used.
Climbing wall
photo by Phil Roeder
A climbing wall is a wall that imitates the relief of a rock. Organize a competition with your friends to complete routes at speed. Each climbing wall has sections with varying degrees of difficulty, so you can choose routes for any level of participants. The cost of visiting the climbing wall starts from 500 rubles.
Shooting Range
If you want to shoot with real pistols, machine guns and rifles, go to a shooting club. After a short briefing and choosing a weapon, you will shoot at paper or metal targets, which you will take as a souvenir, and get a good dose of adrenaline.
Skeet
Organize an impromptu competition in skeet shooting - even children over 12 years old and those who have never held a gun before can do it. For experienced shooters, shooting clubs will offer more complicated options with transitions between stands and shooting at paired targets. Since these activities take place outdoors, they go well with a picnic. The cost of shooting starts from 1000 rubles per person.
SUP surfing
photo by Stephen McCarthy
Go on a mini-hike along a river or lake, combining socializing, water fun and outdoor recreation. SUP (stand up paddle) - riding while standing on a special board, using a paddle for movement. Skating does not require special training; guests will not have problems mastering the movements. The cost of a water safari with training in the basics of riding and the accompaniment of an instructor is from 1,500 rubles per person.
9Holiday in an amusement park
How long have you been to an amusement park? You can fill the gap on your birthday - give yourself a real trip back to childhood. You can enjoy the rides, carousels and swings to your heart's content in any amusement park. Another creative option is going to a water park together. Then this day will definitely be remembered for a long time, because it will be spent not only fun, but also usefully!
Design themes for the 25th anniversary candy bar
A corner with treats can become not only tasty and bright. Photo sessions are often held against the backdrop of the candy bar. Candy bar and cocktail bar can be decorated in different styles:
- Alice in Wonderland
- Flower garden
- Princesses
- Hipsters
- Circus
- Hollywood
- Tifanny in pastel colors
- Paris (pink and black tones)
- Marine theme
- Gatsby
10Restaurant
A classic option for celebrating a birthday with your family is going to a restaurant or cafe. Such a holiday will help you enjoy the company of loved ones and sincere conversation. And if you’re already tired of going to regular restaurants, you can choose an establishment that you haven’t been to before. For example, having dinner at a restaurant on the roof of a high-rise building - what could be more exciting?
12Party at the spa
For girls, an excellent option for celebrating a birthday would be a whole day at a spa or beauty salon. You can gather your friends together and spend your holiday in a relaxing atmosphere, enjoying the procedures. Spas have a special opportunity to rent space for the whole day. Such a birthday will not only be memorable, but also healthy!
Tips for organizing a 25 year old girl's birthday
If you decide to organize a birthday party for a 25-year-old girl, then you should pay attention to the following tips:
- Start with a budget. Determine how much and what you are willing to spend. You can consider a program option where the guest does not spend money on a gift, but pays for participation.
- The program should be of interest to everyone. If someone is not interested in participating in the program, then you need to think in advance about other entertainment for such an occasion.
- Send everyone electronic invitations indicating the theme of the holiday, program, dress code, date and exact address.
- It would be a good idea to make a list of gifts; maybe the guests will decide to make one common gift for the birthday girl.
- Work out the menu with the venue or catering company. You can leave the choice of food up to the guests.
- Timing is important when organizing a holiday. Each program and show needs to be given a specific time.
- Discuss with the organizers what will be needed before and after the holiday: all necessary purchases, dismantling and installation, cleaning and rehearsals.
- Sign a contract for services.
- Visit the venue in advance, study the services and artists (watch their videos). You must have a clear idea of what to expect from the program.
13In a limousine
Do you want to experience luxury? You can rent a limousine for the whole day and ride around the city in this expensive car. This option is suitable for a group of girlfriends - just like the picture of beauties in evening dresses with cocktail glasses in their hands. And for a large and noisy company, you can rent a bus - it will also be fun and will be remembered for a long time!
14On a yacht
An option for summer birthday people is to spend their holiday on a boat. The river walk will appeal to all guests, and will be unforgettable for the hero of the occasion. A pleasant evening on board a luxury ship or even a yacht - what could be better for such an event? By the way, you can also check the weather for spring and autumn birthdays, but in winter this method is definitely impossible.
Entertainment program for guests “DIY Feast”
The owners of the house greet guests with the words: “We are glad to have guests as good news!”, “Welcome!”
Each guest is invited to the aperitif table and offered to choose a drink and one of the notes prepared in advance with a comic toast. When all the guests are gathered, they are invited to the table. Leading. Hello! People have many ways of greeting each other, so I want to give a special greeting to everyone on our holiday.
(The presenter shakes someone’s hand, hugs someone, kisses someone, pats someone on the shoulder, waves his hand to someone, blows a kiss to someone, etc.)
(Next comes a feast with toasts and congratulations. The host periodically inserts remarks.)
- Dear guests! Which of you can add something to what has been said about the hero of the day?
– Who can highlight other aspects of the outstanding nature of our birthday boy?
– I suggest choosing an analyst among the guests. The one who will say: “How about pouring it?”*
- (Addresses one of the guests.) And we will call you “lad,” because you clap your hands louder than anyone else.
Comic description of the hero of the day
Leading. I have in my hands a description of our hero of the occasion (reads):
His clothes are a feast for the eyes.
His hard work is worthy of the highest praise.
Honest, like an ATM.
Mobile like a phone.
Beautiful, like a rare diamond.
Brave as a furious lion.
– If you agree with this, let me know with applause (Guests applaud.)
Table game “Stable Expression”
Leading. For our holiday, I have prepared a list of common expressions. For example, Indian...summer, scarecrow...garden, etc. The one who accurately continues the stable expression receives a token. The guest who collects the most tokens is awarded a prize. Let's start the game.
(Counting of tokens is in progress.)
Fun for guests “Get a prize”
Leading. Prizes are up for grabs!
2. (The presenter hands the guests several tear-off calendars.) The one who is the fastest to tear out the sheets with Fridays from the calendar will receive a prize that is suitable for any make of car. (A competition is taking place. The winner receives a keychain that fits any make of car. The presenter takes tear-off calendars from the players and gives out several piles of old newspapers.)
Auction “Drinks of the World”.
(The hero of the day fills the winner’s glass with his own hand.)
(A dance block is in progress. Next, guests are invited to the festive table to continue the ceremony of congratulating the hero of the occasion.)
Outdoor games “Rope competitions”
The presenter takes out a shoe box, the ends of the ropes stick out from the slot
(The presenter takes scissors and cuts about one meter of rope from the ball.)
Leading. I propose to hold a competition. The rules are simple: step on the rope. The players sit on chairs in a circle. I will walk behind the players and suddenly throw a rope into the middle of the circle. Everyone stands up, trying to step on it as quickly as possible. Whoever does not have enough space is eliminated from the game. Each time I will shorten the rope by 15-20 cm. The game goes until the last player.
Leading. Today, not only the birthday boy, but all participants of our holiday will receive pleasant surprises and prizes.
Funny riddles
Leading. Attention riddles!
“Women love it, workers demand it, soldiers don’t like it.” What is this? (outfit)
– Brown, wrinkled, is there in every woman? (highlight)
“Yesenin was a wonderful poet; he has no equal in talent. Duncan also knew about this, having performed for him... (“International”)
(Those who answer correctly become participants in the next games).
Game “Disconnect”.
The presenter presents the prize with a humorous comment: “Go ahead and cheat!”
15Cooking party
A creative way to have a fun holiday is to host a cooking class for your guests. It will definitely be cool to gather friends and relatives with a real chef who will teach you how to cook a delicious dish. For example, you can order a master class on making rolls and sushi - this skill will definitely come in handy in everyday life! And you can have dinner with home-cooked delicacies.
These ideas will help make your birthday unforgettable, interesting and will help you keep pleasant memories in your memory for a long time!
6Playful
Board games and word games don't seem so boring anymore. You can find online versions, such as Mafia or Monopoly, and have fun on your own. Or open a video conference, gather your friends and let your imagination run wild! The good old “Crocodile” and “Activity” will go with a bang. Your loved ones will definitely rejoice at the opportunity to cheer up!
