Adult birthday party ideas that aren't boring?

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04/07/25 10:30pm
Looking for a fun party theme or activity to celebrate an adult's birthday? Try some of these ideas:
  • Host a murder mystery dinner party for your friend: you can create your own mystery, or invest in a murder mystery game kit
  • Create a scavenger hunt: split into teams and race to find objects around a home, park, or city
  • Go axe-throwing: a fun, active option that can you can turn into a competition if you want
  • Attend a paint-and-sip event: enjoy wine while painting your next masterpiece (or host your own paint-and-sip birthday party at your house!)
  • Throw a costume party: you could even pick a theme, like a specific decade or the birthday person's favorite TV show
  • Go out for brunch with your friends: a simple yet classy way to celebrate!
  • Do an escape room: a fun and challenging way to bond with your pals
  • Get dinner and play games at an arcade: a nostalgic activity that will bring out your inner kid
  • Have a backyard movie night: set up a projector and a screen (or hang up a white sheet), get cozy on a blanket, and watch the birthday person's favorite film
  • Have a pool party: lounge and swim with cocktails or mocktails and great music
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Filip Kabashi
Candlemaking Expert
06/09/25 1:17am
What do you say about these b-day party ideas?

➤ Rent a house
Book an Airbnb or cool rental for one night with a pool or firepit.
Bring the people, the music, and the drinks and youve got a private party that feels like a gateaway.

➤ Private chef
Hire a chef to come cook a custom meal in your home or venue. You can theme the dinner and even do wine pairings. Feels luxe and intimate.

➤ All out candle making experience|
Set up a station with equipment and scent options. Everyone goes home with a candle. Add drinks and charcuterie and you've got an immersive experience.

➤ Movie with sound off (personal favourite)
Play a cheesy or a bad horror movie with sound off. Guests take turns doing live voicover of characters. It becomes way funnier than the real plot.
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Itsss Amyyyy!
04/10/25 3:25am
You should get drinks and play music and just you know dance and you know have like as a private adult clubs or one of those stuff.
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Miranda riddle
07/15/25 6:28pm
A mausqurade ball
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