I celebrated my 30th birthday in April 2020, the start of COVID in the US. Coronavirus was so new & everything was still closed. We didn't really know what was going on or how things would turn out. This was probably at the peak of the toilet paper shortage where people were just panic buying things.
I remember a little chain blocking entry to the local parks. Reflecting back, I can understand why I felt bummed. to have another trip around the sun without celebrating with my friends or family, except via phone call or if someone was kind enough to do a drive-by birthday honk in their car. It felt a bit lonely but we made it work. So I totally understand if your special birthday or a loved one's birthday just doesn't feel the same, that's why this list exists to give you some ideas!
Things are a bit more hopeful now that restaurants, small businesses, movie theatres, hair salons, thrift stores, are open & accommodating social distancing. Face masks are just a part of life now. However, this list is a general list of things to do in the years to come! There are probably some great virtual options to nearly everything on this list, including going to a concert or even a cooking class.
What should I do on my birthday? What can I do for my birthday at home? What should I do on my birthday in lockdown? What is a unique way to celebrate your birthday?
Whether you want to celebrate with friends and family or keep it lowkey, this is a big huge list of things to do on your birthday. You'll find something or a couple of ideas that you might want to do. There are even virtual options games & activities. This is your year to live your best life! These are some of the best things to do on your birthday, from virtual activities to board games to ordering take out. There are a bunch of things to do on your birthday during COVID too!
Food Activities
Bake a unique birthday cake
Take a cooking class or virtual cooking class
Order from your favorite restaurant
Eat breakfast or brunch at a restaurant
Make your favorite home-cooked meal
Make food completely from scratch
Cook something new
Buy a cookbook
Have an outdoor picnic at the park
Stay inside for an indoor picnic
Go to a farmers market
Go beer or wine tasting
Food truck hop and try multiple dishes
Book a food tour
Try the top-rated restaurants in your city
Travel & Adventure Activities
Go on a day trip
Go on a road trip
Go on a camping trip
Do a solo trip
Tour your own city
Explore a nearby city
Book a trip to a place you've dreamed of visiting
Activities
Use the day to go around doing things you've never done
Go bowling
Go to a comedy show
Go to a concert
Go to a music festival
Go rock climbing
Play tennis
Play billiards
Rent a karaoke machine and sing your heart out
See a musical show
Volunteer for your favorite charity organization
Attend a show taping
Visit a museum
Visit a planetarium or observatory
Visit a theme park (Disneyland Park, Universal Studios, etc.)
Go to a water park
Go to a trampoline park
Go somewhere historic
Have a pool party
Nature Things to Do
Buy some new plants
Go to a botanical garden
Go on a hike
Go bird watching
Climb a tree
Enjoy time in nature
Collect cool rocks on a walk
Search for four-leaf clovers
Enjoy a day at the beach
Visit a local creek, river, lake, lagoon, pond
Swim at the beach or pool
Watch the clouds go by &
Go stargazing
Go cloud watching
Build a snowman or have a snow fight
COVID-Friendly Things to Do
Host a birthday parade where friends/family drive by in their car
Host a virtual party on Zoom or Google Meet with friends, family, loved ones
Do virtual karaoke
Have a free at-home spa day using all the items you already own
Play virtual Heads Up!
Play virtual 20 Questions
Play virtual Cards Against Humanity
Go on a Zoom date
Plan a future birthday get-together
Host a virtual watch party (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube, etc.)
Games to Play & Fun Things to Do
Play Bingo
Play a board game (such as Clue, Monopoly, Scrabble, Backgammon, Trivial Pursuit)
Play card games
Play Psych
Play Would You Rather
Play Truth or Dare
Chill Things to Do
Have a night out with your friends
Have a slumber party with your closest friends or relatives
Host a movie marathon of your favorite movies
Read your favorite book
Make a list of things you want to do this year
Enjoy time around family
Make yourself a music playlist of your favorite songs you discovered in the past year
Watch movies you've never seen before
Donate to charity
Things to do Alone
Take time alone to reflect on your birthday & the past year
Clean out your closet/room to refresh your space
Sell some stuff on Offerup, Facebook Marketplace, etc.
Experiment & find a new hobby
Go out to eat and then see a movie alone
Make a time capsule to celebrate and remember the past year
Learn something
Sign up for an online class
Get yourself a present
Get lost somewhere
Go back to a place you haven't been to in years
Take a book and read outside
Write a letter to your future self
Focus on your mental health & find a therapist near you
Unique Things To Do
Get yourself a gift you've always wanted
Get a piercing
Get a tattoo
Get a room at a local hotel for a staycation
Spend the night in a haunted house
Spend the night in a lighthouse
Spend the night in a treehouse
Go bungee jumping
Go skydiving
Go on a hot air balloon ride
Go on a helicopter ride
People often plan trips to popular destinations such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, New Orleans, Vegas, New York City for their birthday. Things to do on your birthday don't always have to be amazing, grand extravaganzas. Sometimes it's popping a pizza from the grocery store in the oven & watching something with one of your friends. Well, sometimes those simple days turn into fun memories you'll always carry with you.
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There are so many fun things you can do to enjoy a special birthday celebration or birthday party, whether it's virtually or in person. It's up to you, what you feel comfortable with, what's going on in your area, & if the people around you feel like getting together to do something fun or want to keep it digital. You can rock it either way!
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Everyone deserves an amazing birthday celebration. The best way to celebrate your birthday is to do something you love. While it may not be feasible to have a super eventful experience every year filled with good times and one-of-a-kind memories, you can still make it the best it can be. Sometimes you want some ideas to celebrate, sometimes you want a big ol' party, sometimes you simply can't think of anything fun. There are plenty of ways to experience a special day, even if you stay at home.
There are a lot of free things to do on your birthday too. You can celebrate your fun day trying to knock off as many ideas from this list as you can complete.
What a great post! There are so many wonderful ideas, for lockdown and non-lockdown birthdays. Actually some of these ideas are awesome even for self-care days! Thank you for sharing such a comprehensive post! :)
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Fantastic list! Lots of interesting ideas! Thanks for sharing!
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