Everyone wants to make their birthday extra special but most people don’t realize that you can skip the usual cake & balloons—instead, try something totally different! It doesn’t matter what you’re looking for because there’s something for everyone and you’ll certainly enjoy yourself. Here are ten unique ways to celebrate your big day that you probably haven’t thought of before. You’re guaranteed to have a birthday bash that everyone will remember and they’ll be talking about it for every birthday yet to come.
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Celebrate Your “Golden Birthday” in Style
Turning the age that matches your birth date—like 21 on the 21st—makes it your golden birthday so it’s time to make it special by decking out everything in gold! You could try making all the decorations gold-themed, like gold balloons & streamers, as well as gold-colored treats and gold-colored party favors for your guests.
Create a Time Capsule on Your Birthday
Your birthday is a good time for you to capture a moment in time, which you’ll be able to do by creating a time capsule that contains items that represent your life right now, including photos & letters to your future self. Once you have them, seal them in a box and set a date to open it, maybe ten or twenty years down the road. Creating a time capsule gives you something exciting to look forward to in the future and a tradition that you’ll cherish every time the special day rolls around.
Complete a Birthday Challenge Matching Your Age
Likewise, you may want to set a fun goal by doing an activity that matches the age you’re turning, such as doing a 25 mile run or donating 25 items to charity on your 25th birthday, for example. Whatever you decide, tailor the challenge to something you enjoy or want to achieve to give yourself a more fulfilling birthday. It feels great to accomplish something special on your big day.
Join a Wildlife Conservation Project
You might want to turn your special day into a day where you give back to nature by signing up for a day with a wildlife conservation project. As part of your project, you might help track animals & plant trees or help researchers in the field—either way, you’ll spend lots of time outdoors! Some programs might let you work with endangered species, which is exactly the kind of reward that’ll make your special day even more special for everything around you, too.
Sleep Under the Northern Lights in a Glass Igloo
Celebrate your birthday by spending the night in a glass igloo beneath the Northern Lights somewhere like Norway or Finland. Simply book accommodation that gives you a front-row seat to the aurora borealis right from your bed—you’ll get to stay warm & cozy as you watch the sky light up with brilliant colors! Some of the best packages even include traditional Finnish dinners and reindeer sleigh rides to make your birthday truly special.
Stargaze with a Professional Astronomer
Speaking of the stars, you could spend your birthday night under them with a private stargazing session. Hire a professional astronomer who’ll guide you through the night sky using high-powered telescopes, giving you a close-up look at planets, galaxies & nebulae. They’ll point out constellations & share interesting facts—it’ll help you understand your place in the universe and give you some perspective on a very special day.
Go on a Mystery Trip Without Knowing the Destination
Let someone else handle the planning and surprise you with a mystery trip. All you have to do is give a travel company your preferences, then they’ll organize everything without telling you where you’re going. Of course, you’ll get hints as your departure date approaches—but the destination remains a secret until you get there. It’s a great way to step out of your comfort zone on your birthday.
Learn to Fly a Plane for a Day
You could turn your birthday into an adventure by taking a flight lesson and, with a certified instructor next to you, you’ll learn the basics of piloting an aircraft! It takes some ground instruction but soon enough, you’ll take to the skies & might even get to handle the controls yourself. You’ll get to feel the thrill of flying and see the world from, quite literally, a new point of view on your special day.
Host a Private Movie Night in an Unusual Venue
For something a little cozier, get together all your closest friends together for a private movie screening in a special location by renting out an old theater or a rooftop—perhaps even a cave! Just remember to bring along plenty of snacks and perhaps create a dress code to match the movies you’re showing. There’s no finer way to celebrate your birthday with the people you love as you sit back to watch some of your favorite flicks.
Create Your Own Signature Scent
Try making your birthday a little more creative by crafting your own perfume, where you’ll spend the day with a professional perfumer who’ll guide you through different scent profiles. You’ll learn about top notes, middle notes & base notes, as well as how they work together to create a smell that’s uniquely you. Best of all, you’ll have a custom scent to remind you of the day and all the fun you’ve had!
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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