[Make It a Day to Remember] A Collection of Ideas to Liven Up a Birthday Party!
Here are some ideas to make your birthday party even more exciting!
A typical birthday party has blowing out candles, eating cake, and giving presents.
But don’t you think it would be even more fun if you added surprising twists, performances that wow everyone, and memorable activities?
We’ve gathered plenty of ideas that everyone—from kids to adults—will enjoy, such as handmade items, games everyone can join, and touching surprises.
Feel free to use them as inspiration!
Since birthdays come only once a year, take your time and create unforgettable moments together with everyone!
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[Make it a day to remember] A collection of ideas to liven up a birthday party! (31–40)
Gesture Telephone Game
Charades and the telephone game are classics at parties and events.
To be honest, if the person acting gets embarrassed, they kind of lose—but it can actually be pretty frustrating for the guessers too.
Still, it’s a simple game you can enjoy without any props.
If you’ve never tried it, give it a go at least once.
Catch the marshmallow with your mouth!
How about a game where everyone tosses marshmallows and you try to catch them? With marshmallows, the setup is easy, they’re soft so no one gets hurt, and even if you miss, you won’t make a mess.
Since they’re fluffy, you can go for it and open your mouth wide to catch them.
It’s a simple game, so it’s great fun for a wide range of participants, from kids to adults.
Pie throwing
When it comes to parties, pie throwing is a classic—how about surprising everyone with a pie-throwing stunt? Just be aware that doing it indoors can make a big mess, so either prepare the space accordingly or take it outside.
And if things heat up, make sure no one gets hurt.
handbell
It’s a performance where several people ring bells and play together.
Since you need to practice in advance—like the timing of when to ring the bells—it might be a bit challenging, but many people find the beautiful bell tones very soothing.
It’s also likely to be very rewarding.
Celebrate with as many people as possible
There’s nothing more delightful than having lots of people celebrate your birthday, right? This surprise is very simple: just gather as many people as you can and celebrate! Invite as many people as possible into a single room—like a living room, classroom, or club room—and welcome the birthday person into the space packed to the brim.
They’ll be shocked by the sheer impact, guaranteed!
[A Day to Remember] A Collection of Ideas to Liven Up Birthday Parties! (41–50)
ice bath
I never thought about throwing a birthday party in an unexpected place, but it sounds like it could be fun.
Here’s a way to keep a summer birthday cool: a birthday in the bathroom.
Decorate the bathroom, fill the tub with lots of ice, and use it as a cooler to chill drinks and fruit.
If there are many guests, you can simply use the bathroom as a drink station.
Musical chairs
How about making your birthday party even more fun with a game of musical chairs? While the music plays, everyone walks around, and when it stops, you all rush to grab a seat.
The rules are simple, so it’s a game anyone can enjoy, from kids to adults.
Moving to the music lifts everyone’s spirits, too.
With nonstop excitement and suspense, the room will be filled with smiles! Just be careful not to get so caught up in the game that people bump into each other.
It’s a wonderful way for the birthday star and all the guests to have a great time together—why not give it a try?