150 Things to Do On Your Birthday

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Trying to decide what to do for your birthday? It was recently my birthday so I thought it’d be fun to come up with a list of things to do for a birthday. This list of 150 things you can do for your birthday can give you some ideas. This list includes activities for all types of moods, weathers, and interests. Find the best way to celebrate your birthday with this list.

1. Go to the beach

2. Bowling

3. Hiking

4. Mountain climbing

5. Camping or glamping

6. Go to a theme park

7. Go to a water park

8. Travel

9. Have a staycation

10. Take a painting class

11. Take a cooking class

12. Go dancing

13. Take a dance class

14. Go to an outdoor fitness class

15. Go shopping

16. Go to an arcade

17. Go to an escape room

18. Go to the casino

19. Paintball

20. Laser tag

21. Go wine tasting

22. Go on a distillery tour

23. Go to a trampoline park

24. Go to the movies

25. Go to a drive-in theatre or outdoor movie

26. Play sports

27. Go see a sports game

28. Go to dinner

29. Go skydiving

30. Go paragliding

31. Go bungee jumping

32. Go on a hot air balloon ride

33. Go to the spa

34. Go to an animal shelter

35. Go to a dog park

36. Go to an improv show

37. Take an improv class

38. Participate in an open mic poetry reading

39. Have a karaoke night

40. Go to a comedy show

41. Go see a musical

42. Go to a Broadway show

43. Go to the circus

44. Go to a magic show

45. Go to a museum

46. Have a family and friends get-together at home with your home-cooked favorite meal

47. Play board games with friends and family at home

48. Play trivia

49. Play card games

50. Play table sports and games

51. Play board less, card less games like truth or dare, would you rather, charades

52. Throw some darts

53. Play outdoor games

54. Have a pool and hot tub day

55. Have a night out with your friends

56. Binge watch your favorite movies or shows

57. Do a photoshoot

58. Model for a photoshoot

59. Go to a concert

60. Go to any place where there’s live music

61. Go to the springs

62. Go to a music festival

63. Go canoeing or kayaking

64. Go paddle boarding

65. Go water rafting

66. Sit around the fire and roast marshmallows

67. Get a psychic reading

68. Go walking around town

69. Go window shopping

70. Go to fun stores and try stuff on

71. Test drive your dream car

72. Visit dream luxury open houses

73. Go horseback riding

74. Take a circus arts or pole dancing class

75. Go to a clay or pottery class

76. Do some snow sports like skiing, snowboarding, sledding, or snowmobiling

77. Go jet skiing

78. Go water skiing, wakeboarding, or wakeskating

79. Go Boating

80. Go snorkeling

81. Go scuba diving

82. Learn how to sail

83. Go rock climbing

84. Have a picnic at the park and watch the sunset

85. Go get ice cream (many places offer free if it’s your birthday)

86. Go on a cruise

87. Have a slumber party/sleepover

88. Get breakfast served in bed

89. Go to a dinner show

90. Go to the lake

91. Have an at-home spa day and night

92. Have a hotel or house party

93. Stay at an all-inclusive resort or have a 5-star hotel experience

94. Get a tattoo

95. Get a piercing

96. Have a bonfire party

97. Go on a ghost tour

98. Go on a helicopter ride

99. Ride a bike

100. Donate or volunteer

101. Engage in community service

102. Visit gardens or an arboretum

103. Go to a chocolate factory or museum

104. Have a foodie day where you eat your favorite foods or visit your favorite restaurants

105. Spend the day trying out different cuisines and restaurants you’ve never tried before

106. Learn how to shoot a gun

107. Play video games with your friends and family

108. Create an art masterpiece

109. Learn how to play an instrument

110. Go to a singing class

111. Go to a martial arts class

112. Visit an aquarium

113. Visit a zoo

114. Go wildlife viewing

115. Read your favorite book

116. Take a survivalist or wilderness class

117. Participate in a run

118. Live out your ideal day

119. Read a book

120. Go on an obstacle course

121. Get a makeover with a new look – new haircut, makeup, and wardrobe

122. Go on a tour of your city

123. Try out the tourist things to do in your town

124. Go on a treasure or scavenger hunt or geocaching

125. Plant a garden

126. Take an archery class

127. Go caving

128. Go urban exploring

129. Write your heart out

130. Scrapbooking

131. Make something from crocheting or knitting

132. Learn a new artistic skill such as calligraphy or water coloring

133. Build something

134. Try homebrewing or winemaking

135. Bake your favorite desserts and pastries

136. Make origami

137. Practice drawing or learn how to draw

138. Go on a road trip

139. Visit a planetarium or observatory

140. Make a movie with your friends and family

141. Vlog your day

142. Try out VR

143. Go berry or apple picking

144. Go visit a maze or farm

145. Play mini golf

146. Go ice skating or rollerblading

147. Have a BBQ

148. Go to a fair, carnival, or festival

149. Go karting

150. Go ATV riding

I hope you enjoyed this list and it gave some ideas for what to do for your birthday or your friend or family member’s birthday.

If you’re reading this and it’s your birthday, happy birthday! I hope you have a beautiful day and year ahead however you choose to celebrate.