Whether you’re seeking adventure or a relaxed day, these amazing 19th birthday ideas will help you decide on what to do for your 19th birthday.
With so many great things to do, these activities can be mixed and matched for an epic 19th birthday celebration.
19th Birthday Ideas
1. 19th Birthday Spa Day
From a new hairstyle to a relaxing facial, unwind and enjoy a pampered and rejuvenating spa day.
For a more budget-friendly yet still amazing option, have an at-home spa day.
Relax with your favorite face mask, coziest robe, and aromatic candle.
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2. Weekend Trip
Pack your bags and grab some friends/family and go on an exciting weekend trip.
A car is not a necessity for your trip as you can substitute your transportation with a train/bus ride.
3. Birthday Cruise
Experience breathtaking sunrises, great entertainment, and exciting excursions as you set sail on a cruise.
4. Spend a day at the Beach
From a beach party to a leisure day spent soaking in the sun (With sunscreen), celebrate your birthday at the beach.
Related: 15 Fun Things to do at the Beach
5. Have a Staycation
Book an Airbnb or hotel room in your city and enjoy a vacation right at home. Discover new restaurants, stores, and attractions, and enjoy being a tourist in your own city.
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6. Organize and Reset Your Life
Enjoy your birthday by taking some time to organize and reset your life.
From a closet clean-out to planning a workout routine, enter your new season feeling more balanced and organized.
7. Create a Time Capsule
Commemorate your 19th birthday by creating a time capsule.
You can write a letter to your future self, collect and store your favorite items as memorabilia, and even jot down 19 things you’ve learned in life thus far.
8. Shopping
Treat yourself to a new wardrobe or something from your wishlist and spend the day shopping.
9. Have a 19th Birthday Photoshoot
From a professional to a DIY photoshoot, celebrate your 19th birthday with a fun photoshoot.
10. Visit a Museum
Enjoy a day at the museum learning new things and seeing great artifacts up close.
11. Rest
unplug from work, school, and life’s responsibilities for the day and enjoy a restful day doing “nothing”.
You can watch a movie, lay in bed, or even take a walk and intentionally rest on your birthday.
12. Host a 19th Birthday Picnic
Celebrate your 19th birthday with a cute and dreamy picnic.
Set up a table or picnic blanket, lay some colorful pillows, and assemble a charcuterie board for an intimate and aesthetic celebration.
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Below are some adventurous 19th birthday ideas to help inspire your next birthday festivities.
13. Parasailing
If you’re looking for a thrilling water sport, try parasailing.
You will have the opportunity to soar over oceanic water while attached to a parachute-style canopy wing.
14. Go Skydiving
Experience the thrilling adrenaline of descending with gravity through skydiving.
If you’re wanting a similar thrill in a contained environment, opt for indoor skydiving. Which is also considerably cheaper than the traditional experience.
15. Snorkeling
Float above an underwater oasis and experience tropical fishes and corals while snorkeling.
Similar to a summer birthday, take advantage of seasonal activities and incorporate them into your birthday festivities. If your birthday falls within the fall or winter months, check out the following posts:
30 Splendid Fall Birthday Ideas
30 Fun Winter Birthday Ideas for a Magical Day
16. Complete an Escape Room
Want to test your quick thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills?
Gather some friends and try out an escape room. There you will race against the clock to unlock clues, solve puzzles, and eventually break out of the escape room.
17. Hiking
Celebrate your 19th birthday with a birthday hike.
In addition to physically challenging yourself, you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the great outdoors.
18. Go Kayaking
Paddle away and explore serene waters through kayaking.
For a special twist on the kayaking experience, look into clear kayaking. Which allows you to sit in a transparent kayak and gain a more in-depth view of the marine life underneath.
19. Indoor Rock Climbing
Climb to the top and go indoor rock climbing.
20. Collect Birthday Freebies
From free food to makeup and skincare, many companies offer amazing free birthday gifts.
Don’t forget to check the disclaimers and rules for your desired retailers/restaurants prior to heading out and grabbing your freebies.
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21. Go to a Trampoline Park
Put on your anti-slip socks and jump to your heart’s desire at a trampoline park.
In addition to freestyle jumping, many parks offer a variety of attractions such as trampoline dodgeball and foam pits.
22. Amusement Park
From dreamy attractions to delicious dole whip, have a blast celebrating your birthday at an amusement park.
23. Laser tag
Immerse yourself into a virtual reality with laser tag.
This high-energy and immersive game can be played with as little as two players to large groups divided into teams.
24. Karaoke Night
The joy of karaoke is that you don’t have to be a great singer to enjoy the musical activity.
You can set up your own budget-friendly karaoke party with wireless microphones and YouTube sing-alongs.
25. Have a Nostalgic Party
Celebrate adulthood with a nostalgic party of your childhood dreams.
From bounce houses to face painting, have a blast indulging in your dream childhood party.
Related: Throwback 2000s Party Ideas (Super Nostalgic)
26. Game Night
Enjoy a chill yet playfully competitive game night.
In addition to traditional board games, you can create birthday-related games. such as a Kahoot or Jeopardy to see who knows you the best.
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27. Roller Skating
Enjoy an amazing skating experience filled with neon lights and great music at the rollerskating rink.
If you’re seeking a more intimate and personal experience with your friends/family, many skating rinks offer great private party bookings.
28. Go-Kart Racing
Put the pedal to the metal and race to the finish line in go-kart racing.
29. Go to the Arcade
Entertain your inner child and accumulate tickets at the arcade.
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30. Have a 19th Birthday Slumber Party
Whether in a hotel room or your home put on some cute pajamas and have a fun slumber party with friends.
You can enjoy classic activities such as a pillow fight, movie night, and makeup makeovers.
Check out: Cozy Pajama Party Ideas For Girls Night In
31. Fancy Dinner at a Restaurant
Celebrate your 19th birthday with great food and a chill ambiance at a restaurant.
32. Host a 19th Birthday Pool Party
If you have a summer birthday or live in an area with a tropical climate, take advantage of the weather and have a refreshing pool party.
If you don’t have access to a backyard pool, look into reserving a space at a community pool.
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33. Go to a Selfie Studio
Commemorate your 19th birthday with some amazing pictures.
A selfie studio is a fantastic way to take fun pictures in front of different backgrounds.
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34. Have a Movie Night
Consider an at-home movie night if you’re looking for a chill and cozy way to celebrate your birthday.
You can go over the top with birthday decorations and cake or keep it simple with a movie and snacks.
Related: Cozy At Home Movie Night Ideas
35. Mini Golf
If you’re looking for fun yet relaxed 19th birthday ideas, try mini golfing.
36. Go Bowling
Strike up some fun with friends and family at the bowling alley.
37. Head to the Zoo
Tap into your wild side and spend the day at the zoo.
From animal feedings to educational tours, the zoo provides a unique experience of seeing amazing animals up close.
38. Glamp in Your Backyard
Have a fun and unique slumber party by glamping in the backyard.
To add to your aesthetic camping experience, you can watch an outdoor movie and have a picnic with traditional camping food.
For example, you can take traditional s’more ingredients and beautifully lay them on a charcuterie board.
39. Bake your own 19th Birthday Cake
If you love to bake or you want to take a shot at it, bake a birthday cake fit to your liking (You can even turn this into a birthday tradition).
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40. Have a 19th Birthday Party
Celebrate one more year around the sun with an epic 19th birthday party.
In addition to a classic birthday party, here are some fun 19th birthday party themes:
- Glow in the dark
- Meme
- Decades
- Movie/ tv show
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41. Go to a Concert
Feel the intensity of the music at a concert.
If your favorite artist or band is coming to town, snag some tickets and celebrate your 19th birthday with live music.
42. Water Park
Make a splash and celebrate your 19th birthday at a water park.
Many parks offer adult-friendly attractions including lazy rivers, thrilling slides, and large pool areas.
Charitable 19th Birthday Ideas
43. Ask for Donations Instead of Birthday Gifts
Celebrate your 19th birthday by giving to those in need.
There are many ways that you can give to those in need. For example, instead of birthday gifts, you can ask your friends and family to gift toiletry items to donate to a homeless shelter.
44. Support a pet
From adopting a furry friend to financial donations, you can celebrate your 19th birthday by supporting an animal shelter.
45. Clean up Your Community
Gather some friends/family and volunteer to clean up your community.
There are numerous clean-up projects that you can partake in such as beach/river clean-up and trash and litter collection.
That’s all for the 19th birthday ideas, wishing you the happiest of birthdays!
