27 Creative 27th Birthday Ideas

Looking to make 27 a magical year? Start it right with a truly memorable birthday party! All you need are a few creative 27th birthday ideas. Let Peerspace inspire you with a few of our favorite ways to make 27 unforgettable.

1. Make a list for everyone to use for a scavenger hunt

Scavenger hunts never get old, no matter how old you turn. Put together a list of clues for individuals or groups to follow. Each clue leads to the next, and you could even include prizes for the fastest teams! You can also use premade cards instead,d with points to be gained for each objective you tick off.

2. Throw a build-your-own cupcake party

Who needs a birthday cake when everyone can have a mini cake of their own? Set up a cupcake bar filled with sprinkles, frosting, candy, and other toppings. Be sure to save a candle or two for the birthday guest of honor, though!

Before you start baking, you may want to choose a venue in advance. That’s where Peerspace comes in; as the nation’s leading online marketplace, we have hundreds of party venues near you to explore! If you want to celebrate in the lap of luxury, check out this cozy space in downtown New Orleans, LA, a few blocks away from the French Quarter.

3. Play your favorite drinking games

A 27th birthday is the perfect chance to unwind with good company and plenty of drinks. Make beer, wine, and cocktails even more fun by playing some amazing drinking games. Need some ideas for this 27th birthday idea? Peerspace is here to help with our bachelor party and dinner party game ideas!

4. Have a DIY crafting party

Are you and your friends a creative bunch? Then bring everyone together for a DIY crafts event for your birthday! You could make friendship bracelets, statement necklaces, press flowers, or paint pottery. 

5. Have a “fake fancy” party

Fake fancy parties go in the exact opposite direction of what most birthdays do! Instead of fine wine, cheese, and charcuterie, go for cheap boxed wine, Doritos, and macaroni & cheese. You’ll also dress the part, looking ultra-casual or trashy, as you choose.

6. Take your birthday out to sea with a cocktail cruise

Maybe you already have a cocktail party in mind. But you don’t have to keep the fun indoors; take a cocktail cruise instead! Big city cocktail cruises in destinations like Chicago and NYC offer a glowing backdrop to your 27th birthday party. Imagine enjoying fine drinks and amazing company with glittering skyscrapers and your favorite music!

7. Head to an adult miniature golf course

Miniature golf is so much better than the fake dinosaurs and sweaty summer days of your youth. Now you have indoor mini golf venues with beer, blacklights, and pop culture-themed courses! You’ll find adult mini golf all over the country, but some of the best are undoubtedly in Las Vegas, home to Swingers Crazy Golf.

Learn about how to rent a mini golf course by the hour to make your birthday extra special.

8. Get your game on at an arcade bar

Like miniature golf, video game arcades are another nostalgic activity that feels like being a kid again! Except now you can play your favorite classic and console games at an arcade bar. Have some beer and wings, along with unlimited plays for you and your friends. Arcade bars often have private rooms you can rent for gift-giving and partying hard!

9. Set out some easels and get creative with a pajama painting party

Can’t decide between a slumber party or a paint-and-sip event? Make it both with a pajama painting party! Start your slumber party off with a few glasses of wine and painting easels before moving on to snacks and a movie. All you need are a few ideas on what to paint; check out Peerspace’s sip-and-paint ideas for inspiration.

10. Treat yourself and your friends to a resort vacation

Our 27th birthday ideas include more than just staying home for the evening. A resort vacation might be just what the doctor ordered! Most big cities have resort hotels where you can indulge your every whim without ever leaving the building. Gambling, fine dining, live music, swimming, and cocktail bars are just a few of the attractions the best resort hotels have to offer.

11. Throw a costume party

Feel like dressing up with you and your friends? Make your birthday party a costume event! You can choose a favorite theme of yours, like superheroes, a hit TV show, a decade long gone, or leave things open for everyone to dress up as they like! Be sure to make time for a costume contest for the best (or worst) dressed.

12. Choose the nearest holiday as your theme

Does your 27th birthday date fall on or near a major holiday? Make Christmas, Easter, or New Year’s Eve the theme, using decor, food, and music that fits that mood! If your birthday doesn’t fall close to a major holiday, then check out the many fun minor holidays to use as your 27th birthday idea.

13. Don’t get up; have breakfast in bed instead

Breakfast in bed isn’t just for Mother’s Day; let everyone know in advance how you want to start your 27th birthday! It might be a plate of pancakes, fruit, and eggs or you might prefer a mixed food board of your favorite goodies.

14. Rent a house for your birthday party

Is your guest list larger than your apartment? Think about booking a rental home as a 27th birthday idea! Many of the party houses Peerspace has include fantastic amenities. For example, this world-class-designed home in Chicago, IL, has a courtyard, sound system, and two living areas for parties of up to 75 people!

15. Celebrate both summer and your 27th birthday with a pool party

Summer birthdays are the perfect time to throw a rockin’ pool party! Everyone likely already has a swimsuit. All you need is a pool, some drinks, snacks, and the right music for an amazing time!

16. Hire a professional photographer to capture the moment

Twenty-seven is a year to remember. So make sure you remember it forever with some professional photography! Don’t rely on your cell phone for such a special moment, however. Hire a master photographer who can coach you and your friends to strike just the right pose to capture the feeling of the day.

17. Make the Number 27 the theme

Twenty-seven is such an odd number (get it?). But you can use 27 as the theme by including 27 songs, 27 different dishes to eat, or inviting exactly 26 people, with you being number 27. Choose a few songs with being 27 in the lyrics as well!

18. Host an outdoor movie night in your backyard

Movie nights are awesome no matter the time of year. If the weather isn’t too cold on your birthday, then set up a movie party space in the backyard of your home or rental party house. All you need is a big screen, a good sound system, a snack table, and a space with seats or blankets for everyone to relax on!

19. Travel the world, one plate at a time

How much do you love culinary adventures? International and ethnic food might be the way to go as your 27th birthday idea! You can even make it a potluck-style event where everyone has to bring a unique international dish to try.

Get more tasty inspiration using these creative potluck food ideas as your party guide!

20. Bring back your favorite decade on your birthday

Every bygone decade is well known for amazing (or at least fascinating) fashion, music, food, and cultural choices. So think about bringing them back for a night of fun with a decade party. Need some tips on what to wear? Check out Peerspace’s 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s outfit ideas.

21. Get cozy with a bonfire birthday party

A bonfire is the start of so many great events! You can set one up in your backyard, take it to the beach, or get a huge fire blazing in the countryside. Invite a few friends who know some stories and can play the guitar for an instant good time!

22. Head to a party city to celebrate

Party cities are a great place to spend your 27th birthday party. Drive or fly to Las Vegas, New York, LA, or other domestic hotspots for a few days of debauchery! Book a resort hotel, hit the beach, enjoy cocktails on a rooftop bar, hire a limo…The sky’s the limit with a big city party.

23. Celebrate with screens via a virtual birthday party

Are you and your friends and family too far-flung for a traditional birthday party? Get everyone together for an event via Zoom instead! After all, it’s the only way people all over the country can sing “Happy Birthday” entirely in sync with each other.

24. Take everyone on your favorite hike 

Lovers of the outdoors should include Mother Nature on their guest list with some hiking! Head to a nearby national park, state park, or trail, and let everyone enjoy your favorite hike along with you. At the end of the hike, you can move on to something else or make a day of it by setting up tables, chairs, and party accessories.

25. Keep things low-key with a board game party

27th birthday ideas don’t have to mean leaving the house! Homebodies can have fun with a low-key board game party with a few friends. All you need are enough games to last the night. Be sure to use a few of Peerspace’s favorite board games for a guaranteed good time.

26. Sit down for a night of console games

Do you prefer electronic games instead? Set up a few of your favorite consoles for a night of fun playing Smash Bros. and other hit games! Snack bowls, music, and a spacious venue are all you need.

27. Have brunch with your besties

Brunch is the best meal to celebrate a birthday party where everyone has different tastes. Breakfast and lunch menus include a little something for everyone. Brunch restaurants also have private party rooms you can rent, so it’s just you and your favorite people for a few hours!

27th birthday ideas: conclusion

We hope you’ve found Peerspace to be an incredible resource for 27th birthday ideas! From food to themes, our list has something to offer everyone. And now that you know us a little better, think about browsing our birthday party venues near you as well for the upcoming festivities.

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