22 Unique 32nd Birthday Ideas

Looking to do something special for your 32nd birthday? You’ve come to the right place! Peerspace is here to share 22 of our favorite 32nd birthday ideas for a memorable occasion! From DIY crafts to travel, there is an idea here for everyone.

1. Show off your mixology skills at your next cocktail party

Cocktail parties are a lot of fun, but how about including a little more participation from your guests? One of our favorite 32nd birthday ideas is to make it a mixology party where everyone should bring their best recipes and ingredients to share with everyone else. You can even hire a mixologist to teach your party new blends!

2. Hire a caterer for a private dinner party

A private dinner party is a memorable 32nd birthday idea that can be as casual or classy as you like! Especially if you hire a professional chef or caterer to handle all the culinary details. The best way to run a private dinner party is to start with a well-chosen venue. Peerspace has dinner party venues like this industrial event space in Nashville, TN, with room for dozens of birthday guests!

3. Dress down with a pajama party

Do you really need to get all dressy for our upcoming 32nd birthday? Why not dress down instead with a pajama party? Have everyone bring their favorite cozy jammies and see who arrives with the funniest pair. This is a great idea if your party is going to be a sleepover event.

4. Get fancy with a classy soiree

You can always dress up instead of down if that’s your preference. Make your event a classy one with appetizers, champagne toasts, and live music. Have everyone dress their best – you can make it even more fun by including a specific decade for people to choose outfits for, like the Roaring 20s!  

5. Give the gift of succulent plants

Is your 32nd birthday celebrant a fan of indoor plants? Picking plants is often a matter of taste and skill since many are quite sensitive. Succulent plants are a great choice as a birthday gift since they are nearly bulletproof and take up little time or space!

6. Head to the beach and party 

Beach parties are great for birthdays, gatherings, weddings, and any other occasion. Have some fun in the sun and surf while barbecuing burgers and playing volleyball with your friends! Beach parties can go well into the evening when you can set up an outdoor movie screen or a bonfire for marshmallows and music.

Love this suggestion? Then you’ll want to check out these creative beach party themes next!

7. Set up a dessert station instead of a cake for the party

Everyone and their dog has a birthday cake for their party. But what about a dessert bar/station instead? Set up a sundae, waffle, cocoa, or cupcake station where everyone can make the dessert of their dreams from a mixture of toppings!

8. Invite everyone over for a game night

Looking for a 32nd birthday idea for homebodies? Skip the bar and have everyone over for a game night! That might mean board games, console games, or card games for adults. You might enjoy a nice dinner beforehand or simply set out some snack bowls to enjoy while you play together!

9. Choose your favorite pairings for a wine and cheese night

See how well specific wine and cheese pairings go together as your 32nd birthday idea! You can have everyone bring a single wine and cheese so that the party will soon have dozens of options for everyone to try. We also recommend checking out Peerspace’s food board ideas for charcuterie boards that are sure to impress.

10. Make DIY jewelry together

A 32nd birthday party is the perfect chance to make some DIY crafts together! Jewelry is a great option since it’s easy to customize with the right beads, rings, shells, and other additions. Plus, everyone gets to go home with a keepsake to help them always remember your epic birthday party.

11. Do some redecorating at home

New year, new look for your home – or at least a room, like your bedroom. Do a little shopping and treat yourself to a nice new bedspread, wall art, and furniture for your chosen room.

12. Hire a food truck for the party

Food trucks are all the rage these days because you can find a truck for literally anything! If your party is mostly outdoors, then how about food trucks serving street tacos, beer flights, and ice cream?

All you need is a venue with enough space for them, which Peerspace has plenty of. Some of our venues even have food trucks already stationed there, like this outdoor party space in Austin, TX!

13. Take a trip to a party city

You don’t need a passport to have a great time traveling. Head to Las Vegas, NYC, Chicago, NOLA, or other party destinations for a few days of fun! You can do a bar crawl, visit world-class museums, and check out the sights your hometown might be missing.

14. Enjoy the show at a dinner theater

If you like performances and good food, then combine them at a dinner theater show. These can involve live music concerts, plays, or even murder mystery events where you must figure out who did it between each course!

15. Hire a professional photographer

Document your 32nd birthday with a professional photographer who can help you find the right light and strike a great pose! You’ll have images that you’ll enjoy for a lifetime this way, pictures that deserve to be printed and hung on your wall instead of cell phone selfies.

Check out these 32nd birthday photoshoot ideas to get some stylish inspiration for your birthday photos.

16. Break free from an escape room

Looking for a 32nd birthday idea that’s a bit competitive and active? An escape room might be right up your alley! Escape rooms are spaces where you have 30-90 minutes to solve puzzles, find clues, and break free from a themed space. Think derelict spaceship, murder mansion basement, and other iconic fantasy themes.

17. Visit your local botanic gardens

A visit to the botanic gardens is a fun activity you can squeeze into almost any birthday plan. You might even get a discount on tickets from the gardens because it is your special day. If you’ve hired a professional photographer (see #15), consider having them come to the gardens and take portraits of you among the blossoms and greenery!

18. Host an ice cream social

Ice cream parties are fun for all ages! An ice cream social is a wonderful 32nd birthday idea that’s whimsical yet guaranteed to be a good time. Set up an ice cream station with dozens of toppings and flavors in your chosen party venue, and you’re good to go! These are extra fun for summer birthday parties where you want to beat the heat.

19. Book a food tour to see a new side of your city

Many cities have amazing culinary scenes that you might be missing out on. So, how about hiring an insider to give you a closer look via a food tour? Food tours can focus on a single dish, like donuts or hot dogs. Or you can take a grand tour of the dishes your home city is best known for. Many also involve learning a bit of history or bike riding around town for even more fun!

20. Take a glamping trip with your friends

Camping would be a lot more fun if it didn’t involve a lack of showers and kitchens. So take a glamping trip instead with a few of your favorite people! Glamping means sleeping in a trailer or yurt with showers, bathrooms, and available WiFi. Yet you’re still just steps away from scenic vistas and epic hiking opportunities!

21. Volunteer for a few hours with a local organization

Local organizations and charities are always in need of people with a few hours of free time who are willing to give them a hand. Pick an organization whose mission is significant to you and lend them a hand on your birthday! Tree planting, dog walking, helping a soup kitchen, or helping a bike coop can be as fun as it is helpful.

22. Don’t get up; have breakfast in bed

Start your 32nd birthday off right with breakfast in bed! Let friends and family know you’d like something special for the morning. Maybe a fruit platter, omelets, waffles, and coffee before being spoiled further for your special day.

32nd birthday ideas: conclusion

32 will be a year to remember with these unique 32nd birthday ideas. Peerspace is a resource for not just party ideas; we also have a huge online collection of special event venues to explore. Check out some of our birthday party venues near you and see if these are right for your celebration! 

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