12 Unique Quarantine Birthday Ideas

Quarantine definitely isn’t the ideal way to spend your birthday, but you might as well make the best of it! Whether you are self-quarantining and have a bit more leeway with what you can do or quarantined by the doctor and have to spend your birthday at home alone — we have some quarantine birthday party ideas that will make your day unique and fun!

These party-perfect suggestions are brought to you by Peerspace, the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals. One of the brilliant aspects of using Peerspace is that you can book a space that is completely private to you and your party guests, should you be willing and able to leave the house but are nervous to do so. Plus, many Peerspace hosts follow a special sanitation process between bookings to ensure your party space is spic, span, and ready for you to party comfortably.

But more on that ahead. For now, let’s get to the list! Here are our top 12 favorite quarantine birthday ideas.

1. Book a safe but fun space

There are more options for birthday venues than crowded bars or your living room! If you are self-quarantining but still willing and able to responsibly spend time with a small group of friends, family, or just your significant other — consider booking a venue that is COVID-conscious.

On Peerspace, you can pick from an array of fun venues like a penthouse for a spectacular dinner with your special someone, a rooftop for a social-distanced outdoor get-together, or a garden patio for some fresh air and fun with the family! Peerspace hosts add details about how they clean their space and what cleaning amenities they have so that you can feel at ease during your birthday celebration. Read more about Peerspace cleaning standards here. 

2. Plan a safe and delicious socially-distanced picnic

Whether you book a Peerspace with a private backyard space or opt to just go to your local park, a picnic-y birthday party can be a great way to maintain social distancing! With a little bit of prep, social distancing can come naturally in a picnic setting!

Lay blankets 6 feet apart in a large circle for all your guests and have guests bring their own food or place individual servings on each blanket. Because you’ll all be sitting down, it’s easy to maintain the 6 feet of distance while still being close enough to interact with each other and enjoy your big day!

3. Live it up safely with a virtual karaoke party

Being stuck in true quarantine or isolation doesn’t mean you have to spend your birthday alone. Virtual karaoke night is a great way to get your friends together for some good laughs, fun memories, and stellar performances. Unmute your mics and get the party rolling — all you need is a good internet connection and some music-loving friends!

If you’re running behind on the party planning, never fret. Simply check out these last-minute birthday party ideas for some tips and tricks to bring it all together!

4. Host a movie night outdoors or virtually

If you and your friends aren’t up for belting out song lyrics over Skype, try a more low-key virtual party option, movie night! This is one of those quarantine birthday party ideas you can do both in-person (socially distanced, of course) or virtually!

For an in-person celebration, you could host the party in your backyard to enjoy your favorite movie in the fresh air! Set up a projection screen, place comfy chairs and blankets 6 feet apart, and outfit each seating area with a bucket of popcorn and some sweet snacks.

For a virtual movie night, consider choosing a funny movie that you and your guests can provide commentary on and share laughs about as the movie rolls, so you feel more connected!

5. Get sleuthy with it and host an online murder mystery

If you love murder mystery parties, you’re going to love the online murder mystery options for your quarantine birthday party! Check out apps like “WhoDunnit” for classic murder mystery games or try something new like a zombie apocalypse murder mystery game from “Playing With Murder.”

6. Ramp up the competitive vibes with a board game bonanza

There are tons of great quarantine birthday ideas with a board game party! Games like Battleship, Yahtzee, Boggle, or Pictionary are easy to play virtually. If you really want to embrace the quarantine vibes, try playing a game of “Pandemic”!

7. Create something beautiful with a DIY Pinterest project

If your Pinterest board is full of future DIY project ideas, now is the time to do it! And why not rope all your friends into joining you for a DIY experience too?! Whether it’s a recipe, furniture building project, or fun arts and crafts idea, ask your friends to join you in a contest to create the best Pinterest project together.

This idea can be either virtual or in-person. For an in-person event, buy all the items needed for the project beforehand and set up little workstations for all your guests. Don’t forget to buy a prize for the contest winner!

8. Treat yourself to a luxurious spa day

Treat yourself to a pedi, mani, and/or a massage for your birthday! If your local salon is open, talk with them about social distancing procedures before you go and how many of your friends they can safely allow at a time. If you don’t feel comfortable or cannot go to the salon, consider doing a spa party in the backyard if the weather is nice or even virtually. Since it’s your birthday, rope in your significant others to provide the spa services while you chat with your friends!

Speaking of significant others, check out these last-minute romantic date ideas to celebrate your relationship with our sweet and adaptable suggestions!

9. Go gourmet and host a scrummy charcuterie contest

Charcuterie doesn’t just have to be meat and cheese! How creative can you get with your charcuterie board? Host your birthday party guests in person or virtually for a charcuterie contest!

You can also assign guests specific items— like a dessert board, fruit board, or something funny— like a board of healthy foods made to look like junk food!

10. Make the most of beautiful weather birthdays with a backyard barbecue

Whether it’s your own backyard or a Peerspace venue with a large backyard, a barbecue is a great socially distanced birthday party idea! Break out the hot dogs and burgers for a relaxed vibe, or class it up with prime rib as a tasty and special birthday treat!

One cool venue option you can easily rent through Peerspace is this rustic backyard garden in Chicago, IL. It is spacious enough for 60 guests, and the host provides a grill, a fire pit, a picnic table, a cooler, and yard games, all in an open-air setting.

11. Go sophisticated with a wine-tasting event

Don’t whine in quarantine — when you can wine and dine in quarantine! Peerspace offers unique and fun venues for private wine tastings, including these three wine-tasting experiences in the Bay Area! If you are looking for more wine-tasting party ideas, we have eleven fun options for you here!

To make this event into a virtual party, ask each of your online guests to suggest a bottle of wine. Everyone should buy one of each guest’s suggestions to taste and discuss during the tasting!

12. If at first you don’t succeed … Postpone

If you just aren’t feeling the quarantine birthday party ideas, take the liberty of choosing a new birthday party date on a day you won’t be in quarantine. It can be an end-to-quarantine party and a birthday party all in one. Plus, while you are in quarantine, you’ll have plenty of time to plan the party of your dreams. Do whatever you’re most comfortable with, it’s your birthday!

Quarantine birthday ideas: conclusion

We hope these quarantine birthday ideas have you looking forward to your birthday and celebrating safely! You can easily adjust any of these suggestions to better suit your particular needs. And remember, you can always book a private party venue on Peerspace that has the style and amenities you need, in the type of setting that makes you most comfortable. Check us out today!

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