As we get older, it gets harder and harder to come up with creative and fun ways to celebrate your birthday. And whilst clowns, balloons and bouncy castles were a hit in your childhood, that might not quite suit as well once you hit a certain age. And, as an added logistical hurdle, those of us with families may also need to consider activities that suit children and teenagers as well as adults.
So let’s take a look at some fun group activities that can be fun for all ages.
1) Lawn Bowls
You don’t have to travel far to find a lawn bowls club in Sydney. After experiencing a bit of a resurgence in recent years, lawn bowls is now an extremely popular pastime for people of all ages. Hiring a couple of lanes is a great way to spend some time with family and friends without overexerting yourself. It is simple, family-friendly and it’s something that everyone can enjoy regardless of age or physical ability.
2) Beach BBQ
This is a cheap and cheerful way of celebrating a birthday. You can go as big or keep it as simple as you wish. With so many BBQ stations and picnic areas available near beaches like Bondi, Bronte and even Wattamolla, you don’t have to worry about spending money on hiring a venue, you simply just turn up and get cooking. You can decorate the area with bunting and balloons if you want to make a big splash, or you can just keep it simple.
You can make a whole day of it with all sorts of games and fun activities. Or you can simply enjoy some delicious food and a dip or two in the ocean. Just remember to show up early, especially if you’re a big group, to make sure you get a spot.
3) Bingo
This is a particularly fantastic option for a rainy day. It’s another game that kids and adults can enjoy together regardless of age or physical ability. These days, bingo also comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes. If you want to keep it traditional and family-friendly, there are plenty of bingo games in local clubs. If you fancy something a little different, you can enjoy a game of Tranny Bingo in various venues across the city.
4) Inflatable Assault Course
OK, so this one might not technically be ideal for ALL ages. Ladies and gentlemen in their golden years may not wish to participate, unless of course they are particularly spritely for their age. But for pretty much all other ages, an inflatable assault course can be a lot of fun.
Whether you are a group of adults looking to blow off some steam or a large family looking for something to entertain the kids and adults alike, an inflatable assault course is awesome. You can split into teams and embrace the competitive spirit or you can see it as a group bonding exercise and tackle it together. Whatever you do, it’s a few hours of fun that you’ll remember for a while.
5) Go-Karting
Go-karting has been a fun, family-friendly birthday activity for years, and with good reason! It’s suitable for most ages, it’s something you might not do every day and is a great way to get the adrenaline pumping. With both indoor and outdoor karting venues available within reasonable distance, it’s also a great option for a rainy day.
Conclusion
As we get older, we tend to down-play our birthday and simply not bother celebrating. But sometimes, it’s nice to get close friends and family together to do something a little different. So if you’re stuck for something to do on your next birthday, get your nearest and dearest together to try one of the above activities.