Do you remember how excited you were as a kid when your birthday came around? A slice of cake with sprinkles, a round of pin the tail on the donkey with friends, ferociously tearing into an endless bounty of presents – who could contain all that excitement?! Fast forward to adulthood. Now, the only thing that excites you about your birthday is the free coffee you’ll get at Starbucks and the stale Timbits your co-workers brought in to work for you. Well, we’re here to tell ya that it needn’t be this way, friends!
To help show you what we mean, we’ve rounded up 23 awesome and fun adult birthday ideas guaranteed to kick off the anniversary of your existence in style! Grab a group of friends, enjoy that coffee, feast on what’s left of those Timbits, and read on!
iFLY Toronto Indoor Skydiving
Ever wanted to experience the thrill of sky diving without any of the risks? iFLY Toronto Indoor Skydiving has the solution! With their innovative technology designed to defy the laws of gravity in their giant indoor wind tunnel, you can now enjoy the free-falling portion of sky-diving without the whole threat of plummeting to the earth-at-terminal-velocity thing. Suitable for up to 12 people, select from three of their available party packages. Everything is provided, including professional photos and videos, so you only need to bring yourself and up to 11 of your pals!
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SkyZone
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Who says physical exercise can’t be fun?! Located in Leaside just off Laird, SkyZone delivers wall-to-wall trampolines for endless aerial fun and games suitable for the young (and competitive) at heart! Sky joust, foam dives, sky climb, and fusion ultimate dodgeball are just some of the heart-pounding programs available at their massive facility. With their friendly and accommodating staff to help you rent a party room (or the entire facility), your b-day will undoubtedly be remembered among your peers – particularly if you smash them in the face.
BATL Axe Grounds
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If you prefer something a little more grounded, why not check out BATL Axe Grounds to host your bad-ass birthday bash? Whether you choose to fulfill your fantasy as viking, lumberjack, or serial killer, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as burying a blade deep inside a good ‘ol plank of wood. With three locations in Toronto and many more across Canada, BATL is open 7 days a week for private axe throwing events. Event packages include 1 to 3 hours of throwing, music, food, and private space to fit your party’s needs.
Brass Vixens
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Looking for another way to strut your stuff among friends? Why not try out a pole dancing class! Brass Vixens is one of the largest pole dance and fitness communities in Canada with four studios in the GTA. Whether it be a bachelorette, a divorce, graduation, a birthday party – or just because – no party is too big or too small for the Brass Vixens! Pole dancing’s too PG for you? Turn up the heat with lap dance parties, chair dance parties, burlesque parties, and plenty more good fun – make it rain!
Dave and Busters
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One can never go wrong with a classic venue like Dave and Busters! This family-friendly chain, with one of its two Ontario locations in Vaughan, is an excellent spot to eat, drink, and play all night long, particularly if you yearn for re-living some childhood arcade nostalgia. With loads of gaming options including billiards, bowling, dance dance revolution, and virtual reality, D&B is a surefire crowd-pleaser. Unsure of where to start? Don’t worry, they have in-house planners to help you construct the perfect night. If you’re particularly popular, you can even rent out the entire venue for up to 2,000 of your closest friends… Can I come?
Booze Cruises
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Don’t get us wrong, we’re all for drinking responsibly, but booze cruise is just so much more catchy than party on a boat. Speaking of which, you’ll want to check out Toronto’s best party on boat venues fully equipped and ready to show you and your friends a great time! Enjoy dinner, dancing, live DJs, an array of wines and spirits, the list goes on! Be sure to brush up on your pirate talk well in advance – the crew loves it when ye scurvy, drunken, landlubbers do dat.
SPiN Toronto
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SPiN Toronto offers 12,000 square ft of ping pong glory in the heart of downtown Toronto! Located in the entertainment district, this club boasts 2 fully licensed bars, 12 ping pong tables, a full food menu, 2 DJ booths, and full A/V capabilities. There’s also plenty of space for up to 350 guests! You can book the entire venue or one of its 4 available areas for you and your pals – plenty of space to unleash your inner competitiveness.
The Ballroom
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The Ballroom, conveniently located in the Toronto Entertainment District, is a humongous venue space, boasting over 23,500 square feet of bowling goodness! Spread over two floors, and accommodating up to 900 guests, this is the exclusive downtown destination for a night of drinking, dancing, and bowling. Complete with an in-house restaurant menu, a wide variety of cocktails, and super fun games, it’s kinda like bowling as a kid, except now you probably suck.
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
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Perhaps the magical wonders of the sea are more your bag? Ripley's Aquarium of Canada has you covered with its exotic sights and serene surroundings. Perfect for birthdays celebration, this popular landmark destination houses 10 different galleries of aquatic life for you and your pals to explore. You and up to 40 of your friends can enjoy this Aquarium’s private event space for up to 3 hours…And yes, they do serve alcohol.
Escape Room
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Who isn’t into being thrown into a random room, locked up, and then forced to solve puzzles, all while time ticks away?! Whether your setting of choice be a medieval dungeon, cursed Egyptian crypt, or a foreboding ancient temple, your job is simple: gather a few party pals and escape the room by solving as many puzzles as possible using nothing but your wits!
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
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Tonight we’re gonna party like it’s… something ending in 9. Enter Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament – the perfect outlet to cheer for the untimely demise of your enemy knights all while feasting callously like a highborn noble. Located at Exhibition place, you’ll undoubtedly be impressed by the feats of athleticism and skill: jousting, swordplay, falconry, equestrian entertainment. With 3 different birthday celebration packages to choose from, Medieval Times has you covered with VIP seating, a VIP lanyard, priority access, and many more exclusive treats for your special day. It’s like UFC on steroids, but.. oh wait.
Bar + Karaoke Lounge
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Ever felt the need to bust out your favourite 90’s era performance all while mildly inebriated? Do it in the comfort of one of the many private rooms of the Bar + Karaoke Lounge! With their three different room types suitable to accommodate between 1 and 30 people, this karaoke studio is the perfect choice for stretching out those windpipes. No noise complaints here, so gather all your besties and unleash your inner Beyonce!
Jays Game
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A classic Jays’ game is always a great choice for any baseball lover’s birthday. Celebrate your special day at the Rogers Centre cheering for the only Canadian baseball team in the MLB! Group rates are available for a minimum of 20 tickets to a maximum of you name it, so you can quite safely invite anyone you can think of! Added bonus: if you buy at least 40 tickets, you’re entitled to see a complimentary greeting on the video board during the game. Mommy was right – now everyone in town will know just how special you are!
Nightclubs
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What adult birthday celebration list would be complete without including nightclubs! With many popular clubs to choose from – Toybox, The Everleigh, and Rebel just to name a few, it’s a great place to round up friends and get your b-day dance on!
Comedy Club
Looking to laugh until your belly hurts for your birthday? Well, you’ve definitely come to the right place! Why not indulge in some late-night comedy with your closest friends and family at some of the GTA’s best comedy clubs? Some of our favourites include Yuk Yuk's, Absolute Comedy, and Comedy Bar. Have you been to any of these already?
Indoor Obstacle Course
Ready for twists and turns, plus everything in between? Pursuit OCR will probably be your best bet! It’s an Etobicoke-based indoor obstacle course that is accessible for all fitness levels with over 30,000 sq. ft. of pure raging “awesomeness.” Go ahead and challenge yourself for your birthday… it’ll be a treat you and your loved ones will never forget!
Adult Arcade
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If you’re competitive and love playing arcade games, then this option needs to be considered for your upcoming birthday celebration. Toronto has some of the best options around, including some of our favourites like Tilt Arcade, The Rec Room, and lastly, The eZone
Live Music
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If you’re ready to get your “cha-cha” on, then hosting your birthday party at a live music venue like the Lula Lounge or Lee's Palace is the way to go! Seriously, all you have to worry about is dancing the night away if you choose to go this route!
Museum of Illusions Toronto
Museum of Illusions Toronto
Are you a big fan of optical illusions? Well then, Museum of Illusions Toronto is going to be your go-to birthday party venue. It’s a unique space coupled with only the best mind-bending installations and is sure to satisfy your thirst for an incredible birthday experience. It boasts an impressive 5,200 sq. ft. of optical illusion madness, plus over 80 different themes! You’re bound to have an incredible time if you decide to book your next event here, we promise!
uFly Simulator
Ever wanted to know what it’s like to fly a commercial airplane? Specifically a Boeing 777-200ER or Boeing 737? Then uFly Simulator Simulator might be your next event venue! Enjoy celebrating your birthday with family and friends in a private event on their facility while experiencing real flight simulation across their many sophisticated and realistic publicly available flight simulators. The experience of being immersed in a real commercial flight will give you the impression you’ve flown the real aircraft. It is the best birthday party idea for an unforgettable birthday celebration.
High Bar Hospitality & Event Group
High Bar Hospitality & Event Group might just be the thing for you and your crew. As Canada’s first luxury mobile cannabis bar, the team offers a premier full-service sampling experience that everyone can enjoy, anywhere, even if you’ve never before danced with the devil’s lettuce.
Zombie Scavengers
Zombies and puzzles go together like peanut butter and chocolate. Zombie Scavengers is a family friendly fun time, that can be hosted ANYWHERE for your next event! With the whole world now in chaos and zombies outnumbering the living 10 to 1, small colonies of the living are doing all they can to survive. With your team of up to 10 people, you will use an app on your smartphone to search the area for much needed food, supplies, shelter, and transportation. The more things you find, the more points you get, the more likely you would be a survivor.
P.S. no actual zombies are involved in this interactive zombie scavenger hunt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I spend my birthday in Toronto?
You can spend your birthday in Toronto at various exciting venues and locations. Some options include:
- iFLY Toronto Indoor Skydiving,
- SkyZone trampoline park,
- BATL Axe Grounds for axe throwing,
- Brass Vixens for pole dancing classes,
- Dave and Busters for arcade games,
- Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada for aquatic wonders,
- Escape Room adventures,
- and more other places.
How do you celebrate your birthday in unique way?
You can celebrate your birthday in various unique ways. You can celebrate indoor skydiving, trampoline parks, axe throwing, and pole dancing classes. However, for immersive experiences, you can have escape rooms or zombie scavenger hunts.
Where can I celebrate my 30th birthday in Toronto?
Turning 30 is a significant milestone. To celebrate it, you can rent a private venue. It can be a rooftop or event space and host a personalized gathering with close friends and family. Also, you can get a fine dining experience at upscale restaurants like Canoe. It is known for its breathtaking and stunning views, and George Restaurant is known for its innovative cuisine. Moreover, you can treat yourself to a luxurious spa day at top hotels like The Ritz-Carlton or Four Seasons.
Where should I have my birthday dinner Toronto?
Looking for a place to have your birthday dinner in Toronto? Consider options like Dave and Busters, which offers dining and arcade games. At the same time, you can consider Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, which offers a themed dinner experience with entertainment.
What food to take to adult birthday party?
You can take various foods for an adult birthday party. Form appetizers, main courses and desserts to beverages. They will serve varied tastes. Popular appetizers include cheese platters, charcuterie boards, stuffed mushrooms, and shrimp cocktails. At the same time, main courses can have pulled pork sliders, grilled chicken skewers, pasta salads, and sushi platters. Moreover, mini cupcakes, chocolate-dipped strawberries, and fruit tarts are best for dessert. Additionally, you can add beverages like wine, champagne, craft beers, and signature cocktails, along with non-alcoholic options for guests who prefer them.
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