So, you’ve waited your entire life for this moment: You’re about to turn 21. So excited for you, bestie! But I know there can also be a lot of pressure that comes with the milestone. I mean, you only turn 21 once, right? Between picking out the perfect birthday outfit and figuring out which cute cocktail you’re going to ~legally~ consume first, the pressure of doing something memorable can be beyond stressful. And if you need a little help planning something extra special, don’t worry, because I’ve compiled a handy list of 21st-birthday party ideas that’ll make you feel like absolute royalty. Now look, I get that it can be tricky to figure out exactly how to ring in your 21st. You wanna be creative and different! And you want your guests to enjoy themselves. (Most importantly though, you want your birthday to be very Instagrammable.) I get it! Which is I made sure that there’s something for everybody on this list. Want to get wine drunk and flash your license at every bartender? Gotchu. Is your birthday tomorrow and you’re stressed and have zero ideas how to celebrate? Also gotchu. Want to do something actually unique and not at all boring and cliché? GOT. CHU. Did I mention I gotchu? If you’re ready to do something completely and utterly epic (yes, I’m unironically using the word “epic” like it’s 2012, don’t @ me), I’ve corralled 50 of the best, most photo-op-worthy 21st birthday ideas that’ll have you coming of age in style. Because really, at the end of the day, we’re all just tryna make ’em ask, “Who is SHE?” And She. Is. You.
- Host a themed costume party
- Plan a cute picnic
- Sing your heart out at karaoke
- Book a hotel room or two
- Host a tarot-reading event
- Channel the year you were born with a Y2K Party
- Splurge on concert tix
- Dress up for no reason
- Go sky-diving
- Rent a party bus
- Hit up a casino
- Host a slumber party
- Share a big ‘ole meal
- Pretend you’re on vacay
- Seek out a view
- Buy gifts for everyone
- Host the biggest 21-themed party ever
- Ride some horses
- Take a road trip
- Do a scavenger hunt
- Get thrifting
- …or design your own clothes