Party ideas

Birthday party ideas for turning 23

Eight ideas that suit your early twenties, plus a four-step planning timeline you can count back from the big day.

Eight ways to celebrate

Game or trivia night

Invite friends for board games or a trivia tournament with silly prizes.

Concert or festival day

Buy tickets for a favorite artist and make the night out the whole celebration.

Brunch with a drink bar

Set up a mimosa or mocktail bar with plenty of non-alcoholic options for everyone.

Bowling and arcade night

Book a few lanes, grab tokens and keep the food simple and shareable.

Potluck dinner

Ask each friend to bring a dish and turn the apartment into a birthday feast.

Hike and picnic

Pick a scenic trail, pack a picnic and make a day of it with a small group.

Karaoke night

Book a private room or set up a machine at home and take turns on the mic.

Dinner and a night out

Reserve a long table at a favorite spot, then head out together for music or dancing.

6 weeks outChoose a date that works around school and work schedules and decide on a plan and a budget.
3 weeks outSend the invite in a group chat and book any reservation or rental.
1 week outConfirm the headcount, pick up decorations and order a cake or favorite dessert.
The day ofSet up early, have a playlist ready and plan a safe ride home for everyone.

Add the birthday to see the dates for each step.

A toast to borrow

Here's to the best years so far and the many more to come. Cheers!

Card message

Happy birthday! May this year bring new adventures, great friends and plenty of fun.

Find gifts picked for the age and budget, or build the whole birthday in the planner.