Fun Things To Do On Your Birthday: 29+ Ideas Because You Deserve To Be Celebrated!

This post is all about things to do on your birthday.

I’m hitting you with a HUGE list of things to do on your birthday so you can make this year epic. We’re talking way beyond basic. Whether you wanna chill, go wild, or try something totally new, I’ve got ideas. And, obvi, we’re not forgetting your friends, pup, and your partner – they can get in on the fun, too.

@stacymiddleton_

✨ its giving birthday girl ✨ #birthdaygirl #birthdaycake #birthdayparty #30thbirthday #turning30 #nzlife #birthdaytheme #hellothirty

♬ Girlz Wanna Have Fun – MATTN & Stavros Martina & Kevin D

This post is all about things to do on your birthday.

29+ things to do on your birthday (+ dog friendly ACTIVITIES)

Pamper Sesh: Treat Yo’ Self, Girl!👸

Let’s start with the obvious: you deserve to feel like the star of your own rom-com montage today.

1. Spa Day, Duh

@krista_michelle_

Spa day for my 30th🥳 #30andthriving #leoseason #birthday #90sbaby #fyp #california #hunthingtonbeach #selflove #selfcare #JetPuffedSmourth

♬ Ehu Girl – Kolohe Kai

Book the works—massage, facial, the whole shebang. Solo or make it a couple’s thing – your call! Or DIY it at home with candles, wine, and a face mask. Bonus: your dog can sit in as your cuddle therapist.

2. Hair Flip, Please

@faick_hair

Lob 💇🏻‍♀️ #longbob #haircut #bob #hairvideos #viral #cut #beautiful #girl #milano

♬ Dream Girl (Remix) – Ir Sais & Rauw Alejandro

Get that cut, color, blowout, new hairstyle, or those bangs you’ve been eyeing? DO IT. 💇‍♀️

3. Mani-pedi

New nails = instant happy. Go wild with any of these birthday nail ideas! Or get glam in less than 20 mins with these (yeah, it’s that easy!)💅

4. Birthday Photoshoot 

@millicreative

Because you’re perfect & you deserve it! 📸 🖤 Birthday photoshoot for @merinavalenzuela Photography by @millicreative Mua @isabelhinojosa_mua 🖤 #birthdayphotoshoot #bdayshoot #bdayphotoshoot #birthdayideas

♬ original sound – millicreative

@kendallfaithtoole

Here’s your sign to take photos with your pups!! I will never get over these🥹 our little fam!🤎🐾 #photoshoot #photoshootideas #couplesphotography #christmascard

♬ original sound – 𝓳𝓪𝓻𝓻𝔂𝓷 ✞

You in your prime + dreamy lighting = Instagram gold. These birthday photoshoot ideas can be a solo thing, or you could bring your partner and pup for the cutest family pics. Or do both! 😜

5. Shopping Spree!

@blueeyedkaylajade

Its my birthday come shopping with me #dayinmylife #vlog #shoppinghaul #whatididtoday

♬ original sound – blueeyedkaylajade

Treat yourself with a new bday outfit, maybe? 😉 Or that handbag or those shoes you’ve been drooling over. It’s not splurging—it’s self-investment.

If you are the bookworm type, do the #bookstorechallenge with your partner, where he pay for all the books you can get in less than 10 min!

@chelsie.literally

My sweet husband poorly underestimated what kind of damage I can do in a bookstore in 10 minutes 😂 but it was the best birthday shopping trip of my life. How many books do you think I ended up with? #bookishtiktok #bookhaul #barnesandnoble #bookgirl #bookishlife #bookshoppingvlog

♬ Life Will Be – Cleo Sol

6. Nap Goals

@yuliamoskaliuk

25th🎂 #birthdaygirl #birthday #happybirthday #birthdayphotoshootideas

♬ original sound – Yulia M

Sleep in like you’re a teenager again. Give yourself a day with no alarms and no regrets.

Foodie Fun: Calories Don’t Count on Birthdays 🍰

If it’s not centered around eating (and drinking), is it even a birthday? 😏

7. Breakfast in Bed!

If you had breakfast in bed with your boo and your dog before, good for you, girl, I don’t have to convince you. But if you haven’t yet, YOU are missing out! 🥞☕️

8. Birthday Picnic in the Park

Pack your faves, a cute blanket, yummy snacks, your love, and your doggo, and hit up a park. Pro tip: bring pup-safe snacks so they’re not drooling over your charcuterie board.

9. Birthday Brunch

@kaitlyn.lauren

birthday brunch with the girls 💗 #birthdaybrunch #birthdaycake #pinterestinspired #gardenparty

♬ My Love Mine All Mine – Mitski

For this birthday bucket list idea, mimosas are mandatory. Think avocado toast and a stack of pancakes taller than your dog. A great chance to gather your girlfriends and catch up.

Get Creative: Artsy Stuff 🎨

We all want fun things to do on our birthdays, but sometimes, you only need an artsy day with friends or by yourself.

13. Paint & Sip

@emilyrogs

girls night idea: diy paint and sip 🎨🥂 set up with me ✨🍊 #girlsnight #aestheticvibes #hostingideas #paintandsip

♬ original sound – EX7STENCE™

Unleash your inner artist (wine helps) 🍷😉

14. Concert or Show

@koralhadar__1

A Dream Coming True🦋🧚‍♀️ #coldplay #concert #manchester #coldplayconcert

♬ A Sky Full of Stars (Live at the Royal Albert Hall, London) – Coldplay

Your fave band or a Broadway show – let’s go! 🎫

15. DIY Crafts Night

Paint some candles or make your own macrame. Pinterest, here we come. 🕯️

16. Book an Airbnb Experience

Paint with Rescue Goats in NY, anyone? Or a guided tour to hear the best live music at Frenchmen Street’s hottest clubs in New Orleans? There are soooo many Airbnb experiences to book, from Airbnb excursions to food tours with locals and much more!

Party Time: Celebrate with Your Squad 💃

Your “go big or go home” energy deserves some love.

17. Theme Party!

@morganleighwillett

Not us asking our party bus driver to film this ☠️😂💖 #pinktheme #taurusseason #birthdaygirls #birthdaythemeideas #letsgogirls

♬ Man! I Feel Like A Woman! – Shania Twain

Whether it’s a pink theme, ‘80s neon, or a Bridgerton garden party, go all out. There are some many birthday theme ideas, here are more:

@_amandaleong

Theme was rich ex husbands funeral 🖤 #29thbirthday #birthdaytheme #birthdaydress #partythemeideas #birthdayaesthetic

♬ Blairs birthday – doseofcare

@efqwep

when is your birthday party? 🎀✨💋#fyp #fypシ゚viral #xyzbca #viral #foryoupage #aesthetic #spring #viralvideo #foryou #xyzbca #foryoupage #рек #viral #популярное #рекомендации #xyzbca #реки #🎀

♬ som original – gii

@user3476205474

Hay gals/guys people are copying me so if u do decide to copy please please give credit in yiur bio as it’s really forstraiein as I put time and effort into there videos thanks xx #fyp #fouryiu #4u #fouryoupage #omg #lol #ice #skating #party #winter #cool #birthdayideas #aha #enjoy #birthday #ideas xxx

♬ as it was x cruel summer x deja vu – matty j

18. Girls Trip

@mrsnicoll

LET’s GO! 💃🥂🏝️Cora Cora Maldives is a dream! #girlstrip #badmoms #40thbirthday #40thbirthdaycelebrations #besties #maldives #letsgo #momsgonewild #maldivestiktok

♬ suono originale – Paolo Jackson

Pick something wild—Maldives, anyone? You don’t have to wait until your 40th birthday to do it, just saying 😉

It’s like a pajama party with your besties, but outside! Perfect addition to your sleepover list of activities. You are welcome! 😚

21. Birthday Game

@danipalacio__

This is 30 😂😂 #birthdaygames #birthdaygamesideas #houseparty #relatable #friendshipgoals #fridaynightvibes

♬ last friday night sped up full song – yes

I have to admit this is one of those great 30th birthday ideas for women you have to try once in your life. Wait, no just women, boys can join too 😏

For the Dog Moms: Celebrate With Your Pup 🐾

Need more ideas of things to do at your birthday but with your furry friend? I got you!

22. Wine Not?

@atlbucketlist

This Georgia vineyard feels like you’ve been transported to Tuscany🍷🍇 Crane Creek Vineyards is one of the oldest estate vineyards in Georgia (est. 1995) and in my opinion, also one of the most beautiful! 😍 It is located in Young Harris, GA, which is about 2 hours north of Atlanta, making it a really nice day trip away from the city. And these views seriously cannot be beat! ⛰️ Crane Creek offers winery tours on Saturdays and has 2 unique tasting room settings on one property. Plus, there is an on-site restaurant that was absolutely delicious, so you can really make a whole day out of your visit! Best of all, they are family and dog-friendly! 🥰 #atlbucketlist #thingstodoinatlanta #explorega #vineyard #northgeorgia #winery #georgiavineyards #cranecreekvineyards #summer #summerbucketlist

♬ a life worth living – mathias i think

Wine tasting at a dog-friendly winery? Sign me up. This vineyard in Georgia is not only dog friendly; it will transport you to Tuscany.

23. Dog Bakery Run

@janettevillafana

Downey just got a new panadería in town, but this bakery specializes in pan dulce for dogs!!! Check out the full details on @La_pawnaderia at LATACO.COM #losangeles #downey #lapawnaderia #dogbakery #dogs #dogfood #panducle #dogtreats

♬ Cumbia y Guitarra – Los Mirlos

Hit up a local dog-friendly bakery and let your pup pick out your birthday cake. Or make your birthday all about your dog by picking a dog-safe cake for them to eat.

24. Beach Day, Baby

@cotswoldspaniels

Dogs at the beach, have you ever seen anything happier? #dogbeach #dogfriendly #dogfriendlybeach #devon #cornwall

♬ original sound – NATE WOLF

Sun, sand, and doggy paddles! Hit the closer dog-friendly beach near you and spend your birthday soaking vitamin D and reading a good book with your doggy by your side.

25. Dog Playdate

@brynandlu

in our dog parents era🐶😜 #dogmom #florida #30abeaches

♬ Sun Is Shining – Bob Marley

It’s YOUR birthday! So, who says you can’t invite your friends with dogs for treats and backyard/beach zoomies?

26. Binge-Watch

@goldenretrieverdad

This is how we do movie night with 5 golden retrievers ☺️🍿 🎥 #movienight #dogs #goldens #goldenretriever #snuggle #tv #movies #dogdad #dogmom #slumberparty

♬ 20th Century Fox Fanfare – Geek Music

Guilt-free TV all day! Put your phone away and get the remote instead for a movie marathon. It’s time to rematch Friends from Season 1!😅 Get your fav snacks and your dog!

Adventures With Your S.O.: You & Your Ride-Or-Die ❤️

Whether it’s your boyfriend, fiancé, or husband, they’re here to make your day extra.

27. More Wine, Please!

@matt_and_omar

i think he enjoyed it 😌 this was called the Legacy Experience on the napa valley wine train if u wanna go drink an inordinate amount of wine on a cute train too !!! 🍷🚂 #birthdayvlog #winetrain #winetasting #napavalley

♬ original sound – Matt & Omar

Yeah, we got a pet-friendly winery on the list, but a train ride with your boo, a lot of wine, and food?! I’m in!

This experience is not dog-friendly, but it is the perfect idea to spend time with your partner on your birthday. If you guys are happy, your dog will be happy, too! 😏

28. Get a Tattoo

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You have been thinking about it for a while, and your birthday can finally be the perfect excuse to do it! Do it for yourself (recommended), a couple’s tattoo with your boo, or consider a cute dog tattoo.

29. Road Trip

@lifeasnikola

Where would you go?🌍 #scenicdrive #madeira #island #roadtrip #mountains #mountainview #scenicview

♬ Making memories – Alicia ✨ Travel Blogger

Pack up the car, your dog, and some snacks, and go wherever the wind (or GPS) takes you.

30. Couples’ Dance Class

@haayyyoo

the kind of love we make 🫶🏼 #dancing #couplegoals #countrylinedancing #fyp @JustinTebo

♬ The Kind of Love We Make – Luke Combs

Salsa classes, swing, or just swaying awkwardly in your living room—no judgment.

31. Stargazing Date

@pinterestvibes73

6/365 #NatWestWhatYouWaitingFor #summer #summervibes #fyp #datenight #dateideas #couplesgoals #summer22

♬ SNAP – High and Fast – Rosa Linn

Salsa classes, swing, or just swaying awkwardly in your living room—no judgment.

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Let me be the first to say: Girl, you deserve all the things.👸

The most important thing is to do what makes YOU happy. Mix it up, make it your own, and celebrate being the amazing woman you are!

Happy birthday, bestie! Make it the best one yet!

Now tell me: which things to do for your birthday is totally your vibe?

Love ya! ❤️

This post was all about things to do on your birthday.