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16 21st Birthday Party Ideas For The Person Who'd Rather Drink Sparkling Cider Than Vodka

You can still celebrate your birthday without drinking alcohol

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16 21st Birthday Party Ideas For The Person Who'd Rather Drink Sparkling Cider Than Vodka
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21 years around the sun is a pretty big deal. For some, this might be the most anticipated birthday of the decade next to that Sweet 16. But, hey, you don't need alcohol to have a party.

Peep some of these ideas for 21st birthday festivities!

1. Murder mystery dinner.

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There are birthday dinners, and then there are murder mystery birthday dinners. Your 21st birthday will be one for the books.

2. Cooking party.

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Because how awesome does making homemade pizza and cookies with your friends for your 21st sound?

3. Volunteer.

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21 years is something to not only celebrate, but to be grateful for. Volunteering at a non-profit organization, such as The Birthday Party Project , will be one of the best birthday parties you ever went to.

4. Amusement park.

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Be a kid again with some friends and family! Raise your hands on all of the rollercoasters and eat as much ice cream as you can!

5. Mini golf.

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When does mini golf not sound like a good idea?

6. Arcade.

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Dave and Buster's + a bucket of unlimited wings = best 21st birthday ever. Easy math.

7. Camping.

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For the nature lovers out there, a weekend camping trip might be one of the best ideas for a 21st birthday party!

8. Spa day.

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Celebrate your birthday with some cucumbers on your eyes!

9. Laser tag.

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Laser tag always sounds like the move, but remember, just because it’s your birthday, that doesn’t mean your friends are going to go easy on you!

10. Bowling.

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Up for some competition? See if your birthday stars will be in your favor at the bowling alley!

11. Game night.

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Candyland, Pictionary, Monopoly, Chutes and Ladders...the possibilities are endless.

12. Craft party.

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Grab some paint, canavases... shoot, maybe even some glue to make slime!

13. Skydiving.

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Let your daredevil out by jumping out of a plane!

14. Rollerskating.

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Get yourself some bellbottoms and hit the roller rink and groove!

15. Museum visit.

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Art, science, history, even a kid’s museum! Art is art, right?

16. Paint class.

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Two words: Pinot’s Palette. Minus the Pinot.

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