If you're responsible for organizing a loved one's birthday party, whether it's for a child or an adult, you're probably wondering what activities you could plan to keep everyone entertained.

There are some classics that never go out of style, like karaoke or scavenger hunts. But you may want to do something different this year!

We've got 10 original activities to help you plan a great birthday that everyone will remember!

Original activities for an adult birthday party

It can be hard to keep everyone busy and entertained at a birthday party. The activities you organize will directly influence the atmosphere of the party. Here are some ideas to surprise your guests!

The blind tests

This birthday activity is easy to set up and requires little effort! Blind tests for music, commercials or even photos can be arranged!

In any case, the goal is to guess which songs, ads or people are involved, and as quickly as possible.

Try to choose items from the birthday boy's childhood. It's a chance to reminisce and have fun in a simple way.

TV series inspiration

If you want to go a step further, use the birthday boy's favorite TV show as inspiration for your birthday party and activities!

Among other things, you can ask guests to dress up as a person from the series or create a questionnaire related to the series. The only limit is your imagination!

Escape games: a popular birthday activity

With a little creativity, it is quite possible to do it yourself! You will need to think about the theme, the scenario and the puzzles. While this option will save you money, it will also cost you a lot of time and energy. You should know that there are ready-made escape games that are sold in stores!

For example, Escape Challenge offers fully online scenarios.

Relaxation activity

As much as we love to party, sometimes all we want to do is relax! This is a great activity idea for a new mom's birthday!

If this is your case, there are several options available to you!

• Create a zen atmosphere with essential oils, soft music and relaxing herbal teas for guests.
• Give everyone a face mask
• Book an in-home activity such as a manicure or foot care or create your own manicures/pedicures

The " cocktails " evening

Impress your guests with a cocktail party using the Crafty Cocktails recipe kit .

You'll become a mixologist to make everyone's night special!

Table games

Bringing a tabletop game to a birthday party is always a winner. If you want to think outside the box, there are some great games out there.

Here are some ideas:

• What do you meme: a creative and hilarious game
• S'autopeluredebananiser: a game of knowledge and speed
• Dad's Jokes : a funny game, but you shouldn't laugh

Original birthday activity: the cooking workshop

Some companies offer cooking or tasting workshops directly at home. This is an original activity that will surprise all the guests and especially the birthday boy or girl!
As a bonus, you can enjoy the fruits of your efforts.

What to do for a child's birthday?

Left to their own devices, children can get bored or... get into mischief!

If you are planning a child's birthday party, we recommend planning activities to keep them busy!

Here are a few ideas! And if you want even more inspiration, check out our article“10 Ideas for an Out-of-the-Ordinary Kids’ Party”!

The races

Races allow children to expend their energy while having fun!

Reinvent the race by adding obstacles and challenges! Don't forget to include a prize for the winner!

Everything upside down

Here's a fun idea that will amuse the kids at the birthday party! Have them do everything backwards. They will have to wear their clothes backwards, walk backwards, etc.

You can also create a small course for them to run backwards with the help of a small mirror. They must stay on the line that has been established on the ground. The child who completes the course the fastest wins!

Blind test for children

We take the idea of the blind test from our adult birthday activities, but we adapt it to children!

Have them taste food with their eyes closed to guess what it is, or have them put their hand in a jar and say what's in it without looking!

You can always play bits of songs or TV shows for them to find out what it is.

Organize games inspired by funfairs

You can easily create several funfair-style play stations to keep the kids busy without spending a fortune!

For example, save your cans and place them in pyramids. Invite the children to knock down the cans by throwing a ball on them. At another station, have a fishing party with a small pool of water. Put magnetized figures in the water and have the kids fish them out with a fishing pole or a stick with a metal tip on it. You could also make a balloon wall to pop with darts or line up bottles for kids to throw small balls into.

At each station, children will be able to accumulate coupons that they can exchange for a toy or candy.

Pleasure guaranteed!