Last Minute Birthday Celebration Ideas

Last Minute Birthday Celebration Ideas

Planning a last minute birthday celebration? Have no fear! There are so many fun birthday games, decorations, food, and crafts to share with your friends and family. Overall, these birthday celebration ideas are perfect for all ages!

Games for Your Last Minute Birthday Celebration

First, whether you’re celebrating a birthday for a child, teenager, or adult, these party games will be a huge hit. Birthday party games make every party a blast! Here are a few of my favorite birthday celebration games. 

Water Balloon Toss

First, fill up water balloons and have teams of two toss them back and forth to each other. Of course, the team that doesn’t drop the balloon wins! Add in some water guns for even more fun at your last minute birthday celebration. Save this game for outside birthday celebrations. 

Piñata Birthday Party Game

Hang a piñata from a tree or ceiling and take turns hitting it with a stick until the candy and toys fall out. Delicious small candies (not chocolate) are great for any season no matter the temperature. Don't worry about a sticky mess! 

Birthday Party Escape Rooms

Want a quick and easy birthday game for a last minute birthday celebration? Nothing beats an escape room. Escape rooms take puzzles at 10 fun stations. Your guests will use decoders to solve the puzzles and escape! Feel free to hide the clues around your home for added fun. 

Each birthday party escape room comes with everything you need to simply print and play!

• PDF game guide
• PDF game materials
• Set up instructions
• Signs to hold up
• Frequently asked questions
• Coupon code for future purchases

Play some of my favorite birthday celebration escape rooms with any party goer 8 years and up.

• Birthday Blast Escape Room
• Birthday Bash Escape Room
• Birthday Box Escape Room

Add some fun prizes for the birthday celebration escape room winners! 

Birthday Murder Mystery Party

Another birthday celebration party that all your guests will love is a birthday murder mystery party! Don’t worry; it’s completely “G” rated!

First, just hide the puzzles and start to play! Next, read the “Top Secret Case File” while “lead detectives” solve the case. Finally, they find puzzle clues and decode the answers to eliminate suspects. There are even fun props to get you started with The Case of the Birthday Bandit!

Birthday Celebration Decorations

Last minute birthday celebration decor can be time consuming. Never fear! Here are some quick and easy decorations for your last minute birthday celebration.

Balloon Backdrop

This balloon backdrop is a fun and festive decoration for any birthday party. First, blow up some balloons. Next, tape them to a wall or door to create your balloon backdrop. Finally, get your smart phone or camera ready and take some perfect snapshots for your birthday celebration!

Light Up Birthday Balloons

These light up birthday balloons are perfect for any birthday party, whether it’s during the day or at night. Add these birthday balloons to your photo session or just enjoy the beautiful birthday decor. 

Last Minute Birthday Celebration Food

No birthday celebration is complete without food! Here are some quick and easy birthday party food ideas that will please any crowd.

Birthday Cake

Of course, you can’t have a birthday celebration without a cake. If you don’t have time to bake a cake from scratch, you can always pick one up from the grocery store. Just be sure to decorate it with some festive candles! 

Birthday Celebration Pizza

Next, you'll need a birthday dinner or lunch. Of course, pizza is always a crowd pleaser, and it’s the perfect food for a last minute birthday celebration. You can also get creative and make heart or smiley face pizza.

Birthday Celebration Crafts

Enjoy these simple birthday crafts for a birthday party you have to plan quickly. Of course, birthday crafts for the birthday child (or adult) are the best!

DIY Birthday Cards

Do it yourself birthday cards are so easy to make, and you can personalize them for the guest of honor. Just gather up some construction paper, markers, and glitter, and let your creativity flow! Finally, write a personalized message for the birthday boy or girl.

Personalized Birthday Cups

Birthday cups are a must for any birthday party, and you can personalize them with the guest of honor’s name and age along with the party goers name. As an added bonus, everyone will have a cup to use at the party. No germs here! Just grab some Solo cups and a permanent marker, and you’re all set!

Finally, enjoy a birthday celebration whether it’s a last minute plan or something you’ve had in the works for months. Celebrate the birthday girl or boy with fun games, crafts, and decor. From birthday celebration escape rooms to lots of good eats, this birthday party is sure to be a hit!