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Birthdays are a special occasion that we look forward to every year. It's a time to celebrate with friends and family and make memories that will last a lifetime but planning a birthday party can be hard, especially as an adult. We came up with three different themes for birthdays as well as helpful tips to ease the burden and spark ideas for your next birthday celebration. Let us be your secret weapon for planning the perfect birthday soiree in Lakeland. Game Nights Games are always a great way to entertain your guests at a party, so why not enjoy a game night for your next birthday. We have two great locations here in Lakeland that are perfect for our more competitive ExploreLKLD readers. Rec Room Rec Room is a unique event space that offers a variety of games and activities, including ping pong, darts, ski ball, Guitar Hero and even Ms. Pac Man. They also have a full bar and kitchen, making it easy to enjoy food and drinks while playing games. Rec Room is an ideal location for any celebration with the ability to accommodate up to 100 guests. Rec Room gives you the perfect taste of an old school arcade with the perks of being an adult. Ax-Caliber If you're looking for a more adventurous birthday party experience, Ax-Caliber is the place to go. They offer axe throwing parties, which are a great way to have fun and blow off some steam. Ax-Caliber can accommodate up to 30 guests and provides a coach to help you hone in your axe throwing skills. In addition to their axe throwing and gun range, they also have wonderful food. Ax-Caliber makes celebrating your birthday easy and fun by relieving the stress of planning food and giving you great entertainment. Local Entertainment Union Hall Union Hall is a great spot to dance and sing the night away. Most weeks Union Hall has a line dancing and karaoke night that is always a crowd favorite. Located in Dixieland, Union Hall is centrally located and can accommodate up to 150 people, making it easy for your guests to come together. If you would rather listen to live music than perform for your guests, Union Hall also has live music for your entertainment. Trivia and Drinks Trivia is a fun way to engage your guests, and Molly’s and Cob & Pen take Trivia to the next level. With delicious drinks and a great atmosphere, how could you go wrong with any of these places for your birthday celebration? Each of these spots have the perfect blend of an inviting atmosphere and some healthy competition so your group of friends can show off your knowledge and learn something new. Silver Moon Drive-in The Silver Moon Drive-in is a time machine that may take you back to a time where window mounted radios and a family of five packed into a classic station wagon was common for viewing the newest film. By staying up to date with the newest movies, Silver Moon Drive-In may just be the best way for the film buffs to spend your birthday. It takes a new spin on going to the movies and is a great opportunity for some classic photos with their retro themed building. Grab your favorite food to go and bring it with you to enjoy while you watch the movie. If bugs aren’t your style no need to worry. You can stay safe and cozy in your car and listen along on the radio. DIY Picnic and Paint If you haven’t already seen this picnic and paint idea on social media, then let us tell you about it. The idea is to go to your favorite spot with a group of your friends, everyone brings their own painting materials, and you paint while you enjoy fun picnic snacks. It is a very simple concept that most people seem to be enjoying. A fun little twist you can add to this is to set a timer and rotate your paintings every 5 minutes. This will give you a unique picture that all your guests can contribute to. You can go as far as setting a specific theme or just having a specific color palette. Our suggestions of great places to enjoy this experience are Bonnet Springs Park, Lake Morton, and Lake Mirror. Photo Shoot -Tour the local murals Instead of going to dinner or having friends over for a party, how about getting dressed for an exciting photo shoot? Lakeland has an array of unique murals and photogenetic locations that are perfect for capturing your birthday memories. With this large variety of local murals, you can turn your photo shoot into an exciting scavenger hunt to shake things up even more. Bouquets and Brunch If you love brunch and enjoy receiving a beautifully crafted bouquet of flowers, then consider gathering your friends together for a brunch potluck. Everyone brings their favorite brunch food item and bouquet of flowers that you can all enjoy together. This makes for a creative foodie celebration with a decorative centerpiece. We have included venues that are perfect for hosting your party. Haus 820 Haus 820 is a beautifully renovated industrial space that features high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and large windows that let in plenty of natural light. Haus 820 can accommodate up to 500 guests, making it ideal for large celebrations. The space also features a fully equipped kitchen and a large outdoor patio area. Cohatch Cohatch is a coworking space located in downtown Lakeland that offers event space rentals for a variety of events, including birthday parties. Their event space is great for small to medium-sized gatherings with room for up to 50 guests. The space features modern decor, natural lighting, and a kitchenette area for food and drinks. The Well The Well is a unique event space located in the Dixieland neighborhood of Lakeland. The space is perfect for intimate gatherings, with room for up to 40 guests. The Well features rustic decor, a cozy fireplace, and a small kitchenette area for food and drinks. The space also offers a variety of amenities, including high-speed internet, audiovisual equipment, and more. We hope you found this list of ideas and venues to be helpful for you as you are planning to celebrate your next birthday. Share your birthday with us on social media by using #ExploreLKLD
Birthdays are a special occasion that we look forward to every year. It's a time to celebrate with friends and family and make memories that will last a lifetime but planning a birthday party can be hard, especially as an adult. We came up with three different themes for birthdays as well as helpful tips to ease the burden and spark ideas for your next birthday celebration. Let us be your secret weapon for planning the perfect birthday soiree in Lakeland.
Game Nights
Games are always a great way to entertain your guests at a party, so why not enjoy a game night for your next birthday. We have two great locations here in Lakeland that are perfect for our more competitive ExploreLKLD readers.
Rec Room
Rec Room is a unique event space that offers a variety of games and activities, including ping pong, darts, ski ball, Guitar Hero and even Ms. Pac Man. They also have a full bar and kitchen, making it easy to enjoy food and drinks while playing games. Rec Room is an ideal location for any celebration with the ability to accommodate up to 100 guests. Rec Room gives you the perfect taste of an old school arcade with the perks of being an adult.
Ax-Caliber
If you're looking for a more adventurous birthday party experience, Ax-Caliber is the place to go. They offer axe throwing parties, which are a great way to have fun and blow off some steam. Ax-Caliber can accommodate up to 30 guests and provides a coach to help you hone in your axe throwing skills. In addition to their axe throwing and gun range, they also have wonderful food. Ax-Caliber makes celebrating your birthday easy and fun by relieving the stress of planning food and giving you great entertainment.
Local Entertainment
Union Hall
Union Hall is a great spot to dance and sing the night away. Most weeks Union Hall has a line dancing and karaoke night that is always a crowd favorite. Located in Dixieland, Union Hall is centrally located and can accommodate up to 150 people, making it easy for your guests to come together. If you would rather listen to live music than perform for your guests, Union Hall also has live music for your entertainment.
Trivia and Drinks
Trivia is a fun way to engage your guests, and Molly’s and Cob & Pen take Trivia to the next level. With delicious drinks and a great atmosphere, how could you go wrong with any of these places for your birthday celebration? Each of these spots have the perfect blend of an inviting atmosphere and some healthy competition so your group of friends can show off your knowledge and learn something new.
Silver Moon Drive-in
The Silver Moon Drive-in is a time machine that may take you back to a time where window mounted radios and a family of five packed into a classic station wagon was common for viewing the newest film. By staying up to date with the newest movies, Silver Moon Drive-In may just be the best way for the film buffs to spend your birthday. It takes a new spin on going to the movies and is a great opportunity for some classic photos with their retro themed building. Grab your favorite food to go and bring it with you to enjoy while you watch the movie. If bugs aren’t your style no need to worry. You can stay safe and cozy in your car and listen along on the radio.
DIY
Picnic and Paint
If you haven’t already seen this picnic and paint idea on social media, then let us tell you about it. The idea is to go to your favorite spot with a group of your friends, everyone brings their own painting materials, and you paint while you enjoy fun picnic snacks. It is a very simple concept that most people seem to be enjoying. A fun little twist you can add to this is to set a timer and rotate your paintings every 5 minutes. This will give you a unique picture that all your guests can contribute to. You can go as far as setting a specific theme or just having a specific color palette. Our suggestions of great places to enjoy this experience are Bonnet Springs Park, Lake Morton, and Lake Mirror.
Photo Shoot -Tour the local murals
Instead of going to dinner or having friends over for a party, how about getting dressed for an exciting photo shoot? Lakeland has an array of unique murals and photogenetic locations that are perfect for capturing your birthday memories. With this large variety of local murals, you can turn your photo shoot into an exciting scavenger hunt to shake things up even more.
Bouquets and Brunch
If you love brunch and enjoy receiving a beautifully crafted bouquet of flowers, then consider gathering your friends together for a brunch potluck. Everyone brings their favorite brunch food item and bouquet of flowers that you can all enjoy together. This makes for a creative foodie celebration with a decorative centerpiece.
We have included venues that are perfect for hosting your party.
Haus 820
Haus 820 is a beautifully renovated industrial space that features high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and large windows that let in plenty of natural light. Haus 820 can accommodate up to 500 guests, making it ideal for large celebrations. The space also features a fully equipped kitchen and a large outdoor patio area.
Cohatch
Cohatch is a coworking space located in downtown Lakeland that offers event space rentals for a variety of events, including birthday parties. Their event space is great for small to medium-sized gatherings with room for up to 50 guests. The space features modern decor, natural lighting, and a kitchenette area for food and drinks.
The Well
The Well is a unique event space located in the Dixieland neighborhood of Lakeland. The space is perfect for intimate gatherings, with room for up to 40 guests. The Well features rustic decor, a cozy fireplace, and a small kitchenette area for food and drinks. The space also offers a variety of amenities, including high-speed internet, audiovisual equipment, and more.
We hope you found this list of ideas and venues to be helpful for you as you are planning to celebrate your next birthday. Share your birthday with us on social media by using #ExploreLKLD