What's new

18th birthday ideas?

QuiltyMom

QuiltyMom

I'll never run out of things to do!
Joined
Feb 3, 2012
Messages
4,456
What would be a simple way to celebrate an 18th birthday? My son is turning 18 on Friday (Yikes - where did that time go?) and I haven't done a thing to plan it yet. We've been focusing on getting him through his Eagle Scout rank requirements and totally forgot about the birthday itself!

We have to wait until Saturday to celebrate it because my DD & I will be at a skating competition all day long.

I'm thinking we should go see the new Captain America movie, but then my DH said something about doing something with his family. We'd have to go out to eat somewhere because I don't need to spend the week cleaning my house.

What would you do, or have you done? Pinterest hasn't been much help because it's all on cakes and how to give creative money gifts.
 
Have you asked him? what he would like?

Sarita usually ask for going out for a meal, sushi is her love, and is so expensive here in London,. we only do it in special occasions,. as presents she always asks for travel.... but partys in our house are rare unless is the very very close friends.... so, the eating out is always the best choicve for us...
 
Sounds like there may be more celebrations ahead --Congrats on the Eagle Scout. I would ask him. My boys were pretty fussy at that age. Happy Birthday to your son.
 
I'd ask him what he would want to do :giggle I'd want to eat out with friends, hang out, catch a movie, something fun. :)
 
My oldest turned 18 about 3 weeks after he graduated high school, so we cheaped (yes, I know, not a real word) out and kind of just did his graduation/birthday together. Now he's almost 19 and I'm trying to figure out where the last 19 years went...lol

I honestly think you should ask and see what he wants to do. Your ideas are great though :)
 
My son didn't want to do anything for his 18th. I made a special cake and we had champagne after making one of his favourite meals (UK 18 is the legal age for drinking). For an heirloom gift we bought a really nice chess set, board and container for it.

ETA he is very hermit like so I am guessing most 18 year old boys would rather do things with friends.
 
Congratulations to your son for Eagle Scouts and turning 18. Not sure where you live but in Quebec 18 is when you are officially "legal".

I would simply ask him how he wishes to celebrate.
 
For my brothers 18th a few weeks ago, we had a cake with family. My parents bought him a ticket to Norway to visit his friend who is hosting there until July. And that was it. He's a huge homebody though, and since his best friend is out of the country, doesn't want to do much.

For his 17th, he had a couple of friends over and they did a Marvel marathon all day with snacks, pizza and soda, and laughter. They finished the day by going to the movie theatre.
 
Thanks for the ideas! I asked him what he wanted to do, and he just shrugged his shoulders. I wish he had at least one friend to do something with, but he doesn't. He as Asperger's, so friendship is something that he's never been able to do. It's very sad because he's a very fun person.

We'll be having dinner with my in-laws by default since my FiL's birthday is the next day. I told him to think about it and get back to me. My DH thinks he'll want to go to his favorite restaurant for lunch, then play online games with his "friends". Maybe we'll go on a hike or something to get out of the house. I'll let you know what eventually happens!
 
I think a meal out with you and maybe alert the place that it's his birthday? if it won't upset him will be great. Low pressure. If the place isn't likely to give him a dessert or the attention would bother him, then afterwards, a great ice cream parlor OR a trio of his favorite Ben and Jerrys - all for him!

And a big Happy Birthday to him!:clap:clap:clap
 
My DH is going to take him to go see The Dead Pool on Thursday before it leaves the theaters for good. And he said he wants to eat lunch at an Ethiopian restaurant that's at the end of our street. @cookingmylife, I like the idea of alerting the restaurant beforehand. I'll have to do that!
 
Do you have any break out rooms where you live? It's a fun family activity that would be something different - they're a great, enjoyable puzzle.
 
Back
Top