12 Cozy Rainy Day Birthday Ideas To Make The Most of the Weather (2024)

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Birthday party venues on Peerspace typically cost between $50 — $500 per hour.

Is the weather forecast looking not so hot for your big day? Don’t fret; you just need a handful of helpful and tailored rainy-day birthday ideas to ensure you still have the amazing day you deserve.

Along with rainy-day ideas to enhance your birthday, we’ll also share a few select birthday party rental venues courtesy of Peerspace to show you how amazing the right venue can make your birthday, even during torrential downpours! Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals and can connect you with unique venues for all your special moments in cities across the globe.

So don’t let the rain ruin your big day! These 12 awesome rainy-day birthday ideas are sure to make your birthday extra special. You’ll be so busy having fun, you’ll forget it’s even raining!

1. Head to a karaoke bar and do some singing in the rain

Sleek, Modern Karaoke Bar
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Staying inside on your birthday doesn’t have to be boring — in fact, it can be quite the opposite! Cozy up in an awesome private karaoke room and belt out your favorite songs. For song inspiration, check out this rainy-day playlist from the KaraFun company.

And for venue inspiration, Peerspace is the world’s largest online marketplace for event venues and features fabulous karaoke bar rentals throughout the nation that you can book for your birthday.

For example, check out this sleek, modern karaoke bar with a full kitchen in Midtown Manhattan, NYC (pictured above). Besides its sophisticated ambiance and high-end karaoke equipment, it’s also a full-service restaurant dishing out tempting Japanese and Korean cuisine!

Our friends in the ATL can book this Cakes & Karaoke event space in the West End that delivers the goods when it comes to cakes, karaoke, and good times. Check them out!

2. Enforce a rainy birthday rule: No gifts — just food!

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Rather than hosting a run-of-the-mill, indoor birthday party — give your guests a special assignment before arriving. Instead of asking them to bring a gift, ask each guest to bring a yummy dish that they think you’d like and haven’t tried before! You could also ask them to attach the recipe so that on future rainy days, you can learn how to make their tasty treat yourself. This is a truly comforting idea that brings together the best elements of any birthday: food + loved ones!

3. Host an adult sleepover

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Who says sleepovers are just for kids? No matter your age, rainy-day birthday ideas like this one can make you feel like a kid again. Invite your closest friends over, tell them to put on their PJs under their raincoats, and have an awesome night pulling an all-nighter. It’ll be a birthday you’ll surely never forget!

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4. Create your own sunny day

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A dreary, rainy day doesn’t mean your birthday can’t be full of sunshine and color! You’re just going to have to paint it on a canvas instead of enjoying it outside! One of the best rainy day birthday ideas to brighten up your big day is to rent out an art studio with your friends.

For example, check out Allure Art Studio in Queens, NYC where you can paint, sip on wine (or your drink of choice), and enjoy the bright skies in your paintings for your birthday!

5. Attend a cooking class with your partner and friends

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As the rain drizzles outside, do you get the hankering for delicious and warm home-cooked food? Rather than stay in and cook on your birthday — why not do something extra special? Sign up for a cooking class! This would be especially fun to do with your SO or a few close friends on your big day.

6. Enjoy a movie marathon in your own private theater

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Think watching movies sounds like a pretty lame rainy-day birthday idea? Think again! You could rent out a private movie theater to enjoy your movie birthday night on Peerspace! For example, check out this award-winning full-sized cinema and three-story game room with five balconies that you could rent in Bonsall, CA. This space also has amazing add-ons like a sauna — and access to multiple pools, if the weather clears up!

7. Go indoor ice skating

Ice Skating Rink and Swiss Chalet Restaurant Available for Private Event
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While your choices might be limited for active birthday ideas when it’s raining, indoor ice skating is still a fun and adventurous birthday activity to try on a rainy day! If you are feeling really bold, you could even try out hockey. Hopefully, you end your birthday with as many teeth as you started it with!

8. Craft thank you cards for your birthday gifts

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For craft lovers, spend a few hours giving back to the people who spoiled you with gifts on your birthday by making fun, crafty thank you cards! You can make them 3D, practice your calligraphy, or even hand draw some designs. Your friends and family are sure to feel incredibly appreciated that you spent time thinking of them as part of your rainy-day birthday ideas.

9. Get super cozy by roasting chestnuts on an open fire

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On a rainy day, nothing sounds much better than snuggling up by the fireplace with a hot cup of tea, a good book — and maybe even munching on some roasted chestnuts! If you don’t have a cozy fireplace in your own home, you can always rent a venue with a fireplace on Peerspace! Start by searching venues in your area and then narrowing down your search by clicking on “more filters,” scrolling down to “amenities,” and selecting “fireplace.”

One super fancy example is this paneled pre-war parlor floor townhouse space in Manhattan, NYC. It will certainly add a sophisticated ambiance to your big day.

How much does it cost to rent a birthday party venue? We tackle that issue here!

10. Create a hot cocoa bar

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If you’re having friends over for your birthday, lift everyone’s spirits during the cold, wet weather with a hot cocoa bar! Include yummy treats to add to hot cocoa like peppermint sticks, marshmallows, a variety of syrups, and even an array of different types of cocoa!

11. Plan a vacation to somewhere warm and sunny

A Magical Eco Retreat Above The Clouds malibu los angeles rental
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Get out of the rainy weather — it’s time to plan a vacation! As a birthday present to yourself, look into buying tickets to far-away locations with warm weather — and no rain of course! Maybe a trip to Hawaii? Or how about a Caribbean island?

12. Find more rainy day birthday ideas on Peerspace

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The rainy-day birthday ideas don’t end there! If you are looking for more fabulous ideas for a fun, rainy birthday — keep the search up on Peerspace. You can browse spaces across the globe to garner ideas about what to do on your special day. You’ll see private yoga studios, intimate retreat spaces, cozy libraries, and other awesome venues that may spark your interest and give you an idea of how you’d like to celebrate.

Rainy-day birthday ideas: conclusion

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As you can see, the weather doesn’t have to put a negative spin on your big day. In fact, it can actually help you enjoy the best birthday yet, as evidenced by these rainy-day birthday ideas!

Start by booking a fun and cozy event space rental through Peerspace, invite all your favorite people, and follow our suggestions above to ensure an amazing experience is had by all.

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