{"id":6449,"date":"2016-08-16T10:27:57","date_gmt":"2016-08-16T16:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cloud9living.com\/blog\/?p=6449"},"modified":"2024-01-24T14:55:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T21:55:01","slug":"birthday-surprise-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/blog\/birthday-surprise-ideas","title":{"rendered":"25 Ideas to Pull Off the Ultimate Birthday Surprise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you the type of person that plans the <em>same<\/em> stuff for the <em>same<\/em> events\u2026 Every. Single. Year? Make this year one to remember with these 25 birthday surprise ideas!<\/p>\n<p>We know it can be tough to keep annual festivities fresh. Especially if you are a party-planning committee of, well, one. But just imagine the look on the face of a significant other or a best friend when they happen upon some unexpected TLC on their big day.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking for a secret party idea for her, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/blog\/occasions\/51-creative-birthday-gift-ideas-for-him\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">birthday gift for him<\/a> that really wows the socks off, or a tiny gesture that conveys giant wishes\u2014it\u2019s entirely possible to take traditional b-day tactics from ho-hum to awesome\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Shake up a celebration with these 25 surprise birthday ideas!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Place a special delivery to work<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s always fantastic when a birthday happens to land on a non-workday. But if there\u2019s no dice on that chance, the next best thing is to add a warm glow to a day spent under fluorescent lights. Give an office space some sparkle with the delivery of pizza, balloons, cupcakes, flowers, fruit bouquets, singing telegrams, etc.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6451\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1-surprise-birthday-delivery-at-work.jpg\" alt=\"30th birthday surprise at work\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1-surprise-birthday-delivery-at-work.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1-surprise-birthday-delivery-at-work-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1-surprise-birthday-delivery-at-work-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong> 2. Say \u201cHappy Birthday\u201d on a blog or ad space<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The best birthday surprise ideas come when least suspected by a recipient. So work \u2018em into their daily \u2018routine\u2019! One wonderful way to do this is via online news sites or blogs that he\/she catches up on each day. Pay a small price for the big smile incurred by utter disbelief, when your special person stumbles upon a personalized wish in a banner or sidebar ad space!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6452\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-birthday-surprise-on-internet.jpg\" alt=\"online birthday surprise for gifrlfriend\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-birthday-surprise-on-internet.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-birthday-surprise-on-internet-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-birthday-surprise-on-internet-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Fly in a long-distance friend or family member<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to surprise birthday ideas for boyfriends or girlfriends, focus on <em>quality<\/em> over quantity. A big shindig has great potential. But having a sibling or best college buddy show up at the front door for a mini-reunion weekend, after months or even years of being apart, will bring unbeatable amounts of enthusiasm and memories for all. For a totally different kind of high-flying adventure, you won\u2019t want to miss out on these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/learn-to-fly-experiences\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">learn-to-fly experiences<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6453\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-surprise-birthday-guest.jpg\" alt=\"best friend birthday visit\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-surprise-birthday-guest.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-surprise-birthday-guest-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-surprise-birthday-guest-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong> 4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/getaways\"><b>EXPLORE UNCHARTED TERRITORY<\/b><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone has at least one place that evokes a comment like: \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I wish I\u2019d gone there back in the day,\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I want to go there someday<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d So\u2026 take \u2018em there! A birthday surprise like this comes with the flexibility of boasting any size scale, from the simple fix of a local restaurant that\u2019s yet to be tried, to perhaps a more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/getaways\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">luxurious getaway<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6454\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/4-secret-birthday-trip.jpg\" alt=\"surprise 30th birthday trip ideas\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/4-secret-birthday-trip.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/4-secret-birthday-trip-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/4-secret-birthday-trip-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong> 5. Movie montage of memories<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Recruit family and friends from all over to send you a digital video recording that entails a wish for the big day or a favorite memory. Compile them all, getting as creative as you\u2019d like to create one great, big personalized file\/DVD that is bursting with surprise birthday cheer for the unsuspecting honoree.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6455\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/5-digital-birthday-wishes.jpg\" alt=\"surprise birthday idea for him\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/5-digital-birthday-wishes.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/5-digital-birthday-wishes-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/5-digital-birthday-wishes-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-12372\"><div class=\"email-signup\">\n<h4>Email Sign Up<\/h4>\n<p>Receive $10 off your first experience at Virgin Gifts.<\/p>\n<form name=\"NewsletterSignup\"><input id=\"email\" maxlength=\"255\" name=\"email\" type=\"email\" placeholder=\"Enter email address...\"><br>\n<button name=\"NewsletterSignup-Submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Subscribe\"><span id=\"loading\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"fa fa-spinner fa-pulse fa-fw\"><\/i><\/span>Submit<\/button><\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong> 6. Snail mail<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ahhhh, the lost art of letter-writing, sealing, stamping, and sending. Strange but true, folks these days just don\u2019t expect to receive fun mail through the good ol\u2019 USPS anymore. Which warrants one heck of a fantastic surprise birthday idea. Send an \u2018old school\u2019 card or letter to the lucky person. Want to go a step further? Send an entire package full of festive b-day love. Or send multiple cards\/letters over the span of a few days!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6456\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/6-snail-mail-birthday-surprise.jpg\" alt=\"surprise birthday ideas for best friend\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/6-snail-mail-birthday-surprise.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/6-snail-mail-birthday-surprise-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/6-snail-mail-birthday-surprise-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/personal-chef-gifts\"><b>IN-HOME PERSONAL CHEF<\/b><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just when they thought you were going to cook for them\u2026 guess again! Surprise that birthday boy or girl with a gift that will tantalize their taste buds. The best part? With these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/personal-chef-gifts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal chef experiences<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, neither of you will have to lift a finger.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hiring an in-home chef to create a mouth-watering meal is an easy way to enjoy a relaxed evening of elegance, quality time, and favorite gourmet foods together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6457\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/7-personal-chef.jpg\" alt=\"unique birthday surprises for husband\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/7-personal-chef.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/7-personal-chef-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/7-personal-chef-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong> 8. Rad radio message<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s a surprise birthday idea for your best friend that is short \u2018n\u2019 sweet but heard all over?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wishes sent over the airwaves! Chances are, you\u2019ve been in his\/her car or home enough to know what radio station is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> favorite. So dial it up to request a song or give an on-air shout-out to the birthday guy or gal. Whether commuting or just kickin\u2019 it, it\u2019s bound to make a radio listening experience all the more exciting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6458\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/8-radio-birthday-wishes.jpg\" alt=\"birthday surprises for boyfriend\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/8-radio-birthday-wishes.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/8-radio-birthday-wishes-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/8-radio-birthday-wishes-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong> 9. Yarn trail<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place a gift somewhere\u2014anywhere, near or far. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tie one end of a ball of yarn to it, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">then basically go for a walk. Stroll around the house, the yard, or maybe even wherever birthday festivities may be taking place. When you get to the other end of your string (or have reached your ambling limits), tape it to a small box or card for him\/her to open, with instructions to follow the string for a birthday surprise!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6459\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/9-yarn-trail-birthday-surprise.jpg\" alt=\"unusual birthday surprises\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/9-yarn-trail-birthday-surprise.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/9-yarn-trail-birthday-surprise-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/9-yarn-trail-birthday-surprise-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong> 10. Giant box full of balloons and\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the most clever ideas for delivering a surprise <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/birthday-gift-ideas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday gift<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s best for lighter presents (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">like cards\/certificates)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attach a gift to the end of a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helium balloon bouquet. Gently stuff the balloons into a larger box and wrap them, ready for your recipient to squeal with shocked delight when the box flaps open! Be sure to use enough balloons that they float up, but not TOO many that they get away from the lucky gift-getter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6460\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/10-box-of-balloons.jpg\" alt=\"surprise birthday gifts for her\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/10-box-of-balloons.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/10-box-of-balloons-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/10-box-of-balloons-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong>11. Adult pi\u00f1ata<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is ideal for, say, a surprise <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/30th-birthday-gifts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday idea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Or any \u2018mature\u2019 age that is still feeling young at heart. And the fact that it can be filled with much more than just candy only adds to the adult fun. Think along the lines of age-appropriate goodies like shooters, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/gift-certificates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift certificate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to conquer a bucket list wish<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or a bunch of desirables that make up a \u2018kit\u2019 of some sort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6461\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/11-adult-pinata-with-surprise-birthday-gifts.jpg\" alt=\"best birthday surprises for best friend\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/11-adult-pinata-with-surprise-birthday-gifts.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/11-adult-pinata-with-surprise-birthday-gifts-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/11-adult-pinata-with-surprise-birthday-gifts-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong> 12. Door & hallway hack <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This sort of birthday surprise idea is perfect for a best friend, boyfriend, or girlfriend. And it can be accomplished in a couple of ways. Vertically rig balloons and streamers to fall into your honoree when a door opens. Or for a slightly less MacGyver-esque move, fill a hallway or a room with a ridiculous amount of helium fun for him\/her to walk into.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6462\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/12-surprise-birthday-decorations-on-door.jpg\" alt=\"surprise 30th birthday decorations\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/12-surprise-birthday-decorations-on-door.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/12-surprise-birthday-decorations-on-door-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/12-surprise-birthday-decorations-on-door-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong>13. Not-so-typical picnic <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This surprise <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/birthday-gift-ideas\">birthday idea<\/a> is perfect for a husband or wife. Include all the usual picnic fixings, but go beyond the basic blanket set-up for an even more romantic, magical meal. Think outside the box (or rather the picnic basket) for ways to decorate the area around the blanket. String mason jars full of LED tea lights from a nearby tree. Anchor countless pinwheels around your spot on a hill. Line the perimeter with balloons. And so on.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6463\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13-suprise-bday-picnic.jpg\" alt=\"birthday trip ideas for girlfriend\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13-suprise-bday-picnic.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13-suprise-bday-picnic-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/13-suprise-bday-picnic-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong> 14. <b>TICK-TOCK, <\/b><b>IT\u2019S B-DAY O\u2019CLOCK<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For those who love surprise birthday presents that just keep on coming, this idea is for them! Decide on as many \u2018designated gifting times as you\u2019d like throughout the day. Then wrap a corresponding present for each. When the clock strikes any of those times, your recipient opens the corresponding package.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6464\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/14-tick-tock-birthday-clock.jpg\" alt=\"surprise birthday gift ideas\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/14-tick-tock-birthday-clock.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/14-tick-tock-birthday-clock-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/14-tick-tock-birthday-clock-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong> 15. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/dining-cruises\"><b>MORE THAN A ROWBOAT RIDE<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you get when you add a splash of sparkling wine and a cute bouquet of balloons to a rowboat? A romantic birthday surprise for a husband, wife, boyfriend, or girlfriend! Take \u2018em out on the H2O to drift merrily along. Make even more waves on the outing, by adding a buoy to the festive fun\u2014one that just so happens to have a gift of sorts attached to it. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a truly epic birthday surprise, consider treating them to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/dining-cruises\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scenic dining cruise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6465\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/15-rowboat-ride.jpg\" alt=\"surprise birthday getaways\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/15-rowboat-ride.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/15-rowboat-ride-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/15-rowboat-ride-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong>16. Birthday ba\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This gem is reserved for those with a sense of humor. Decorate the underside of a john\u2019s lid and maybe even the seat (because we can only hope that if you intend to use it as a surprise birthday idea for a boyfriend or husband, he\u2019s the type to put the seat up when necessary). Then just imagine the sheer astonishment doing one\u2019s business will deliver.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6466\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/16-party-potty-birthday-surprise.jpg\" alt=\"funny birthday surprises\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/16-party-potty-birthday-surprise.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/16-party-potty-birthday-surprise-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/16-party-potty-birthday-surprise-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong> 17. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/treasure-hunts\"><b>SCAVENGER HUNT<\/b><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s one present to rule them all\u2026 because it holds the first clue to as many as you\u2019d like to follow it. This grand activity is great for celebrating any age. And as such, the last clue can lead to a ridiculously awesome gift or a room full of favorite people! Don\u2019t feel like planning your own hunt? Check out these incredible <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/treasure-hunts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treasure and scavenger hunts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> located across the country! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6467\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/17-scavenger-hunt-30th-birthday-surprise-idea.jpg\" alt=\"surprise birthday activities\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/17-scavenger-hunt-30th-birthday-surprise-idea.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/17-scavenger-hunt-30th-birthday-surprise-idea-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/17-scavenger-hunt-30th-birthday-surprise-idea-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong> 18. Sneaky party favor flair<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/birthday-gift-ideas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday surprise idea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for adults is the most spectacularly subliminal b-day wish around! It\u2019s especially effective for adding an element of flabbergasted greatness to a party, particularly if the get-together itself isn\u2019t a surprise to the honoree. Customize flair like beverage <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">koozies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, printed balloons, t-shirts, etc. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with general cliche birthday sayings,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> photos or inside jokes. Make sure everyone in attendance is sporting the flair, in order to pack the most powerful surprise punch!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6468\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/18-party-favor-flair.jpg\" alt=\"funny surprise birthday party favors\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/18-party-favor-flair.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/18-party-favor-flair-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/18-party-favor-flair-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong> 19. Midnight madness<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This doozy is perfect for the person who ISN\u2019T typically a night owl. Set his\/her alarm to go off at midnight on their big day. Then do fun activities like a quick beverage before a nearby bar closes. Breakfast at night at an all-hours diner. A moonlight hike. A campfire with s\u2019mores. Unwrapping a first b-day gift of the day. Then watching the beautiful sun come up from a hot lookout spot.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6469\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/19-surprise-birthday-midnight-madness.jpg\" alt=\"birthday trip ideas for husband or wife\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/19-surprise-birthday-midnight-madness.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/19-surprise-birthday-midnight-madness-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/19-surprise-birthday-midnight-madness-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong> 20. Creative car-jacking<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Colored chalk isn\u2019t just for sidewalks\u2026 and this fun birthday surprise idea for a girlfriend or boyfriend isn\u2019t just for high school students and school spirit. But that association means it will likely be easy to pull off and evoke a genuine shock for the person on the receiving end. Add plenty of festive art flair to their ride. And if you\u2019re feeling extra-nice, throw a car wash into the mix for later.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6470\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/20-car-decorations-for-birthday-surprise-idea.jpg\" alt=\"creative birthday surprises\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/20-car-decorations-for-birthday-surprise-idea.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/20-car-decorations-for-birthday-surprise-idea-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/20-car-decorations-for-birthday-surprise-idea-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong> 21. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/food-drink-gifts\"><b>SUPER SMORGASBORD<\/b><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of this birthday surprise ideas as a free-for-all for the special guy or gal\u2019s taste buds. Put together a table fit for a whole day of leisurely feasting. It should boast an array of favorites, featuring your person\u2019s top-choice of eats, sweets and liquid treats. Whether it\u2019s a healthy spread, an assortment of guilty pleasures, or a little of each, the result is bound to be a full stomach and happy heart. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you rather eat somewhere out on the town? Don\u2019t let these mouthwatering <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/food-drink-gifts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food and drink experiences<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pass you by! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6471\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/21-party-food-table.jpg\" alt=\"birthday party food ideas\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/21-party-food-table.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/21-party-food-table-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/21-party-food-table-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong> 22. Limo life<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Go get ice cream. Enjoy dinner out. Sip a glass of bubbly. Cruise over to a friend\u2019s house. Grab a slice of pizza and a beer. Whatever you do, do it in a luxurious stretch limo. Because even the most ordinary activity seems \u2018extraordinary\u2019 when a birthday surprise seats someone in a set of these exquisite wheels!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6472\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/22-surprise-birthday-limo.jpg\" alt=\"30th birthday ideas\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/22-surprise-birthday-limo.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/22-surprise-birthday-limo-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/22-surprise-birthday-limo-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong> 23. All-star sporting event<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Go the extra mile when it comes to giving tickets to a game. Do you have inside connections, or does a venue offer certain \u201camenities\u201d in exchange for forking over a little green? Try to arrange a meet \u2018n\u2019 greet with his\/her favorite player. Or even if the local hot shots aren\u2019t available, you may still be able to finagle a private photo opp on the pro turf before spectators roll in and the game commences.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6473\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/23-sports-surprise-birthday-present.jpg\" alt=\"fun surprise birthday ideas for him\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/23-sports-surprise-birthday-present.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/23-sports-surprise-birthday-present-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/23-sports-surprise-birthday-present-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong> 24. Awesome outdoor d\u00e9cor<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people expect birthday surprises within 4 walls. On mirrors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, doorways, hallways, desks, etc. So put a new twist on this old festive favorite! Exceed expectations by decorating the OUTSIDE of the house. You know, like how folks do for the holidays\u2026 but with birthday goods! Think of it as celebratory TP\u2019ing\u2026. For adults.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6474\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/24-outdoor-birthday-decorations.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor birthday surprises\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/24-outdoor-birthday-decorations.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/24-outdoor-birthday-decorations-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/24-outdoor-birthday-decorations-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong> 25. Throw a HALF Birthday Party<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>No explanation should be needed for why THIS is one of the BEST <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/birthday-gift-ideas\">birthday surprise ideas for adults<\/a>! Think about it\u2026 how many people even give their birthdays a thought 6 months before\/after it happens? Which gives you plenty of time to plan, invite, commence and pull off the most incredible surprise party someone has ever experienced! (And keep it an actual surprise.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6475 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/25-half-birthday-surprise-party.jpg\" alt=\"how to plan a surprise birthday party\" width=\"504\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/25-half-birthday-surprise-party.jpg 504w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/25-half-birthday-surprise-party-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/25-half-birthday-surprise-party-77x55.jpg 77w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>No matter how you decide to surprise them, we firmly believe this year will be truly epic! To make their special day even more exciting, consider treating them to an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/\">experience gift<\/a>. From fast-paced racing adventures to sunset kayak trips and even food tours, these gifts will make their birthday unforgettable \u2013 now that\u2019s what we call the ultimate birthday surprise idea! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Not sure how the experience gifting process works? Never fear, your Fairy Giftmother is here!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Virgin Gifts | How it Works\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oroMrdNXDQg?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you the type of person that plans the same stuff for the same events\u2026 Every. Single. Year? Make this year one to remember with these 25 birthday surprise ideas! We know it can be tough to keep annual festivities fresh. 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