Fun Ideas for a 22nd Birthday

If you are coming upon your 22nd birthday, you may be wondering how to celebrate. Years went into waiting for your climatic 21st year that gave you more legal privileges as a young adult. Twenty-two is another year into adulthood that gives you more freedom to explore activities you have not yet experienced. Though 22 may seem a small step in comparison to 21, the occasion deserves to be glorified and celebrated nonetheless. Opt for a comfortable and cozy at-home gathering -- or plan a relaxed night on the town.

For a more relaxed and informal gathering, invite your friends over for a pajama brunch. Footsie and onesie pajamas are the preferred attire. To make this easy on your wallet, organize a potluck by asking friends to contribute a dish or beverage. Have guests sign up ahead of time to bring different dishes so there will be a variety of fare to feast upon. Opt for paper plates and plastic cups and cutlery for easy cleanup. Alternatively, spice up a girls-only gathering by trading comfy pajamas for sexy robes and lingerie.

If you've only experienced clubs throughout the first 21 years of life, try a bar or lounge. Clubs focus on music and dancing, while bars and lounges offer these things as well as areas for seating and talking. Before choosing a spot for your party, check to see if there is a cover fee, as costs can range from $5 and up. If it's summertime, look for a rooftop or outdoor lounge or bar that gives you a chance to enjoy the warm weather. When inviting friends, you can turn it into a guys or girls night only.

What's great about karaoke is the variety of options you have. Try a Korean karaoke club/bar that allows you to rent a private room for an extravaganza with friends. The rooms are usually decorated with stages and lights that make you feel like a real performer. This is a bit more expense than a typical karaoke night, but it'll be memorable. For an inexpensive option, go to a free karaoke night at a local restaurant or bar. The best part about free karaoke is the strangers you get to watch perform, perfectly in pitch or off-key.

Depending on the time of year when your birthday falls, you may be able to attend a festival. A quick Internet search of festivals in cities you're willing to travel to will produce a range to pick from. Food festivals are well-attended during the spring and summer months. Holiday and gift festivals mark the winter months. Music festivals are staged year-round. A range of festivals is available, and the cost to attend them varies. Keep it local, or turn it into a road trip, traveling to another city to experience a garlic or avocado festival -- or even a gathering for wine-tasting aficionados.