I heard it's my birthday

November 5, 2010 8:08 AM

Fun birthday ideas in Toronto?

I'm turning 28 in a couple of weeks and am looking for something fun to do with a bunch of friends for my birthday. Nothing requiring a lot of time or preparation, but maybe something unique/different/really extra fun?

It would be on a Friday night or Saturday afternoon/evening. The group could be a core group of 10 or 12, up to maybe 40ish, depending on the limitations of the venue/activity.

Ideas? I'm open to ANYTHING, just tired of the usual boring bar birthday.

Thanks in advance, darlings.

posted by SassHat to Sports, Hobbies, & Recreation (7 answers total)

Had my 29th birthday party at Medieval Times, and it was AWESOME. I thoroughly enjoyed it 20 years earlier for my 9th birthday, too. Though I think it was only enhanced by the fact that I could drink beer this time around. I'm pretty sure there is one in or near Toronto, too.
posted by Grither at 8:25 AM on November 5, 2010

Perhaps going to The Academy of Spherical Arts to play pool? Or is that too bar-ish?

I was going to suggest going to the Roller Derby finals if you wanted to do it next Saturday, but as it turns out, they're mostly sold out.
posted by jacquilynne at 8:28 AM on November 5, 2010

Climbing gym? I've heard good things about Joe Rockhead's (King and Dufferin area).
posted by purlgurly at 9:45 AM on November 5, 2010

Off the wall idea: go to the zoo.
posted by thatdawnperson at 4:50 PM on November 5, 2010

YO YO MEDIEVAL TIMES. Cant believe someone beat me to that suggestion.

There is one at Exhibition Place, foot of Dufferin and Lakeshore.

Also, they have group rates.

Also, can I come?
posted by custard heart at 4:53 PM on November 5, 2010

Lunacy Cabaret at the Centre of Gravity?
posted by peagood at 8:19 PM on November 6, 2010

What about Snakes and Lattes, the board game cafe? www.snakesandlattes.com
posted by oohisay at 6:50 AM on November 7, 2010