Party for young adults but no alcohol how do I manage that?

Question

My baby cousin (baby she's just a year younger) wants to have a 21st bday party but she doesn't want or can't have alcohol because most of her friends are under 21 but she still wants to have fun. Suggestions?

we live in philly her bday is in feb, yes, yes, yes we know it's early i think she's really excited

Answer 1

get that non-alcohlic wine an give it to her friends while she can have the real stuff and they won't feel to left out.

Answer 2

WoW, here in Australia we get to drink at 18 so...bit easier... BUT, I have to agree with the other dude that games and things is the only way to go. Make sure they stay occupied. Some people may come already drunk, it seems pretty common at parties i have been too AND some ppl might end up bring alcohol and not letting the adults know.

If their are invitations then it should probably be set out on the invite that definitely no alcohol is allowed.

I think your going to have your hands very full and you might even have to decide that a little bit of alcohol is okay but not to much. At least then you will quite possibly have a bit more control. But, good luck

Answer 3

Since drinking and driving don't mix, how about a photo scavenger hunt?

My friends planned one for my bachlorette party since none of us were into the bar scene, and it was a blast!

You need to write up 20 clues about places in the city. Teams of 3-4 must drive to each location and take a picture. Each picture is worth 5 points. Award 5 bonus points for each picture that has all team members in the photo (a stranger out and about needs to take the photo) and 2 additional bonus points if all team members are in the photo AND an extra person is posing by them.

Set a reasonable time limit. Have all teams meet you back at a location, and you collect the disposable cameras. Go out for a meal, while you get the film developed at a one-hour photo place. Next, maybe go bowling, or to a sports game. During that activity, or after, pick up the film, look through the photos, and award prizes.

Best of luck!

Answer 4

just like some of my friends are too i'm turning that next 5 months so I understand you can have spiked punch like they have during prom or homecoming so it doesn't be all boring and kiddy the non-acholic version. then you can have a root beer float in champagne glasses with a little cinnamon on time and vanilla ice cream that should be a crowd pleaser.
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Episode: Sicilian Summer
you can have 2 cups lemon juice, about 12 to 15 lemons
2 cups Basil Simple Syrup, recipe follows
2 cups cold or sparkling water
Ice
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2 cups sugar
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Answer 5

A 21st birthday party should definitely not happen without the celebration of alcohol, in my opinion. You have a very tolerant cousin!

I'd suggest going clubbing/dancing, if you can get an under-21s place.

Answer 6

Mocktails. Turn your basement/living room (or apartment) into a "club". Create an awesome soundtrack on the I-Pod or computer, change out the regular lightbulbs for colored or black lightbulbs....and create a "scene". I agree with the suggestion of karaoke too...if she's into singing. See if you have a family member who's good at photography, you could set up a photo station (this is what I did for my 21st). One completely separate idea is Cosmic Bowling. Also, going out to a Comdey Club might be awesome...where we are we have an Improv club...and all ages are welcome.

Answer 7

Bust out the grill, and barbecue your brains out. Food galore, hopefully will distract everybody away from thinking about the booze. Have plenty of other kinds of drinks on hand, like soda, but try to keep it unusual. Try looking at some of the Goya sodas like coconut, and mango and stuff. Good luck.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

virgin drinks... soda, punch, margaritas and blender drinks w/no alc in them
go to a 18 and over club, alot have 18yo to enter 21yo to drink and will arm band you according to age
movies
put put
paint balling
slick track
scavenger hunt
outdoor party w/bbq and games
you can still do beer pong and flip cups w/o alcohol in them
we did it ystdy w/beer and iced tea for those who couldn't drink
spin around a wiffle ball bat 10 times and run (straightish0 to the finish line
water guns
water balloons...

Answer 10

Yes
1.Go to the club. No alcohol, even parents can come along!
2.Try going to see a movie, together
3.Night out on the town sort of exploration thing?

-Dont just hang out with them, do something special.

Answer 11

Yes, the best of all. Get a mom to host the party.