30th Birthday Ideas for women
By an Award-Winning Professional Event Planner
Creative and unusual ways to celebrate a women's 30th birthday
If you're tired of the same old clichéd party ideas, and are looking for something more inspiring or just a little bit different, this site is packed with original and creative party ideas. I'm Matt James, an award-winning professional event planner who has produced events for many celebrities including Elton John, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Stella McCartney, among others. On this site I'll share professional tips, advice, and trade secrets—that anyone can do—in order to add some creative touches to your party or celebration; whatever your budget.
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People's lifestyle and taste are so diverse at 30—some might be married and/or have kids, while others are single—so not everyone will want a traditional 'drinks and dancing' style party to celebrate their 30th birthday.
An alternative way to celebrate is to get a group of friends together to take part in some sort of activity—and to make this more special, and therefore fitting for a milestone birthday, organise something out of the ordinary or a bit adventurous.
When I'm buying someone a birthday gift, I try to choose something that they wouldn't ordinarily buy for themselves—so that it feels more like a treat or indulgence. I suggest taking the same approach when choosing a group activity to celebrate their birthday. Plan something you think they'll enjoy, but is not something they do often (or have ever done before!). This will create unique memories associated with their milestone birthday.
So check out some of the more creative and unusual group activties and experiences below that lend themselves to a 30th birthday celebration for women.
While this page deals with creative and unusual 30th birthday ideas for women, based around group activities and experiences, you can also check out my main page of 30th birthday party ideas (for women and men!) which contains lots of creative ideas for throwing a party at home—including party themes, countdown ideas, invitations, food & drink, decorations, gifts, and ways to include memories, surprises, and thoughtful ideas to make them feel special on the day.
There are lots of fun and immersive group games, challenges, and experiences that are a great way to create a unique and memorable 30th birthday celebration. These type of activities generally ensure that everyone 'lets go' and gets stuck in.
Some of the 30th birthday ideas for women in the fun & games category, that are suitable for groups, include:
Unfortunately, not all activities are available in every city, but to check availability in your area and to book places, click on the link above. These are just a small selection so if you can't find a particular activity in your area, you might discover some new ones.
A lot of of people just end up booking a table at a fancy restaurant for a big group dinner to celebrate their 30th—which, let's face it, is a bit uninspiring. Instead, if the birthday girl is a foodie, get a group of friends together and try something a little different—something you wouldn't just do any night of the week—that centers around food and drink. Believe me, you're guests will thank you. No one gets that excited by yet another big birthday dinner. In addition, many of these experiences allow for more socializing, so guests aren't just stuck at a table chatting to the same two people all evening!
Some of the 30th birthday ideas for women in the food & drink category, that are suitable for groups, include:
Unfortunately, not all activities are available in every city, but to check availability in your area and to book places, click on the link above. These are just a small selection so if you can't find a particular activity in your area, you might discover some new ones.
These outdoor and adrenaline activities are a great antidote to 'same old same old' birthday party celebrations. No one is going to complain about being bored!
Some of the 30th birthday ideas for women in the outdoor & adrenaline category, that are suitable for groups, include:
Unfortunately, not all activities are available in every city, but to check availability in your area and to book places, click on the link above. These are just a small selection so if you can't find a particular activity in your area, you might discover some new ones.
Tours are a great way to keep a group entertained because you're constantly stimulated by new things as you move from stop to stop—and there's such as wide range of activities to choose from.
Some of the 30th birthday ideas for women in the tours category, that are suitable for groups, include:
Unfortunately, not all activities are available in every city, but to check availability in your area and to book places, click on the link above. These are just a small selection so if you can't find a particular activity in your area, you might discover some new ones.
The learn & discovering category is all about trying someting that you've never done before—and probably wouldn't have if someone hadn't organised it for you! Some of these are pretty 'out there' unique experiences, while others offer an introduction to a hobby or activity the birthday girl might have expressed an interest in—but never actually gotten around to doing. So make it happen for them!
Some of the 30th birthday ideas for women in the learn & discovery category, that are suitable for groups, include:
Unfortunately, not all activities are available in every city, but to check availability in your area and to book places, click on the link above. These are just a small selection so if you can't find a particular activity in your area, you might discover some new ones.
Ok so not all of the driving activities will appeal to all women, but I've left this category in because I'm sure there are still quite of few that might be into these sorts of experiences.
Some of the 30th birthday ideas for women in the drive category, that are suitable for groups, include:
Unfortunately, not all activities are available in every city, but to check availability in your area and to book places, click on the link above. These are just a small selection so if you can't find a particular activity in your area, you might discover some new ones.
The fly category offers a more gentle experience for groups to see and explore, plus they're often combined with other things such as wine tastings, jeep tours, and dining. If you are holding a more traditional group dinner at a restaurant, why not start off by taking everyone for champagne in a hot air ballon or helicopter beforehand—it's any easy way to make the occasion more special and memorable.
Some of the 30th birthday ideas for women in the fly category, that are suitable for groups, include:
Unfortunately, not all activities are available in every city, but to check availability in your area and to book places, click on the link above. These are just a small selection so if you can't find a particular activity in your area, you might discover some new ones.
Fortunately, water activities range from the extreme and immersive (cage diving with great white sharks) to the more leisurely and relaxed (lobster and beer sail), so there's something for pretty much everyone.
Some of the 30th birthday ideas for women in the water category, that are suitable for groups, include:
Unfortunately, not all activities are available in every city, but to check availability in your area and to book places, click on the link above. These are just a small selection so if you can't find a particular activity in your area, you might discover some new ones.
Check out my other page of 30th Birthday Ideas (for women and men) for more tips and suggestions including party themes, countdown ideas, invitations, food & drink, decorations, gifts, and ways to include memories, surprises, and thoughtful ideas to make them feel special on the day.
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Matt
Matt James is a professional event planner and owner of event agency Left Field Productions, which has produced events for Elton John, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kevin Spacey, Stella McCartney, David LaChapelle, John Waters, and Elvis Costello & Diana Krall. Since 2004, Left Field Productions has won 30 industry awards for excellence including Production Company of the Year.
30th Birthday Ideas for women
by an award-winning professional party planner
