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40th Birthday Party Ideas
You only have one 40th birthday party so make it extra special this year with our incredible 40th birthday ideas! Take the stress out of organising with thousands of amazing local experiences that can be enjoyed both in person or online across Australia. Whether you’re looking for something low key like DIY pottery kits for a clay hand-building session at home or want to get the party started with cocktail making at a local bar, there are amazing experiences to suit everyone. And the best part? You’ll be supporting some of the best artisans, makers and foodies across Australia while you celebrate.
Cocktail and Dumpling Making Class
location_on Potts Point
1 to 50
label $89 - $99
4.9 (220)
4k followers
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class
location_on Darlinghurst / Mobile
1 to 30
label $79 - $119
4.9 (225)
11k+ likes
DIY Terrarium Workshop
location_on Glebe / Mobile
1 to 40
label $89 - $109
5.0 (10)
Cocktail Making at MDC, King Street Wharf
location_on Sydney
10 to 80
label $65 - $95
4.9 (12)
4k followers
Paint and Sip Class - Private
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $69
5.0 (2)
3k followers
Pottery Hand Building Workshop
location_on Cammeray / Mobile
10 to 30
label $95
5.0 stars (48+)
Private Flower Crown Workshop
location_on Roseville / Mobile
8 to 40
label $60 - $75
4.8 (5)
Sweet Tarts Cooking Class
location_on Neutral Bay
1 to 30
label $165
4.8 (8)
4.6 stars (177+)
Kokedama Workshop: Make a Set of Three
location_on Redfern
1 to 30
label $110
5.0 (97)
2k followers
Private Paint and Sip Class
location_on Mont Albert
8 to 40
label $48
5.0 (8)
1k followers
Mobile Cocktail Making Class
location_on Comes to you
10 to 50
label $59
5.0 stars (130+)
Beginners Terrarium Making Class
location_on Brunswick / Mobile
1 to 100
label $80
4.9 (9)
1k followers
Casual Mosaic Classes
location_on Caulfield / Mobile
1 to 30
label $60 - $70
4.9 (56)
Eco Candle Making Class
location_on West Footscray / Mobile
3 to 30
label $60
4.8 (44)
8k followers
Ikebana Floristry Class for Beginners
location_on Comes to you
10 to 90
label $90
5.0 (5)
Introduction to Ceramics Class
location_on West Footscray / Mobile
4 to 30
label $95 - $120
4.9 (10)
8k followers
Lampshade Making Workshop
location_on West Footscray / Mobile
4 to 30
label $70
4.9 (14)
8k followers
Beginners Kokedama Making Workshop
location_on Brunswick / Mobile
1 to 100
label $80
4.9 (8)
1k followers
Clay and Sip Pottery Class
location_on Brisbane City
1 to 30
label $45 - $50
4.8 (52)
2k followers
Paint and Sip Class - Private
location_on Fortitude Valley
7 to 30
label $25 - $39
5.0 (7)
1k+ likes
Flower Crown Workshop
location_on Comes to you
6 to 30
label $69
5.0 (4)
3k followers
Statement Earring Workshop
location_on Brisbane / Mobile
6 to 50
label $69
4.2 (6)
3k followers
DIY Terrarium Making Workshop
location_on Brisbane / Mobile
6 to 50
label $85
4.5 (2)
3k followers
Kokedama Moss Ball Workshop
location_on Brisbane / Mobile
6 to 50
label $69
5.0 (1)
3k followers
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class
location_on Upper Mount Gravatt
1 to 30
label $79 - $119
4.8 (29)
11k+ likes
Desserts and Pastries Cooking Class
location_on Teneriffe
1 to 70
label $155
4.8 (8)
Breakfast Masterclass
location_on Teneriffe
1 to 70
label $155
5.0 (5)
Pizza Masterclass - Surfers Paradise
location_on Surfers Paradise
1 to 50
label $89
4.8 (6)
5k+ likes
Cocktail Masterclass - Surfers Paradise
location_on Surfers Paradise
10 to 35
label $69
5k+ likes
Paint and Sip Class: Unwind with Watercolour
location_on Comes to you
20 to 100
label $55
5k+ likes
Husk Distillery Tour with Rum and Gin Tasting
location_on Surfers Paradise
10 to 100
label $109
5.0 stars (114+)
5k+ likes
Flower Crown Making Class
location_on Broadbeach Waters / Mobile
6 to 30
label $85
10k followers
6k+ likes
Calligraphy Class
location_on Broadbeach Waters / Mobile
6 to 30
label $120
10k followers
6k+ likes
Terrarium Making Workshop
location_on Broadbeach Waters / Mobile
6 to 30
label $79 - $110
10k followers
6k+ likes
Statement Earring Workshop
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $69
3k followers
3k+ likes
Flower Crown Workshop: Fresh, Dried or Artificial
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $69
4.5 (2)
Paint and Sip Class - Private
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $69
5.0 (2)
3k followers
Pottery Workshop: Air Dry Pottery
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $69
4.5 (2)
3k followers
Sausage Making Workshop
location_on Mount Hawthorn
1 to 36
label $80
4.7 (12)
3k+ likes
DIY Terrarium Making Workshop
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $85
4.7 (3)
3k followers
Kokedama Moss Ball Workshop
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $69
5.0 (1)
3k followers
Raffia Coil Weaving Workshop: Basket or Earrings
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $69
3k followers
DIY Beauty Products Making Class
location_on Orelia
1 to 24
label $95
5.0 stars (20+)
Paint and Sip Class - Private
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $69
5.0 (3)
3k followers
Pottery Workshop: Air Dry Pottery
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $69
5.0 (2)
3k followers
DIY Terrarium Making Workshop
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $85
5.0 (3)
3k followers
Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop: Feather or Custom
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $69
3k followers
Kokedama Moss Ball Workshop
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $69
5.0 (1)
3k followers
Everlasting Dried Flower Wall Hanging Workshop
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $99
4.0 (1)
Statement Earring Workshop
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $69
3k followers
3k+ likes
Gourmet Lunch Tour and Tasting
location_on Adelaide
1 to 40
label $160
1k followers
5.0 stars (16+)
Cocktail Making Class
location_on Adelaide / Mobile
12 to 25
label $65
5.0 (1)
2k+ likes
Flower Arrangement Class: Choose Your Style
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $95
5.0 (7)
3k followers
American Smoking BBQ Cooking Class
location_on Narrabundah
1 to 30
label $145
5.0 (8)
3k+ likes
DIY Terrarium Making Workshop
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $85
5.0 (1)
3k followers
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Class - Canberra
location_on Comes to you
1 to 30
label $79 - $119
11k+ likes
Kokedama Moss Ball Workshop
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $69
4.5 (2)
3k followers
Paint and Sip Class - Private
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $69
3k followers
3k+ likes
Mobile Cocktail Making Class
location_on Comes to you
10 to 30
label $79
5.0 (2)
Statement Earring Workshop
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $69
3k followers
3k+ likes
Raffia Coil Weaving Workshop: Basket or Earrings
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $69
3k followers
DIY Terrarium Making Workshop
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $85
5.0 (1)
3k followers
Paint and Sip Class - Private
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $69
3k followers
3k+ likes
Raffia Coil Weaving Workshop: Basket or Earrings
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $69
3k followers
Kokedama Moss Ball Workshop
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $69
4.0 (1)
3k followers
Flower Arrangement Class: Choose Your Style
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $95
3k followers
3k+ likes
Statement Earring Workshop
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $69
3k followers
3k+ likes
Pottery Workshop: Air Dry Pottery
location_on Comes to you
6 to 50
label $69
3k followers
3k+ likes
Distillery Tour and Guided Whisky Tasting
location_on Kempton
1 to 40
label $35
5k followers
10k+ likes
Private Cooking Class - Hobart
location_on Comes to you
6 to 30
label $225
7k followers
6k+ likes
Terrarium Making at Home
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 100
label $95
4.9 (35)
DIY Clay Hand Built Bowls and Plates
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 100
label $69 - $99
5.0 (20)
Soy Wax Candle Making Set in a Japanese Ceramic
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 70
label $85
4.9 (83)
Virtual Cocktail Making Class and Trivia
videocam
local_shipping Cocktail kit delivered
1 to 200
label $35 - $124
4.8 (69)
Paint and Sip for Team Building
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
12 to 500
label $85 - $89
5.0 (5)
Kokedama Making at Home
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 100
label $90
4.9 (17)
DIY Homemade Gnocchi
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 100
label $39 - $69
4.9 (43)
Make Botanical Bath Bombs at Home
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 45
label $55 - $75
4.9 (43)
Make Hand Rolled Pasta for Team Building
videocam
local_shipping Craft kit delivered
1 to 40
label $141 - $156
5.0 (11)
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Fun 40th birthday ideas
Our 40th birthday ideas are held by excellent local Australian teachers and makers who know how to get the party started. Expect to laugh, love and smile as you make amazing memories with your loved ones this birthday at some of the best things to do in Sydney and Melbourne. Sit back and relax as our classes are designed for beginners so you don’t need to worry about having any previous experience.
If you’re looking to go the extra mile for 40th birthday present ideas and you’ll something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for birthday presents for her, birthday present for him or for anyone, we recommend making the absolute most of the day with multiple activities. From zen-like creative classes to get the party started with pottery classes or terrarium classes, end the day with paint and sip classes or cocktail making class.
How to throw an unforgettable 40th birthday party ideas
Make it an unforgettable one and plan the big day with a series of birthday activities. We have a huge range of classes which suit both men and women so everyone will enjoy the activities involved. You’ll also be able to host an online or in-person 40th birthday party with these activities as well.
In the morning, start the day with an easy-going creative class such as a terrarium class. We’ve all wondered how terrariums are made and now is your chance to get creative and build your very own custom made jungle to put proudly on your work desk. Everyone will love this birthday party activity because it will mean you’ll all need to step outside of your comfort zones and learn a new skill together.
At lunchtime, we recommend taking part in one of the amazing cooking classes. With thousands of cuisines to choose from, learn how to make pasta from scratch, try your hand at learning how to cook Italian or learn how to make dumplings. You’ll need to work together to create an amazing restaurant-worthy dish you’ll all sit down together to eat at the end of the class. Obviously include some wine to get the party started. After lunch, take part in our fun paint and sip classes. As you’ll learn how to recreate a modern masterpiece, paint and sip classes are really popular amongst birthday parties because it’s all about having fun and relaxing with a glass of wine on the other hand. Don’t take it seriously and watch your masterpiece come to life!
In the evening, continue the celebrations with a fun cocktail making class! Everyone will love learning how to make cocktails and for the non-drinkers, you’ll learn how to make classic mocktail too!
We’re here to help make your 40th birthday party amazing
We know it can be quite stressful trying to organise a 40th birthday party. Instead, relax as we’re here to help you find birthday ideas and ensure there’s no stress involved. When you’re having to become a party planner, it can feel a bit overwhelming so we want to make sure we can help you plan the special occasion with ease. If you thought organising a 40th birthday party was going to be a ton of work, we’re here do most of it for you. All you need to do is decide which birthday party activities you want to take part in and we’ll do the rest. We have in-person classes in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Gold Coast so you can hold your party near to home.
We also hold online classes so no one will miss out on hosting an epic birthday party in Australia. If you’re looking for indoors birthday party ideas, we can help you. We’ll send each member of the party a craft box packed lovingly by our local Australian artisans and makers. Inside you’ll find a DIY art kit which will include all of the materials and tools you would have been given if you attended the class in person. Invite more friends and family who live interstate and create beautiful memories hosting an online birthday party!
