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While this page deals with creative and unusual 80th birthday ideas for women, based around group activities and experiences, you can also check out my main page of 80th 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.

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80th birthday ideas for women

group activities

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fun & Games

For fun-loving big kids, there are lots of theatrical and immersive group experiences, games, and challenges which would make for a truely unique and memorable 80th birthday activity. ‘Doing stuff’ together as a part of a group—rather than just standing around drinking and making small talk—always raises everyone’s spirits. It allows people to bond with each other over a shared experience and generally ensures that they all ‘let go’ and get stuck in.

Crime Scene Investigation
Crime Scene Adventure
The Illuminati Hunt
The Illuminati Hunt
Escape from Death Row
Escape from Death Row
Plan a Heist
Plan a Heist

Some of the 80th birthday ideas for women in the fun & games category, that are suitable for groups, include:

  • ESCAPE FROM DEATH ROW
  • CRIME SCENE ADVENTURES
  • PAINTBALLING
  • BULLDOZER ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND DAYS
  • PLAN A HEIST
  • DAVINCI’S GOLD SCAVENGER HUNT
  • THE ILLUMINATI HUNT
  • MURDER MYSTERY DINNER / CRUISE

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, then change the city / state in search box at the top to enter your chosen area.

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food & drink

So many 80th birthday celebrations just fall back on the same old boring idea of booking a table a fancy restaurant for a group dinner. Snore! Instead, if the birthday girl is a foodie, get a group of friends together to try something a little more creative—something you wouldn’t just do any night of the week. Believe me, you’re guests will thank you. No one gets that excited by yet another big birthday dinner (at that restaurant you just went to last week). Plus, a lot of these experiences allow for more socializing, so your guests are not just stuck at a dinner table chatting to the same two people all evening!

Cooking Party in Your Home
A Cooking Party at Home
Brewery Tours
Brewery Tours
A Private Wine Education Tour
A Private Wine Education Tour
Chef’s Table Tour

Some of the 80th birthday ideas for women in the food & drink category, that are suitable for groups, include:

  • WINE & CHOCOLATE PAIRING MASTERCLASS
  • CHEF’S TABLE TOUR: DINE & MEET THE CHEF’S AT 5 RESTAURANTS
  • SUSHI MAKING PARTY FOR 10 AT HOME
  • COCKTAIL MIXING CLASS
  • WINE TASTING PARTY AT HOME (UP TO 20 PEOPLE)
  • THE PERSONAL CHEF EXPERIENCE: HOST THE ULTIMATE DINNER PARTY
  • SPEND A DAY WITH A MASTER SOMMELIER
  • CHAMPAGNE TASTING & SABERING
  • A PRIVATE WINE EDUCATION TOUR
  • INDIAN COOKING CLASS

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, then change the city / state in search box at the top to enter your chosen area.

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OUTDOOR & ADRENALINE

These outdoor and adrenaline activities are a great way to indulge in something completely different. No one is going to roll their eyes and think ‘urgh, not again’ with one of these group activities.

Ziplining & Canopy Tours
Ziplining & Canopy Tours
Ranch Adventure Days
Dude Ranch Adventure Days
Accelerated Free Fall Sky Diving
Accelerated Free Fall Skydiving
Snowmobile Tours
Snowmobile Tours

Some of the 80th birthday ideas for women in the outdoor & adrenaline category, that are suitable for groups, include:

  • ZIPLINE AND CANOPY TOURS (INC MOONLIT OPTIONS)
  • SUNSET HORSE RIDING
  • WINERY BIKE & KAYAK TOUR
  • WILDERNESS & SURVIVAL CLINICS (INC OVERNIGHT SURVIVAL TRIP)
  • HIKE WITH ADOPTABLE HOUNDS
  • ACCELERATED FREE FALL SKYDIVE
  • WHITEWATER / NIGHT VISION RAFTING
  • SNOWMOBILE TOURS
  • GROUP RIVER PADDLEBOARDING
  • BEGINNER’S MOUNTAIN CLIMBING ADVENTURE

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, then change the city / state in search box at the top to enter your chosen area.

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tOURS

Tours are a great way to keep a group entertained; as you move from stop to stop, everyone is constantly stimulated by new things to see, taste, or learn about. Often, these tours operate in your own town, but they’re the type of activities that local residents just never get around to trying—so a birthday celebration is a great excuse.

Zombie Tour
Zombie Tours
Mad Men Cocktail Tours
Mad Men Cocktail Tour
Segway Tours
Segway Tours
Dog Sledding Tours
Dog Sledding Tours

Some of the 80th birthday ideas for women in the tours category, that are suitable for groups, include:

  • ZOMBIE TOURS
  • WINERY / CHOCOLATE / DESSERT TOURS
  • CAVE TOURS
  • SEGWAY TOURS (INC NIGHT TIME OPTIONS)
  • HIKE & HOWL AT A WILD WOLF PRESERVE
  • ARCHITECTURAL TOURS
  • MAD MEN COCKTAIL TOURS
  • LATIN FLAVORS FOOD & CULTURE TOUR
  • 3 DAY WINE TASTING KAYAK TOUR
  • CUPCAKE CRAWL
  • DOG SLEDDING TOURS
  • HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH & DINE RIDE

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, then change the city / state in search box at the top to enter your chosen area.

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LEARN & DISCOVERY

The learn & discovering category is all about trying something 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!

Create Your Own Signature Perfume
Create Your Own Signature Perfume
Introduction to Fly Fishing
Introduction to Fly Fishing
Introduction to Sailing
Introduction to Sailing
Painting & Wine Party with an Expert
Painting & Wine Party with an Expert

Some of the 80th birthday ideas for women in the drive category, that are suitable for groups, include:

  • CIRCUS SCHOOL DAYS
  • CREATE YOUR OWN SIGNATURE PERFUME
  • INTRODUCTION TO SAILING
  • INTRODUCTION TO SNOWBOARDING
  • GROUP SURFING CLASS
  • INTRODUCTION TO FLY FISHING
  • CREATIVE DRAWING PARTY
  • BEGINNER’S KAYAKING
  • PAINTING & WINE PARTY WITH AN EXPERT
  • PIONEERING & WILDERNESS SKILLS CLASS

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, then change the city / state in search box at the top to enter your chosen area.

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drive

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.

Jeep & Winery Tours
Jeep & Winery Tours
Learn to Drive Like a Spy
Learn to Drive Like a Spy
ATV (Quad Bike) Adventures
ATV (Quad Bike) Adventures
NASCAR Stock Car Driving
NASCAR Stock Car Driving

Some of the 80th birthday ideas for women in the drive category, that are suitable for groups, include:

  • NASCAR STOCK CAR DRIVING
  • EXOTIC CAR DRIVING (LAMBORGHINI / FERRARI / CORVETTE ETC)
  • MOTORBIKE TOURS
  • STUNT-DRIVING SCHOOL
  • LEARN TO DRIVE LIKE A SPY
  • JEEP TOURS (WINERIES / DESERT / NAT PARKS ETC)
  • HUMMER TOURS (MOUNTAIN / FOREST / DESERT)
  • ATV (QUAD BIKE) ADVENTURES

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, then change the city / state in search box at the top to enter your chosen area.

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fly

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 balloon or helicopter beforehand—it’s any easy way to make the occasion more special and memorable.

Hot Air Balloon Ride & Wine Tour
Hot Air Balloon & Wine Tour
Helicopter Tours
Helicopter Tour
Zero Gravity Flight Experience
Zero Gravity Flight Experience
Fly a Water Jetpack
Fly A Water Jet Pack

Some of the 80th birthday ideas for women in the fly category, that are suitable for groups, include:

  • CHAMPAGNE HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT
  • ZERO GRAVITY FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
  • NIGHT TIME / CELEBRITY HOMES HELICOPTER TOURS
  • CESSNA & JEEP TOUR AND DINE
  • SCENIC / SUNSET / COASTAL HELICOPTER TOURS
  • FLY A JETPACK

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, then change the city / state in search box at the top to enter your chosen area.

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water

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.

Cage Diving with Great White Sharks
Cage Diving with Sharks
Introduction to Sailing
Sunset Sail
Tall Ship Sail & Beer Tasting Tour
Tall Ship Sail & Beer Tasting Tour
Whale Watching
Whale Watching

Some of the 80th birthday ideas for women in the water category, that are suitable for groups, include:

  • CAGE DIVING WITH GREAT WHITE SHARK
  • TALL SHIP SAIL & BEER TASTING TOUR
  • DOLPHIN TOURS
  • SCHOONER WINE TASTING TOUR
  • WHITE WATER RAFTING
  • SUNSET COCKTAIL / DINNER CRUISE
  • SUSHI & SAKI SUNSET SAIL
  • LOBSTER & BEER SAIL
  • WINE & CHEESE TASTING CRUISE
  • WHALE WATCHING
  • BEER & BBQ RIVERBOAT CRUISE
  • SUNDAY BRUNCH SAIL

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, then change the city / state in search box at the top to enter your chosen area.

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more 80th birthday party ideas

Check out my other page of 80th 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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