19 Unique 30th Birthday Present Ideas for a Memorable Celebration (2024)
- Date: April 25, 2024
- Topic: Events
- Contributors: Written by Peerspace Staff
Source: Peerspace
30 is a true life milestone and should be celebrated in style. That’s why we at Peerspace put together this list of 30th birthday present ideas. Your special someone will know you truly value them when you treat them to a Michelin-star restaurant or book a private beach home for their birthday party. As people who love bringing special moments to life, we think you’ll love what we’ve come up with for your next 30th birthday celebration!
1. Take a pottery class
Classes are a fun way to celebrate a 30th birthday! Give your friend a unique experience as a 30th birthday present idea, like a pottery class! A few lessons will come with access to a potter’s wheel, quality clay, paints, a kiln, and an instructor to assist them!
2. Join a paint and sip event
You can elevate any art event by adding wine to it. Paint and sip events invite people to come in and have a drink or two while painting a subject or freestyle. You can bring your own wines or enjoy what’s on offer at the venue. If you live on the East Coast, Muse Paintbar has locations from Virginia to Maine!
3. Take a party trip
Birthday parties don’t have to happen at one location – or on a single day! A 30th birthday party is a big deal, so why not go on a trip with your friends to celebrate? Cities like Las Vegas, Austin, New York, and Los Angeles are well acquainted with tourists coming to celebrate birthday events. You’ll just need to book a party hall in advance for dinner, dancing, and gift exchange. Fortunately, we at Peerspace have hundreds of event spaces for 30th birthday party trips!
4. Eat at a fancy restaurant
Bring people together for food and socializing at one of their favorite restaurants! If you live in a major US city then you probably have fantastic dining options close by. And if you don’t you’re still a few hours’ drive away from Asian fusion, Mexican, Mediterranean, and other restaurants. Kick things up a notch with a truly special restaurant, like those featured in the Michelin Guide, one of the leading fine dining reviews in the world!
5. Book a karaoke lounge
One of the best indoor 30th birthday party ideas is to book a karaoke lounge for the evening! Karaoke lounges come plushly decorated with big chairs and sofas for even large groups. You’ll have neon lights, a private karaoke machine, and drinks and meals served in the venue. Some karaoke lounges also do double duty as video game arcades, bowling alleys, and laser tag arenas, giving guests even more options for the birthday party experience!
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6. Host a barbecue party
Take this 30th birthday party outdoors with a barbecue event! Barbecues can be backyard events or held at a local park with grills. Many of the party homes on Peerspace.com also have barbecue grills and pits for a backyard party. Imagine throwing a barbecue party at this BoHo home in Pompano Beach, complete with nearby beach access and a private pool!
7. Go wine tasting
Wine and socializing are a timeless combination! You can bring them together by treating your friends to a wine-tasting event as a 30th birthday present idea! Wine tastings give everyone the chance to try new brands, learn about the history of each, and get instructions on how to appreciate each one from an experienced sommelier. Most tasting classes also come with cheese, charcuterie, and other classic pairings so you won’t go hungry, either!
8. Break free of an escape room
Looking for an experience-oriented birthday present idea that’s truly unique? Think about booking time at an escape room for your friends! Escape rooms give you 30 to 90 minutes to find clues, solve puzzles, and break free of the space. They come in a variety of difficulty levels as well as themes like pirates, murder mystery, comedic, and more!
9. Paintball day outing
For 30th birthday partygoers who love combat sports, a day pass to a paintball arena will be a surefire success! Paintball arenas are flexible and allow you to bring either your own gear or rent some of theirs. You’ll find airsoft and laser tag at many facilities, which are less messy and painful compared to paintball rounds. Major cities have indoor and outdoor paintball arenas around, so choose whichever best fits your dream combat birthday party and enjoy!
10. Charter a fishing boat
Fishing is a fun birthday activity for folks who want to relax on the water with a rod, some beers, and good company. Hire a charter boat for the day with an expert guide who can take you out into deep waters. Deep-water species like marlin, tuna, and salmon might be a lot closer than you realize and offer an amazing fight. Charter boats also have ice storage for food and caught fish, and in some states, fishing licenses for the day are included if you aren’t a frequent angler.
11. Enjoy a day at the spa
Looking for a relaxing 30th birthday present idea for a stressed-out friend? Get them a spa package at a resort hotel or spa complex! You can buy packages that include exfoliating scrubs, eucalyptus steam baths, whirlpool access, massages, and wellness smoothies. If the spa is part of a larger complex, like a resort hotel, you might as well make it a mini-vacation and stay for a day or three! Here, you’ll be able to enjoy world-class dining, casino access, guided day tours, and other amenities, depending on your hotel!
12. Get tickets to a video game arcade
Video games aren’t just for kids! Arcades collect all of the vintage games from our youth under one roof. Entry passes often include unlimited gaming as well so you can have a competitive birthday with friends playing Dance Dance Revolution, The Simpsons, pinball, and other classics. Nowadays, you’ll also find arcade bars with a delightful menu of craft beers, cocktails, pizza, and snacks to go with your games.
13. Host a themed birthday party
Make a 30th birthday party even more unique by planning a themed event as part of the present! Themed parties can include costumes, eras like the 1980s, pop culture references, and international destinations. Everyone should dress, bring food, party in a venue, and even give gifts that match the theme you go for.
14. Take a glamping trip
Camping is fun for many people but glamping is better for folks who prefer city comforts. Ditch the tent and book a glamping venue like a trailer, yurt, or geodesic dome. You’ll have a full kitchen for meal preparation, actual showers, and a proper bed…While still enjoying the closeness and quiet of the great outdoors!
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15. Get a gift membership to a climbing gym
Active 30th birthday celebrants will appreciate gifts that let them keep moving and learning new skills. So how about a gift membership to a local climbing gym? Indoor rock climbing gyms are open rain or shine and offer everything from belay lessons to multi-level courses that challenge climbers of all skill levels.
16. Buy them a lesson package
Opportunities to learn are a fantastic 30th birthday present idea that gets you outside your comfort zone and possibly ignites a lifelong passion. Lessons in wine tasting, cooking, languages, climbing, martial arts, yoga, painting, photography, piano, and mushroom hunting are just a few of the many options near you!
17. Go on a bar crawl
Heading out to the bar with your friends is a popular way to celebrate any birthday party. So make sure you hit all of the right bars by making it a bar crawl night! If you aren’t sure which is the best, consider hiring a brewery tour, bicycle bar crawl, a bar crawl tour bus, or other service! The tickets you buy will even come with extras like drink specials, fast access to the venues, and photo opportunities!
18. Plan a road trip somewhere
Birthday parties don’t have to happen at home, or even in the same state you live in! Make someone’s 30th birthday party a special one with an adventure road trip! Bonus points if you can convince them to come along without them knowing the destination. Road trips involve one or more days in hotels, eating at new restaurants, and checking out the sights along the way. It’s also a great way to spend quality time with someone you care about.
19. Travel in style with a limousine
Limousines are the classiest way to travel to downtown clubs, restaurants, and resort hotels for a 30th birthday party. Get your friends a limo ride for a truly unique evening; besides the driver most come with drinks, a TV screen, snacks, and other perks!
30th birthday present ideas: conclusion
What do you think? Feeling inspired yet? If you’re still unsure about the best 30th birthday present idea for your significant other, think about browsing some of the other event venues on Peerspace for ideas. You never know what will leap out at you as the perfect birthday space!
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