What are the best events and communities for women over 40?

We women over 40 have a certain je ne sais quoi, am I right?

Having gone through a fair amount of life, we have our unique set of concerns — family, work, health, and beyond — and face challenges only other midlifers can understand. (I don’t know about you, but I keep discovering a new ache in a part of my body I didn’t know could ache!) 

But of course being a woman in midlife is about so much more than achy body parts. We also have a no-BS sensibility that comes from decades of ups and downs that’s only relatable to other women who have traversed and triumphed as much as we have. 

So if you’re looking for events especially tailored for women over 40, I’ve got you. Check out these communities and find one that’s right for you.

F@ck Middle Age: A Day in The Midst

F#ck Middle Age is designed for women in their 40s and into their 50s (but if you skew a little younger or older, we welcome you). Come for the expert health and wellness insights, stay for the community of inspiring GALs, killer goody bags, and delicious food and drinks at one of Chicago’s coolest hotels.

Live at The Robey, Chicago, IL. October 19, 2024. Virtual tickets also available.

Next Tribe for living boldly over 45

Do you believe midlife is about powering up and not powering down? 

Check out Next Tribe for in-person and virtual empowerment events for women 45+. Their signature event, Out Loud — held in Austin, L.A., and NYC (and will be adding San Francisco in 2022) — encourages women to be persistent in their dreams and goals by featuring accomplished women, networking, and connection (with a cocktail, of course!). Next Tribe also offers a variety of online events, including author interviews, weekly yoga, and even a TV pitch workshop with Marta Kauffman, the co-creator of Friends and Grace and Frankie. 

Tickets to Next Tribe’s Out Loud events range from $25 to $45 depending on location and when you buy. Most online events are free or donation-based. If you’re interested in travel, Next Tribe also offers trips to fun locales such as Paris, Normandy, and a hike on the Inca trail that starts at $1,599.

Check out Next Tribe at nexttribe.com.

Covey Club for professional and personal development

For those who feel like midlife has been a time of transition and want a shot of supportive positivity, head over to Covey Club. Self-dubbed “a meeting place for lifelong learners,” Covey Club offers a variety of personal and professional how-to events led by experts in their fields. 

From self-care to menopause to reinvention, events (at time of writing) include topics such as finding your purpose, networking with confidence, and writing content that connects with your audience. There is also a weekly group, Positive Morning Coaching Session, if you’re wanting some routine encouragement for your goals.

Covey Club also offers yearly destination retreats and in-person dinners at select cities, and virtual cocktail chats, if you’re looking to connect with other like-minded women.  

Most events are $14.99 for non-members.

Check out events at coveyclub.com.

Finding the right events and communities is hard

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Revel for fitness over 40, writing groups, book clubs, girls’ nights out, and many more events

If you’re looking for a stimulating variety of events for women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond, then, say hello to Revel — a one-of-a-kind events and community platform where there’s something for every midlife woman. 

Revel is one of the fastest-growing social platforms for middle-age women to enjoy community events. What sets Revel apart is their open events platform that allows any member to host an event on a subject they’re passionate about. This allows for a wide range of topics catered to your interests and support needs. At Revel, you can choose to talk about menopause, retirement, spirituality, cats, life after divorce, or talk dirty (Monday Night Sex Talk anyone?) — all in one place. 

But there’s so much more than just talking — Revel members also hold workshops about thriving in relationships, the latest well-being modalities, and a variety of writers’ corners to unleash your creativity. Most events are online, but select in-person events are also available in a growing number of cities.

To join Revel, membership is free for the first 20,000 members. No pressure, but you might want to get on this now. Revel currently has more than 16,000 members at the time of writing. Most events are free with select premium ticketed events.

Join Revel at hellorevel.com.

TueNighters for GenX empowerment and storytelling from women 40+

If you’re wondering where you can find a safe space for midlife support with a sprinkle of laughs and ’80s nostalgia memes, try TueNighters — a community network with online and offline events. From Gen X storytelling events to getting through menopause like a boss to pragmatic courses like how to organize your photos, Tuenighter has all the niggly bits of midlife covered.

A TueNighter membership gets you access to all of their on-demand and live courses, live chats, community forum, and discounted tickets on storytelling events and other deals. Plans start at $12.99 per month.

Join TueNighters at tuenighters.com.

Divorced Over 40 for divorce support

Divorce is tough, and doing it alone is tougher. So if you’re divorced and over 40, check out Divorced Over 40 with chapters across the United States.

Divorced Over 40 organizes fun in-person events for divorcees to gather, celebrate and commensurate on all of the joys and jumbles of divorce-hood. Divorced Over 40 has chapters throughout the United States where low-priced events are held. If you’re looking for some rest and relaxation with some new friends, they also offer an annual vacation getaway. 

A heads up that their events are co-ed. But whether you’re looking to date or not, Divorced Over 40’s mission is to create a community of friendship for support, fun and connection. 

Join divorcedover40.com.