Best hobbies to take up in your 40s

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

You're never too old to start something new. It may sound cliché, and while it's unlikely you'll become an international sports star, there are plenty of new things you can do and excel at.

Hobbies are important for a happy, balanced life. Being over 40 usually means that you're a bit more established in various areas, making it actually easier to fit new activities into your schedule. 

You're now more mature, have more patience, and still have enough stamina to do a number of physical activities, so this is the perfect time to embark on a new adventure! 

In this gallery you'll find a selection of hobbies you can take up in your 40s, so browse through and be inspired.

Learn another language

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

Learning a new language can be a fascinating experience and do wonders for your brain. Is there a language you've always wanted to learn? Go for it!

Do some homemade pickling

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

Buy a few mason jars, get some vinegar and spices, and start pickling vegetables. Bring some jars to the next dinner party and watch people's reaction!

Photography

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

Snapping photos keeps your creative side active and allows you to see the world through a different lens.

Take up yoga

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

Buy a mat and check out some YouTube videos to get you started. You can join classes too if you prefer.

Write a book

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

"But I'm not a writer," we hear you say. Well, is there a reason not to write a book, really? Just start something, take your time, let your creativity flow.

Brew your own drinks

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

If you're into beer, why not set up your own home brewery? There are plenty of home kits available and you'll feel like a scientist. Bonus: you'll have a drink at the end!

Run

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

Start running. Do sprints, run long distances, pick your poison. If you're into distance running, why not try a marathon?

You can always do herb gardening

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

If you don't have the space to give gardening a try, you can always plant a few herbs in the comfort of your own home.

Learn how to do origami

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

There are plenty of online tutorials on how to make these cute folded paper sculptures. Why not make some and give them as gifts?

Develop your Photoshop skills

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

Learning how to edit and retouch photos can be a great way to use your creativity. Plus, your selfies will never look the same again.

Model building

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

Building model cars or planes can be a great way to help you focus on the task at hand and consequently relax.

Try geocaching

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

Can you find your way with a compass and a map in your hands? Geocaching can be a fun outdoors activity to take up. It's like treasure hunting for grown ups!

Learn magic!

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

This is a fun and interesting hobby to take up. Plus, you'll pull the best party tricks ever!

Calligraphy

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

This is your chance to make your handwriting as nice and neat as possible. Calligraphy is an art form and it takes practice to write beautiful-looking letters.

Take up chess

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

The classic strategy board game can be a great hobby. It takes years to master, so think about the possibilities for development.

Go bowling

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

And take it seriously. Bowling can be a great way for you to meet new people and wear a shiny new shirt and shoes.

Make some money with a side gig

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

Do you have a skill, a product, or a service that allows you to make some extra income? Why not do a bit of that on the side? Who knows where it may lead!

Make your family tree

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

Explore your family history and trace your lineage with resources from your local library or any number of online ancestry websites.

Restore a classic car

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

There is just something about restoring a classic car to its former glory. When you're younger, you just want to drive them. Now it's the time to make them!

Learn how to do leatherwork

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

Learn how to do some basic leatherwork such as cleaning and treating the leather. Soon you'll be cutting and sewing all sorts of pieces.

Become a BBQ master chef

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

There's an art to grilling the perfect steak. Now imagine if you can can cook any meat to perfection, anytime you want it!

Birdwatching

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

You may use it as another excuse to wander in the woods, but the truth is that birding can be really thrilling and relaxing at the same time.

Stargazing

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

The night sky is fascinating. Get yourself a telescope or join groups in your local area and go stargazing. There are usually a number of events not to be missed throughout the year.

Swimming

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

Swimming brings you a myriad of health benefits. It's a useful skill to have and a relaxing activity as well.

Play golf

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

You might remember seeing others playing golf and wondering what's so exiting about it. Well, it's the right time to find out!

Snorkeling

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

Snorkeling can be a great way to enjoy the submerged wonders our world has to offer, including coral reefs and amazing sea creatures.

Start lifting

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

It's never too late to get in the best shape of your life. Start lifting weights and reap the benefits of feeling and looking great!

Go canoeing or kayaking

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

This a great way to enjoy the outdoors. If you live within a reasonable distance of a lake, river, or even sea, then this is another one to include on your bucket list.

Archery

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

Lean to master the bow and arrow and you'll never look at a bull's-eye the same way ever again. Robin who?

Foraging

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

Why not venture into the woods and forage for berries, plants, and fungus. Just make sure you join a group or get a guide before you do it on you own. You don't want to end up getting poisoned!

Try stand up paddleboarding

Learn another language, Do some homemade pickling, Photography, Take up yoga, Write a book, Brew your own drinks, You can always do herb gardening, Learn how to do origami, Develop your Photoshop skills, Model building, Try geocaching, Learn magic!, Calligraphy, Take up chess, Go bowling, Make some money with a side gig, Make your family tree, Restore a classic car, Learn how to do leatherwork, Become a BBQ master chef, Birdwatching, Stargazing, Swimming, Play golf, Snorkeling, Start lifting, Go canoeing or kayaking, Foraging, Try stand up paddleboarding

Standing on a paddleboard is more demanding than it looks. It requires balance and endurance, but it's all worth it in the end when you find yourself surrounded by stunning scenery.

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