Let's be honest.
We've all done the birthday brunch.
If you're looking for something a little more memorable this year, Toronto is filled with hands-on experiences that let you create something, learn something, and spend quality time together while supporting local businesses.
Even better? Many of them were built by Canadian girlies.
Here are five Toronto experiences worth adding to the group chat.
1. Create Your Own Lipstick at Lip Lab
Price: $55 CAD for one custom lipstick, or $80 CAD for two.
There's something undeniably fun about creating a lipstick shade that's completely your own.
At Lip Lab, you'll work with a Lip Lab Artist to customize everything from the colour and finish to the scent and shape of your lipstick. Everyone leaves with a personalized product, making it a perfect activity for birthdays, bridal celebrations, or girls' weekends.
What we love most is that the experience feels equal parts beauty appointment and creative workshop.
Female Founded: Yes. Founded by Susanne Langmuir (of LIXR fame) in 2011.
Why We Love It: Everyone leaves with something they'll actually use long after the birthday candles are blown out.
2. Design Your Own Handbag at EWOWDAY
Price: $50–$90+ CAD depending on the bag style. Most projects are under $75 CAD.
If you've ever dreamed of designing your own handbag, EWOWDAY offers a unique workshop experience where participants can create a custom purse from start to finish.
It's hands-on, creative, and gives everyone the opportunity to leave with a one-of-a-kind accessory.
The experience also feels refreshingly different from the typical girls' night out and makes for great photos along the way.
Female Founded: No.
Why We Love It: It's the kind of experience people will still be talking about months later.
3. Create Your Signature Scent at ORRIS Labs
Price: $80 CAD per person, or $158 CAD for two people.
Perfume is deeply personal, which makes creating your own fragrance surprisingly special.
At ORRIS Labs, guests learn about fragrance composition while blending a custom fragrance tailored to their personal preferences. The experience feels luxurious without being intimidating and offers a unique way to celebrate with friends.
Whether you're drawn to floral, woody, citrus, or musky notes, you'll leave with a fragrance that's entirely your own.
Female Founded: Yes. Founded by Ameerah Abdul-Ghaffar, a chemist who launched ORRIS Labs as a pandemic project.
Why We Love It: It's one of the most elevated experiences on this list and feels incredibly thoughtful.
4. Cake Decorating at Le Dolci
Price: $50–$149 CAD for most classes; specialty classes up to $275 CAD.
Who says birthday cake should only be eaten?
At Le Dolci, you can learn professional decorating techniques while creating your own edible masterpiece. Classes range from beginner-friendly decorating workshops to more advanced baking experiences.
Whether your final creation belongs on Pinterest or not, the process is guaranteed to be fun.
Female Founded: Yes. Founded by Lisa Sanguedolce in 2010 after she left a PR career to pursue baking.
Why We Love It: Everyone gets to tap into their creative side while enjoying plenty of laughs along the way.
5. Floral Design Workshop (Viridi)
Price: $60–$120 CAD, including materials.
There's something therapeutic about working with flowers.
A floral design workshop gives everyone the opportunity to create a custom bouquet while learning the basics of arrangement and floral styling. It's relaxed, beautiful, and feels like a welcome change from a typical dinner reservation.
Plus, everyone leaves with fresh flowers to enjoy at home.
Female Founded: Yes. Founded by Katrina Huang.
Why We Love It: It's equal parts creative, social, and calming.
The BFT Take
Whether you're celebrating a birthday, planning a girls' day, or simply looking for a reason to get your friends out of the group chat and into the city, these experiences offer something a little more memorable than another brunch reservation.
Because sometimes the best memories come from creating something together.
Skip the wait. Book the workshop. Make something you'll actually remember.
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