56 Booze Free Summer Activities

Written By Jessica Jeboult

Here’s a list of 56 fun, booze-free activities perfect for summer that help you feel connected, energized, and alive, without the hangover:

Outdoor Adventures

  1. Sunrise or sunset hike

  2. Beach picnic with mocktails

  3. Paddleboarding

  4. Kayaking or canoeing

  5. Nature scavenger hunt

  6. Bike ride through a new neighborhood

  7. Outdoor yoga or Pilates

  8. Swimming in a lake or ocean

  9. Camping (even in your backyard or rooftop)

  10. Foraging walk or herb hunt

  11. Outdoor farmer’s market trip

  12. Horseback riding

  13. Water balloon fight

  14. Rent a convertible and go on a road trip

  15. Plant a garden or care for herbs

Social & Creative Fun

  1. Potluck with sober friends

  2. Mocktail recipe testing night

  3. Game night (board games or card games)

  4. Book club with summer reads (Sober Girl Book Club)

  5. DIY paint-and-sip night with kombucha

  6. Start a summer scrapbook or journal

  7. Host a sober BBQ

  8. Take a dance class (hip-hop, salsa, Zumba)

  9. Sing karaoke at home

  10. Go rollerblading or skateboarding

  11. Create a vision board for your dream life

  12. Plan a themed movie night (with matching snacks)

Self-Care & Chill Vibes

  1. Cold plunge or ice bath challenge

  2. Try sound healing or a gong bath

  3. Learn breathwork or EFT tapping

  4. Digital detox day

  5. Guided meditation under the stars

  6. Aromatherapy bath with summer scents

  7. Take a solo picnic + journal session

  8. Redecorate or deep-clean your space

  9. Get a massage or facial

  10. Start a new skincare routine

  11. Try float tank therapy

  12. Lay in the sun and do nothing (guilt-free!)

Learning & Growth

  1. Take a cooking class (non-alcoholic pairing focus)

  2. Learn a new language or skill on Duolingo

  3. Watch inspiring TED Talks or documentaries

  4. Sign up for a local workshop or retreat

  5. Start a creative challenge (e.g. 30 days of writing)

  6. Volunteer for a cause you love

  7. Take up photography or video editing

  8. Try a pottery, sewing, or floral arranging class

  9. Listen to a new sober podcast

  10. Try breathwork or somatic exercises

Unique & Memorable

  1. Visit a sunflower or lavender field

  2. Go on a spontaneous day trip

  3. See a concert or comedy show sober

  4. Attend a sober pop-up or event

  5. Explore street art or murals in your city

  6. Do a 24-hour “yes” day to whatever lights you up

  7. Plan a solo date: dress up, eat out, and treat yourself

Jessica Jeboult
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