6 Zany Ways to Have Fun Without Alcohol

Have you been relying on alcohol to fuel your fun? Then it’s time to learn how to have fun without drinking.

There are so many things to do instead of drinking. Sometimes, it seems like everyone around you is always consuming alcohol, and it’s hard to imagine enjoying yourself any other way. But you can replace alcohol with so many different activities – and you may just find out that there are some things you like better than drinking.

In this guide, we’ll give you some ideas to get you started. You don’t need alcohol to have fun – keep reading to find out how to have fun completely sober!

1. Have a Dance Party

If you’ve never tried dancing without liquid courage, a sober dance party can seem intimidating. But give it a try, and you just might find out a new favorite activity.

There are all kinds of ways to approach this. You can sign up for a dance class at a local studio – drinking’s not encouraged when you need to focus on not hitting your partner in the face. This will open up a whole new world of sober social scenes to try.

If that sounds too intimidating, though, just host your own dance party. You can start out at home, in your living room, by yourself. Or if you’re feeling brave, invite a few friends out to the club or a concert with you. The task: dancing, no alcohol. Make sure the people you bring are up for it!

At first, you might feel awkward and uncomfortable. But start moving your body and you’ll soon find your groove. Say goodbye to being one of those people who needs alcohol to dance. You’ll feel liberated, and your friends and family will admire your courage!

2. Host a Sleepover

How long has it been since you’ve had your friends over to stay the night? Drunkenly deciding to crash on your couch after a party doesn’t count. You’ll have way more fun with an old-school sleepover planned.

You can make sleepovers as feminine or masculine as you want. Pick out some snacks, movies, and activities to try. From board games to spa facials, there are all kinds of fun things to do at a sleepover, and none of them have to involve drinking.

This is a great way to bond with your friends – or even your significant other – in a whole new way. Get in touch with your inner kid. You’ll soon feel like divulging secrets and funny stories that you haven’t thought about since middle school. Without alcohol, this can turn into a really touching experience and a way to get close with other people.

3. Try a New Recipe

Drinking usually lends itself to frozen pizza or mac and cheese. However, trying a new recipe is a fun challenge that’s best approached when sober.

You don’t have to start from scratch. The internet is filled with countless fun, easy recipes that you can try. Make a special trip to the store for the ingredients you need, or order from a boxed meal service that sends you ingredients ready to cook, plus directions. Don’t forget to pick up non-alcoholic drinks that will pair perfectly with your meal!

Invite a friend or loved one over to make the experience even better. Put some music on or pick a movie to watch when you’re done. In fact, you can even turn it into a full-fledged dinner party: find more info here on how to do that.

You don’t need to pick a difficult recipe, but you can if you want. And if you mess it up, don’t worry – there’s always takeout!

4. Make a Budget

Okay, this may not sound like the most fun activity, but hear us out.

Having money means you can make fun plans, from concerts to vacations. But what happens when you drink alcohol? You spend money on it.

Taking time away from drinking will save you some serious dough. Take a look at your budget, and estimate how much you’ve been spending per week on alcohol. If you take that away for a few months, how much would you have? Chances are good that it’ll be a hefty chunk of change.

You can have fun by planning what you’ll do with that money – and you’ll also get an added incentive to cut down on your drinking even more.

5. Redecorate Your Space

When you’re making a life change, it often feels better to change your environment. Redecorating or rearranging can help you get a new perspective on life and settle into your new identity as someone who doesn’t need alcohol to have fun.

You can work with the things you have, or make a trip to the thrift store for some fun new decor that won’t break the bank. Make it a social activity by inviting your aesthetically-minded friends, or do it alone. When you have a new setting at home, making other life changes will feel much more natural.

6. Get a Haircut

Another way to symbolize a new perspective is to change your appearance. A fresh haircut or color is a great way to show that there’s a new you!

If you’re not ready for a complete hair change, you can also update your look in other ways. Everyone loves a makeover! Have a clothing swap with your friends, buy some new makeup, or just try wearing something that’s been sitting in your closet because you don’t know what to wear it with. As you experiment with new looks, the hours will slip away unnoticed because you’ll be having so much fun.

How to Have Fun Without Alcohol is Up to You

These ideas will get you started, but there are so many more ways to enjoy yourself sans alcohol. Once you start learning how to have fun without drinking, new ideas will naturally start to come with you. Soon, you won’t be factoring alcohol into your fun plans anymore.

After you’ve tried out some of these ideas, it’s time to plan your first non-drinking vacation. Camping is a great choice for summer – check out some awesome camping gear here.

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