100 Things to Do This Summer that Spark Joy, Especially When You Are Sober

So summer is heating up and we are all looking to get outdoors, spend time with loved ones and let loose SOBER, so here is a mega list of ideas to keep you inspired:

1. Have a picnic in the park with friends or family, bring some De Soi Très Rosé of NA Beer.

2. Go for a hike and explore nature trails in your area.

3. Attend outdoor concerts or music festivals.

4. Visit a local farmer’s market and try fresh produce – hello berry season!

5. Have a movie marathon with your favorite films or TV series.

6. Explore a new museum or art exhibit.

7. Go swimming at a nearby beach or pool.

8. Take a yoga class in the park.

9. Have a DIY spa day at home with facemasks and relaxing music.

10. Organize a game night with board games or card games.

11. Volunteer at a local charity or community event.

12. Start a garden and grow your own fruits and vegetables.

13. Try a new recipe and have a summer cookout with friends.

14. Take a photography walk and capture the beauty of your surroundings.

15. Join a sports league or participate in recreational activities.

16. Visit a nearby amusement park or water park.

17. Explore your city’s landmarks and historical sites.

18. Attend a local theater production or comedy show.

19. Learn a new skill or hobby, such as painting or playing an instrument.

20. Drink your coffee and watch the sunrise.

21. Have a bonfire and roast marshmallows for s’mores.

22. Take a bike ride and explore new bike trails.

23. Visit a local zoo or animal sanctuary.

24. Go camping and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.

25. Have a DIY craft day and make personalized gifts or decorations.

26. Attend a sports game and cheer for your favorite team.

27. Take a scenic drive and enjoy the views.

28. Go stargazing on a clear night.

29. Visit a nearby farm and pick your own fruits or vegetables.

30. Have a picnic at sunset and watch the colors change in the sky.

31. Explore a nearby town’s shops and boutiques.

32. Take a baking class to learn new recipes.

33. Have a beach day with sandcastle building and beach volleyball.

34. Join a book club or start your own and discuss your favorite reads.

35. Visit a local brewery or winery for a tasting.

36. Take a day trip to a nearby national park or nature reserve.

37. Try paddle boarding or kayaking on a nearby lake or river.

38. Visit a local botanical garden and admire the flowers and plants.

39. Have a DIY fashion show with your friends using clothes from your wardrobe.

40. Take a dance class and learn a new style of dance.

41. Attend a Day Breaker Event!

41. Go for breakfast at a local farmers’ market and support local businesses.

42. Go horseback riding and explore scenic trails.

43. Host a themed party with costumes and decorations.

45. Take a scenic train ride and enjoy the views.

46. Try meditating outside.

47. Attend a local community event or festival.

48. Have a photo scavenger hunt with friends or family.

49. Start a journal or creative writing project.

50. Visit a nearby lake or river and go fishing.

51. Take a pottery or ceramics class and create your own masterpieces.

52. Join a local fitness class or outdoor walking group.

53. Have a game of mini-golf with friends.

54. Write an old friend a letter.

55. Learn how to make homemade ice cream or popsicles.

56. Go birdwatching and try to identify different bird species with the Seek app.

57. Have a picnic in a botanical garden or arboretum.

58. Start a DIY home improvement project or redecorate a room – did someone say mural??.

59. Discover your ancestral roots by signing up for 23andme.

60. Take a scenic boat ride or ferry trip.

61. Try geocaching and go on a treasure hunt in your area.

62. Visit some local art galleries.

63. Have a karaoke night with friends or family.

64. Take a photography class or workshop to improve your skills.

65. Do a food truck tour of your city with friends.

66. Have a croquet tournament with friends or family.

67. Take a drawing class with an elderly family member.

68. Go for ice cream and a walk after dinner.

69. Attend a local food festival and try different cuisines.

70. Take a scenic helicopter or hot air balloon ride.

71. Run through the sprinkler.

72. Learn how to sail a boat.

73. Attend a local farmers’ market and learn about sustainable farming practices.

74. Take a cooking class focused on a specific cuisine or cooking technique.

75. Visit a nearby park and pick up trash.

76. Create a DIY outdoor movie theater in your backyard and enjoy a film under the stars.

77. Try yoga on a paddleboard or just go watch others try and well…

78. Visit a nearby aquarium or marine center and learn about marine life.

79. Take a scenic bike ride along a coastal trail or countryside.

80. Set up the slip n’ slide in the backyard. 

81. Explore antique shops and find unique treasures.

82. Have a DIY painting session outdoors and create your own artwork.

83. Visit a nearby lake or river and go canoeing or kayaking.

84. Play hopscotch on the sidewalk.

85. Plan a Mocktail Menus only restaurant/bar tour.

86. Explore a nearby butterfly or nature sanctuary.

87. Start a HIIT workout challenge with a friend or loved one, my husband I love Centr 

(I mean who doesn’t want to workout with Chris Hemsworth!?)

88. Take a cooking class focused on healthy and nutritious meals.

89. Visit a nearby lighthouse and enjoy the coastal views.

90. Sign up for an “experience” in your city via AirBnB or just get inspired by the offerings.

91. Create a DIY summer scrapbook with photos, mementos, and memories.

92. Plan a street party in your neighborhood to get to know your neighbors. 

93. Try bungee aerobics.

94. Road trip!!

95. Have a DIY water balloon fight with friends or family.

96. Make a watermelon dessert or salad.

97. Attend a flower arranging workshop or just pick some wildflowers + place beside your bed.

98. Try outdoor rock climbing or bouldering at a nearby climbing gym.

99. Sign up to learn a new language.

100. Try forest bathing, cold plunging or float therapy. 

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CURATED CRAFTS: Art therapy is a technique rooted in the idea that creative expression can foster healing and mental well-being. You may be the next Sober Picasso, or you may be the next big Pinterest Fail. Either way, you’re creatively creating something with your hands and expanding your mind. That’s a great way to relieve stress and express your feelings.

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If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties surrounding alcoholism, addiction, or mental illness, please reach out and ask for help. People everywhere can and want to help; you just have to know where to look. And continue to look until you find what works for you. Click here for a list of regional and national resources.

If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties surrounding alcoholism, addiction, or mental illness, please reach out and ask for help. People everywhere can and want to help; you just have to know where to look. And continue to look until you find what works for you. Click here for a list of regional and national resources.

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