It’s easy to fall into the habit of drinking as a way to unwind and relax after a long day or to socialise with friends. However, excessive drinking can have serious negative effects on your health, relationships, and overall well-being. If you’re looking for ways to have fun and relieve stress without alcohol, here are fifty brilliant alternative activities to consider.

There are plenty of alternatives to drinking that can help you have fun, relieve stress, and improve your health and well-being. So next time you’re feeling the urge to drink, try one of these activities instead and see how you feel.

1. Go for a walk or run.
2. Read a book.
3. Listen to music.
4. Watch a movie or TV show.
5. Write in a journal.
6. Cook or bake something.
7. Go to the gym or workout at home.
8. Take a bubble bath or enjoy a relaxing spa night.
9. Do some yoga or meditation.
10. Have a game night with friends or family.
11. Take a class or learn a new skill.
12. Go for a swim.
13. Go camping with friends or family.
14. Have a picnic in the park.
15. Visit a museum or art gallery.
16. Go to a concert or live music event.
17. Attend a sports game or event.
18. Try a new restaurant or café.
19. Go stargazing.
20. Visit a farmer’s market or go grocery shopping.
21. Have a movie night at home with friends or family.
22. Go to a comedy club or stand-up comedy show.
23. Go to a bar or café and order a non-alcoholic drink.
24. Go to a coffee shop and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.
25. Take a dance class or go to a dance party.
26. Go to a park and have a picnic or play a sport.
27. Go to a trampoline park or indoor playground.
28. Go to a zoo or aquarium.
29. Visit a local attraction or landmark.
30. Go to a garage sale or thrift store and shop for bargains.
31. Go to a flea market or farmers market and browse the vendors.
32. Go to a carnival or fair.
33. Go to an arcade or amusement park.
34. Go to a bowling alley or roller skating rink.
35. Play pool or billiards.
36. Play tennis or ping-pong.
37. Go to a driving range or golf course.
38. Go to a rock climbing gym or indoor climbing wall.
39. Go to a ropes course or zip line adventure.
40. Go to a laser tag or paintball facility.
41. Go to an escape room or try a virtual reality experience.
42. Go to a trivia night or game night at a local bar or café.
43. Go to a karaoke bar and have a non-alcoholic drink or sing karaoke at home with friends.
44. Join a sober group and connect with others on the same journey
45. Listen to a podcast, Sobriety Unleashed is a good one to start with.
46. Go for a hike or a walk in a nearby park or nature trail.
47. Try a new hobby, such as painting, photography, or knitting.
48. Go shopping for new alcohol-free alternative drinks.
49. Check out the Be Sober / Simon Chapple YouTube Channel.
50. Search for local sober meet-ups and events in your area.