About us
Looking to connect with others who are sober, sober curious, or just seeking connection without alcohol? Join us for fun, alcohol-free activities with like-minded people who want to enjoy life to the fullest—without the drinks. We’re an independent, inclusive group with no ties to any program or organization. From coffee meetups and hikes to tennis clinics, ziplining, and pottery, we offer a variety of ways to socialize and build friendships in a supportive, judgment-free environment. Whether you’re new to sobriety, exploring a sober-curious lifestyle, or just want to hang out without alcohol, you’re welcome here!
Upcoming events
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Halloween on Beacon Hill: Coffee + Stroll
Tatte, 70 Charles Street, Boston, MA, USJoin Sober & Curious Boston for a Halloween morning in one of Boston’s most festive neighborhoods.
We’ll meet at Tatte Bakery & Café at 70 Charles Street in Beacon Hill at 10:30 AM. Grab a coffee, say hello, and meet some new people before we head out together at 10:45 AM for a relaxed stroll through the neighborhood.
We’ll wander the streets of Beacon Hill, check out the Halloween decorations, and take in one of Boston’s most iconic neighborhoods at one of the most fun times of year.
No costumes required, although Halloween spirit is always welcome.
Come solo or bring a friend. This is an easy, casual way to get outside, meet some new people, and spend Halloween morning with the SCB community.
Event Details
Saturday, October 31
10:30 AM: Meet at Tatte Bakery & Café
70 Charles Street, Boston, MA
10:45 AM: Depart for our Beacon Hill stroll
This event is free to attend. Please plan to purchase your own coffee or food if you’d like something from Tatte.
Sober & Curious Boston
Sober & Curious Boston is a nonprofit creating community and connection without the pressure of alcohol. Whether you’re sober, sober curious, in recovery, drinking less, taking a break, or simply interested in meeting new people through activities that don’t revolve around alcohol, you are welcome here.
Learn more about SCB here.
Photo & Video Policy
We love sharing the energy and connection that make our community special. Photos and videos may be taken at Sober & Curious Boston events and used on our website, social media, newsletters, promotional materials, and other communications. From time to time, we may also share select photos or videos with trusted partners, sponsors, or media outlets to promote Sober & Curious Boston and collaborative initiatives.
By attending an event, you acknowledge that you may appear in event photos or videos. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please email info@sobercuriousboston.com. We’ll do our best to accommodate your request.167 attendees
SOLD OUT: Beach Sauna, Ocean Plunge & Social
Craigville Beach, 966 Craigville Beach Rd, Centerville, MA 02632, USA, Barnstable, MA, USSOLD OUT: BEACH SAUNA, OCEAN PLUNGE & SOCIAL
Join Sober and Curious Boston and Sweat Sauna Cape Cod for a one-of-a-kind afternoon of sauna, ocean plunging, and community at Craigville Beach.
Sunday, November 8
1:00–3:00 PM
Craigville Beach, Centerville
$30 per person, per sauna session
Advance registration required
There are two separate sauna sessions:
SOLD OUT: 1:00–2:00 PM Sauna Session
SOLD OUT: 2:00–3:00 PM Sauna Session
Your $30 donation reserves your spot for one hour of sauna access. You may register for both sessions, subject to availability, by making a separate $30 donation through each registration link.
Everyone is invited to enjoy the full social from 1:00–3:00 PM, regardless of which sauna session they select. However, you may use the sauna only during the session or sessions for which you have registered.IMPORTANT: Selecting “Going” on Meetup does not reserve your spot. Your spot is reserved only after making the required $30 donation per person, per session through Givebutter.
Complimentary nonalcoholic beverages will be available during the social. Please bring your own beach chair or blanket, a towel and anything else you will need for the sauna and optional ocean plunge.
You will receive a confirmation message after registering. SCB will email you additional event information and a waiver to complete closer to the event.Come solo or bring a friend. Whether you’re sober, sober curious, drinking less, taking a break or simply interested in meeting new people through experiences that do not revolve around alcohol, you are welcome here.
Questions? Email info@sobercuriousboston.com. Sober & Curious Boston is a nonprofit creating community and connection without the pressure of alcohol. Learn more here.Photo & Video Policy
We love sharing the energy and connection that make our community special. Photos and videos may be taken at Sober & Curious Boston events and used on our website, social media, newsletters, promotional materials, and other communications. From time to time, we may also share select photos or videos with trusted partners, sponsors, or media outlets to promote Sober & Curious Boston and collaborative initiatives. By attending an event, you acknowledge that you may appear in event photos or videos. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please let an event organizer know when you arrive, or reach out before the event. We’ll do our best to accommodate your request.31 attendees
Mindfulness + Mud Pottery Workshop
Pottery with a Purpose, 178 Crescent Rd Suite 1, Needham, MA, USJoin Sober & Curious Boston and Pottery with a Purpose for a grounding, creative afternoon of mindfulness, pottery & community connection in Needham.
This beginner-friendly workshop combines mocktails, light snacks, a guided mindfulness session & hands-on pottery instruction. You’ll create up to two pieces using your choice of air-dry or ceramic clay.
No pottery experience is needed. Just come ready to slow down, try something creative & connect with others in a welcoming setting.Event Details
Date: Sunday, November 15
Time: 11:00 AM–1:30 PM
Location: Pottery with a Purpose, Needham, MA
Tickets: $75 per personWhat's Included
- Guided mindfulness session
- Beginner-friendly pottery instruction
- Materials to create up to two pottery pieces
- Your choice of air-dry or ceramic clay
- Curated nonalcoholic beverages
- Light snacks
- Time to connect with the SCB community
Registration Required
REGISTER HERE
This workshop sold out last year, so advance registration is strongly encouraged.
Please note: RSVPing on Meetup does not register you for this event or reserve your spot. You must purchase your ticket directly through Pottery with a Purpose using the registration link above.
On the registration page, select Sunday, November 15 from 11:00 AM–1:30 PM and choose either air-dry or ceramic clay.
Bonus: $10 from every ticket will be donated to Sober & Curious Boston to support our nonprofit programming.Sober & Curious Boston is a nonprofit creating community and connection through events and activities without the pressure of alcohol. Whether you’re sober, sober curious, drinking less, taking a break, supporting someone, or simply looking for an experience that doesn’t center alcohol, there’s room for you here.
Photo & Video Policy
We love sharing the energy and connection that make our community special. Photos and videos may be taken at Sober & Curious Boston events and used on our website, social media, newsletters, promotional materials, and other communications.
From time to time, we may also share select photos or videos with trusted partners, sponsors, or media outlets to promote Sober & Curious Boston and collaborative initiatives.
By attending an event, you acknowledge that you may appear in event photos or videos. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please let an event organizer know when you arrive or reach out before the event. We’ll do our best to accommodate your request.26 attendees
Beyond the Page: Sober Secure with Nina Pick
·OnlineOnlineJoin Sober & Curious Boston for the next installment of Beyond the Page, our virtual author conversation series, featuring Nina Pick, author of Sober Secure: An Attachment-Based Guide to Dating, Sex, and Love in Recovery. This session will begin with a somatic practice led by Nina.
REGISTER FOR THIS FREE VIRTUAL DISCUSSION
What does it mean to not only get sober, but to feel secure in ourselves, our relationships, and our connections with others?
In Sober Secure, Nina explores how our earliest experiences of attachment shape the way we love, connect, and navigate relationships throughout our lives. Drawing on attachment theory, somatic practices, and her own experience in recovery, she offers a compassionate approach to healing old patterns, developing emotional security, and building meaningful relationships.We'll begin this special event with a guided somatic practice led by Nina, giving participants an opportunity to experience some of the body-based approaches that inform her work.
Following the practice, we'll host a moderated conversation exploring the themes of Sober Secure. We'll conclude with an audience Q&A, giving attendees an opportunity to ask Nina their own questions. Questionscan be submitted in advance to info@sobercuriousboston.com or during the event.
Whether you're sober, sober curious, in recovery, or simply interested in understanding yourself and your relationships more deeply, this conversation offers an opportunity to explore what it means to feel secure, connected, and fully present in our lives.
About Nina Pick
Nina Pick, MA, is an integrative somatic counselor, author, and certified NeuroAffective Touch practitioner whose work focuses on helping individuals heal early relational wounds and develop more secure, connected relationships.
In recovery since 2009, Nina brings both personal experience and professional expertise to her work. She holds a master's degree in counseling psychology with a focus on marriage and family therapy from Pacifica Graduate Institute, as well as a master's degree in comparative literature from UC Berkeley.
Her approach integrates attachment theory, somatic therapy, trauma-informed practices, and nervous system regulation to help individuals develop greater emotional security, self-awareness, and connection.
Nina is also the author of The Mind-Body Guide to the Twelve Steps: Finding Joy, Sensuality, and Pleasure in Recovery. She maintains a private practice in Western Massachusetts and facilitates groups focused on somatics and recovery.
Learn more about Nina at www.ninapick.com.
About Sober Secure
Published in August 2026, Sober Secure: An Attachment-Based Guide to Dating, Sex, and Love in Recovery explores how healing attachment wounds and developing a greater sense of safety and belonging can support lasting recovery and more fulfilling relationships.
Through accessible explanations, real-life examples, and practical somatic exercises, Nina examines how we can recognize unhealthy relationship patterns, regulate our nervous systems, navigate intimacy and conflict, and move toward more secure connections with ourselves and others.
The book offers an approach to recovery that goes beyond abstinence, emphasizing the importance of love, connection, and emotional security in building a meaningful life.
Learn more about the book.10 attendees
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