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37 Bachelorette Party Ideas That Don't Include Alcohol

As the maid of honor in the wedding party, you've got your work cut out for you — between helping the bride make decisions, rallying the troops, and filling in all the little gaps on the way to the big day, planning a bachelorette party and bridal shower on top of it all is no easy feat. And while it's relatively easy to find bridal shower ideas without alcohol bachelorette party ideas without alcohol are certainly harder to come by.

Traditionally, the night of the bachelorette party is "one last hurrah" for the bride, where she can let loose and hang out with friends before everybody has to button up and be picture-ready for the wedding. That being said, there's no reason you need alcohol at the party to let loose bachelorette party-style. While you can have a dry bachelorette party just about anywhere, the real trick is finding a venue or an activity where adding alcohol doesn't feel centric to the party's general theme — and as it turns out, finding the right place is a lot easier than you think. If you're willing to work outside the traditional bar idea of bachelorette parties, then here's a solid list of places to get you started.

Afternoon Tea

Make a reservation at a local restaurant that offers afternoon tea and enjoy mini sandwiches, scones, and bite-sized treats.

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Apple Picking

If you're planning for an autumn party, head out to a nearby orchard and enjoy scenic apple-picking and bakery offerings back at the main building.

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Comedy Show

Introducing several groups of friends together during your bachelorette party? There's no better way to make everyone feel closer than sharing a laugh.

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Potluck

With a potluck, you'll get a mosaic of a meal that makes up all the tastes of the bride's best friends — and save some money to boot!

Ziplining

For the more adventurous bridal parties, relive your favorite childhood playground feature in real life by heading to a ziplining course.

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Slumber Party

Go full on old school with a slumber party — paint your nails or paint the walls, bake cookies, watch movies, and play Never Have I Ever the way you did back in the day.

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Concert

If you're a maid of honor surprising a bride, there's nothing quite like surprising them with tickets to their favorite band.

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Scavenger Hunt

Get your blood pumping and the party bonding with a scavenger hunt in your local park, or if it's too cold, the mall. Whichever team wins gets first dibs on cake at the wedding!

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Cupcake Decorating

Throw a bachelorette party that keeps on giving long after it's over with a cupcake decorating class everyone can bring sweet treats home from.

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Pottery

Everyone will have a sweet memento to remember the party with after they finish their masterpieces.

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Pool Day

If the weather allows for it, hit up a local pool and get your poolside Instagrams snapping. Bonus points for buying a cheap pair of matching sunglasses for the whole squad!

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Fondue

Really and truly, is there ever any situation where fondue isn't appropriate? Take the crew to the Melting Pot, or DIY your own fondue stations at home.

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Murder Mystery Party

You know what most bachelorette parties are usually missing? MURDER! Fictional murder, that is. Check online and see if there will be any mystery dinner theaters playing near you, or make up your own mystery for guests to solve.

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Rock Climbing

Get everyone's blood pumping at a local rock climbing wall, then #treatyourself to burgers and fries.

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Movie Night

Nothing quite says "raging bachelorette party" like watching Ben Affleck get framed for murder with all you closest friends!

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Go To A Psychic

For a bachelorette party that's really outside of the box, take your crew to a psychic. Everyone can discuss their fates over pizza afterward.

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Board Game Night

There is nothing quite as tried-and-true for a party as board game nights. If the usual fare is getting boring, jazz things up with card games like Cards Against Humanity and watch the laughter peel.

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Painting Class

Move over, Picasso. You and your crew are about to become the most iconic painters any bridal party has ever seen.

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Pajama Party

There's a reason Pajama Day was irrefutably the best day of school. Bring back the magic by hosting a cozy stay-in with hot chocolate and waffles and all the staples a pajama day deserves.

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Beach Day Trip

If you've got the seasons on your side, head down to the boardwalk for a day of greasy fries, beach reads, and splashing in the waves.

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Karaoke

Bring out your inner Beyoncés and Shanias by renting out a karaoke room, or use a friend's set up on a gaming console at home.

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Picnic

If you're planning for spring or fall, take advantage of the mild weather by laying out in the sunshine with sandwiches and cupcakes and lemonade.

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Cooking Class

Put your cooking skills to the test by taking a group class, and enjoy the fruits of your labor (or laugh at the fruits of your culinary failure).

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Theater Show

Whether it's a ballet, a musical, a play, or even an open mic night, there's bound to be something fun and engaging in your area for everyone to meet up at and have dinner afterward.

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Amusement Park

Get in touch with your inner kid by hitting the lazy river and yelling your head off on rollercoasters and eating cotton candy clouds bigger than your face.

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Fragrance Party

If you get supplies at a craft store or through a perfume service, you and your guests can each design your own custom scents. Just be sure to lay down plastic in case of spills!

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Dance Class

Get your groove on by learning a choreographed dance — bonus points if you remember it long enough to perform it at the wedding reception!

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Rent A Limo

Yes, you know all the ins and outs of your town or your city — but you've never experienced them in a limo. Hit up your favorite nail salon, dessert place, and stores for an afternoon of fancy fun.

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Bucket List Party

The "bucket list" themed party traditionally means you do all the things you "can't do" because you're getting married — but because it's 2017 and hopefully your marriage means building a bucket list together, repurpose the theme to do something you've been meaning to do with friends but put off, like the beach weekend you all keep meaning to have or the new restaurant you still haven't checked out.

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Paintball

For a party that nobody will forget anytime soon, get everyone decked out in paintball gear and head to the range for some healthy competition.

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Spa Day

Jitters about all the wedding plan prep? Soothe everybody's soul with a joint spa day for a bachelorette party.

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Brunch

Even if none of the friends of the bride have anything in common, there is no gap that brunch can't bridge.

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'90s/'80s Nostalgia Party

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Baking Party

Consider it a rehearsal for all the wedding cake you're going to eat!

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Bungee Jumping

If you have an adventurous group, try bungee-jumping on for size.

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Escape The Room

Put your minds to the test with the ultimate strategy game — you'll be inseparable by the time the wedding day arrives.

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Snow Day

If you live close enough to drive to a lodge that offers skiing or snowtubing, take a day trip and follow up your adventures with some well-deserved hot cocoa inside.

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