Alcohol-free events, like the sober rave Daybreaker and the spiritual retreat Softer Image, are getting increasingly popular across the country, as young adults look to engage in sober social activities.

Alcohol-free events, like the sober rave Daybreaker and the spiritual retreat Softer Image, are getting increasingly popular across the country, as young adults look to engage in sober social activities. The founder of Bender—an event startup that has hosted a range of 40 to 300 people for alcohol-free yoga pool parties, midnight silent discos and more—says it’s not so much about the lack of alcohol: “people are just looking for ways to connect around things that they value and are passionate about.” (NBC News)