Upcoming Events
Dopamine Days
Dopamine Days: Nature Realm Meetup (Akron, OH)
Week two of Dopamine Days takes us to the F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm—and this one comes with a little extra built in.
This meetup counts toward the Summit Metro Parks Spree for All, a free community challenge where you can visit different parks and earn a seasonal prize. We’ll have forms available so you can participate with us and start tracking your visits toward the spring lanyard (deadline is June 30). (No pets allowed at this location)
Learn more about Summit County’s Spree For All here!
📍 Location: F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
🕒 Time: Saturday, May 9 at 3 PM
This is a free, sober outdoor meetup near Akron where you can show up exactly how you are.
Walk the trails, explore the gardens, sit and read, craft, snack, or just exist outside for a bit. There’s no set structure—just a shared space to get out of the house and be around good people.
We’ll continue visiting different parks together over the next few weeks so we can all complete the Spree for All and earn the prize as a group.
You can learn more about the challenge here:
Summit Metro Parks Spree for All
This is a BYO everything kind of hang:
– snacks or food
– non-alcoholic drinks (we’ll have some water if you need it)
– blankets, chairs, picnic setup
– books, crafts, games, etc.
Whether you want to move your body or just slow down for a bit, you’re welcome here.
Come solo or bring a friend. Stay for a bit or the whole time.
Memorial Day Community Picnic in Akron, Ohio
Join The Velvet Rabbit and COR for a Memorial Day Community Picnic in Akron, Ohio, created to bring people together for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon.
📅 Date: May 25th
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Community Oriented Recovery (COR)
This event is all about connection, community, and having something to look forward to. Whether you're coming with friends or showing up on your own, you’ll be welcomed into a space built on support and good energy.
What to expect:
Outdoor games like cornhole and yard games
Free food and light refreshments
Music and social time
A laid-back, inclusive environment
At Velvet Rabbit, we believe community matters—especially on days that can feel heavy or complicated. This event is open to anyone looking for a positive, substance-free space to spend Memorial Day.
End of Summer Block Party
Summer is almost over, so we’re sending it off the Velvet Rabbit way.
Join us for the Velvet Rabbit End of Summer Block Party, a community gathering where everyone is welcome — whether you’re in recovery, sober curious, or just looking for a place to enjoy a fun day without alcohol or substances.
This event is all about celebrating the idea that life can still be joyful, social, and full of connection without substances. Last year’s block party brought together people from all walks of life, and this year we’re hoping to make it even bigger.
While we’re still finalizing details, you can expect a relaxed, festival-style atmosphere with things like:
• Local small businesses and vendors
• Food and sweet treats
• Games and activities
• Music and community connection
• A welcoming environment for anyone who wants to have fun substance-free
The Velvet Rabbit exists to build spaces where people in recovery and the broader community can come together, and this event is one of our favorite ways to do that.
More details will be announced as we get closer to the event — but for now, save the date and plan to celebrate the end of summer with us.
Interested in being a vendor or partner?
We’ll be opening vendor spots for small businesses, food trucks, and community organizations soon. If you’d like to be involved, stay tuned or reach out to us.
Velvet Rabbit Fall Pumpkin Patch Meetup
Fall is one of the best times of the year to slow down, get outside, and enjoy the little things — crisp air, warm drinks, and pumpkins.
This fall, The Velvet Rabbit community will be heading out for our annual Pumpkin Patch Meetup. It’s a simple, relaxed gathering where we spend time together, wander the patch, pick out pumpkins, and enjoy the season.
This event is open to anyone who wants to spend a fall afternoon in good company — whether you're in recovery, sober curious, or simply looking for a way to connect with others without alcohol or substances.
While final details and the exact location are still being confirmed, the idea is the same as always:
just good people, good conversation, and a cozy fall day together.
Expect things like:
• Pumpkin picking
• Fall photos
• Warm drinks and treats
• Time to connect with the community
Sometimes the best kind of events are the simplest ones.
More details will be shared soon, including the location and exact date.
Sober Halloween Party
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, which makes it the perfect night for a community celebration.
The Velvet Rabbit will be hosting our annual Halloween Party, bringing together people in recovery, sober-curious individuals, and anyone who wants a place to celebrate without alcohol or substances.
This event is all about proving something we believe deeply: you can still have an incredible time without substances. Costumes, laughter, and community make Halloween just as fun — if not better.
While we’re still finalizing details and partnerships, you can expect a night filled with things like:
• Creative costumes
• Games and activities
• Music and dancing
• Sweet treats and snacks
• A welcoming, judgment-free environment
We’re also planning to collaborate with some of our favorite recovery organizations again this year to make this event even bigger for the community.
Whether you come dressed up or just want to hang out with good people, this will be a fun, safe place to celebrate Halloween.
More details will be announced soon. Save the date!
Third Annual Gingerbread Cookie Competition
The holidays can be a difficult season for many people in recovery, which is why The Velvet Rabbit loves creating spaces where people can gather, laugh, and celebrate together.
Join us for our annual Gingerbread Cookie Competition, a cozy holiday event where creativity takes center stage. Participants will decorate gingerbread cookies (or houses!) and compete for bragging rights while enjoying a fun, relaxed evening with the community.
This event is open to anyone who wants to celebrate the season without alcohol or substances. Whether you’re an artistic decorator or just here for the laughs, everyone is welcome.
While we’re still finalizing the details for this year’s event, you can expect things like:
• Gingerbread decorating competition
• Holiday treats and warm drinks
• Community connection
• Prizes for the most creative designs
• A fun, welcoming holiday atmosphere
Some people take the competition seriously.
Others just enjoy the chaos of frosting and candy everywhere.
Either way, it’s always a memorable night.
More details will be announced soon — including location, rules, and how to enter the competition.
Dopamine Days
Dopamine Days: Turtle Pond Meetup (Akron, OH)
We’re kicking off Dopamine Days with a chill outdoor meetup at Turtle Pond in Firestone Park.
This is a free, sober community hangout in Akron, Ohio—no pressure, no expectations, just good people getting outside together.
📍 Location: Firestone Park – Turtle Pond
2400 Harrington Rd, Akron, OH 44319
🕒 Time: Sunday, May 3 at 3 PM
Think picnic energy, walking around the pond, laying in the sun, random conversations, and just being around people who get it.
This is a bring-your-own-everything kind of hang:
– snacks or food
– non-alcoholic drinks (we’ll have some water if you need it)
– blankets or lawn chairs
– anything that makes you comfortable outside
We’ll have a few simple crafts/activities, but mostly this is about being outside and building sober community in a way that actually feels fun.
Whether you’re deep in recovery, sober-curious, or just looking for something different to do in Akron—you’re welcome here.
Come for a bit or stay the whole time.
Grow Anyways
Join Velvet Rabbit for a special sober social event in Akron focused on reflection, growth, and community.
Grow Anyway is a fun evening where participants will take part in a guided planting activity while reflecting on the seeds they want to plant in their own lives. Through conversation, creativity, and connection, this event offers a meaningful way to spend time with others in a welcoming substance-free environment.
This event is perfect for anyone who is:
• in recovery
• sober-curious
• looking for sober events in Akron
• interested in building community without alcohol
Guests will leave with a planted seedling and a reminder that growth often happens quietly beneath the surface before it ever blooms.
Saturday, March 21 | 5:00–7:00 PM
The JADFA House – Akron, Ohio
Tickets: $10
Limited to 20 guests
Hosted by: Velvet Rabbit’s Sober Social Club, a recovery-friendly community creating sober social events in Akron, Ohio.
This month we’re excited to be partnering with The JADFA House!
The JADFA House is a recovery-focused community space in Akron dedicated to supporting individuals and families impacted by addiction through connection, resources, and peer support. We’re grateful to gather in a space that is doing such meaningful work in our community.
Hobby Night in Akron | Sober Craft & Creative Night
This creative workshop is designed for people in recovery, sober-curious individuals, and anyone looking for a craft night in Akron that doesn’t revolve around alcohol.
Halloween Party
Halloween Party – Join The Velvet Rabbit’s Sober Social Club for a spooky, alcohol-free night of costumes, games, and community fun!
Vision Board Night
Join us for Vision Board Night—a fun, hands-on event where you’ll create your own vision board, set intentions, and connect with others in a supportive, sober-friendly space.
Kingsway Pumpkin Farm
🎃 Pumpkin Patch Night with Sober Social Club
Join us on Wednesday, October 22nd for a cozy fall evening at Kingsway Pumpkin Farm in Hartville! Your $10 ticket includes admission to the farm and access to our private bonfire and party room. Explore the corn maze, visit the animals, enjoy the fall activities, and spend time with the Sober Social Club community in a safe, fun, and sober space.
Sober Social Crew
Join us every Wednesday from 6–8 PM at Artisan Coffee for Sober Social Crew — a free, welcoming meetup for anyone in or seeking recovery. Build community, share stories, and connect over coffee in a safe and supportive space.