Upcoming Events

Check out our revolving calendar of events both at our taproom in Malden, MA and elsewhere.

RUN CLUB
Apr
28

RUN CLUB

We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.

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OnStage Trivia Night Fundraiser
May
1

OnStage Trivia Night Fundraiser

Support OnStage Dance Company!

Join us at Idle Hands Brewery in Malden for a fun night of Trivia and Craft Beers!

Friday May 1st at 7pm

Team Up or Challenge your friends in our Trivia Showdown, hosted by OnStage Dance Company. Enjoy a range of beers from the Idle Hands Taproom, with $1 from every beer donated to OnStage.

TEAM UP with up to 4 friends and don't forget to add 50/50 raffle tickets for the chance to win our cash prize!

TRIVIA TICKETS:

$40 - Team Ticket for up to 4 players

 

RAFFLE TICKETS:

$15 for 10 raffle tickets

$25 for 35 raffle tickets

 

BUNDLE & SAVE:

$60 - Team Ticket + 35 Raffle Tickets to share with your team

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Hike & Brews w/ Friends of The Fells
May
3

Hike & Brews w/ Friends of The Fells

Join Friends of the Fells members for a Sunday afternoon hike around the eastern part of the Fells. We'll travel to Boojum Rock, catch some views of Boston, and enjoy being outside! After our hike, we'll head to Idle Hands to grab some well-deserved beers.

Difficulty: Moderate, with some rocky inclines and uneven surfaces. About 3-4 miles long.

Free! Register here.

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RUN CLUB
May
5

RUN CLUB

We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.

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RUN CLUB
May
12

RUN CLUB

We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.

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Pints on Pleasant
May
16

Pints on Pleasant

Pints on Pleasant – 2nd Annual Community Beer Garden

Join the Malden Chamber of Commerce for an afternoon of community, connection, and celebration at our 2nd Annual Pints on Pleasant!

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors and enjoy a lively, family-friendly festival right in the heart of Malden.

FREE ADMISSION – All Are Welcome!

Ed Lucey City Hall Plaza
Saturday, May 16, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

What to Expect:

Local craft beer from featured brewers
Local Food Trucks
Live music throughout the day
Family-friendly entertainment and activities

Featuring craft brews from:
Idle Hands Craft Ales
Faces Brewing Co.

This is your chance to:
Connect with the local business community
Support Malden’s amazing breweries and vendors
Enjoy a fun, relaxed afternoon with family and friends

Let us know you're coming!

Click “Going”, invite your friends, and help us spread the word. The more, the merrier!

We can’t wait to see you there for one of Malden’s favorite community events of the year!

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Malden River Cleanup
May
17

Malden River Cleanup

Register here.

Join Friends of The Malden River and Idle Hands for a river and neighborhood cleanup.

We are partnering with Friends of The Malden River for a Malden River and neighborhood cleanup on Sunday, May 17th,

Meet at Idle Hands by 10am and we will go over some brief instructions and then head out to pick up trash.

New for this event! Cafe Reynard will be serving coffee and pastries starting at 8am in the Taproom. Head in early and have your coffee and breakfast in the Taproom.

After the cleanup, we will head back to the Taproom where we will treat all volunteers 21+ to a half pour of beer!

Registration is recommended but not required and is open to all ages. You must be 21+ to enjoy beer in the Taproom after the cleanup. Please bring your own water bottle. If you have work gloves bring them but we will also supply them. It is recommended that you wear sturdy boots, long pants, and long sleeves.

Cleanup will last approximately 2 hours. The thank you party will begin at noon in the Taproom.

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RUN CLUB
May
19

RUN CLUB

We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.

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Tavern Crawl: A Dungeon and Dragons Inspired Fantasy Bar Crawl
May
23

Tavern Crawl: A Dungeon and Dragons Inspired Fantasy Bar Crawl

A Themed Interactive Bar Crawl with Puzzles, Powers, and Poor Decisions hosted by Incantrix Productions. Tickets available here.

Grab a drink. Choose a class. Save the day.

This is no boring pub crawl, this is a fully interactive, narrative-driven Dungeons & Dragons–inspired tavern crawl where you are the heroes on your own personal adventure.

You and your group will embark on a 2-hour quest across four themed locations, each run by live actors portraying important Guild members with problems they are looking to solve with your help. There are no wrong answers—only consequences, alliances, and chaos.

These adventures are designed by award-winning game and puzzle designers (and not AI) and a ton of real production experience with backgrounds from Disney, WB Games, and more! (No Willy Wonka disasters here!)

🧙 HOW IT WORKS

Groups start every 20 minutes. Each group receives:

  • Character cards

  • A one-time-use class power

At each new location, you will meet fascinating NPCs who will present you with interesting dilemmas.

You’ll solve puzzles, make choices, drink potions, argue philosophy, and possibly die.

Yes. Die.

(Calm down death is not the end… or is it?!)

You do not need to have a single previous experience with Dungeons or Dragons in order to fully enjoy this experience. You do not need a certificate in rules lawyering, there will be very few rules, and lots and lots of bawdy fun.

🧑‍🎭 CHOOSE YOUR CLASS

  • Spellcaster (think; Wizard, Sorcerer, Hedge Mage)

  • Fighter (think; Barbarian, Fighter)

  • Rogue (think; uh.. ROGUE, duh)

  • Accolyte (think; Cleric, Monk)

  • Naturalist (think; Ranger, Druid, not nudity)

  • Artificer (think; Mechanic, Engineer, Alchemist, but magic)

  • Bard (think; Performer, Musician, Actor, Troubadour)

  • Healer (think; Herbalist, Medieval surgeon, Doctor)

🗺️ TAVERN LOCATIONS

IRL Locations:

Tickets available here.

📅 DATES

  • April 25

  • May 23

  • June 20

  • July 18

  • August 15

  • September 26

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RUN CLUB
May
26

RUN CLUB

We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.

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Wheated Rivalry: A Heated Rivalry-themed variety show
May
28

Wheated Rivalry: A Heated Rivalry-themed variety show

Join New Normal Comedy & Read My Lips Boston for an evening celebrating Heated Rivalry (and raising $$ for LUCE) at Idle Hands Craft Ales!

Brought to you by Idle Hands Craft Ales, New Normal Comedy, and Read My Lips Boston, WHEATED RIVALRY is a new Heated Rivalry-themed variety show with a portion of ticket proceeds going to LUCE to fight ICE! Join us (and your fellow Loons) for a night full of laughs, drama, and opinions about tuna melts.

An individual ticket gets you entry into the comedy show, plus a complimentary drink token (redeemable for either a non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage at Idle Hands). You’ll also be able to browse diverse books and bookish merch at Read My Lips Boston's romance bookshop pop-up!

Tickets available here.

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Malden Porchfest at Idle Hands
May
30

Malden Porchfest at Idle Hands

Malden Porchfest at Idle Hands. Lineup announced soon.

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Tavern Crawl: A Dungeon and Dragons Inspired Fantasy Bar Crawl
Jun
20

Tavern Crawl: A Dungeon and Dragons Inspired Fantasy Bar Crawl

A Themed Interactive Bar Crawl with Puzzles, Powers, and Poor Decisions hosted by Incantrix Productions. Tickets available here.

Grab a drink. Choose a class. Save the day.

This is no boring pub crawl, this is a fully interactive, narrative-driven Dungeons & Dragons–inspired tavern crawl where you are the heroes on your own personal adventure.

You and your group will embark on a 2-hour quest across four themed locations, each run by live actors portraying important Guild members with problems they are looking to solve with your help. There are no wrong answers—only consequences, alliances, and chaos.

These adventures are designed by award-winning game and puzzle designers (and not AI) and a ton of real production experience with backgrounds from Disney, WB Games, and more! (No Willy Wonka disasters here!)

🧙 HOW IT WORKS

Groups start every 20 minutes. Each group receives:

  • Character cards

  • A one-time-use class power

At each new location, you will meet fascinating NPCs who will present you with interesting dilemmas.

You’ll solve puzzles, make choices, drink potions, argue philosophy, and possibly die.

Yes. Die.

(Calm down death is not the end… or is it?!)

You do not need to have a single previous experience with Dungeons or Dragons in order to fully enjoy this experience. You do not need a certificate in rules lawyering, there will be very few rules, and lots and lots of bawdy fun.

🧑‍🎭 CHOOSE YOUR CLASS

  • Spellcaster (think; Wizard, Sorcerer, Hedge Mage)

  • Fighter (think; Barbarian, Fighter)

  • Rogue (think; uh.. ROGUE, duh)

  • Accolyte (think; Cleric, Monk)

  • Naturalist (think; Ranger, Druid, not nudity)

  • Artificer (think; Mechanic, Engineer, Alchemist, but magic)

  • Bard (think; Performer, Musician, Actor, Troubadour)

  • Healer (think; Herbalist, Medieval surgeon, Doctor)

🗺️ TAVERN LOCATIONS

IRL Locations:

Tickets available here.

📅 DATES

  • April 25

  • May 23

  • June 20

  • July 18

  • August 15

  • September 26

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Tavern Crawl: A Dungeon and Dragons Inspired Fantasy Bar Crawl
Jul
18

Tavern Crawl: A Dungeon and Dragons Inspired Fantasy Bar Crawl

A Themed Interactive Bar Crawl with Puzzles, Powers, and Poor Decisions hosted by Incantrix Productions. Tickets available here.

Grab a drink. Choose a class. Save the day.

This is no boring pub crawl, this is a fully interactive, narrative-driven Dungeons & Dragons–inspired tavern crawl where you are the heroes on your own personal adventure.

You and your group will embark on a 2-hour quest across four themed locations, each run by live actors portraying important Guild members with problems they are looking to solve with your help. There are no wrong answers—only consequences, alliances, and chaos.

These adventures are designed by award-winning game and puzzle designers (and not AI) and a ton of real production experience with backgrounds from Disney, WB Games, and more! (No Willy Wonka disasters here!)

🧙 HOW IT WORKS

Groups start every 20 minutes. Each group receives:

  • Character cards

  • A one-time-use class power

At each new location, you will meet fascinating NPCs who will present you with interesting dilemmas.

You’ll solve puzzles, make choices, drink potions, argue philosophy, and possibly die.

Yes. Die.

(Calm down death is not the end… or is it?!)

You do not need to have a single previous experience with Dungeons or Dragons in order to fully enjoy this experience. You do not need a certificate in rules lawyering, there will be very few rules, and lots and lots of bawdy fun.

🧑‍🎭 CHOOSE YOUR CLASS

  • Spellcaster (think; Wizard, Sorcerer, Hedge Mage)

  • Fighter (think; Barbarian, Fighter)

  • Rogue (think; uh.. ROGUE, duh)

  • Accolyte (think; Cleric, Monk)

  • Naturalist (think; Ranger, Druid, not nudity)

  • Artificer (think; Mechanic, Engineer, Alchemist, but magic)

  • Bard (think; Performer, Musician, Actor, Troubadour)

  • Healer (think; Herbalist, Medieval surgeon, Doctor)

🗺️ TAVERN LOCATIONS

IRL Locations:

Tickets available here.

📅 DATES

  • April 25

  • May 23

  • June 20

  • July 18

  • August 15

  • September 26

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Tavern Crawl: A Dungeon and Dragons Inspired Fantasy Bar Crawl
Aug
15

Tavern Crawl: A Dungeon and Dragons Inspired Fantasy Bar Crawl

A Themed Interactive Bar Crawl with Puzzles, Powers, and Poor Decisions hosted by Incantrix Productions. Tickets available here.

Grab a drink. Choose a class. Save the day.

This is no boring pub crawl, this is a fully interactive, narrative-driven Dungeons & Dragons–inspired tavern crawl where you are the heroes on your own personal adventure.

You and your group will embark on a 2-hour quest across four themed locations, each run by live actors portraying important Guild members with problems they are looking to solve with your help. There are no wrong answers—only consequences, alliances, and chaos.

These adventures are designed by award-winning game and puzzle designers (and not AI) and a ton of real production experience with backgrounds from Disney, WB Games, and more! (No Willy Wonka disasters here!)

🧙 HOW IT WORKS

Groups start every 20 minutes. Each group receives:

  • Character cards

  • A one-time-use class power

At each new location, you will meet fascinating NPCs who will present you with interesting dilemmas.

You’ll solve puzzles, make choices, drink potions, argue philosophy, and possibly die.

Yes. Die.

(Calm down death is not the end… or is it?!)

You do not need to have a single previous experience with Dungeons or Dragons in order to fully enjoy this experience. You do not need a certificate in rules lawyering, there will be very few rules, and lots and lots of bawdy fun.

🧑‍🎭 CHOOSE YOUR CLASS

  • Spellcaster (think; Wizard, Sorcerer, Hedge Mage)

  • Fighter (think; Barbarian, Fighter)

  • Rogue (think; uh.. ROGUE, duh)

  • Accolyte (think; Cleric, Monk)

  • Naturalist (think; Ranger, Druid, not nudity)

  • Artificer (think; Mechanic, Engineer, Alchemist, but magic)

  • Bard (think; Performer, Musician, Actor, Troubadour)

  • Healer (think; Herbalist, Medieval surgeon, Doctor)

🗺️ TAVERN LOCATIONS

IRL Locations:

Tickets available here.

📅 DATES

  • April 25

  • May 23

  • June 20

  • July 18

  • August 15

  • September 26

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Tavern Crawl: A Dungeon and Dragons Inspired Fantasy Bar Crawl
Sep
26

Tavern Crawl: A Dungeon and Dragons Inspired Fantasy Bar Crawl

A Themed Interactive Bar Crawl with Puzzles, Powers, and Poor Decisions hosted by Incantrix Productions. Tickets available here.

Grab a drink. Choose a class. Save the day.

This is no boring pub crawl, this is a fully interactive, narrative-driven Dungeons & Dragons–inspired tavern crawl where you are the heroes on your own personal adventure.

You and your group will embark on a 2-hour quest across four themed locations, each run by live actors portraying important Guild members with problems they are looking to solve with your help. There are no wrong answers—only consequences, alliances, and chaos.

These adventures are designed by award-winning game and puzzle designers (and not AI) and a ton of real production experience with backgrounds from Disney, WB Games, and more! (No Willy Wonka disasters here!)

🧙 HOW IT WORKS

Groups start every 20 minutes. Each group receives:

  • Character cards

  • A one-time-use class power

At each new location, you will meet fascinating NPCs who will present you with interesting dilemmas.

You’ll solve puzzles, make choices, drink potions, argue philosophy, and possibly die.

Yes. Die.

(Calm down death is not the end… or is it?!)

You do not need to have a single previous experience with Dungeons or Dragons in order to fully enjoy this experience. You do not need a certificate in rules lawyering, there will be very few rules, and lots and lots of bawdy fun.

🧑‍🎭 CHOOSE YOUR CLASS

  • Spellcaster (think; Wizard, Sorcerer, Hedge Mage)

  • Fighter (think; Barbarian, Fighter)

  • Rogue (think; uh.. ROGUE, duh)

  • Accolyte (think; Cleric, Monk)

  • Naturalist (think; Ranger, Druid, not nudity)

  • Artificer (think; Mechanic, Engineer, Alchemist, but magic)

  • Bard (think; Performer, Musician, Actor, Troubadour)

  • Healer (think; Herbalist, Medieval surgeon, Doctor)

🗺️ TAVERN LOCATIONS

IRL Locations:

Tickets available here.

📅 DATES

  • April 25

  • May 23

  • June 20

  • July 18

  • August 15

  • September 26

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Tavern Crawl: A Dungeon and Dragons Inspired Fantasy Bar Crawl
Apr
25

Tavern Crawl: A Dungeon and Dragons Inspired Fantasy Bar Crawl

A Themed Interactive Bar Crawl with Puzzles, Powers, and Poor Decisions hosted by Incantrix Productions. Tickets available here.

Grab a drink. Choose a class. Save the day.

This is no boring pub crawl, this is a fully interactive, narrative-driven Dungeons & Dragons–inspired tavern crawl where you are the heroes on your own personal adventure.

You and your group will embark on a 2-hour quest across four themed locations, each run by live actors portraying important Guild members with problems they are looking to solve with your help. There are no wrong answers—only consequences, alliances, and chaos.

These adventures are designed by award-winning game and puzzle designers (and not AI) and a ton of real production experience with backgrounds from Disney, WB Games, and more! (No Willy Wonka disasters here!)

🧙 HOW IT WORKS

Groups start every 20 minutes. Each group receives:

  • Character cards

  • A one-time-use class power

At each new location, you will meet fascinating NPCs who will present you with interesting dilemmas.

You’ll solve puzzles, make choices, drink potions, argue philosophy, and possibly die.

Yes. Die.

(Calm down death is not the end… or is it?!)

You do not need to have a single previous experience with Dungeons or Dragons in order to fully enjoy this experience. You do not need a certificate in rules lawyering, there will be very few rules, and lots and lots of bawdy fun.

🧑‍🎭 CHOOSE YOUR CLASS

  • Spellcaster (think; Wizard, Sorcerer, Hedge Mage)

  • Fighter (think; Barbarian, Fighter)

  • Rogue (think; uh.. ROGUE, duh)

  • Accolyte (think; Cleric, Monk)

  • Naturalist (think; Ranger, Druid, not nudity)

  • Artificer (think; Mechanic, Engineer, Alchemist, but magic)

  • Bard (think; Performer, Musician, Actor, Troubadour)

  • Healer (think; Herbalist, Medieval surgeon, Doctor)

🗺️ TAVERN LOCATIONS

IRL Locations:

Tickets available here.

📅 DATES

  • April 25

  • May 23

  • June 20

  • July 18

  • August 15

  • September 26

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RUN CLUB
Apr
21

RUN CLUB

We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.

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RUN CLUB
Apr
14

RUN CLUB

We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.

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RUN CLUB
Apr
7

RUN CLUB

We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.

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Taproom Closed Easter Sunday
Apr
5

Taproom Closed Easter Sunday

Closed Easter Sunday.

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Mysticator Doppelbock can release
Apr
1

Mysticator Doppelbock can release

Mysticator Doppelbock is back in cans to celebrate Starkbier Season.

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RUN CLUB
Mar
31

RUN CLUB

We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.

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Mar
27

Gravity Cask of The People's Smoke

We are tapping a gravity cask of The People’s Smoke Rauchbier at 5pm! Available until its gone.

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Mysticator Doppelbock Release
Mar
25

Mysticator Doppelbock Release

Mysticator Doppelbock is back to celebrate Starkbier Season.

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RUN CLUB
Mar
24

RUN CLUB

We now have a run club every Tuesday night at 6:30pm. Join us for a casual weekly fun run. All abilities are welcome to join. We have multiple distances to meet your goals. Once we've run, enjoy a cold one in the Taproom.

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The People's Smoke Release
Mar
24

The People's Smoke Release

Join us in the Taproom for the release of The People’s Smoke, The Rauchbier brewed to fulfill The Smokey The Beer Campaign.

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CLOSING AT 5PM
Mar
22

CLOSING AT 5PM

We will be closing for a private event at 5pm on Sunday, March 22nd

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Sips & Sparks Speed Dating
Mar
21

Sips & Sparks Speed Dating

Ready to meet local singles face-to-face? Join us for a fun, low-pressure evening of meaningful connections!

Ditch the swiping and come meet real, local singles in person!
If you're tired of the same old routine, this is your chance to mix things up, meet new people, and have fun putting yourself out there! Our speed dating events make it easy and natural to spark connections—without the pressure of a full date.

Note on Age Range: While this event is primarily focused on singles in the age range specified in the title, this is only a suggestion—not a strict requirement. If you're slightly outside this range but feel you'd connect well with this group, you're welcome to join! Our goal is to create well-balanced events where everyone can meet compatible matches.

How the Evening Unfolds
Casual Mixer Kickoff: The night starts with a relaxed mingle where you can grab a drink (not included, but encouraged) and ease into the atmosphere before the dating rounds begin.
Guided Conversations: Not great at starting conversations? No worries! We provide an icebreaker question each round, and our high-energy host keeps things flowing smoothly.
Perfect-Length Connections: You'll have just enough time with each person to feel out their vibe before moving on to meet someone new—all in a positive, supportive, lighthearted, pressure-free atmosphere.
Simple Matching System: After each round, simply mark "friend," "date," or "none" on our easy matching system. Mutual matches receive contact info the next day!

Important Details
Arrive 15–30 minutes early to settle in! We start promptly, and late arrivals may not be accommodated.

Remember: This event is all about active listening, learning, and exploring connections. While many attendees do meet someone special, the key to enjoying the experience is focusing on meeting new people without specific expectations.

Space is limited to ensure quality interactions and a balanced group. Reserve your spot now!

Follow us @sipsandsparks on social media for event updates, sneak peeks, and surprise promo codes!

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