2026 Events
Throughout the year, Triangle Freethought Society coordinates with guest speakers and plans events on topics across our pillars of Activism, Community, Education, and Service. We update this page regularly as we schedule new events.
Our Program Meetings include membership meeting business as well as a guest speaker. While only current TFS members can vote on TFS business items, the public is welcome to attend meetings and guest presentations.
In addition to guest speaker presentations, we host many regularly scheduled meet-up events through the month. Unless otherwise specified, all events are free and open to the public (though membership or donations are encouraged).
You can keep up with our events by signing up for our newsletter or checking this page for updates. We also have communities on Meetup (where you can RSVP to events), Discord, and Facebook. If you have an idea for a speaker or event, please contact us!
Board Game Night (Durham)
Join other secular folks for board games! Bring games you'd like to play, or play one from the venue's free-play library.
Open to the public.
Happy Heathen Hour (Raleigh/Cary)
This monthly heathen happy hour is held the 2nd Friday of each month at RallyPoint Sport Grill in Cary, right across the street from SAS Institute off I-40.
Open to the public. Attendees are responsible for their own bills.
TFS Book Club (Raleigh)
Join fellow freethinkers over coffee to discuss interesting books about philosophy, religion, and spirituality.
October: we are reading Disbelief: The Origins of Atheism in a Religious Species by Will Gervais.
November: we are reading No Nonsense Spirituality by Brittney L Hartley.
These events are public. Attendees are responsible for their own bills.
Happy Heathen Hour (Durham/Chapel Hill)
This monthly humanist happy hour is held the 3rd Friday of each month at Namu, a Korean restaurant and coffee house in Durham, near Chapel Hill.
Open to the public. Attendees are responsible for their own bills.
November Service Event - Food Bank (Durham)
Volunteer Opportunity - Food Bank of Central & Eastern Carolina - Durham location
We have reserved a group reservation on Saturday Nov 21 at 9am. Spots are limited so RSVP is required through a dedicated link (see more on event page).
Happy Heathen Hour (Apex)
Triangle Freethought Society (TFS) invites members and non-members to our monthly humanist happy hour the 4th Tuesday of each month at Peak of the Vine wine lounge and cocktail bar in Downtown Apex.
Open to the public. Attendees are responsible for their own bills.
Friendsgiving Potluck
Are you the black sheep of the family? Do you dread heading to Uncle Jack's place to hear about how terrible you are for being a godless humanist followed by a meal of desiccated turkey and the most boring stuffing ever created?
Well we can't do anything about that, but you can look forward to a meal with your found family of TFS heathens later that weekend. The turkey will be catered and the arguments will be philosophical (but maybe no less heated).
Funday Movie Night (Cary) - Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Join fellow freethinkers for a movie and dinner afterwards. Each attendee will be responsible for their tickets and food bill. Dates and times (and maybe locations) will vary from film to film.
Open to the public. Attendees are responsible for their own tickets, concessions, and dinner bills.
Festivus Dinner and Board Elections
CURRENT TFS MEMBERS ONLY
We’re taking Festivus to Cary. We’ll be holding our annual members-only Festivus celebration at the Tribeca Tavern in Cary, NC again this year on Dec 6.
If you’re not a member and want to attend, you’ve still got time to join up!
Board Game Night (Durham)
Join other secular folks for board games! Bring games you'd like to play, or play one from the venue's free-play library.
Open to the public.
No Mas, No Mess Secular Lunch
Is December 25th just another day in winter? Have no holiday food eating plans?
Join us for a low-key, no-mess Secular Lunch at Istanbul Restaurant in Cary at 1:00 pm.
This event is open to the public with no admission fee. Attendees are responsible for their own bills.
Secular Saturday Social (Raleigh)
This weekly, morning Secular Saturday Social is held at Panera Bread off of Lake Boone Trail in Raleigh.
Open to the public. Attendees are responsible for their own bills.
Nov Program Meeting - Featuring Candace Gorham (AHA President)
Triangle Freethought Society (TFS) invites members and non-members to join us for our (mostly) monthly program meeting, centrally and ironically located in the Morrisville Historic (former) Christian Church (now a town-owned secular venue).
Open to the public.
Oct Walk (Raleigh)
Come out to enjoy fresh air with your fellow secular folk! Beautiful walk surrounded by water. Wear athletic or hiking shoes since there can be wet sand at the end of the trail.
Open to the public.
FFRF 49th National Convention (Milwaukee, WI)
Our parent organization, the Freedom From Religion Foundation, holds its annual convention in Milwaukee, WI this year (not far from the home office in Madison), Oct 15-17.
Check the website for the speaker list often as it is updated between now and the convention!
Wake Forest Pridefest
Join us at the third annual pride festival in Wake Forest! We’ll be tabling with other nonprofits, sponsors, vendors, and exhibitors. Come celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and stop by and say hi and grab some swag! And if you want to volunteer to work the booth, we’re happy to have you!
Oct Program Meeting - Featuring Fish Stark (AHA, Exec Director)
Triangle Freethought Society (TFS) invites members and non-members to join us for our (mostly) monthly program meeting, centrally and ironically located in Morrisville at the Historic (former) Christian Church (now a town-owned secular venue).
Open to the public.
Oct Hike (Raleigh)
Come out to enjoy fresh air and time with your fellow secular folk! This is a wooded hike to the Falls Lake Dam through the Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park.
This event is open to the public.
Pride of Holly Springs
Join us at the third annual pride festival in Holly Springs! Event includes a march down Main Street, live music, local vendors, photo booths, food and drink, kids entertainment, and tabling by various organizations including TFS! Stop by for free swag!
Sept Walk (Raleigh)
Come out to enjoy fresh air with your fellow secular folk! We will walk the paved greenway trail around the lake, plus a small detour through the woods to make it about 2.5 miles total.
Open to the public.
AHA 85th Annual Conference (Virtual)
At a time when human dignity, reason, and compassion are being tested, humanists are rising to meet the moment. AHA's 85th Annual Conference brings together thinkers, advocates, creators, and changemakers from across the country for a powerful day of conversation, community, and commitment to a better world.
Sept Program Meeting - Featuring Britt Hartley (Virtual Appearance)
Triangle Freethought Society (TFS) invites members and non-members to join us for our (mostly) monthly program meeting, centrally and ironically located in the Morrisville Historic (former) Christian Church (now a town-owned secular venue).
Open to the public.
Sept Hike (Cary)
Come out to enjoy fresh air with your fellow secular folk! We will hike a mix of forest and lake side. Parking can get full, so please arrive early to allow for waiting for a spot to open up.
This event is open to the public.
Labor Day weekend camping trip
Join us for our Labor Day camping weekend (Rescheduled from Memorial Day Weekend due to weather). The location is just a couple hours west of Raleigh in the Uwharrie National Forest.
Advanced registration and cost-sharing required.
August Hike (Hillsborough)
Come out to enjoy fresh air and time with your fellow secular folk! We will combine a couple trails for a total of about 4.5 miles of hiking (with a fairly strenuous back stretch).
This event is open to the public.
August Walk (Chapel Hill)
Come out to enjoy fresh air with your fellow secular folk! This paved greenway follows Bolin Creek through Chapel Hill. It is a paved corridor of meadow, wooded floodplain, and shade by the creek.
Open to the public.
Deep Dive Discussions (Raleigh)
A small group discussion on topics relevant to nonbelievers. Pre-work resources are listed on event page, bring your thoughts and questions for the group!
This event is open to the public but attendance is limited to 15 people and RSVP on MeetUp is required.
August Picnic (Morrisville)
Triangle Freethought Society (TFS) invites members and non-members to our August picnic! This picnic will be in lieu of our monthly Program Meeting. We will be in the Dogwood shelter.
Open to the public.
August Paddle (Wake Forest)
Come out to enjoy fresh air and fun on the water with your fellow secular folk! We’ll paddle kayaks and stand up paddle boards by Beaver Dam. Some participants may stay for a bring-your-own picnic lunch in Creedmoor after the paddle.
Open to the public. Attendees are responsible for their own equipment or rental fees.
July Hike (Cary)
Enjoy fresh air with your fellow secular folk! This will be a slightly more leisurely hike in Umstead State Park to avoid overheating in July. Some participants may gather for lunch in Cary after the hike.
This event is open to the public.
Secular Sunday Social (Durham)
This monthly, morning Secular Saturday Social is held at Panera Bread at Gateway Terrace in Durham.
This event is open to the public. Attendees are responsible for their own bills.
July Paddle (Creedmoor)
Come out to enjoy fresh air with your fellow secular folk! We’ll paddle kayaks and stand up paddle boards on Ledge Rock. Some participants may gather in Creedmoor for lunch afterwards.
Open to the public. Attendees are responsible for their own equipment or rental fees and lunch bill.
July Program Meeting - Jon Michael, Triangle Skeptics
Triangle Freethought Society (TFS) invites members and non-members to join us for our (mostly) monthly program meeting, centrally and ironically located in the Morrisville Historic (former) Christian Church (now a town-owned secular venue).
Open to the public.
July Walk (Cary)
Come out to enjoy fresh air with your fellow secular folk at Hemlock Bluffs! We will walk two heavily shaded loops with a couple benches for rests.
Open to the public.
Pride: Durham
SAT, 6/27 | "Our Day Out" Remembrance March & Resource Fair
10AM-2PM @ CCB Plaza & LGBTQ Center of Durham
June Service Event - Diaper Bank
Join us to volunteer at the Diaper Bank of North Carolina.
The mission of the Diaper Bank of North Carolina is to increase awareness of and access to essential hygiene items to promote dignity, health, and quality of life for the people of North Carolina.
June Paddle
Come out to enjoy fresh air with your fellow secular folk! We’ll paddle kayaks and stand up paddle boards on Lake Wheeler. Some participants may gather for a picnic lunch after the paddle.
Rally in Raleigh - Common Cause
On June 22, North Carolinians will converge on Raleigh for a mass rally to condemn politicians’ failed priorities and push back against the latest round attacks on our elections at every level – including new, anti-voter legislation (House Bill 958), election tampering by the state auditor, and rampant local efforts to create barriers to casting and counting our ballots.
June Hike
Come out to enjoy fresh air with your fellow secular folk! We will take our time to enjoy this 5.7-mile loop trail along Jordan lake with beautiful lake views and pleasant shade.
This is a moderately challenging route, with rocks and roots throughout.
June Walk
Come out to enjoy fresh air with your fellow secular folk! We will walk one long loop with a couple benches to stop at. Some participants may gather for a picnic snack after the walk.
June Picnic
This picnic will be in lieu of our monthly Program Meeting. We will be in the Dogwood shelter.