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.

Every 4th Monday

Triangle Freethought Society invites members and non-members to a virtual Happy Heathen Hour, BYOB.

This is a great, low pressure way to meet other nonbelievers in the Triangle and beyond. We started these out of necessity, but continue them for those who find value in a virtual opportunity to talk.

FESTIVUS! Our annual TFS-members only holiday event! Part catered, part potluck, with fun for all.

Volunteer at the Food Bank - Join us to volunteer at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina in Raleigh, helping our food insecure neighbors and being "Good without God".

We will be working in their warehouse on a project that may involve sorting produce, packing non-perishable items, or any number of other activities.

Every 3rd Saturday

Triangle Freethought Society (TFS) invites you to our monthly Durham Secular Saturday Social to, held at Panera Bread in Patterson Place shopping center on Witherspoon Blvd in Durham. This is a space to connect and build relationships with fellow non-believers and non-religious people.

Every 2nd Monday

Join us at Namu, a Korean restaurant and coffee house in Durham, near Chapel Hill. Parking directly adjacent to Namu can be limited, however there is ample parking in the adjacent Walmart shopping center.

Every 2nd Friday

Join us at the RallyPoint Sport Grill in Cary, right across the street from SAS Institute off I-40.

November Hike - Raven Rock State Park

We’re doing something a little different this month! We’ll be hitting two trails with lunch (BYO) in between. You’re welcome to join us for all or part of the day.

10 AM -12:15 PM: Campbell Creek and Lanier Falls Trail (4.7 mi)

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM: Lunch at visitor’s center, bring a bag lunch for your party (can be left in the car during the first hike)

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM: Raven Rock Loop Trail (2.6 mi)

Dogs: Leashed dogs are welcome if they're friendly and leashed. Bring extra water to keep you and your pooch hydrated.

Fall Cookout

We will be in the Dogwood Shelter, which is completely covered so we will plan to be here rain or shine.

We will grill the usual suspects (hamburgers, plant-based burgers, frankfurters, maybe other sausages); you can bring a favorite picnic side to share.

Our October Progam Meeting speaker, ethicist Aaron Rabinowitz plans to join us for lunch and conversation.

Alcohol is not allowed per park rules, but dogs and children are welcome. There are playgrounds near the shelter and the park is heavily wooded with plenty of shade.

Dinner at DFH

Join our program speaker, ethicist Aaron Rabinowitz, for dinner at the Durham Food Hall whether or not you make it to the program meeting!

Aaron Rabinowitz: The Just World Delusion

Aaron Rabinowitz is a secular ethics educator with 10+ years experience teaching about human flourishing. He’s currently working on a PhD in education at Rutgers University, with a focus on Luckpilling.

September Hike

We will enjoy this 4.5 mi loop in the Lake Johnson Nature Area. This is a moderately challenging route, though it has little elevation change and some of it is paved. There is some shade for most of this trail, but bring sun protection and plenty of water.

Leashed dogs are welcome if they're friendly and leashed. Owners should consider if their dogs can handle the heat this time of year, and definitely bring extra water to keep you and your pooch hydrated.

Tabling at Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival

We will be tabling at the Celebrate Fuquay-Varina festival to let the nonreligious folks in southern Wake county know that there’s a community for them. Let us know if you’d like to volunteer at the table or just swing by and visit.

September Hike

Enjoy this 4.1 mi loop in Eno River State Park. This is a moderately challenging route, with rocks and roots throughout. There is some shade for most of this trail, but bring sun protection and plenty of water.

Leashed dogs are welcome if they're friendly and leashed. Owners should consider if their dogs can handle the heat this time of year, and definitely bring extra water to keep you and your pooch hydrated.

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Summer Picnic #4

We will be in the Dogwood Shelter, which is completely covered so we will plan to be here rain or shine.

We’ll provide entrees (as yet undetermined); you can bring a favorite picnic side to share.

Alcohol is not allowed per park rules, but dogs are welcome. There are playgrounds near the shelter and the park is heavily wooded with plenty of shade.

Summer 2023 Picnic #3

We will be in the Dogwood shelter, which is completely covered so we will plan to be here rain or shine.

We’ll be providing Mediterranean catering and bottled ice water. Feel free to bring anything else you’d like to share.

Alcohol is not allowed per park rules, but dogs are welcome. There are playgrounds near the shelter and the park is heavily wooded with plenty of shade.

August Hike

Explore this 5.7-mile loop trail along Jordan lake. This is a moderately challenging route, with rocks and roots throughout. There is good shade for most of this trail, but bring sun protection and plenty of water.

Dogs are welcome if they're friendly and leashed. This trail is fairly covered, owners should consider if their dogs can handle the heat this time of year, and definitely bring extra water to keep you and your pooch hydrated.

July Hike

Head out on this 5.9-mile loop trail near Raleigh, North Carolina. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 min to complete. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.

Summer Picnic #2

We will be in the White Oak Shelter, which is completely covered so we will plan to be here rain or shine.

We’ll provide subs (various types for various diets); you can bring a favorite picnic side to share.

Alcohol is not allowed per park rules, but dogs are welcome. There are playgrounds near the shelter and the park is heavily wooded with plenty of shade.

June Hike and Lunch

Join us in Elfand at Panther Branch Natural Area, the newest hiking area on the Eno River. There’s a picnic table near the halfway point, so pack a snack or light lunch if you like and we'll take a break there. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Tabling at Apex Pride Festival

TFS will be sponsoring a table at the Apex Pride Festival on June 10 at the Apex Town Hall Campus

Summer is here and time for a picnic!

We will be in the Dogwood shelter, which is completely covered so we will plan to be here rain or shine.

TFS will provide a variety of subs and flavored waters. You are welcome to bring a side dish/beverage/dessert of your choosing and anything you might want to share but it is not required.

Alcohol is not allowed per park rules, but dogs are welcome. There are playgrounds near the shelter and the park is heavily wooded with plenty of shade.

May Hike at Falls Lake

5.3-mile loop trail near Wake Forest. Easy route, approximately 2 hours. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Volunteer at the Food Bank - Join us to volunteer at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, helping our food insecure neighbors and being "Good without God".

We will be working in their warehouse on a project that may involve sorting produce, packing non-perishable items, or any number of other activities.

We Dissent!

Rebecca Markert and Elizabeth Cavell, two of the hosts of the popular We Dissent podcast and lawyers at FFRF join us in April

Annual Easter Hike!

We'll avoid the dead rising from their graves and enjoy the outdoors together at Harris Lake.

Festiv-ish? As our Festivus plans fell through last year, we are going to welcome the Spring Equinox with Festiv-ish. Dinner at Tribeca Tavern in Cary, NC