California Freethought Day 2025

California Freethought Day combines the fun and atmosphere of a fair with the education and activism of a conference. It's a festival of freethought.

Join us at our free event to celebrate freedom of speech and thought, civic engagement, enthusiasm for science, social justice, and the separation of church and state.

Our event will be outdoors at the California State Capitol Building and livestreamed via Facebook, YouTube, and more.

11 AM - Visit Community Groups

12 PM - Event Starts - See the schedule on our website

5:30 PM - Event Ends

Our 24th year will feature speakers, entertainers, podcasters, authors, awardees, scholarship recipients, and more. See the full list on our website.

Watch the live stream via Facebook, YouTube, and more. Free registration will ensure you get reminders and links to join us.

Join us outdoors at the State Capitol and visit with community groups, meet the authors, enjoy a picnic on the grass, check out our Freethinker Gallery, and more.

Registration is free, supported by donations and sponsorships.

Your free registration includes a full-color program and a chance to win any of our door prize baskets valued together at $300 when you attend and complete our survey.

You can support California Freethought Day with a Supporter donation ($25) when you register, by attending the Fundraising Reception on Saturday evening ($75), or by making a .

• Speaker Lineup and Schedule
• Fundraising Reception
• Support, Sponsor, and Volunteer
• Facebook Event

For updates and more, follow us on all major networks @FreethoughtDay.

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