Fall Fun Day 2026: Trick or Speak!
A day of laughter, creativity, recognition, food and connection
Saturday, October 31
Highland United Methodist Church 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh
Check-in & Networking: 9:00 a.m. | Program: 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Registration: $29
Includes morning coffee & donuts and a catered lunch
Bring on the laughter!
We're kicking off the morning with laughter! Talented Toastmasters will share Humorous Speeches guaranteed to get us laughing.
Tall Tales
We're looking for 10 Toastmasters from across District 217 ready to fire up their imaginations. The bigger, bolder, and more unbelievable, the better! Contact Meri Lynch to participate.
Improv with Anoo Tree Brod
Think fast! Anoo Tree Brod will put our quick-thinking skills—and probably our funny bones—to the test with some lively improv.
Celebrating District 117
During our catered lunch, last year's District 117 Director, David Lindquist, will present the 2025–2026 District 117 awards. Who will be named Toastmaster of the Year?
Cookie Cookoff
Calling all District 217 bakers! Bring three dozen of your best cookies. Will last year's champion, Antoine Basquiat, compete again—or will a new baking champion emerge? Let Krina Armstrong know if you plan to compete.
Club Pumpkin Decorating
Every club is invited to bring a pumpkin—carved, painted, decorated, or creatively transformed. Make it funny, spooky, beautiful, or representative of your club. Fall Fun Day attendees will judge the entries!
Photo Booth Fun
Capture the day! Grab fellow Toastmasters for a group shot, pose with your club, or show off your fabulous Halloween costume.
Come in Costume!
Costumes are optional—but encouraged! Our judges will be keeping their eyes open for memorable costumes. Will yours be the funniest? Scariest? Most creative?
Want to get involved?
Calling for volunteers
Fall Fun Day is a District 217 event, and we'd love members from throughout the District to help make it happen. We're looking for volunteers to help coordinate activities, serve as cookie judges, lend a hand behind the scenes, and help us dream up a few more fun surprises.
Contact Judy Stubanas and tell her how you'd like to join the fun!
Registration is now open!
Secure your spot for a day of fun, connection and laughter
$29 per person
Morning coffee and donuts
Catered lunch
Full day of activities
Watch this page for more information and updates as we get closer to October 31!