When: Sunday, November 29, 2026
Time: To be announced
Location: The Place at Lake Whitney, 670 Fort Graham Rd, Whitney, TX 76692
Wrap up the holiday weekend with neighbors from Whitney and across Hill County. Live music, good food and good company at Lake Whitney, free for everyone and hosted by the MBA Foundation, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Thanksgiving Day belongs to family traditions. Friendsgiving adds one more: a relaxed Sunday to celebrate the friends and neighbors who feel like family, right here on Lake Whitney.
After three days of leftovers, we are keeping it simple. No turkey and no dressing, just good food, good music and good people. Admission is free, kids are welcome and you do not need a ticket.
Sunday, Nov 29 · Lake WhitneyEverything you need for a feel-good end to the holiday weekend, without leaving Hill County.
You have had plenty by Sunday. Friendsgiving is a fresh break from the leftovers, with good food, live music and good company.
Live music all through the celebration. We will share the lineup here as soon as it is confirmed.
Bring your friends, bring your family, or come meet new ones. Everyone has a seat at this table.
No tickets and no admission fee, thanks to our donors and Community Partners.
Family friendly and open to all ages, so bring the whole crew.
A real holiday get-together close to home, without the long drive.
Friendsgiving is free and open to everyone. Let us know you are coming and we will email you a confirmation with a calendar reminder.
Stuck for something to talk about at the table? Tap the jar for a random conversation starter, then pass the phone to the next person.
Who is a neighbor you are thankful for, and why?
RSVP on this page. It is free, takes less than a minute and helps us plan for the crowd.
Friends, neighbors, coworkers, the family next door. The more, the merrier.
Late November in Texas can be warm one day and chilly the next, so bring a jacket just in case.
Leave the leftovers at home. Good food, live music and good company, that is the whole plan.
The MBA Foundation brings quality, low cost and no cost entertainment to rural families who rarely have affordable options close to home. Friendsgiving gives neighbors a reason to get out of the house, meet new people and end the holiday weekend together.
It is part of a full calendar of community events we host all year, from free karaoke every Thursday to the July 3 Celebration and Christmas in the Community.
Community events stay free because local donors, sponsors and volunteers step up. Here is how you can be part of it.
Every gift helps cover food, music and setup so every family can attend for free.
Local businesses can sponsor the day and be recognized in front of the whole community.
Help welcome guests, serve and set up. It is a great way to meet your neighbors.
Looking for things to do in Whitney, TX? Friendsgiving is one of many free and affordable events the MBA Foundation hosts at Lake Whitney for families from Whitney, Hillsboro and across Hill County, and for neighbors from all around the lake.
Sunday, November 29, 2026, the Sunday after Thanksgiving. We will post the start time on this page as soon as it is confirmed.
At The Place at Lake Whitney, 670 Fort Graham Rd, Whitney, TX 76692. Get directions.
Yes. Admission is free for everyone, and you do not need a ticket.
RSVP is not required, but it helps us plan. You can save your spot in under a minute.
Nope. After a long weekend of turkey and dressing, Friendsgiving is all about something different.
Yes. Friendsgiving is family friendly and open to all ages.
Live music is part of the day. We will announce the lineup on this page as soon as it is confirmed.
The MBA Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free and affordable family-friendly community events throughout Hill County, Texas. Learn more about us.
You can make a donation, volunteer or sponsor an event. Every bit of help keeps community events free.
Sunday, November 29 at Lake Whitney. Free for everyone, kids welcome, no ticket needed.