When: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: The Place at Lake Whitney, 670 Fort Graham Rd, Whitney, TX 76692
Costumes, train rides, hay rides, pumpkin painting, trick-or-treating, and live music all afternoon. The annual Spooktacular is the MBA Foundation's free Halloween celebration for families from Whitney and across Hill County, Texas.
For many families in Hill County, Halloween fun usually means a long drive and a stack of ticket prices. The Spooktacular brings it all home. Kids can trick-or-treat safely in one place, ride the little train, paint a pumpkin, and show off their costumes, while parents relax with live music on the grounds.
Admission is free for everyone, because the MBA Foundation believes every family deserves a great Halloween, whatever their budget. The Spooktacular is an annual tradition, and we will post the date of the next one here as soon as it is set.
Come dressed up and compete in four age categories, so little ghosts and grown-up goblins each get their shot at a prize.
A safe, friendly place for kids to trick-or-treat, with candy from local vendors across the grounds.
Little train rides for the youngest guests and classic hay rides for the whole family.
Grab a brush and take home a pumpkin you decorated yourself.
Face painting, kids’ games, and prizes throughout the afternoon.
Texas live music from the outdoor stage from start to finish.
Arrive in costume, find a spot on the grounds, and start exploring.
Train rides, hay rides, pumpkin painting, face painting, and games.
Visit the vendor booths for candy while live music plays on the stage.
The celebration wraps up. Head home with full candy bags and big smiles.
Costumes are what make the day, and you need one to enter the contest.
Trick-or-treating happens across the grounds, so a sturdy bag or bucket helps.
Set up a home base near the stage and enjoy the music between activities.
The event is outdoors, so plan costumes that work for a Texas October afternoon.
The MBA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created to bring quality, low cost and no cost entertainment to underserved rural families. Events like the Spooktacular give children in Hill County the kind of Halloween memories that families in bigger cities often take for granted.
Admission stays free, and vendors can join with no vendor fee, thanks to community partners and generous donations.
Free community events are only possible when neighbors, local businesses, and volunteers pitch in. Here is how you can be part of it.
Your gift helps cover rides, activities, and prizes so every family can attend for free.
Set up a booth and hand out treats to hundreds of local families. There is no vendor fee.
Businesses can sponsor the Spooktacular, and volunteers help run games and rides on the day.
The fun continues all year. Mark your calendar for our other MBA Foundation events.
The 2026 Spooktacular took place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. It is an annual event, and we will post the date of the next one on this page as soon as it is set.
At The Place at Lake Whitney, 670 Fort Graham Rd, Whitney, TX 76692. Get directions.
Yes. Admission is free for everyone, and vendors can participate with no vendor fee.
Absolutely. The Spooktacular is designed for families, with trick-or-treating, train rides, hay rides, pumpkin painting, face painting, games, and a costume contest with categories for different ages.
The contest has four age categories with cash prizes. Come in costume to take part.
MBA Foundation community events are pet friendly. Please keep your pet close, especially around children and rides.
There is no vendor fee. Contact us to ask about a booth.
The Spooktacular is hosted by the MBA Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free and affordable family-friendly community events throughout Hill County, Texas. Learn more about us.
The 2026 Spooktacular filled Lake Whitney with costumes, candy and music. Thank you to every family, vendor, volunteer and sponsor. See you next Halloween!