Gather, Giggle & Give Thanks: A Friendsgiving Afternoon Gathering at the McCloud Hotel
Come as guests. Leave as friends.
Autumn in McCloud, California, has something magical about it. The mountain air turns crisp, the leaves glow in shades of amber and gold, and the historic McCloud Hotel becomes an especially cozy place to gather. Call to Reserve: 530-859-8111.
This Thanksgiving weekend, we’re inviting you to slow down, savor the season, and celebrate the people who make life wonderful.
On Saturday, November 28, 2026, the McCloud Hotel will host our Friendsgiving Afternoon Gathering— a cozy, Modern Take on Victorian Tea.
Think delicious seasonal treats, warm beverages, laughter-filled parlor games, heartfelt surprises, and the simple joy of spending an afternoon together.
Whether you’re celebrating with lifelong friends, visiting family, or hoping to make a few new connections, there’s a place for you at our table.
A Little Victorian Charm, a Lot of Friendsgiving Fun
At the McCloud Hotel, we love honoring the traditions of our historic surroundings while finding new ways to bring people together.
Our Friendsgiving Afternoon Gathering takes the elegance of a traditional Victorian afternoon tea and gives it a playful, modern twist.
Instead of a formal, quiet tea service, imagine a cozy autumn celebration filled with conversation, laughter, interactive games, and thoughtful moments of gratitude.
Come dressed for a lovely afternoon out, bring your favorite people, and prepare to make some wonderful memories.
And if you’re coming on your own? Even better! You might leave with a few new friends.
A Delicious Taste of Autumn
No Friendsgiving celebration would be complete without something delicious!
Our culinary team has created a seasonal afternoon tea menu inspired by the comforting flavors of fall.
Guests will enjoy an assortment of five savory tea sandwiches, featuring delightful combinations of roasted turkey, cranberry, autumn fruits, artisan cheeses, and other seasonal ingredients.
We’ll also serve one of our favorite house-made specialties: maple-pecan oatmeal scones, finished with a sweet maple glaze.
And because every good gathering deserves a little indulgence, our menu includes five beautiful seasonal desserts, featuring flavors such as cranberry-orange, salted caramel, pecan, carrot cake, and hazelnut.
Vegan and gluten-free options are available, so more of our guests can enjoy the celebration. Please let us know about dietary needs when making your reservation.
Welcome to the Cup of Kindness Café
What’s better than a warm drink on a crisp November afternoon?
Our Cup of Kindness Café will offer a cozy selection of hot apple cider, rich hot cocoa, freshly brewed coffee, and an assortment of teas.
Pour yourself something comforting, find a seat, and settle in for an afternoon of friendship.
Pour a little kindness. Sip a little gratitude.
Friendship, Laughter & a Little Mischief
Friendsgiving at the McCloud Hotel is about much more than delicious food. We’ve planned an afternoon filled with delightful activities designed to bring people together.
Friendship Bingo
Forget numbers and ordinary bingo cards!
Our Friendship Bingo encourages guests to mingle, discover unexpected things about one another, and find common ground.
You never know who you’ll meet or what fascinating stories you’ll uncover!
Friendship Confessions & Who Among Us?
Prepare for some laughter!
Our playful Victorian-inspired parlor games invite guests to share funny stories, reveal harmless secrets, and make some delightfully outrageous accusations.
Who among us is most likely to befriend a ghost at the McCloud Hotel? Who would host Thanksgiving dinner and forget the turkey?
Join us to find out!
The Great Friendsgiving Trivia Challenge
Gather your tablemates and test your collective knowledge.
Our Friendsgiving Trivia Challenge features fun questions about Thanksgiving traditions, food, friendship, and more.
A little friendly competition makes everything more entertaining!
A Season for Gratitude
Amid all the laughter and festivities, we also want to celebrate the true spirit of Thanksgiving: gratitude and kindness.
The Tree of Gratitude
Guests will be invited to write something they’re thankful for on a beautiful autumn leaf and add it to our Tree of Gratitude.
Throughout the afternoon, the tree will blossom with heartfelt messages, happy memories, and reminders of life’s little blessings.
The Gratitude Post Office
Sometimes the smallest gesture makes the biggest difference.
At our Gratitude Post Office, guests can write an anonymous note of encouragement, appreciation, or kindness to brighten someone’s day.
Before the gathering ends, these little messages of goodwill will find their way into fellow guests’ hands.
The Friendship Portrait Parlor
Capture the occasion with a visit to our autumn-inspired Friendship Portrait Parlor.
With charming vintage touches and playful photo props, it’s the perfect place to take a photograph with old friends—or new ones!
A Sparkling Toast to Friendship
As our afternoon draws to a close, we’ll raise a glass of our festive, nonalcoholic vanilla-pear sparkling beverage.
Together, we’ll toast the friendships we’ve cherished for years, the connections we’ve made that afternoon, and the wonderful people we’ve yet to meet.
Because there’s always room for one more at the table.
Join Us for Friendsgiving at the McCloud Hotel
Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Location: McCloud Hotel
408 Main Street, McCloud, California
Two Afternoon Seatings:
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Admission:
Adults (ages 13+): $39
Children (ages 4–12): $29
Prices are subject to applicable tax and gratuity.
Admission includes our seasonal afternoon tea menu, house-made scones, desserts, warm beverages, interactive activities, and a sparkling toast to friendship.
Vegan and gluten-free options are available.
Reserve Your Seats
Seating is limited, and reservations are required.
Gather your friends, invite your family, or treat yourself to a delightful afternoon in historic McCloud.
Call 530-859-8111 to reserve your seats.
Visit McCloudHotel.com to discover more about our historic hotel and upcoming events.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
Come as guests. Leave as friends.
With gratitude,
The McCloud Hotel Team