FriendsFest 2026

What Is FriendsFest?

FriendsFest is a fun, family-friendly fundraiser that brings our community together while supporting a meaningful school need. This year, we’re excited to return to Wonder Bowl in New Bedford for an afternoon of bowling, face painting, and Minute-to-Win-It–style games for all ages. It’s a feel-good event designed for families, friends, and plenty of laughs—no bowling skills required.

Tickets: $25 per person (adults and children)
Children 2 and under are free

Ticket prices cover the cost of the event.
Please consider making an additional donation with your ticket purchase to help fund this year’s project.

What Project Is FriendsFest Supporting This Year?

Donations to FriendsFest 2026 will support meaningful improvements to our Physical Education and Athletics Program—enhancements that benefit every Friends Academy student, from daily PE classes and indoor recess to interscholastic athletics and community gatherings in the gym.

The inspiration for this year’s fundraising came directly from a middle school student who asked a simple yet powerful question: What could we do to improve the gym floor? That question sparked thoughtful conversation about our priorities and helped shape the focus of FriendsFest. It is especially meaningful to know that our students are thinking critically about their shared spaces—and thanks to this campaign, their ideas will translate into immediate, tangible improvements for the entire community.

This Year’s Athletics & Facilities Priorities

Gym Floor Scrubber
In 2017, we invested in a new gym floor, and we need to protect that investment. A dedicated machine to properly clean and maintain the gym floor, improving safety by reducing slippery surfaces and enhancing PE classes and basketball practices.
New Athletic Uniforms
Updated uniforms for interscholastic teams, including soccer, JV boys and girls basketball, and girls and boys lacrosse.
Tow-Behind Aerator
Equipment to improve the quality of our athletic fields by relieving soil compaction, improving drainage, and promoting healthier turf for outdoor PE classes, interscholastic sports, and Blue and Gray Day (always a highlight of our year)!
Soccer Goals
New goals for the lower field to better support practices and games.

Make an impact!

When purchasing tickets, you’ll have the option to direct your gift to a specific item—or simply give where the need is greatest. Even if you’re unable to attend on February 28, we hope you’ll consider making a donation to support this important project.

Questions? Please contact Jodi Pink, Director of Development. Thank you for supporting Friends Academy and helping make FriendsFest 2026 a success!

Scroll down to see some pictures of the PE and athletics program:

By Friends Academy

FriendsFest 2026

A family-friendly fundraiser in support of our Physical Education and Athletics Department!