Are you a Harry Potter fan also known as a Potterhead? If you do not have any plans for the holiday weekend, take note. September 1st is the time to go back to Hogwarts. The Hogwarts Express leaves from Platform 9¾ to return to the magic of the Wizarding World.
The day or the entire weekend is a perfect excuse for some cozy, magical fun at home. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following fun ways to celebrate Back to Hogwarts Day.
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Magical Atmosphere
- Platform 9¾ Entrance: Hang a brick-pattern backdrop on a doorway. Make sure it has a slit down the middle. Your friends or family can “walk through the wall” to join the magical fun.
- Floating Candles: Use fishing line and LED candles to make a Great Hall effect.
- House Pride: Hang banners or balloons in house colors.
Food & Drink
- Butterbeer Bar: Make butterbeer (cream soda, butterscotch syrup, whipped cream) and offer toppings like caramel drizzle or sprinkles.
- Hogwarts Feast: Serve food inspired by books. For example, Shepherd’s Pie, Pumpkin Pasties, or Treacle Tart.
- Treat Trolley Snacks: Offer Chocolate Frogs, Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans, and Cauldron Cakes.
Activities & Fun
- Sorting Ceremony: If you do not already know which house you belong to, use an online quiz. You can also use a Sorting Hat toy to sort everyone into houses.
- Magical Classes:
- Potions: Mix colorful drinks or do a DIY science experiment.
- Herbology: Plant small herbs in pots or paint flowerpots with house crests.
- Defense Against the Dark Arts: A light wand duel with glow sticks or sparklers.
- Hogwarts Express Movie Marathon: Watch Sorcerer’s Stone or binge as many films as possible.
Crafts & Keepsakes
- DIY Wands: Make wands from chopsticks, hot glue, and paint.
- Spell Book Journal: Start a little “magic journal” with spells, doodles, or quotes from the books.
- Back-to-School Owls: Send letters or little treats to friends/family “from Hogwarts.”
Family Time
- Back to Hogwarts Box: It is like a Christmas Eve box. However, it has Hogwarts-themed PJs, a mug, cocoa mix, and a Harry Potter book or movie.
- Game Night: Play Hogwarts Legacy or other video games.
- Trivia Night: Harry Potter trivia with house points and a little prize.
- Lego: Put together a scene or place from Harry Potter.
Have fun with family and friends! Or spend time reading your favorite Harry Potter book!
