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Fun Ways to Celebrate Back to Hogwarts Day

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!

Magical Harry Potter Drawing Prompts for Back to Hogwarts Day

Millions of fans worldwide celebrate September 1st as Back to Hogwarts Day. Do you want to spend time celebrating the return of the Wizarding World? Drawing is a great way to share your love of the series.

  1. Self-Portrait Standing on Platform 9 3/4
  2. Hogwarts Express
  3. Your Trunk
  4. Your Wand
  5. Trolley Witch
  6. Chocolate Frogs
  7. Wizard card
  8. Owls
  9. Hogwarts
  10. Great Lake
  11. Magical Creatures
  12. Sorting Hat
  13. Your House
  14. Common Room
  15. Hogwarts Crest
  16. Slytherin
  17. Hufflepuff
  18. Gryffindor
  19. Ravenclaw
  20. Your Table
  21. You and Your Fellow Housemates
  22. Head Table
  23. Professors
  24. Albus Dumbledore
  25. Professor Snape
  26. Potions
  27. Cauldron
  28. Spell Books
  29. Quills and Parchment
  30. Transfiguration
  31. Professor McGonagall
  32. Time Turner
  33. Astronomy Tower
  34. Professor Twelaney
  35. Hagrid and Fang
  36. Hagrid’s Hut
  37. Owlery
  38. Professor Bins
  39. Quidditch
  40. Golden Snitch
  41. Teammates
  42. Nimbus 2000
  43. Firebolt
  44. Forbidden Forest
  45. Gringotts
  46. Gringotts’ Goblins
  47. Griphook
  48. The Burrow
  49. Degnoming the Garden
  50. The Weasleys
  51. Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes
  52. Harry and Hedwig
  53. Hermoine and Crookshanks
  54. Ron and Scabbers
  55. Neville and Trevor
  56. Luna
  57. Draco
  58. Dobby
  59. Winky
  60. House Elves
  61. S.P.E.W
  62. The Kitchens
  63. Hogwarts’ Ghosts
  64. Peeves
  65. Hogsmeade
  66. Diagon Alley
  67. Leaky Cauldron
  68. Butterbeer
  69. Three Broomsticks
  70. Your Wizarding Store
  71. Dementors
  72. Mandrakes
  73. Basilisk
  74. Deathly Hallows Symbol
  75. Mirror of Erised
  76. Twiwizard Tournament
  77. Dragons
  78. Other Wizarding Schools
  79. Number 12 Grimmauld Place
  80. The Marauders
  81. Marauders Map
  82. Sirius Black
  83. Remus Lupin
  84. Buckbeak
  85. Quidditch World Cup Scene
  86. Death Eaters
  87. Lord Voldemort
  88. Nagini
  89. Bellatrix
  90. Artist’s Choice

Enjoy creating your own rendition of the Wizarding World to celebrate Back to Hogwarts Day! Happy Drawing! Please share your drawings on your social media platforms with the hashtag #RebeccasDrawingPrompts.

Back to Hogwarts Day: 10 Magical Ideas for Wizarding Celebrations

Fans of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series recognize September 1st as Back to Hogwarts Day. In the Wizarding World, students go to Platform 9 3/4. They catch the train to Hogwarts every first of September. This marks the beginning of another school year. Celebrating Back to Hogwarts Day can be so much fun! Here are some ideas to make the day special.

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  1. Wizarding Attire: Encourage everyone to dress up in their favorite wizarding attire. Whether you wear your robes, scarves, or house colors, your attire sets a magical mood right from the start.
  2. House Sorting: Sort yourselves into Hogwarts houses. You can use online quizzes or create your own sorting ceremony with a Sorting Hat (or a makeshift one).
  3. Magical Feasts: Prepare a magical feast inspired by the food in the Harry Potter series. Think butterbeer, pumpkin pasties, chocolate frogs, and Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans.
  4. Potion Making: Set up a potion-making station with different colored drinks or mixtures that resemble potions from the series. Let everyone create their own magical concoctions.
  5. Wizarding Games: Organize games like Quidditch. This version is adapted for ground play. You can also have a scavenger hunt for magical items. Additionally, you can host trivia quizzes about the Harry Potter universe.
  6. Movie Marathon: Watch the Harry Potter movies together. You can do a marathon of all the films or select your favorites.
  7. Crafts and Activities: Have fun with crafts. You can make wands using chopsticks and craft supplies. You can design Hogwarts acceptance letters. You can create magical artwork.
  8. Harry Potter Read-Aloud: If you enjoy reading, gather to read passages from the books aloud. You can also listen to the audiobooks together.
  9. Decorate: Transform your space into a Hogwarts common room. You can also create a Great Hall atmosphere. Use themed decorations like house banners. Add floating candles (safely done). Include magical creature figurines.
  10. Share the Magic: If you have friends who love Harry Potter too. Consider celebrating together virtually. You can also celebrate in person for a larger magical gathering.

Have fun! Act like a kid again. Enjoy Back to Hogwarts Day! Take lots of photos and share online with other Potterheads.

Ways to Celebrate Back to Hogwarts Day 2023

Every year on September 1st, millions of Harry Potter fans or Potterheads celebrate Going Back to Hogwarts. In the beloved Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, students of Hogwarts return to school on the 1st of September for another year of magical learning.

If you are searching for ways to celebrate Back to Hogwarts Day, check out the following ideas.

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  1. Host a Harry Potter Movie Marathon: Ask your friends and family to join you for a movie marathon of the entire Harry Potter series. Since September 1st starts a long holiday weekend (in the USA), the movie marathon is a great way to relax.
  2. Host a Costume Party: Ask guests to dress up as your favorite wizard, witch, or magical creature from the series. Hosting a themed costume party is a fantastic way to celebrate Back to Hogwarts Day.
  3. Read: Tune out the world, make a cup of tea, and spend the day reading your favorite Harry Potter book or even the entire series.
  4. Make Your Favorite Wizarding Treats: Bake and enjoy wizarding treats like butterbeer, chocolate frogs, and pumpkin pasties from one of the many Harry Potter-themed cookbooks. Treats are a great addition to a movie night, costume party, or snacking while reading.
  5. Get Crafting: Get creative with DIY projects like making your own wands, fan art, Hogwarts house banners, or potion bottles.
  6. Trivia Night: Organize a Harry Potter-themed trivia night with your friends and test your knowledge of the wizarding world.
  7. Listen: If you are too busy, listen to your favorite Harry Potter book.
  8. Visit a Local Bookstore: If there’s a nearby bookstore hosting a Back to Hogwarts event, join in for readings, sorting ceremonies, activities, and special discounts on Harry Potter books. Certain cinemas are showing Deathly Hallows Parts 1 and 2 on the big screen.
  9. Visit a Themed Location: If there’s a Harry Potter-themed attraction or café nearby, go visit with friends and family. Take photos and enjoy your day.
  10. Virtual Gathering: Connect with fellow Wizarding World fans online through social media, forums, groups, or virtual events to share your love for the series.

Remember, the goal is to immerse yourself in the magical world of Harry Potter and share the excitement with fellow Potterheads to celebrate Back to Hogwarts Day.

How to Celebrate Going Back to Hogwarts

Imagine you are eleven years old, did you get your Hogwarts letter? It’s time to go back to Hogwarts. Every year, millions of Harry Potter fans also known as Potterheads recognize September 1st as Back to Hogwarts Day. J.K. Rowling, the creator of the beloved series, said it best, “Whether you come back by page or by the big screen, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.”

 Having fun is the best way to celebrate Back to Hogwarts Day. Whether you celebrate alone, online, or with family and friends, enjoy your journey back to Platform 9 ¾.

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  • Reread the Series: Snuggle under a fuzzy blanket with your favorite Harry Potter book and revisit the Wizarding World. Or use September 1st to start rereading the entire series.
  • Listen: Are you trying to study? Clean house? Or other tasks that keep you from reading? Listen to your favorite Harry Potter book.
  • Watch: Host a movie night. Watch your favorite Harry Potter movie (or all). An impromptu movie night is a perfect way to celebrate going back to Hogwarts. Along with the Harry Potter series, you can watch Fantastic Beasts or the new Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts special reunion.
  • Music: Do you have a long commute to school or work? Turn up your favorite Harry Potter soundtrack to pass the time. Or tune out the rest of the world by putting your headphones on and enjoying the sounds of the Wizarding World.
  • Get Crafty: Did you recently view a Wizarding World craft online? Today is the perfect day to let your creative side shine brightly. From potion bottles to ornaments for your Christmas tree, making crafts is a great way to celebrate Back to Hogwarts Day. The best part is you can always watch or listen to Harry Potter as you craft.
  • Food & Beverages: Butterbeer, chocolate frogs, licorice wands, and much more. Creating the food and beverages from the Harry Potter series is one of the best ways to celebrate. Plus, you can always eat and drink these tasty treats while watching the movies.
  • Lego: Pick up a new Harry Potter-themed Lego set for family night. From the Hogwarts Castle to Hagrid’s Hut, each themed Lego set represents a different area in the Wizarding World. Who knows maybe you will end up with an entire room of Harry Potter Lego sets.
  • Online: Meet and chat with other fans in your favorite Harry Potter group.
  • Write: Do you like to write? Write fanfiction. Create your own version of the Wizarding World.

Have fun! Enjoy J.K Rowling’s magnificent series about “The Boy Who Lived.”

30 Quotes to Celebrate Going Back to Hogwarts

Are you looking for Harry Potter quotes to celebrate going back to Hogwarts? Every year on September 1st, millions of fans or Pottterheads celebrate the beloved Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling. If you need a quote to add to your social media post, check out the following, Harry Potter quotes. 

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  1. “It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” —Albus Dumbledore
  2. “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” — Albus Dumbledore
  3. “Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike.” —Albus Dumbledore
  4. “What’s comin’ will come, an’ we’ll meet it when it does.”—Rubeus Hagrid,
  5. “You will also find that help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it.” — Albus Dumbledore
  6. “If you want to know what a man’s like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.” —Sirius Black
  7. “You think the dead we loved truly ever leave us? You think that we don’t recall them more clearly in times of great trouble?” — Albus Dumbledore
  8. “It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be.” — Albus Dumbledore
  9. “Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.” —Ginny Weasley
  10. “Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open.” —Albus Dumbledore
  11. “Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself.” — Albus Dumbledore
  12. “Don’t let the muggles get you down.” — Ron Weasley
  13. “It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be.” — Albus Dumbledore
  14. “Don’t worry. You’re just as sane as I am.” — Luna Lovegood
  15. “I solemnly swear that I am up to no good.” — George Weasley
  16. “If you want to know what a man’s like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.” — Sirius Black
  17. “We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” — Albus Dumbledore
  18. “Just because you have the emotional range of a teaspoon doesn’t mean we all have.” — Hermione Granger
  19. “’First sign of madness, talking to your own head,’ said a sly voice from the empty picture on the wall.”
  20. “Wit beyond measure is man’s greatest treasure.” — Luna Lovegood
  21. “The mind is not a book, to be opened at will and examined at leisure. Thoughts are not etched on the inside of skulls, to be perused by an invader. The mind is a complex and many-layered thing.” — Severus Snape
  22. “It is the unknown we fear when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more.” — Albus Dumbledore
  23. “Of course, it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” — Albus Dumbledore
  24. “Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living, and, above all those who live without love.” — Albus Dumbledore
  25. “It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.”—Albus Dumbledore
  26. “We’re with you whatever happens.”– Ron Weasley
  27. “‘The thing about growing up with Fred and George,’ said Ginny thoughtfully, ‘is that you sort of start thinking anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.’”– Ginny Weasley,
  28. “When in doubt, go to the library.”– Ron Weasley
  29. “To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.”– Albus Dumbledore
  30. “Whether you come back by page or by the big screen, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.” – J. K. Rowling

9 Ways to Celebrate Back to Hogwarts Day

Did you get your letter? It’s time to start classes again! Millions of Harry Potter fans recognize September 1st as Back to Hogwarts Day. The beloved series by J.K. Rowling is still going strong after all these years. Are you a fan? Are you looking for ways to celebrate Back to Hogwarts Day? Check out the following ways to celebrate going back to Hogwarts.

9 Ways to Celebrate Back to Hogwarts Day

 Having fun is the best way to celebrate Back to Hogwarts Day. Whether you celebrate alone, online, or with family and friends, spend time enjoying the beloved series.

  1. Read: Cozy up with your favorite Harry Potter book and revisit the Wizarding World. Start over by reading the first book in the series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
  2. Listen: If you have a busy schedule, listening to the audiobooks is a great way to multitask.
  3. Watch: Host a movie night. (Yes, movie night can consist of just you and your cat.) Watch one or go for a complete marathon of all the Harry Potter movies.
  4. Crafts: Let your creative side shine through on Back to Hogwarts Day. From potion bottles to jewelry, making crafts is a great way to celebrate. The best part, you can always watch or listen to Harry Potter while working on your creative project.
  5. Food & Drinks: Butterbeer, chocolate frogs, licorice wands, and much more. Creating the food and beverages from the Harry Potter series is one of the best ways to celebrate. Plus, you can always eat and drink these tasty treats while watching the movies.
  6. Lego: Pick up a new Harry Potter themed Lego set for an improtu family night. From the Hogwarts Castle to Hagrid’s Hut, each themed Lego set represents a different area in the Wizarding World. Who knows maybe you will end up with entire room of Harry Potter Lego sets.
  7. Game Night: Host a Harry Potter themed game night. Order in pizza and play your favorite Wizarding World related video or board game.
  8. Online: Meet and chat with other fans in your favorite Harry Potter group.
  9. Write: Do you like to write? Write fanfiction. Create your own version of the Wizarding World.

Have fun! Enjoy J.K Rowling’s magnificent series about “The Boy Who Lived.”

Going Back to Hogwarts

Harry Potter fans worldwide celebrate September 1st as the day to return to Hogwarts. Since social distancing and restrictions are still in effect for many areas, finding small ways to celebrate is essential. Are you wondering how to celebrate going back to Hogwarts? Check out the following ideas for inspiration.

Celebrating Going Back to Hogwarts

“Whether you come back by page or by the big screen,

Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.”

J.K. Rowling

Return to Hogwarts in your own way by participating in different family-friendly activities.

  • Watch the Movies: Make some popcorn, order pizza, and pick your favorite Harry Potter movie to watch. Choosing a favorite may be difficult; you can always binge-watch the entire series over the next couple of days.
  • Re-Read the Series: Curl up under your favorite blanket and spend time re-reading the series. Or read the series together as a family.
  • Listen to the Audio Versions: Do you have other work to do? Turn on the audio version of the series.
  • Make Wizarding World Themed Food: In J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Remus Lupin stated, “Eat, you’ll feel better.” Of course, this was after an encounter with a Dementor. But the sentiment still holds up for returning to Hogwarts. Make chocolate frogs, coins, or a complete meal based on the food from the Hogwarts’ feast. Don’t forget the cake.
  • Have a Craft Day: Pull out your crafting supply stash and make Wizarding World themed crafts.

    Melt pony beads on old pizza pans to create large Harry Potter inspired sun catchers.

    There are numerous easy crafts to make, including owls, plaster frogs, coins, ornaments, and more. Of course, you will need your own wand.

  • Participate in Online Events: With all the restrictions in place due to the pandemic, many sites, including the Wizarding World, are hosting online events.
  • Listen to a Podcast: Find a new or re-listen to Harry Potter-themed podcasts.
  • Play Games: From video games to board games, play Wizarding World and Harry Potter themed games.

Do you want to know the best way to celebrate going back to Hogwarts? Have fun. Enjoy time with your family. Or curl up with your dog and dive back into the Wizarding World by reading the very first Harry Potter book.