Step into the world of magic and
make-believe. You conjure up the muggles and we will help you make your own Hogwarts
Hall look like Magic. Start with theme invitations then add a theme Harry
Potter centerpiece...place a pinata or
Wizard Hats
on your tables for a centerpieces and spread some
Harry Potter Glasses around then use them as your party favors. Hang black crepe streamers down from the doorways and a few ghost balloons to add
to the mood. Make sure every muggle gets a
Flashing Ring and assorted
Magic
Tricks. Every castle has
treasure so let them read a favorite chapter or section from one of the Harry Potter books
and role play the part of their favorite character.
Face Painting
Paint a lightning bolt on the foreheads of all your
muggles or let them try it on each other.
Quidditch
Play Harry's favorite game, by providing the kids
with a ball, some broomsticks, and a large area to play in. Divide the group into two
teams, set up two goals on either side of the yard, and have the kids try to brush the
ball over their own goal line.
Dragon Snot Punch
This is more appealing in a witch's cauldron if you
have one.
Simply mix green sherbet and sprite together.
Bat Wings
Place chicken wings in Bar-B-Q sauce and bake in
350 degree oven for about 45 minutes.
Lightning
Bolt Cupcakes
Harry Potter's favorite cake is chocolate! Frost chocolate cupcakes and draw a lightning bolt on top with yellow frosting and add
some sprinkles.
Fun Activities
Lightning Bolts
As guests arrive, give them the mark of Harry Potter. Draw a lightning
bolt on each child’s forehead with face paint or an eyeliner pencil, or
affix a temporary lightning tattoo.
Prisoner of Azkaban In this game of tag, inform guests that an evil prisoner has
escaped Azkaban and the Dementors are in the area! Choose a child to be a
Dementor, who petrifies other players (wizards) with a mere touch. Tagged
players must freeze, but can be “unfrozen” by other players. Once a player
is frozen 3 times, he’s permanently petrified. Last player to avoid being
petrified, wins.
Silver Snitch Search A lively variation on the popular sport played at the Hogwarts
School in which a golden snitch is the coveted prize. Purchase small
treats or gifts and wrap them in aluminum foil balls. Hide them in and
around the house or yard. At the party, let the children search throughout
your “arena” to find their “silver snitches.” (To keep it fair, limit the
number each can collect.) They’ll love opening their snitches and finding
treasures!
Catch Scabbers’ Tail Turn Peter Pettigrew into a party game—as Scabbers, Ron’s pet
rat! Direct everyone to form a single-file line, and hold onto the waist
of the person in front of them. The first person in line is the head of
Scabbers, and the last person is his tail. When the game begins, the head
tries to catch the tail. If the head is successful, he or she stays at the
back of the line and becomes the new tail. The chase continues!
Mini Aunt Marge Pass out large balloons to each guest. Help everyone blow up
their balloons and tie them. Have kids draw a funny face on a small circle
of paper, then affix it to the balloon. The object of this game is to
launch ”Aunt Marge” in the air and keep her afloat the longest. Whoever’s
balloon stays in the air the longest amount of time, wins. This is a fun
way to start or end your party.
BoggART All young wizards must bravely master the boggart, a “shape
shifter that takes on the likeness of your worst fear.” This activity
gives kids a chance to be creative, too. Have drawing paper (enough so
each child gets 2 sheets), colored pens, markers, etc. Give everyone 2
pieces of paper and have them draw something they fear on one. Have them
“turn it into something silly” on the second piece. When finished, have
each child show-n-tell what they created.
Poisonous Potions Before the party, decorate a shelf with clear glass bottles and
jars filled with odd, creepy-looking contents. A few ideas: pickled
ginger, chopped artichoke hearts, cocktail onions, cooked spaghetti in
red-colored water, capers, sardines, cooked tapioca, black olives,
uncooked liver, pickled cauliflower and asparagus, smoked oysters.
Put a blank label on each jar and have a contest to see who can create
the most wizard-worthy names…bet you’ll hear some creative ones!
Delectable Treats
Leaky Cauldron Stew
Make your child’s favorite soup, stew or hot dish and serve it from a
large pot. (For a fun display, set the pot in a large plastic cauldron,
which are available at Birthday Express or locally at hobby shops.) As you
dish out each portion, chant a magic spell. Example: Beetle eyes and
stinky flowers, keep this potion bubbly for hours!
“Finger” Sandwiches Could they have belonged to…Peter Pettigrew? Eeew! To make,
simply purchase cheese and refrigerator croissants, and mini turkey
sausages or similar favorite that resembles a “finger.” Slice sausages
lengthwise and cut cheese into strips. Unroll croissants and stuff them
with sausages and cheese. Roll back up and bake as directed, or until
golden brown.
Veggie Wands Make eating vegetables fun with mini wizard wands. Before the
party, cut carrot rounds and cucumber slices. Spear them on skewers with
cherry tomatoes, mushrooms or any veggies the birthday child chooses.
To display for serving, cover a tray with lettuce and set a head of
cauliflower with the stem removed in the center. Drizzle a bit of food
coloring on it and tell guests it’s the “brain of a werewolf.” Stick the
skewers into the cauliflower, and arrange your child’s favorite condiments
in small cups around the edge for dipping. Let guests choose their own
vegetable wands.
Scabbers Snack A favorite of wizards-in-training at the Hogwarts School.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter. 1 cup chocolate chips.
1/4 cup butter. 8 cups Crispix® or rice Chex® cereal. 2 cups powdered sugar.
Melt the peanut butter, chocolate chips and butter together. In a large
bowl, pour over the cereal and stir well. Pour the powdered sugar into a
large brown paper bag and add the cereal. Fold the bag to seal, shake well
to coat evenly, and pour onto wax paper. Serve in bowls around room.
Sirius Black Sodas For this drink recipe, start with a light-colored beverage, such
as white grape juice or lemon-lime soda, and several shades of food
coloring. (You can make ice cubes beforehand by filling several ice trays
with apple juice. Freeze for at least five hours, or until completely
frozen.) Pour the beverage into clear plastic cups, add a drop or 2 of
food coloring to each to create “icky” shades. Serve guests the colorful
concoction of their choice…vile blue, pond scum green, blood red, etc.
Honeydukes Sweet Shop Cupcakes Straight from the favorite bakery of Harry, Ron and Hermoine.
Bake regular cupcakes and let them cool. Frost with homemade or
store-bought icing, tinted with colors if you prefer. Pile the icing on
extra thick and top with favorite sprinkles, little candies, etc. (For
another option, add silly candies like gummy worms cut in half and
sticking out of icing, chocolate eyeballs, etc.) You want to go over-the-
top here and serve something that’ll amaze and delight your young wizards!
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