Not One, But Three New Jersey Harry Potter Festivals this October!
Good news everyone! There will be TWO New Jersey Harry Potter Festivals this month for all you Potterheads to enjoy! Break out your robes, wands, and your wallets for these two magical events.
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New Jersey Harry Potter Events:
Pitman Potter Festival – October 20th & 21st
The magic of the Wizarding World arrives this fall for the first ever Pitman Potter Festival beginning on Friday, October 20, and continuing through Saturday, October 21, 2017. The festival begins on Friday evening at 6 p.m. with a showing of Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone at the Broadway Theatre of Pitman. The festivities continue Saturday, October 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a variety of activities for all ages including a Sorting Ceremony in the Pitman Grove Auditorium, a Defense Against the Dark Arts Class at Sunset Auditorium, magical entertainment at Ballard Park in Uptown Pitman, and much more! Many Pitman businesses are joining in the fun and offering themed menus, activities, and items. All proceeds will benefit the Greater Pitman Chamber of Commerce, the Pitman Gallery & Art Center, and McCowan Memorial Library. For additional information check out their Facebook page
Dates: October 20th & 21st, 2017
Address: Uptown Pitman, Pitman, NJ
Cost: $5, must be purchased in advance
Harry Potter Festival – October 28th
On Saturday, October 28th from 11am-5pm, Swedesboro will host the Inaugural Potter Inspired Halloween Festival on Kings Highway (rain or shine). More detail will be revealed soon about this magical event, but the main activities of our festival will be geared toward those 12 years old and under. Everyone loves a Potter event! Our downtown Swedesboro will be transformed into a magical world…and our local businesses should have something for everyone!
Date: Saturday, October 28th, 2017; 11am to 5pm
Address: Kings Highway, Swedesboro, NJ
Cost: Sign up information HERE
Wizardfest – October 28th
Harry Potter Fans unite! The internationally acclaimed Wizard Fest comes to White Eagle Hall in Jersey City in October 28th. An internationally acclaimed, interactive party celebrating everything Harry Potter, Wizard Fest has been presented to thousands of fans in the U.K., Europe, Australia and North America. The Harry Potter Halloween Party at White Eagle Hall is the first time the ultimate Harry Potter fandom event comes to New Jersey.
Date: Saturday, October 28th, 2017; 8pm to 2am
Address: White Eagle Hall; 337 Newark Ave, Jersey City, New Jersey
Cost: Tickets
Disclaimer: Warner Bros. Entertainment and J.K. Rowling are not associated with or responsible for either festival in any way.
