3 Simple Steps to Planning a Harry Potter Halloween Party
By Phil Sikes
The magical world of Harry Potter can be used as a theme for a fun and creative Halloween party.
The popularity of both the Harry Potter books and movies is undeniable. Many children start reading full length books with Harry Potter. Just because J.K. Rowling has finished writing the entire series does not mean that the story is any less interesting.
Harry Potter also appeals to a broad range of ages. This is mostly because many older teenagers started reading with the first book and then eagerly anticipated each addition to the series.
Lost of decorations and costumes can be pulled straight out of the world of Harry Potter. For example, ghosts, goblins, witches, wizards, broomsticks, hats, skeletons, spiders, spider webs, magic potions all fit with Halloween and the Harry Potter theme. Other decorative touches that relate directly to Harry Potter include character costumes, Hogwart's items like crests, posters, owls, frogs, etc.
As Harry Potter has become increasingly popular at Halloween time, more and more Harry Potter related products and decorations are available in stores each year.
Harry Potter Halloween parties can be announced with Harry Potter themed invitations. These can include fonts and images found online that are related to the world of Harry Potter. Make sure that you invitations inform guests of the date, time, and location of the party. In order to make the catering process easier, ask invited guests to RSVP. Don't forget that the parents of your guests need to be informed of safety measurements being taken and transportation arrangements that have been made.
Keep the Harry Potter theme running through the party activities by watching the Harry Potter movies, reading the books, discussing details of the story and films, doing Harry Potter related crafts, playing Harry Potter video games, and looking at fan sites online.
Crafts don't have to be complicated. You can get everyone to make a Harry Potter style wand for themselves with nothing more than a wooden dowel and some paints.
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