Events Roundup: Four Fun Ways to Add More “Potter” to Your Summer

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Sorcerer’s Stone with Target

Target is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone with a special event at select stores on July 21. From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the stores will host giveaways, readings, toy demos, photo ops, and more! To check to see if the Target closest to you is participating, click here.

The event is just the beginning of the magic for Target this summer. The store is also selling multiple Potter items, including two store-exclusive Funko figures and the new LEGO sets a month early. The store will also have a special display starting July 8 and will feature the new Scholastic books, DVDs, clothing, bedding, and more! Read more on all Target’s special Harry Potter products here.

An Outdoor Movie Experience Like No Other

The Itison Drive-In Movies in Glencoe, Scotland, is hosting a magical drive-in movie experience. At Glencoe Mountain Resort, fans can experience all eight of the Harry Potter movies like never before against a backdrop of mountainous scenery that was used as a filming location for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in 2003. The location was home to Hagrid’s hut, as well as the incredible and iconic scene in which Hermione punches Malfoy.

Guests can get whisked up to the top of the mountain by chairlift for just £3 for kids and £6 for adults to the huge state-of-the-art outdoor movie screen. During the daytime showings, there will be plenty of opportunities to wander around and take pictures of the beautiful scenery, and for those more daring, there will also be tubing for an additional fee. The nighttime screenings will feature firepits for marshmallow toasting. During the event, Muggle treats, including burgers, nachos, chips, woodfired pizza, and other sweets, as well as wizard treats and magical potion beverages will be available for purchase.

Screenings of all eight movies will occur over the course of three days starting Friday, August 3. Viewing times will be at 11:00 a.m., 4:30 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. each day (for the full film schedule, see below). Tickets to the movie of your choice are £30.00 each. Be sure to get them soon because some of the showtimes have already sold out!

The event is a great opportunity to take a road trip out to Glencoe and make a day of viewing other famous locations like the viaduct at Glenfinnan, Fort William, Tyndrum, Stirling, and the gorgeous Highlands. You can get more information and buy your tickets here.

Friday, August 3

• 11:00 a.m. – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (gates open 9:00 a.m., approx. exit time 1:35 p.m.)
• 4:30 p.m. – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (gates open 2:30 p.m., approx. exit time 7:15 p.m.)
• 9:30 p.m. – Twilight screening of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (gates open 7:45 p.m., approx. exit time 11:55 p.m.)

Saturday, August 4

• 11:00 a.m. – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (gates open 9:00 a.m., approx. exit time 1:35 p.m.)
• 4:30 p.m. – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (gates open 2:30 p.m., approx. exit time 7:10 p.m.)
• 9:30 p.m. – Twilight screening of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (gates open 7:40 p.m., approx. exit time 11:50 p.m)

Sunday, August 5

• 11:00 a.m. – Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (gates open 9:00 a.m., approx. exit time 1:35 p.m.)
• 4:30 p.m. – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (gates open 2:30 p.m., approx. exit time 7:00 p.m.)
• 9:30 p.m. – Twilight screening of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (gates open 7:30 p.m., approx. exit time 11:40 p.m.)

Bar Hop Around Reno with Your Wizard Friends

Expecto Bar Crawl is coming to Reno! EpicEventz is hosting a magical bar crawl around Reno on Saturday, August 4. Tickets to the event cost $25 online and $35 cash only the day of the event. Tickets include entry into all the bars, themed drink specials, an exclusive souvenir beer stein, a wizard sorting lanyard, a wand, and other surprise gifts!

Participating bars include 1864 Tavern, Red Rock, and Brasserie Saint James, with more to come. Costumes are encouraged but not required! A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. You can find more information or purchase your tickets here. You can also check EpicEventz’s other Expecto Bar Crawl events to see if they’re coming to a city near you soon!

Dine with Dangerous Wizard Criminals in New York City

If you ever wanted to know what brunch was like for the Azkaban prisoners, now is your chance! Just kidding – they most certainly didn’t have brunch, but don’t worry because you still can! Joshua Walker PR is hosting a series of interactive brunches in New York where attendees can find themselves behind the bars of Aethon, a prison for wizard criminals who have been imprisoned for life after performing Unforgivable Curses.

Guests are encouraged to dress in their best wizard robes and will be given a character to play. As it turns out, the guards at the prison may not be as watchful as they seem. Once prisoners have escaped the guard’s not-so-watchful eye, they can celebrate in the dining hall with a two-course brunch and an endless supply of Gigglewater (or prosecco for Muggles) and sodas.

The dining hall will be featuring a menu far better than what you would expect in a regular prison. Options for guests include burgers, pear salad, chicken or shrimp penne à la vodka, Belgian waffle and chicken tenders, and chicken, steak, shrimp, or mushroom tacos. Desserts will include cake and ice cream.

The Wizard’s Prison Brunch will take place at a secret location in Manhattan on August 4 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. There may also be additional events in the future. Tickets cost $45 for the immersive event, food, and beverages. The event is for only those 21 and older. Find out more here and check out the full menu below.