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Barnes & Noble Invites You to the Harry Potter Magical Holiday Ball

by Callum Lloyd Thomas · December 1, 2016

Barnes & Noble, the nation’s largest retail bookseller, cordially invites Muggles of all ages to experience its first-ever Harry Potter Magical Holiday Ball at stores nationwide on Friday, December 9, beginning at 7 p.m.

The Yule Ball-inspired event will feature dancing, music, Harry Potter-themed activities, and a special giveaway at stores nationwide. Guests are encouraged to wear their most festive Potter costumes and holiday attire to the special event as they dance the night away and celebrate all things Harry Potter.

The Harry Potter Magical Holiday Ball will be complemented by special activities, with all stores featuring a designated Harry Potter-themed craft making station, where customers can create their own ornaments and owl fans while supplies last. There will also be fun activities, including wizard charades, trivia, a word search, and more, plus a coloring station for customers to enjoy and a special photo-op station where fans will be able to capture the magic of the wizarding world celebration.

Select stores nationwide will also feature delicious treats from the Barnes & Noble café, including free samples of a festive sugar cookie and a caramel apple spice drink, available while supplies last.

Plus, all Barnes & Noble stores will offer a free giveaway of a special Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: The Illustrated Edition poster, available while supplies last (100 per store).

Additional activities that will take place at select Barnes & Noble stores during the event will include face painting, fortune telling, strolling carolers, Harry Potter character lookalike showcases, and more. Customers should contact their local store to find out if any additional activities are going to take place.

For more information on how customers can relive the magic of Harry Potter at Barnes & Noble this holiday season with the Harry Potter Magical Holiday Ball, they should visit BN.com/MagicalHolidayBall.

Are you planning on attending this event on December 9? Let us know in the comments.

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