Hogwarts Holiday

Step into a magical day of hands-on fun with wizard-themed activities for the whole family! Meet favorite wizarding characters, explore science experiments, and create imaginative crafts!

About the Event

Step into a magical day of hands-on fun with wizard-themed activities for the whole family! Meet favorite wizarding characters, explore science experiments, and create imaginative crafts. With activities happening throughout the day, there's something for every young witch, wizard, and curious mind!

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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Harry Potter-Inspired Meet & Greet: Encounter Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger for photos, greetings, and magical moments.

When: From 10 am–2 pm in Kids’ Hall Alcove

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Magic Wands: Craft your own custom wand using creative materials as young wizards design the tool they’ll use to cast spells and spark imagination.

Limit 12 participants at a time; while supplies last.

When: From 10 am–2 pm in TBA

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Mini Drama: Dragon at the Birthday Party: Celebrate friendship and inclusion with Kip and Ember in this interactive storytime, where kids help a dragon and their friend solve challenges while learning empathy, kindness, and teamwork!

When: At 10 am and 1 pm in Parent Resource Library

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Color Splash Playdate: Celebrate the holiday season with a hands-on, sensory-rich workshop series where little ones explore festive, colorful art and interactive activities that spark creativity, curiosity, and seasonal joy.

When: From 10–11 am in Celebrations

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Storytime with Harry: Join Harry Potter as he brings a wizarding tale to life!

When: At 12 pm in the Parent Resource Library

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Wild Bird Adventures – The Secret Life of Owls: Get a close-up look at the amazing world of owls and discover what makes these nighttime hunters so special!

When: At 2:45 pm in Brown Auditorium

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ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

Hogwarts-Inspired Décor: Enjoy themed wizarding school décor in our Kids’ Hall, perfect for a quick photo op and a glimpse into a magical setting.

When: All Day in Kids’ Hall

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Secret Messages: Create secret messages that appear and disappear using simple science-based techniques.

When: All Day in Science Station

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Reaction in a Bag: Mix, fizz, and experiment in our “potions lab” as you explore chemical and physical changes through hands-on science!

When: All Day in Power Science Lab

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Animals in Winter: Put your animal knowledge to the test as you discover how different animals survive and adapt during the winter!

When: All Day in Eco Station

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Yuletide Evergreen Trees: Make a festive 3D evergreen tree using paper, scissors, and coloring supplies to celebrate the holiday season.

When: All Day in Kaleidoscope

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Iridescent Snowflakes: Let’s make shiny iridescent snowflakes to celebrate the winter season. Snowflakes are as one-of-a-kind as you!

When: All Day in Kaleidoscope

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Event Date
Tuesday, December 22, 2026
Event Date
Tue
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22
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Tue
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22
2026
Event Time
9:00 am
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5:00 pm
9:00 am
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5:00 pm
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location
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