Magical Harry Potter Birthday Party Ideas

Even muggles can come up with Harry Potter birthday party ideas that will make your witches and wizards soar with excitement. The party-goers, as well as the birthday celebrant, will believe you graduated from Hogwarts when everything is as perfect as if you were hosting the Yule Ball. Your Harry Potter birthday party ideas will be enjoyed by wizards, witches, and muggles of all ages from the decorations to the food, and activities.

A Harry Potter-themed birthday party can be fun for little ones, adults, fans of the Harry Potter books, and fans of the movies. The magical world of Harry Potter draws in literary and cinematic fans of all ages. J.K. Rowling, the British author, created the Harry Potter series about a young wizard who attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Of course, he and his friends find themselves in danger more than once as they battle he-who-must-not-be-named (aka Voldemort). A party filled with anything Harry Potter brings the magic to life. Harry Potter birthday party ideas encourage everyone to be creative and just a bit silly.

Decorations and Costumes Bring Harry Potter Birthday Party Ideas to Life

Harry Potter-themed stationary and invitations set the tone for guests. Welcome your guests to be students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry on the personalized party invitations. The magic is in the details. Your guests will have as much fun as your birthday wizard or witch when they receive their welcome letter/party invitation in a sealed envelope from the officially licensed Harry Potter Hogwarts Letter Writing Stationery Set.

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You can set the scene the morning of the birthday celebration with an official letter from Hogwarts brought by an owl, of course. The stuffed owl and letter can be waiting at the breakfast table. You can find Hogwarts letter templates online to be printed on Hogwarts stationary that can even be stamped with an official seal. It’s such a fun way to set the theme for the day. The Hogwarts acceptance letter becomes a treasured keepsake no matter how old your Hogwarts student may be.

A new traveling cloak or costume for the birthday celebrant makes an excellent gift. You cannot very well have a Harry Potter-themed birthday party without costumes – Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff. Encourage guests to come dressed as their favorite Harry Potter characters. Fans of the Harry Potter books and movies who do not already own a costume will find the birthday party a good excuse to get one. And, if they don’t have a costume, they more than likely will have a Harry Potter-themed T-shirt.

HalloweenCostumes.com offers a variety of licensed Harry Potter costumes for children and adults ranging from the Deluxe Harry Potter Hermione Costume to Luna Lovegood, Malfoy, and, of course, the infamous Harry Potter. You are sure to find your favorite Harry Potter-themed costume perfect for a birthday party.

A multitude of Harry Potter birthday party ideas for decorations is at your fingertips with a quick search. Setting the scene makes the magic of Hogwarts a reality for the birthday girl and her guests. Photo backdrops make quick and easy decorations. The 7 by 5 Magic Castle School Backdrop instantly transforms a space. Be sure to add Harry Potter-themed tablecloths, plates, cups, centerpieces, and balloons to the Harry Potter birthday party ideas list. You can make a simple Harry Potter birthday cake like Hagrid did with pink frosting and white writing or you can get Harry Potter novelties or toys to set on top of the cake be it a chocolate cake or an ice cream cake.

Harry Potter Birthday Party Ideas DIY Style

Don’t underestimate Harry Potter birthday party ideas that revolve around specialty foods. Do-it-yourself Snitch treats and homemade Butter Beer will add to the magical event. Your guests will think they have been transported to Honeydukes or the Leaky Cauldron as they enjoy your homemade sweet treats.

To make homemade snitch treats that also serve as table decorations, you just need the Ferrero Rocher Fine Hazelnut Milk Chocolate candies that come wrapped in gold paper, and Golden Party Wings. You simply use the glue dots that come with the delicate paper wings and stick them to the top of the gold-wrapped chocolates. And, wah-lah… it is as simple as that… you have made edible golden snitches. They make perfect Harry Potter birthday party ideas because they are awesome decorations and delicious snacks!

The best Harry Potter birthday party ideas often are the drinks. You can’t have a Harry Potter party without Butter Beer. Countless recipes are out there, all quite delicious… all similar to the tasty treat served at The Leaky Cauldron, and The Three Broomsticks. No matter how old you are, the sweet, rich drink transports you to Diagon Alley with each sip.

Harry Potter Birthday Party Games and Activities

To host a spectacular Harry Potter birthday party, be sure to conduct a few Hogwart’s classes. Charms, Herbology, and Potions class are sure to be a hit. For Charms Class, you can channel Filius Flitwick or you can be a substitute professor for the day and create your own character as you share various spells and charms. You simply need a cloak and a magic wand. The beginning of spells class can be the perfect time for wand-making by bedazzling wooden chopsticks with stickers. In herbology class, you can paint clay flower plants and plant seeds or flowers.

And, in Potions Class, you can make slime. The Harry Potter Slime Making project from Little Bins, Little Hands brings Hogwarts Potions Class to life. With a bit of imagination, some liquid starch, and a few other simple ingredients, you can make Polyjuice Potion, Skele-Gro, Veritaserum Potion, and more. The whole birthday party could be built around slime making or you could send the slime home as party favors.

Hedwig Owl Craft – Making an adorable Hedwig out of a white washcloth is a fun and simple activity for everyone. It makes such a cute party favor for everyone to take home. Amanda with the blog, A Few Shortcuts, features a simple video that demonstrates how to make this quick craft. Of course, if you want to fill the owlery with multi-colored owls just gather washcloths in a variety of colors. Harry Potter fans of all ages are sure to enjoy this super simple craft.

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Of course, you can have your favorite Harry Potter movie playing in the background, or the entire birthday party can be built around binge-watching all eight movies. Harry Potter fans typically have a favorite movie so be sure to ask the birthday girl or boy, which movie to play if you are not a Potterhead yourself.

Harry Potter birthday party ideas truly come from your imagination and creativity. It’s such a fabulous theme for a birthday party. Pick a movie scene or favorite part of the book and make the magic of Hogwarts, Gringotts, and Diagon Alley a reality. Be sure to fully embrace the theme and dress as a favorite character, as well. Your witches and wizards of all ages may moan and groan that you are being a bit silly when you are in character, but they will laugh and appreciate the magic.

Sources: A Few Shortcuts, Little Bins, Little Hands, Favorite Family Recipes, and Wizarding World Park.

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