Harry Potter has been bewitching children and adults alike for several years now. His courageous friends and malicious enemies have us all emotionally invested in his quest for good. If you've been searching for a fun Halloween theme or a birthday idea Harry Potter and his friends could be the exquisite fit you've been seeing for. Below are tips and suggestions to pull off not only the best Harry Potter party, but the best party you've ever thrown.
Decorations - Don't let this party stress you out, it should be one of the easiest parts. Take a trip to your local party store for inspiration and browse through the different items they have. If you're on a tight funds you'll be able to get great inspiration and create something similar for a much great price. If your funds is a minuscule flexible you'll be able to get centerpieces, table covers, ceiling and wall decorations and ever tableware for the event. Development wands out of tree limbs and letting the kids paint them is great way for them to get complex with the decorating process. You could also let them make their own wizard hats as well with fullness of glitter, sequins and markers. Consuming the guests in every aspect as much as potential is key for their enjoyment.
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Food - Some may argue this is the most important part of the party. I don't know if it's most important, but it is one of the most fun ways of incorporating the Harry Potter theme. Here are a few recipes I've tried in the past and they 've worked out great.
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Serious Black Cakes
1 Box of Dark Chocolate Cake mix of your choice.
Mini Cupcake Molds
2 Cans of White Frosting
Food coloring and any other cupcake decorations
Bake the cupcakes ahead of time and make sure they have fullness of time to cool. Try and find some fun Harry Potter baking cups. Set out your array of decorations on the table as well as different colors of frosting. Let the kids have fun decorating their own cupcakes. Have some pre-decorated cupcakes in the middle of the table so the kids will have some inspiration.
Norberts Snot
This easy formula is a great way for the kids to enjoy some kool-aid with a twist. I've made it two ways and either way is great.
All you'll need is some koolaid and dry ice. Serve them in a cauldron or a large gold goblet. The other way I serve it is with soda and green sherbet. The kids seem to enjoy the floating snot like ice cream.
Anyway you pick to combine the theme into the food will make the party a bigger hit with children.
Games - I always struggle with this portion. I want to play games that the kids haven't played before and that will keep their attention. Harry Potter is a great theme to combine into games. Here are a few I've tried with success.
Spell Bound
This game is a great way for the kids to observe their creativity and make up fun words. Show a clip from one of the movies, I like one of the early ones when they are learning spells. Then help prompt them to come up with their own spells and powers. They can use their magic wands to cast spells at each other.
Sorting Hat
Kids love customary games of tag and I like reinventing them. Find an old hat that looks similar to the sorting hat and have the kids sit under it. Pretend like the sorting hat is dividing the kids up and throw your own magic twist on it. Once the kids have been sorted let the games begin. You could have a relay where they had to cast spells to get colse to objects or a game of frost tag using their created spells.
I hope some of these ideas will help you when creating your Harry Potter themed party. Above whatever else make sure everyone has a good time including yourself.
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