Seven Ways to Celebrate Spooky Season “Harry Potter”-Style
October is Harry Potter‘s time to shine. From reading your favorite Harry Potter book to trying a Wizarding World recipe to watching every Harry Potter movie with a bucket of popcorn, this fall season is filled with many ways to celebrate the spooky season Potter-style. Try one of our recommendations below!
1. Have a Harry Potter Movie Marathon.
Watching a Harry Potter movie on a fall day is a perfect way to enjoy the spookier elements of each film – Halloween in the Great Hall, Dementors invading the Hogwarts train, and the story of the Deathly Hallows. Make it an all-day event as a movie marathon!
2. Cozy up with a Harry Potter book.
Grab your cup of tea and a cozy blanket, and get comfortable for a reading session! Each Harry Potter novel is great for a brisk fall day, from the wide-eyed beginnings in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone to the mighty battle in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Which book are you choosing?
3. Try a Harry Potter-inspired recipe.
The Wizarding World inspires many delicious recipes – especially ones with butterbeer flavoring! Find the perfect recipe to try this season on MuggleNet.
4. Carve a Harry Potter pumpkin.
Decorate your home and carve a Harry Potter pumpkin. Try one of our favorite wizarding designs such as a lightning bolt, Deathly Hallows symbol, Hedwig, Platform 9 ¾, and more for your pumpkin to illuminate the darkness of a chilly fall night.
5. Dress up as a Hogwarts character for Halloween.
There are many fun and creative ways to represent Hogwarts on Halloween night! Grab your wand and Hogwarts uniform for a magical time as Hermione Granger, Luna Lovegood, Harry Potter, and more.
6. Play Harry Potter board games.
Since the Harry Potter series began, toys in its name have debuted worldwide. A few board game favorites include Harry Potter versions of Monopoly, Guess Who?, Pictionary, Clue, Scrabble, and Trivial Pursuit!
7. Listen to a Harry Potter soundtrack.
Set the scene for a wizarding listening session with the scores of Harry Potter films. From “Hedwig’s Theme” to “The Knight Bus,” the nostalgic melodies are sure to complement any autumn day.
8. (Bonus!) Read a MuggleNet article.
Check out our festive articles covering spooky ways to celebrate Halloween and the fall season. Let us know which one is your favorite!
How are you celebrating the spooky season Harry Potter-style this October? Comment below!
