Harry Potter Events in Sonoma County
Wednesday July 18, 2007
Muggles, prepare! This Friday night, July 20, area bookstores will be celebrating the midnight release of the final book in the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." Come in costume and be prepared for contests, treats and mayhem.
- “Harry Potter Midnight Release Parties” at all six North Bay Copperfield’s Books. 823-2618; 11 p.m.
- “Midnight Magic” at Barnes & Noble, 700 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 576-7494; 7 p.m
- “Grand Hallows Ball at” Borders, 2825 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. 569-0991; 9:30 p.m.
- “Harry Potter Madness ” at North Light Books & Cafe, 550 E. Cotati Ave., Cotati. 792-4300; 11:57 p.m.
- “Harry Potter Party” at Readers’ Books, 130 E. Napa St., Sonoma. 939-1779. Magic show, contests, treats awards for best costumes; 10:30 p.m.
- July 23 is Harry Potter Day at the Windsor and Rohnert Park libraries. Celebrate the new Harry Potter book by dressing in character and drop in all day for crafts and fun.
- July 29 is Harry Potter Day at the Sonoma County Fair. There will be contests, a trivia quiz and Golden Snitch hunt (like an Easter egg hunt), a Harry Potter look-alike contest which will be divided into at least two categories: people and creatures), and much more. Check out the schedule.
- Everyday during the fair (July 17 – 30) there are Harry Potter events such as a broomstick obstacle course and daily classes in which would-be wizards can learn about potions, herbology and magic, taught by a real magician. There’s also a Wizard’s Challenge which the website describes as “an excursion into the wild and amazing world of science with a wizardly theme. Dozens of interactive displays give you a huge variety of magical challenges and experiences. See if you can stay on your feet as you walk through a dizzying 20-foot rotating dragon’s lair. Grip the dragon’s tail and he tells you the strength of your grip. Check out the Wizard’s amazing energy machine. Leave your body’s imprint on a huge wall of nails. Magic cauldrons and mirrors will morph your image and voice.”
The fairgrounds are at 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa. $7; 12 and under free. 545-4200
Image courtesy of Scholastic Books