The Harry Potter Festival Returns To Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, October 20-21st

SATURDAY – OCTOBER 21, 2017

Chestnut Hill Harry Potter Festival

When: 10 am – 4 pm

Where: Germantown Avenue. New for 2017, festival footprint expanded to 12 blocks from Cresheim Valley Drive to Chestnut Hill Avenue.

Cost: Free to attend. New for 2017, designated admission areas and paid activities available.

What: The 7th Annual Chestnut Hill Harry Potter Festival returns to Germantown Avenue with more room to roam, more treats to eat, and more fun for all. With an expanded festival footprint spanning 12 city-blocks and new designated family-friendly activity areas (conveniently located just off of Germantown Avenue) this year’s festival promises the same wizardry wonder of years passed, with the mischief managed.

FREE FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES

• Stage Performances/Presentations: Dumbledore’s Greeting, S.P.E.W. Rally, Potter Quizzo, Deatheaters Dance Party, Quidditch Tournament Updates, Chestnut Hill College Potter Conference Presenters, Secret Circus Aerialists and more.
• Activities along Germantown Avenue: The Science of Wizarding demonstrations, ice sculpting demonstrations, Sorting Hat demonstrations, Muggles Read-a-Thon, and more.
• Photo Opps: Hedwig’s Hollow Selfie Park, 4 Privet Drive Photo Op, and many more magical spots to capture your favorite selfie.

PAY AS YOU GO

• Destinations off of Germantown Avenue: Woodmere Straw Maze, J.S. Jenks Firebolt 5k, CityHunt Scavenger Hunt.
• Activities along Germantown Avenue: caricaturists, slow motion booth, face painting, fortune teller, potion making, photobooths, and more.

MAGICAL MAKE & TAKE ZONES – advanced purchase of wristbands required for activities in these designated zones.

Magical Wristbands offer Potter fans exclusive access to 10 unique interactive “make and take” activities designed for kids ages 4-12, but able to be enjoyed by all. Wristbands are $20 per person and will be available for sale beginning August 29. Purchase details will be announced on www.chestnuthillpa.com.

• Activities in this designated area include: make your own Golden Stitch, make your own paper glasses, owl decorating, design your own crest, bubble wands, Potter pics, bookmark making, and much more.

Philadelphia Brotherly Love Cup Quidditch Tournament

When: 10 am – 4 pm

Where: Chestnut Hill College

Cost: Free to attend.

What: The 8th Annual Philadelphia Brotherly Love Cup Quidditch Tournament returns with teams from visiting colleges and the local community team competing in round-robin style quidditch matches.

VISITOR EXPERIENCE

Chestnut Hill is hard at work to create an even more enjoyable experience for visitors. Activities that were held on the Avenue in previous years will now be moved into lots in surrounding areas to create open streets and ease of access for festival-goers. Increased service offerings, including additional restroom facilities and concessions will be added to the festival footprint.

PARKING

A number of satellite parking locations have been secured for visitors who choose to drive to the festival on Saturday. A shuttle service will be available to transport visitors from each satellite location to the festival area. Details and locations for satellite parking areas to be released in coming weeks.

TRAIN

Public transportation is the most convenient way to travel to the festival. SEPTA (Philadelphia’s regional transit system) has two station stops in Chestnut Hill located just a short walk from the heart of the Festival: Chestnut Hill West and Chestnut Hill East. This train system provides roundtrip transportation from Center City Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill. Visit www.iseptaphilly.com for complete schedules and details.

Further details including dining options, accommodation information, schedule of performances/activities, and festival map to follow. Visit www.chestnuthillpa.com for updated information.