JACKSON, Wyo. — The Teton County Library is bringing Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to Jackson Hole this Halloween season.
Four free Harry Potter-themed programs are coming to the library in October, with events for different age groups.
Advance registration is required for both A Night at Hogwarts (Oct. 28) and Harry Potter Trivia for Adults (Oct. 20). Registration will open on the library’s website at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 for A Night at Hogwarts, which is expected to fill up very quickly, the library says.
See the full schedule of events below:
Registration opens online for A Night at Hogwarts — Saturday, Oct. 7 at 9 a.m.
Applications are available online only at tclib.org/hogwarts for kids ages 8 to 18. Registration is limited to the first 80 completed applications. Those who don’t have access to internet may use a public computer in the library to fill out the online application. The event itself takes place on Saturday, Oct. 28.
Harry Potter Trivia for Adults — Friday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. in the library’s fireplace area
Harry Potter extreme trivia tests the knowledge of teams of up to four people, ages 18 and up. Registration is required and will open Wednesday, Oct. 11 here.
Harry Potter Family Day — Saturday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. in the Youth Wing
Families are invited to visit the Youth Wing, transformed to Diagon Alley for the day with fun activities. Visit stores like Flouish & Botts, Eeylops Owls Emporium, Florean Fortescue’s Ice Cream Parlor and more. No visit is complete without stopping at Gringotts first.
Teen Harry Potter Bingo Challenge — Sunday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. in the Youth Wing
Teens ages 13 to 18 will complete a scavenger hunt and compete for prizes using the Beanstack app on phones or tablets. The library can provide devices to those who need them. Sixteen Chocolate Frog Cards are hidden in the library. Books and activity clues will lead players to them. Follow the clues and answer the questions in Beanstack to earn bingo. Bingo winners will be recorded for a Target Gift Card. Collect all 16 cards and get a chocolate treat.
A Night at Hogwarts — Saturday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Youth Wing
Pre-registration required! This after-hours event brings the halls of the fictional school alive for kids ages 8 to 18, with a sorting hat ceremony, Hogwarts classes, a few brooms and lots of magical details.
