Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Parties in Lower Connecticut
Darien, CT 06820
United States of America
July 14, 2007: Harry Potter Coloring Contest
Enter to win the Harry Potter Coloring Contest. No magic allowed, use real crayons, please.
When:Saturday, July 14, 2007.
Where: Borders, 915 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT; Phone: 860-442-3366
July 17, 2007 OR July 18, 2007: Harry Potter 101: Take the OWLS
Young wizards in grades three through six will spend the evening at Hogwarts, taking their own Ordinary Wizarding Levels (O.W.L.s). The OWLS will be given by Hogwarts' professors! Have your parents sign you up for one of the events.
When: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 or Wednesday July 18, 2007 from 6 to 7:15pm.
Where: Darien Library Library, 35 Leroy Avenue, Darien, Connecticut 06820. Their phone number is 203-655-1234.
Cost: FREE, must pre-register.
Older kids, in grades seven and up can Harry Potter 101
Tuesday, July 17 and/or Wednesday, July 18 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Grades 7 and up can volunteer and help set up Hogwarts and the games for the younger kids. Costumes rewarded with smiles.
Thursday, July 19, 2007: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Movie (PG13)
Wizards 13 and up with a wizard or muggle parent are invited to a free screening of the fourth HP movie.
When: Thursday, July 19, 2007, 4:30pm
Where: Darien Library Library, 35 Leroy Avenue, Darien, Connecticut 06820. Their phone number is 203-655-1234.
Cost: FREE, the library will be distributing the free tickets beginning at 4:15pm.
July 20, 2007: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Midnight Launch
Pick up pre-ordered books.
When: Friday, July 20, 2007 at 11:45pm until 1 am on Saturday, July 21
Where: Darien Library Library, 35 Leroy Avenue, Darien, Connecticut 06820. Their phone number is 203-655-1234.
Cost: Cost of book.
July 20, 2007: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Release Party!
It would behoove you young wizards to forget your muggle clothes and break out your best wizard robes and costumes. The winner of the costume contest receives a signed copy of Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets.
Also enjoy Celtic magic and Mad Science activities. Don't forget your good wizard heart, participate in the House-Elves clothing drive. Bring your parents in a good mood because there will also be magical (okay, maybe not magic, just really cute) cats ready to be adopted!
When: Friday, July 20, 2007, 8pm until Saturday, July 21, 2007 1am (call to verify)
Where: The Book Barn Book Store, 41 West Main Street, Niantic, Connecticut 06357; phone 860-739-5715.
Cost: Admission plus one book is $$37.08 (includes tax), additional members of the party pay $5. At least one person in your family or group needs to purchase the book. Pre-registration with payment is required.
July 20, 2007: Harry Potter Midnight Magic Party
Make your own amulet with a Harry Potter themed craft. Also design a frame. Take a photo with the Harry Potter standee. Practice some magic!
When: : Friday, July 20, 2007, 7pm.
Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers, North Haven Crossing, 470 Universal Drive North, North Haven, CT 0647. Their phone number is 203-234-1805
Cost: FREE
July 20, 2007: Harry Potter Midnight Magic Party and Trivia Scavenger Hunt
Show your Harry Potter smarts with a Trivia Scavenger Hunt, a magic potion demonstration (ooooh!), and of course, a costume contest!
When: : Friday, July 20, 2007, 7pm.
Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1375 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT 06460, phone 203-301-0371 and Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1599 South East Road, Farmington, CT 06032, phone: 860-678-9494.
Cost: FREE
July 27, 2007: Harry Potter 7 Fanatics Book Group
Are you such a fan of HP that you finished book seen in less than a week? This group is for you!
When: Friday, July 27, 2007, 4pm until 5pm.
Where: Darien Library Library, 35 Leroy Avenue, Darien, Connecticut 06820. Their phone number is 203-655-1234.
Cost: FREE, must pre-register (talk about presssure!), use extension 117 when you call.
July 20, 2007: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Parties at Stew Leonard's
Stew Leonard's is magically transformed into Hogwarts where young wizards can come in their costumes and parade around for a contest. Make wizardly crafts like a wizard hat. a magical bookmark and even a magic wand! Feast on butterbeer, popcorn and cookies.
At the stroke of midnight the book is available for sale. Stay for the reading of the first chapter of the last chapter in the Harry Potter saga.
When: Friday, July 20, 2007, 10:pm until 1am
Where: Stew Leonard's, 99 Federal Road, Danbury, Connecticut 06811, Phone: 203-790-8030.
Cost: FREE, book will be sold for $19.00; Muggle parents, please call ahead and reserve a spot for any little family wizards who want to make the crafts.
Sources
Barnes & Noble Booksellers Corporate web site, store locator http://storelocator.barnesandnoble.com/events.do
Borders Stores Corporate Web Site, various pages from http://www.bordersstores.com
Darien Library, http://www.darienlibrary.org/children/Programs/harrypotter.php
Stew Leonards, http://www.stewleonards.com/
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