Harry Potter Parties in California

All these California locations are hosting Harry Potter parties. Find one near you!

Alameda

Books, Inc.
1344 Park St.
Alameda
510-522-2226

The 'Midnight Release Party' begins at 11 PM on July 20th. There will be a special Harry Potter writing contest, a costume contest, a Hogwarts art display, trivia and prizes. Partial proceeds go to the Alameda Education Foundation.

San Francisco ~

The Booksmith, in San Francisco CA, is hosting a book release Harry Potter Party!

Come help countdown to the midnight release of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows' on Friday, July 20, 2007 from 11:00 PM - 1:00 AM.

Here's where to be:
The Booksmith
1644 Haight Street
San Francisco, California 94117

Join them for fun, food, prizes and even some surprises as they count down the minutes to the midnight. Copies of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows', the new book from J.K. Rowling, go on sale at 12:00 midnight. Copies purchased at The Booksmith will receive a 20% discount.

For more information, call 415-863-8688 or visit www.booksmith.com

El Cerrito ~

Barnes & Noble Booksellers ElCerrito CA is hosting a Harry Potter Midnight Magic Party!

The Harry Potter Midnight Magic Party starts at 6 PM on Friday, July 20th.

Lots of activities, prizes and give-a-ways as they countdown to midnight. Books go on sale at 12:01 AM on the 21st .

Here's where to go:
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
6050 El Cerrito Plaza
El Cerrito, Ca 94530

For more information call: 510-524-0087

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Berkley ~

Cal Student Store, UC
UC Berkeley campus
108 MLK Jr. Student Union, Berkeley
510-642-9000

The 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Release Bash' is being held from 9-11 AM on July 21. There will be magic, treats, prizes, and activities for all ages. Bring your decorated Quidditch Broomstick and compete for a chance to win a $100 prize package. Registration is required; please call 510-642-9000

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Oakland ~

A Great Good Place for Books
6120 LaSalle Ave.
Oakland
510-339-8210

Join the 'Harry Potter Book Release Party' starting at 10 PM on Friday, July 20th. Enjoy a costume contest, trivia, refreshments and more.

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San Diego ~

College-Rolando Branch Library
6600 Montezuma Road
San Diego, CA 92115-2828
(619) 533-3902

Midnight Madness Celebration! The first 50 Harry Potter fans in line at the College Rolando Branch Library will be able to check out 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at midnight', using their San Diego Public Library card. The line-up begins at 8:00 PM.

Refreshments and events are planned from 9 PM until the midnight release of the books. There will be giveaways, Dick Dale the magician, the Fern Street Circus balloon sculptors, and the Jackstraws folk music band.

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Rancho Bernardo Branch Library
17110 Bernardo Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92128-2002
(858) 538-8163

Midnight Madness Celebration! The first 50 Harry Potter fans in line at the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library will be able to check out 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at midnight', using their San Diego Public Library card. The line-up begins at 8:00 PM.

Refreshments and events are planned from 9 PM until the midnight release of the books. There will be giveaways, the Hullabaloo Band (at 9:00 PM), Mad Science 'Fire & Ice' experiments (from 9:30 to 10:15 PM), and the Amazing Dana 'Mystical Magic Show' (from 11:00 PM until midnight).

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