Everything You Need For a Magical Harry Potter Halloween Party

POPSUGAR Photography | Lisette Mejia
POPSUGAR Photography | Lisette Mejia

Take your Halloween party to the next level by embracing a Harry Potter theme this year. Wizards, witches, and their muggle fans always appreciate a good time, especially if it includes delicious desserts and fun games. Include these tips at your next wizard-themed Halloween party to conjure up an event that will rival any Yule Ball.

— Additional reporting by Kelly Schwarze

Craft the Perfect Invitation

Get creative and DIY your own invites using crayon as a wax seal.

Call In the Owls

Start the party by giving everyone an official letter from Hogwarts, "delivered" by an owl.

Make Sure Everyone Has a Wand

The wands can be classic and wooden . . .

. . . Or They Can Be Fun and Edible!
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. . . Or They Can Be Fun and Edible!

The wand chooses the wizard and, sometimes, wizards need to eat delicious treats.

Keep the Competition Going

Everyone always has a house they've chosen to be part of, so make the party more fun with a race to win the House Cup!

Brew Some Butterbeer
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Brew Some Butterbeer

Young wizards love a refreshing glass of butterbeer, and a real-life version was even made centuries ago in London. What is described as liquid butterscotch or a top-quality cream soda can be replicated with this alcoholic butterbeer recipe, made with real butter and real beer.

Don't Forget About All the Characters

Mini versions of the main characters make delightful decor.

Decorate Your House in Hogwarts House Motifs

Make sure each house banner is flying high and showcased to avoid hurting anyone's feelings.

Make Your Own Potions Decor
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Make Your Own Potions Decor

Use these printable Harry Potter potions labels from blog Over the Big Moon and affix to bottles from a local thrift store to stock the party with ready-made wizard elixirs.

Pass Out Tattoos
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Pass Out Tattoos

Temporary tattoos are such a hit at any party, and with these 18 tattoos costing only $5, why wouldn't you get them?

Put Signs Up Everywhere

Whether you live in a big home or a tiny one, you can make signs and place them anywhere, transforming different parts of your home into Harry Potter landmarks.

Don't Forget the Chamber of Secrets

Let no geeky Harry Potter detail be forgotten! Recreate key plot moments in the spookiest of ways.

Create Photobooth Cutouts

You don't have to rent a fancy photobooth to have some fun with cutouts. Create a fun one like this and guests can take all sorts of photos with it.

Bake a Perfect Cake

Sure, you can choose all sorts of characters and parts of the books to recreate as a cake, but sticking to basics is a great idea as well.

Take the Party to a 21+ Level

Leave beer pong behind and embrace Quidditch pong — it's so much harder and much more worth it.

DIY Floating Candles
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DIY Floating Candles

Try this DIY floating candles project. It's very simple to put together!

Have Plenty of Props Available

Whether your guests use it for a photobooth or to walk around the party, props to dress like a character are definitely a good move.

Don't Hold Back on Decorating

You can try having your guests decorate their own cupcakes and desserts or do it yourself!

DIY Your Own Piñata

Forget catching the snitch when you can just try to break your snitch instead.

Give Your Wine a Weasley Sweater Cozy
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Give Your Wine a Weasley Sweater Cozy

Learn how to put the DIY Weasley sweater cozy together in just six steps.

Don't Forget Party Souvenirs

You can't let anyone leave without something to remember the party, so just get a bunch of badges made. People can wear them during the party, too!

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