Upcoming Events at Chestnut Hill Pa
Fri Oct 20, 6:00 PM - Sat Oct 21, 4:00 PM
16 E Highland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Community: Germantown
Description
Come out to the 7th annual Chestnut Hill Harry Potter Festival, it is back! Now with new designated family-friendly activity areas.
Event Details
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.
For more information, visit chestnuthillpa.com/harry-potter-festival-2017
FRIDAY – OCTOBER 20, 2017
WANDS & WIZARDS NIGHT ON THE AVENUE: an evening of potions, pubs, and magical possibilities in Chestnut Hill.
When: 6-9 pm
Where: Germantown Avenue
Cost: Pay-as-you-go
What: New for 2017, to make the magic of the event more accessible for visitors – Chestnut Hill has replaced the Harry Potter Pub Crawl with Wands & Wizards Night on Germantown Avenue. No tickets required, no cost to attend (activities and entertainment options are pay-as-you-go unless otherwise noted), enough mischief to be managed by all.
Enjoy a special evening of magical fun including photo booths, performances by aerialists, fortune tellers along Germantown Avenue, and much more. New for 2017 – The Franklin Institute brings Astronomy to Wands & Wizards Night. Join the science museum at Jenks Memorial Playground for a family-friendly “out of this world” evening. Spirited food and beverage specials will also be available at participating restaurants throughout Chestnut Hill. Stores on the Avenue will remain open until 9 pm. Astronomy Night will run 7-10pm.
Costume Contest
When: 8 pm
Where: John Story Jenks Academy of the Arts & Sciences
Cost: $5.00 to participate, free to spectate
What: Step into the spotlight dressed as your favorite Harry Potter character during the annual costume contest. Participants will dress in their best wizardly wardrobes and will be asked to recite a line attributed to their character in order to compete for cash prizes and all-important bragging rights. Registration details will be announced by September 25 via chestnuthillpa.com. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Seating for the costume contest will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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For more information, visit chestnuthillpa.com/harry-potter-festival-2017
FRIDAY – OCTOBER 20, 2017
WANDS & WIZARDS NIGHT ON THE AVENUE: an evening of potions, pubs, and magical possibilities in Chestnut Hill.
When: 6-9 pm
Where: Germantown Avenue
Cost: Pay-as-you-go
What: New for 2017, to make the magic of the event more accessible for visitors – Chestnut Hill has replaced the Harry Potter Pub Crawl with Wands & Wizards Night on Germantown Avenue. No tickets required, no cost to attend (activities and entertainment options are pay-as-you-go unless otherwise noted), enough mischief to be managed by all.
Enjoy a special evening of magical fun including photo booths, performances by aerialists, fortune tellers along Germantown Avenue, and much more. New for 2017 – The Franklin Institute brings Astronomy to Wands & Wizards Night. Join the science museum at Jenks Memorial Playground for a family-friendly “out of this world” evening. Spirited food and beverage specials will also be available at participating restaurants throughout Chestnut Hill. Stores on the Avenue will remain open until 9 pm. Astronomy Night will run 7-10pm.
Costume Contest
When: 8 pm
Where: John Story Jenks Academy of the Arts & Sciences
Cost: $5.00 to participate, free to spectate
What: Step into the spotlight dressed as your favorite Harry Potter character during the annual costume contest. Participants will dress in their best wizardly wardrobes and will be asked to recite a line attributed to their character in order to compete for cash prizes and all-important bragging rights. Registration details will be announced by September 25 via chestnuthillpa.com. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Seating for the costume contest will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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