Northport, NY – Calling all witches, wizards, and magical dreamers! This August, Northport Village is transforming into a wizarding wonderland for a celebration that even Dumbledore would approve of. Hosted by History Repeatin’, this spellbinding day of festivities honors the birthday of The Boy Who Lived — and invites fans of all ages to experience a little magic right here in the heart of Long Island.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 2nd, and read on to discover the magical moments waiting for you!
🧙♂️ Event Highlights & Itinerary 🧙♂️
🧙♂️ Event Highlights & Itinerary 🧙♂️
🔍 The Great Wizarding Quest (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Grab your Marauder’s Map (okay, scavenger hunt) and get ready for a town-wide adventure! This enchanting scavenger hunt is perfect for families, filled with magical clues and charming surprises at every stop.
🎟 Suggested donation: $5 per child.
🎓 House Sorting Ceremony (12:00 PM – 12:45 PM)
Gryffindor? Slytherin? Ravenclaw? Hufflepuff? Step up and let the Sorting Hat determine your house destiny. Who knows where you’ll belong!
⛪️ The Sorting Ceremony will take place at the Trinity Episcopal Church courtyard beginning at 12pm.
✨ Magic Around Northport Village
On your journey, be sure to visit our event partners for magical specials:
🧸 Einstein’s Attic: Stop in for fun Harry Potter surprises!
📚 Northport Books: Harry Potter books + coloring craft.
🎨 SweetArts: Create your own Harry Potter keepsake! (Optional activity; fee applies)
🎟 Ravenclaw Raffle: Enter to win gift cards to Einstein’s Attic ($5–$20 value).
🍦 ButterBeer Ice Cream at LICs Ice Cream: Try the exclusive History Repeatin’ flavor, available July 26 – August 2 only!
🐶 Visit with Canine Companions – Meet real-life Fantastic Beasts and learn more about this incredible organization at the Trinity Episcopal Church courtyard.
🍔 Conjure up some lunch (and drinks) at Feed & Grain, La Porta, Rockin’ Fish and Sand City Brewery!
🍺 The Hogsmeade Crawl (1:30 PM – 3:30 PM)
Ready your wands and your wits—this one’s for the grown-up witches and wizards!
Join fellow magical folk for a Harry Potter–themed trivia pub crawl across Northport’s enchanting establishments. Begin with a Sorting Ceremony, then compete for house points through games, trivia, themed cocktails, and more.
🎟 Tickets: $30/person
Includes:
- Pre-crawl House Sorting Ceremony with the Sorting Hat
- Wizarding trivia and games to earn house points
- Themed drinks/specials and mid-crawl food break
- Prizes awarded to the house with the most points
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Start Times:
- 11:00 AM – Great Wizarding Quest
- 1:30 PM – Hogsmeade Crawl (21+)
Location: Trinity Episcopal Church Courtyard, Northport, NY
🤓 Costumes Strongly encouraged — capes, wands, and wizard hats welcome!
🐾 Supporting Fantastic Beasts
A portion of event proceeds will benefit Canine Companions, a non-profit that provides trained assistance dogs to individuals with disabilities.
Whether you’re a lifelong Potterhead or just looking for a magical day out, this is your invitation to step into the story and experience the magic firsthand. Bring your family, rally your housemates, and prepare for a day of enchantment, laughter, and ButterBeer bliss in Northport Village.
💯 Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended!
History Repeatn’ is an innovative pop-up events company that offers historically themed experiences for audiences of all ages.
Based in Northport, NY, our events encourage people and communities to come together, giving participants the opportunity to socialize, make friends, and learn- just not in a boring way!
Established in 2024 by friends and former colleagues Carol Taylor, John Daniello, and Pete Gallo, History Repeatn’ partners with local venues to provide distinctive and enjoyable experiences throughout Long Island. We have been featured in publications and online, and are members of Northport Chamber of Commerce.
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