The magical world of Harry Potter can be used as a theme for a fun and creative Halloween party.

The last Harry Potter book in the series by J. K. Rowling is now released, but the movie series is still rolling out, and will keep the stories alive for years to come. For many children today, a Harry Potter book is the first full length book they will read.

The Harry Potter theme is very popular with an age group that extends right up to the older teenagers who have followed it through the years as each book has been released.

Lost of decorations and costumes can be pulled straight out of the world of Harry Potter. For example, ghosts, goblins, witches, wizards, broomsticks, hats, skeletons, spiders, spider webs, magic potions all fit with Halloween and the Harry Potter theme. Other decorative touches that relate directly to Harry Potter include character costumes, Hogwart’s items like crests, posters, owls, frogs, etc.

There is a growing interest in the Harry Potter theme as a feature at Halloween, and a corresponding increase in the Harry Potter decorative items available at Halloween time.

Harry Potter Halloween parties can be announced with Harry Potter themed invitations. These can include fonts and images found online that are related to the world of Harry Potter. Make sure that you invitations inform guests of the date, time, and location of the party. In order to make the catering process easier, ask invited guests to RSVP. Don’t forget that the parents of your guests need to be informed of safety measurements being taken and transportation arrangements that have been made.

Activities at your party can include watching the Harry Potter movies, video and computer games, play acting, book readings, searching the internet and Harry Potter fan sites, discussing the stories, characters and actors, making up variations of the stories, craft activities to make Harry Potter costumes and accessories, and much more.

A simple craft project is to provide some wooden dowel and a variety of paints and glitter, and have everyone make a Harry Potter wand for themselves.