🧙 ✨ Back to the Castle: A Night of Wizarding Wonder ✨🦉
🗓️ Date: Saturday, August 30th, 2025
🕒 Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
Wizards, witches, and magical creatures—your letter to Hogwarts ® has arrived! Join us for a spellbinding evening as Elachee is transformed into a school of witchcraft and wizardry for one enchanted night only. Whether you're a brave Gryffindor ®, a clever Ravenclaw ®, or something in between, there's magic waiting for you in the forest!
🌟 This year’s magical offerings include:
💫 Planetarium Program: Uncover the mystical connections between the world of Hogwarts® and the celestial wonders of the night sky. Learn about the stars, planets, and constellations while immersed in the enchanting atmosphere of Harry Potter®
🧪 Potions Class – Create bubbling, fizzing potions with hands-on science experiments
🌿 Herbology Class ® Guided Hike – Discover the magical properties of native plants on a guided trail walk
🐍 Animal Encounters: Practice Your Parseltongue ® – Meet some of our slithering and scaly animal ambassadors
🍺 Butter Beer Station – Enjoy a frothy cup of our non-alcoholic Butter Beer, perfect for witches, wizards, and magical creatures of all ages!
📸 Costumed Photo Spots – Strike a pose in front of our castle backdrop or enchanted forest scenes
🎟️ Tickets:
$16 for Non-Members
$13 for Elachee Members
Costumes encouraged | Best suited for ages 6 and up | Pre-registration required
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