It’s been a full yr because the Harry Potter Shop Chicago first opened its doorways on the Magnificent Mile, and the magic hasn’t worn off. To mark the milestone, the store is throwing a birthday celebration on April 10 that is set to be precisely the type of whimsical, fan-first power you’d count on from the wizarding world.
This yr additionally marks 25 years because the launch of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, so the shop goes all-in with immersive, barely over-the-top enjoyable.
To begin, in fact, there might be cake. The first 100 guests on April 10 can seize a free slice contained in the Butterbeer Bar, the place a full birthday cake may also be on show for photographs. Guests that day may also obtain a limited-edition birthday pin, whereas occasion hats and festive décor will fill the area all weekend.
Beyond the treats, the store is rolling out a few new interactive experiences that may proceed after the massive celebration. A Sorting Hat picture op invitations followers to seek out out the place they belong, with a memento to take residence. There’s additionally a dragon egg scavenger hunt launching for spring, full with maps and a small reward for many who full it.
The retailer can also be providing a brand new drink to take pleasure in this spring. Pumpkin Juice joins the menu on the Butterbeer Bar, served chilly in a reusable cup and mixing apple juice, pumpkin purée, peach nectar and vanilla.
The store is partnering with The Birthday Party Project, donating $1 per transaction on April 10 to assist birthday celebrations for youngsters experiencing homelessness.
What: Harry Potter Shop Chicago’s first birthday celebration
When: April 10
Where: 676 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611