Updated for 2018 events on March 7, 2018
In 2017, “Harry Potter” turned 20. It’s hard to believe the first book printed 20 years ago, but there you go. We’re all old.
Anyway, Harry Potter is on everyone’s mind. If you’re a fan, and you live in Omaha, you’re in luck. You can celebrate all things Potter over these next few months. Here are some Harry Potter-themed events in the Omaha metro:
Harry Potter Family Night
When: May 12, 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St.
Cost: Included with museum admission, which is $12 for kids and adults, $11 for seniors, and FREE for member families & children younger than 24 months
2018 Wizard Festival & Quidditch Matches
When: June 2, 5 to 10 p.m.
Where: Moonstone Lavender Gardens, 1449 240th Ave., Thurman, Iowa
Cost: $15 (online) or $18 at gate, adults; $8 (online) or $10 at gate, children ages 6-12; and FREE for children 5 and younger
Wizardry Academy Summer Camp
When: June 4-8, 1 to 4 p.m., and June 11-15, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St.
Cost: For ages 4-5, $120 for members, $135 for non-members (save $10 off camps if registered before April 2)
Advanced Wizardry Academy Summer Camp
When: June 4-8, 9 a.m. to noon, and June 11-15, 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St.
Cost: For ages 6-8, $120 for members, $135 for non-members (save $10 off camps if registered before April 2)
Omaha Potter Faire
When: June 16, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: il Palazzo, 5110 N. 132nd St.
Cost: $15 in advance for adults (ages 13+); $10 for children (ages 7-12); children 6 and younger are FREE with a parent or guardian
Back To Hogwarts Summer Camp
When: July 30 through Aug. 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St.
Cost: $160 for members, $180 for non-members (camps divided into grades 1 & 2, grades 3 & 4, and grades 5 & 6)
Omaha Symphony presents “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert”
When: Nov. 24 & 25
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St.
Cost: Movie Series Season ticket packages are currently available
BritishFest’s Wizard’s Yule Ball
When: Dec. 1, 6 to 10:30 p.m. (or later)
Where: Comfort Inn, 7007 Grover St.
Cost: $15, adults; $5, children (ages 4-10)
Know of a Harry Potter-themed event or camp? Leave a comment and let me know! I’ll add it to the list.
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Paul Keller
Thursday 27th of December 2018
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows of any events coming up in 2019.Thanks Paul Keller
Kim
Thursday 27th of December 2018
Good question. I don't any specific dates but you can always count on the Yule Ball and another not on the list called Holidays at Hogwarts (it's at Apollon). There are also Harry Potter themed summer camps in 2019, but I don't have those dates yet.
Jim Morrison
Friday 7th of September 2018
The OSNS Yule Ball the largest and most well received Harry Potter event in Omaha. We are in our 4th year. Please post it to your list!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/318348255576448/
Kim
Saturday 8th of September 2018
Thanks for the heads up! I need to update this list for upcoming events.
Elizabeth
Tuesday 29th of August 2017
The Apollon will be doing holiday at Hogwarts again. More info at http://www.apollonomaha.com/hogwarts
Kim
Tuesday 29th of August 2017
Thanks! I'll update the list with details.
Chris Mendolia
Tuesday 29th of August 2017
The one on the 4th is on the second. Tickets avaliable at Britishfest.com
Kim
Tuesday 29th of August 2017
Thanks, I've changed the date. Do you know where it will be held?