Hosting a Harry Potter themed birthday party is a great way to celebrate and immerse yourself in the magical world of Hogwarts. Whether you’re a fan of the books or the movies, there are plenty of ways to incorporate the themes and characters into your Harry Potter themed party. And with a budget of $100, you can still create a magical and memorable experience for your guests.
By using inexpensive materials and a bit of imagination, you can create a magical Harry Potter-themed party that won’t break the bank. And remember, the most important thing is to have fun and enjoy the party with your friends and family.
Create a Hogwarts banner
Cut out the letters “HOGWARTS” from construction paper or cardboard and string them together with ribbon or yarn. This will make a great backdrop for your party.
Add some floating candles
To create the illusion of floating candles, simply cut out small circles of yellow construction paper and tape them to the ceiling. It will look like they’re floating just like in the Great Hall!
Make your own potion bottles
You can use empty glass jars and bottles and decorate them with potion labels and potion ingredients. Fill them with different colored liquids and place them on tables for an added touch of magic.
Create a Hogwarts Express
Cut out a Hogwarts Express train from cardboard or foam board and place it on the wall. This will add a touch of magic to the room.
Sorting Hat Ceremony
Create a sorting hat by cutting out a cone shape from black construction paper and attaching it to a headband. Place the sorting hat on a table and have guests come up one by one to be sorted into their Hogwarts house.
Create a Marauder’s Map
Print out a map of Hogwarts and its surrounding areas and display it on a wall. This will give your guests a sense of where they are and make them feel like they’re part of the story.
Make your own wand
You can make wands for your guests using wooden dowels, paint, and some hot glue. These can be used as party favors or decorations.
Create a Daily Prophet newspaper
Print out headlines from the Daily Prophet and display them on a wall. This will add to the atmosphere of your party and give guests a sense of what’s happening in the Wizarding World.
Create a Photo Booth
Create a backdrop with a Hogwarts castle or the Great Hall, and provide props like Harry Potter’s glasses, a wand, a scarf of the Hogwarts houses, and a broomstick for the guests to take pictures with.
Create a spell book
Use an old book and cover it with brown paper and string. Create a spell list, and write the spell names on it, and place it on a table.
Create a wizarding supply station
Set up a table with wizarding supplies like quills, parchment, ink, and cauldrons. This will add to the atmosphere of the party and give guests a sense of what it’s like to be a wizard.
Pumpkin pasties
These are a staple at Hogwarts and are easy to make at home. Simply make a pastry dough, fill it with pumpkin puree, and bake them.
Butterbeer
This is a popular drink in the Wizarding World and can be made at home with a few simple ingredients. Combine cream soda, butterscotch syrup, and whipped cream to make a delicious and budget-friendly version of butterbeer.
Treacle Tart
A traditional English dessert that Harry Potter often eats, it’s easy to make and delicious. You can find the recipe online and make it with simple ingredients.
Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Bean
You can buy these at the store or make your own by using jelly beans and labeling them with different flavors like “earwax” or “booger”
Cauldron Cakes
These are small chocolate cakes that can be made in a muffin tin, decorated with orange icing and a licorice stick to look like a cauldron handle
Lemon drop
Harry and his friends often enjoyed these tangy treats, you can make them by mixing lemon juice, sugar and cornstarch and molding them into small drops.
Golden Snitch Cake Pops
Make cake pops with a yellow or gold color, then decorate them with edible gold dust or gold sprinkles to make them look like a Golden Snitch.
Mandrake Root Brownies
You can make brownies and decorate them to look like Mandrake roots. You can add green food coloring to the brownie mixture and shape them like roots, and use chocolate chips or nuts to create the details.
Harry Potter Free Invitations
Using free, downloadable invitations can be a cost-effective way to invite guests to a party. It is also convenient as it allows you to customize the invitations with your own party details. There are many websites that offer free, Harry Potter-themed invitations that can be downloaded and printed.
Additionally, using free invitations can also save time as you don’t have to go to a store to purchase invitations or wait for them to be delivered. Once you have downloaded and customized the invitations, you can simply print them out at home or at a local print shop.
You can also send them electronically via email or social media. Overall, using free, downloadable invitations is a great way to save money and time while still having fun and creative invitations for your party.
Wizarding Dueling
Set up a dueling area and have guests face off against each other in a wizarding duel. You can use foam wands or create your own using cardboard and paint. Give guests instructions on how to properly duel and have them use spells like “Expelliarmus” and “Stupefy” to duel.
Wizarding Crafts station
Set up a table with materials like construction paper, glue, and markers and have guests make their own wizarding crafts like a Hogwarts acceptance letter, a wand, or a Marauder’s map.
Escape Room
Create an escape room with a Harry Potter theme. You can use clues and puzzles related to the story and have guests work together to escape the room before time runs out.
Trivia Game
Create a trivia game with questions related to the Harry Potter series, and divide guests into teams. You can give prizes for the winning team.
Wizarding Treasure Hunt
Create a treasure hunt with clues leading to a hidden treasure. The treasure can be a special prize or a party favor for guests.
Wizarding Fashion Show
Encourage guests to come dressed in costumes inspired by the Harry Potter characters, and then have a fashion show where guests can show off their costumes and vote on the best one.
Coloring Pages
Coloring is a fun and relaxing activity that can be enjoyed by guests of all ages. Print out a variety of Harry Potter coloring pages and provide guests with colored pencils or markers. Guests can color the pages while they wait for the party to start or during a lull in the party.
You can also use Harry Potter coloring pages as a party favor. Print out a variety of Harry Potter coloring pages and put them in a small bag or envelope along with colored pencils or markers. Guests can take them home as a party favor and continue to enjoy coloring.
Sorting Hat Ceremony
Create a sorting hat by cutting out a cone shape from black construction paper and attaching it to a headband. Place the sorting hat on a table and have guests come up one by one to be sorted into their Hogwarts house.
Potion-making station
Set up a table with potion ingredients like herbs, spices, and colored liquids. Have guests make their own potions and take them home as party favors.
Quidditch match
Create a mini quidditch field using cardboard boxes, a broomstick, and a golden snitch (a golf ball painted gold). Divide the guests into two teams and let them play a mini quidditch match.
DIY wizarding supplies
You can make simple items like quills, parchment, or potion bottles and give them as party favors. These are easy to make and will be a hit with your guests.
Wizarding candy
You can make or buy wizarding candy like Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans and Chocolate frogs and put them in small bags or boxes to give as party favors.
DIY Wand
You can make your own wand using wooden dowels, paint, and some hot glue. This is a great party favor that guests can take home and use for future Harry Potter-themed events.
Spell book
You can make a small spell book using a small notebook, cover it with brown paper and string and fill it with a spell list for your guests to take home as a party favor
House crest
You can make your own house crest and give them as party favors. you can use construction paper, cardboard and glue to create the crest
Photo Booth picture
You can print out the pictures taken from your photo booth, and give them as a party favor. This will be a great reminder of the fun they had at your party.
Wizarding keychains
You can find keychains with different designs such as a golden snitch, a wand, or a Hogwarts crest at the dollar store. They are a great party favor that guests can take home and use as a keychain or a bag charm.
Wizarding themed stickers
You can find Harry Potter or wizarding themed stickers at the dollar store, these can be a perfect party favor for your guests to take home and use to decorate their notebooks or room.
Wizarding themed temporary tattoos
You can find Harry Potter or wizarding themed temporary tattoos at the dollar store, these can be a perfect party favor for your guests to take home and use.
Wizarding themed pencils or pens
You can find Harry Potter or wizarding themed pencils or pens at the dollar store, these can be a perfect party favor for your guests to take home and use to write.
Wizarding themed magnets
You can find Harry Potter or wizarding themed magnets at the dollar store, these can be a perfect party favor for your guests to take home and use to decorate their fridge.
By shopping at a dollar store, you can find many budget-friendly party favors that your guests will love. Just be sure to check the quality before buying.
These are just a few ideas to get you started, but the possibilities are endless. The key is to have fun and be creative with your decorations. Remember, it’s the little details that will make your party truly magical!
