The party will get started with contest registration from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Judging will begin at 5:30 to determine winners of eight categories: Best Costume in four age groups Ages 0-6, Ages 7-12, Ages 13-18, and Adults as well as Most Authentic, Harry-est Harry, Most Magical Creature, and Best “Green” (environmentally friendly) Costume.
In addition, all party participants who attend the 7:05 p.m. showing of the film will have a chance to vote for the best overall costume and recipient of the “Muggles’ Choice Award.” And, while eight contestants will win contest prizes, everyone who wears a costume to the party will receive a free Harry Potter movie poster. There is no cost to enter the contest.
Other party activities will include appearances by some slitherin’ and crawly creatures related to the animals featured in the Harry Potter films; wizardly science demonstrations by Museum staff; and a chance to check out artifacts from the Museum’s extensive collection.