The Magical Menagerie: Magical creatures have invaded the grounds of Huffwarts. Search for a creature to tame: Light, Dark, House … even Dragons. Once you locate one of many magical animals, reserve it with your enchanted creature taming token. One creature can be tamed by a student a day, and each creature subtype is worth a variable number of House Points.

Dueling: I will print everyone’s selected spell cards ahead of time to distribute on Day 1. 4 copies of every spell will also be available, first come/first serve based on the acquisition and expenditure of any earned Magical Aptitude points.

Spellbook Competition: Once everyone is present, guests will be invited to participate in the Tournament of Tomes spellbook judging contest, in which spellbooks will be judged based upon a rubric of characteristics. A physical medal will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (gold, silver, bronze).

Wand Competition: You can compete using the wand you painted and decorated last year OR choose to create a new wand at the Wand Painting station in the Family Room. Best wand will be chosen by all participants, and a physical medal will be given for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place (gold, silver, bronze).

Pumpkin Carving: Wizard Wards and Warty Gourds! Mike will be demonstrating some pumpking carving techniques, and we will have an assortment of pumpkin carving tools available for your use in creating a squashy masterpiece. Best carved pumpking will be chosen by all participants, and a physical medal will be given for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place (gold, silver, bronze).

“The Hex of the Hollow Spirit” choose-your-own-adventure wine tasting: A shadow has fallen upon you: the Hex of the Hollow Spirit. You may already feel it—the emptiness in your chest, the strange dryness in your throat, the sense that something vital has been taken from you. From one of dozens of vintages, you may find the cure. Reward: mana potion. (Alternate activities available for those not interested in wine tasting.)