ORILLIA, Ontario -- The Leacock
Museum has announced the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be this year’s theme for the
annual Children’s Day staged during the museum’s Leacock Summer Festival.
The Ode to Harry Potter takes place on Saturday, July 30th, 2016 on the grounds of
the Leacock Museum National Historic Site from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Visitors and guests will be placed in the very
heart of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World
complete with activities, set pieces, costumes and a Quidditch Pitch.
“Every year we try to find a children’s book or some aspect of
children’s literature that we can adapt for our Children’s Day event,” said the
museum’s Jenny Martynyshyn. “It has to be engaging, with lots of things for
kids to do, and it has to be fun. Harry Potter is all of that and more.”
Ode
to Harry Potter is presented in association with the Orillia Public Library and
the Orillia Youth Centre and is supported by a host of volunteers. Previous Children’s
Days have included tributes to Dr. Seuss, Treasure Island,
Peter Pan and Robert Munsch. The event has grown in size and stature as part of
the Leacock Summer Festival and will now be presented on its own weekend.
Pre-registration for this free event is recommended as students
will have the opportunity to participate in contests leading up to the big day. Registrants will receive an acceptance letter
in the mail confirming their place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and
Wizardry.
Parents/guardians and children 5 and under need not register. To
register, please visit www.orilliapubliclibrary.ca.
This event is Free.
leacockmuseum.com or call the museum at 705-329-1908.
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In
partnership with the Orillia Public Library and the Orillia Youth Centre
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