Popular Harry Potter Events Coming Up In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA— Alexandria's Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum will transform into a wizarding world on two dates for fans of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. The Apothecary holds special tours each year to mark Harry Potter's birthday.

Tours explore the real-world science and medicine behind the popular series. This year's tours include a family-friendly event on July 28 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and an adult-only tour on Aug. 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The family event features tours every 15 minutes, potion making and a photo booth. Hooray for Books! will be selling wizarding merchandise and Dolci Gelati will have Butterbeer gelato in their shop. Tickets are $7, and children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. At least one paying adult per five children is required.

The adult event includes tours every hour, a toast with a magical cocktail, and magical demonstrations by Professor Severus Snape. Dolci Gelati will be open for Butterbeer gelato. Tickets are $20 and are available for ages 21 and up.

Get your tickets early, because these events are known to sell out. Visit shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx to buy tickets. The Apothecary is located at 105-107 South Fairfax Street, Alexandria.