Wizards, Witches and Muggles will be gathering in Kent.

Wizards, Witches and Muggles will be gathering July 28-29 in Downtown Kent for Wizardly World of Kent. A magical weekend filled with fun activities including:

THE RUN THAT SHALL NOT BE NAMED 5 3/4K – Free the Elves 

Date: July 28th
The run begins at 6pm.
Location: Lester Lefton Esplanade, Kent State University
Registration: $30
To register – click here.

  • This is noncompetitive* 5K will take participants on a magical journey through the Kent State University Campus.
  • All participants will receive a commemorative “Run That Shall Not Be Named” 5 3/4K medal, bib and socks to free the elf of your choice.
  • Registration is limited to the first 250 wizards, witches, and muggles.
WOBBLY WIZARD BAR CRAWL

Date: July 28th
Time:  5pm-11:30pm
Crawl starts at: Water Street Tavern
132 South Water St.. Kent, OH
Tickets: $15 (Age restriction)
To purchase tickets click here.

  • All participants who registered and arrive at Water Street Tavern will receive event swag, crawl pass, house colored Jello shot and Wizardly Weekend drawstring backpack.
  • Magical potion drinks, fun photo opps, decoration and activities will be all around town.  For locations visit website.
HERBOLOGY WORKSHOP

Date: July 28th
Time: 6pm
Location: North Water Brewing
101 Crane Ave., Kent, OH 44240
Tickets: $48 ($51,57 check-out)
To purchase tickets click here.

  • Learn about…the uses of wizardly herbs, magical plants & important ingredients in potions.
  • Plant your own herb garden, How to care for your garden, what you can use your herbs for!
  • Class ticket includes your first drink!

PAR FOR THE CURSE MAGICAL MINATURE GOLF

Date: July 29th
Check-in runs from Noon-2pm | Course open Noon – 5pm
Check-in: 154 N. Water St., Kent, OH
Tickets: $12
To purchase tickets click here.

  • Play 9 holes of magical miniature golf.
  • Participants will receive a Wizardly Weekend drawstring bag, house-colored golf ball and score card/map.
Wizardly World of Kent
OTHER EVENTS INCLUDE:

WIZARDLY VENDOR VILLAGE
Date: July 29th
Time: 11am – 6pm
Downtown Kent

A variety of 40+ magical vendors will have their hand-crafted merchandise for sale.

MYTHICAL CREATURE STORY TIME 
Date: July 29th
Time: 10am
Location: Kent Free Library
For more information click here.

HARRY POTTER TRIVIA WITH SPORCLE
Date: July 29, 2023
Times: 7pm & 8pm
Location: North Water Brewing
101 Crane Ave., Kent, OH 44240
(Age restriction: 21+)

ADULT POTIONS CLASS
Date: July 29th
Time: 7pm-10pm
Location: Bell Tower Brewing
310 Park Ave., Kent, OH
Tickets – click here.

BELL TOWER BALL *
Date: July 29th
Time: 7pm-10pm
Location: Bell Tower Brewing
310 Park Ave., Kent, OH
Tickets- click here. 
* This is not a child-friendly event. 18+ permitted.

Don your best dress, dress robes, house colors – anything formal goes – at the Bell Tower Ball! Guests will be transported to Christmas time at their favorite Magic School.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Wizardly World of Kent is brought to you by Main Street Kent. Working with volunteers and businesses, Main Street Kent has created a magically-themed weekend that brings visitors from all over to enjoy the festivities.

Sponsors of the event include Meijer, SummaHealth, College Town Kent, Hometown Bank, Portage Community Bank, Central Portage County VCB , The Thresholds Group, Acorn Alley and Off the Wagon.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

For local hotel accommodations click here.