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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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Each summer, Kent transforms into the wizardly world of Harry Potter. This year's festivities featured wand-making, dragons and a real-life owl as wizards converged on July 19 and July 20 at downtown shops and parks.

Wizardly Weekend charms downtown Kent

Michael Neenan, Reporter July 21, 2024

Downtown Kent took on a new look for the weekend as decorations transformed Acorn Alley, Water Street and Hometown Bank Plaza into the world of Harry Potter. Main Street Kent brought magic to Kent Saturday...

Each year, Wizardly Weekend brings wizards and warlocks of all kinds to downtown Kent as it transforms into the world of Harry Potter.

Harry Potter-themed weekend to return to downtown Kent

Alton Northup and Editor-in-chief July 18, 2024

Downtown Kent is quickly transforming into a wizardly world. On July 19 and 20, Main Street Kent will hold its annual Wizardly Weekend. Activities like the Wobbly Wizard Bar Crawl, Magical Movie Night,...

Banner and games in Hometown Bank Plaza at the 2023 Wizardly Weekend.

Wizardly Weekend brings magic to Kent

Destiny Torres, Reporter July 31, 2023

Magic returned to Kent on Friday and Saturday as Wizardly Weekend made its annual appearance in the downtown area. “We’ve been doing this event for about eight years now,” Main Street Kent's executive...

Runners take off as they start the “Run that Shall not be Named” 5k.

Wizardly Weekend returns to Kent for a magical festival

Colleen Burns, Reporter July 24, 2022

 the “Run that Shall not be Named”As if by magic, the city of Kent transformed into a Harry Potter fan’s paradise for their annual Wizardly Weekend July 22 and 23. The festival was created in 2016...