Harry Potter and the Wizarding World Comes to Lehi

Lehi—John Hutchings Museum of Natural History, 55 North Center Street, will be transformed into a Wizard's Museum three Saturdays during the month of October.
Wizard enthusiasts can participate in a variety of activities for $1 per person on October 10, 17 and 24 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. as the artifacts and specimens become enchanted and the museum is changed into many a famous place from the world of wizards.
“We chose the Harry Potter theme because it creates a positive family-friendly atmosphere,” said Valerie Meade, program director at the Hutchings Museum. “Children of all ages love Harry Potter and it is funny how many adults are into it.”
Each Saturday offers a variety of activities for children and adults alike, including the Amazing Wizarding Magic Show by Magical Johnson, the Advanced Potions teacher demonstration, a chance to buy candy from Honeyduke's Candy Store, a fortune-telling session with the famous Professor Trelawny and more. The magic shows are performed at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The potions demonstrations will begin at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Carl Timmerman will share his campfire tales as he takes his listeners back in time and tells some of Utah's most fascinating ghost stories Saturday, October 17. There will be a costume contest Saturday, October 24th. Come dressed as a favorite Harry Potter character. Fun prizes will be awarded for creativity.
The Hutchings Museum is known for its year-around school field trips that provide teachers the option to choose from one of the field trip packages for their students. Children can learn about Native American Studies, Fossils, the Wild West, Rocks and Minerals, Pioneers, Birds, Eggs and Animals.
“Student groups come in quite often,” said Susan Shoell, employee of the Hutchings Museum. “I learn so much from the students. It's fun to teach them and gather their knowledge.”
The museum will host a number of events this year, including the Lehi Family Week November 24 to the 28 and Christmas in Lehi beginning November 28. For more information about special events or the museum, visit http://www.hutchingsmuseum.org/, or call Valerie Meade at 801-768-7180.