Spots where you can celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday in Birmingham

Harry Potter has a birthday coming up next week, and Birmingham is READY for it. Whether you’re a casual Hogwarts enthusiast or know the game of Quidditch backwards and forwards, here are a couple local spots celebrating ‘The Boy Who Lived”s birthday (note: if you’re a fan of He Who Shall Not Be Named, you likely aren’t invited).

Harry Potter Night! at Black Market Bar and Grill

Harry Potter Night! at Black Market Bar and Grill  in Five Points celebrates HP a few times a year and this particular FREE event packed the house last year. Costume contest, themed food and drink and trivia with prizes. This Harry Potter Night is free to the public so get there early to ensure a good seat for trivia.

Black Market Bar and Grill: Tuesday, July 31st 7PM-10PM |1035 20th St S, Birmingham, Alabama 35205

Harry Potter’s Birthday Party at Brennan’s Irish Pub

Celebrate HP a day early at Brennan’s Irish Pub. Ever truly wondered if ButterBeer was as yummy as it sounds? Now is your chance to see for yourself! Brennan’s Harry Potter Birthday Party will include birthday cake, prizes, trivia and (my personal favorite) karaoke.

Brennan’s Irish Pub: Monday, July 30th at 4 PM | 1108 20th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205

Harry Potter’s Birthday Celebration at The Heavenly Donut Co.

Harry Potter’s Birthday Celebration at The Heavenly Donut Co. is the most exclusive HP party outside of Hogwarts. The store will be sectioned all and fully decorated for those there for the party. Every party guest will be sorted into their house with a “sorting hat” donut (SO cute), receive a magic wand, chocolate frog, a golden snitch donut cake-pop, and homemade ButterBeer. Come dressed up because there will be PLENTY of photo ops. Click here to purchase your tickets to this magical event!

Heavenly Donut Co: Tuesday, July 31 from 11 AM – 8 PM | 4911 Cahaba River Rd, Ste 105, Birmingham, Alabama 35243

Harry Potter’s Birthday/Anniversary Party at 2nd and Charles and Books-a-Million

Not only is the next week the perfect time to celebrate Harry’s birthday, but also the time to recognize the 20th anniversary of the very first Harry Potter book release. 2nd and Charles and Books-a-Million waste no opportunities to celebrate these milestones. The 2nd and Charles event will feature house sorting, wand-making and potion-making. On top of the magical activities from the Harry Potter universe, Books-a-Million’s Harry Potter 20 Years of Magic Celebration will offer awesome deals of rare collector’s items through ALL of July and August.

2nd & Charles: Saturday, July 28 |1705 Montgomery Highway Hoover, Alabama 35244

Books-a-Million: Saturday, July 28 2p.m.-4p.m. | Various Locations throughout the Birmingham area

Harry Potter’s Birthday Celebration at Dreamcakes Bakery

Dreamcakes Bakery, owned by Harry’s distant cousins Jan and Dwight Potter, is celebrating Harry Potter’s Birthday Tuesday July 31. 

Celebrate with Dreamcakes by picking a sorting hat cupcake. When you bite into it, it will magically show you which of the four houses of Hogwarts you belong. 

Dreamcakes will have ButterBeer cupcakes, Golden Snitch cupcakes, and Sorting hat cupcakes. 

Buy any of the 3 special Harry Potter cupcakes and get a souvenir photo with the sorting hat and use any of the Dreamcakes props. 

Try to guess the flavor of the Bertie Botts Bean and win a prize. Dreamcakes will have toy wands. glasses, free cupcakes and of course CHOCOLATE Frogs. 

No reservation required. Just come in from 11-4pm and ENJOY!

Dreamcakes: Tuesday, July 31 11am-4pm | 960 Oxmoor Road Homewood

Did we miss any enchanting spots to party for Harry’s birthday? Let us know!