The wizarding world of Harry Potter is headed to Chicago's Mag Mile.
“Harry Potter: Magic at Play," a new interactive experience, will welcome fans of the franchise to roam its grounds at Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave. starting Friday.
The 30,000-square-feet space will be filled with engaging games, exploration and sensory activations that recreate the magic from the series, ranging from levitating a feather in charms class to practicing quidditch at Hogwarts.
Butterbeer and merchandise will be available for purchase, too.
The immersive experience, which is a production run jointly by Warner Bros. and Original X Productions, will remain open until May 14, 2023.
Standard tickets start at $37.50 for guests ages 10 and up. Passes for children ages 3-9 start at $29.50. Prices may fluctuate around in-demand times and dates, according to the event's website. Children under 2 years old receive free admission. Tickets are available for purchase now.
Here are the event's hours of operation:
- Open select Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Sundays: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Mondays and Thursdays: noon to 8 p.m.
- Fridays: noon to 10 p.m.
- Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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