Grab some round spectacles or some white-Voldemort-style face paint... this year's Harry Potter Book Day theme celebrates the light and shade of the wizarding world.

As such, Bloomsbury's event kit for 2025 will be packed full of creative and exciting activities that celebrate the deep friendships in the Harry Potter books - as well as the Dark feuds and more deadly characters...

Harry Potter Book Day is a chance for fans around the globe to celebrate J.K. Rowling’s iconic series with events, parties and other festivities. Every year, Bloomsbury creates a special free, downloadable event kit, jam-packed with more decoration, food, costume, activity and game ideas than you can shake a wand at! Of course, you can use the event kit or create your own magical activities for the day too - get creative and have fun.

Last year saw 17,000 event kit registrations from 131 different territories – Harry Potter Book Day is truly a global celebration for everyone.

So, whether you are a bookshop, library, school or simply a group of friends wanting to celebrate - get involved. The event kit has activities for readers of all ages, and is suitable for lifelong superfans to young readers just beginning their Harry Potter journey.

Visit www.HarryPotterBookDay.com to sign up. The event kit and other assets will be released later in the summer.

And a reminder for schools ...!

A special virtual headline event hosted by Harry Potter film star Evanna Lynch is still available, together with classroom resources. Created in partnership with Twinkl and Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, this completely free, 35-minute video includes a:

• Magical Places creative writing session from the Great Hall

• How To Draw Hogwarts session with Evanna and Harry Potter illustrator Jonny Duddle

• Spellcasting class from platform nine and three-quarters

Perfect for children age 7+, the lesson and resources can be found on Twinkl’s website.

We can't wait to Accio party hat and join in the celebrations!