First Fridays Danville

For those who solemnly swear that they are up to no good, PotterFest in Danville will be the place for wizarding fun in November. 

DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - For those who solemnly swear that they are up to no good, PotterFest in Danville will be the place for wizarding fun next month. 

The event will take place from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in Downtown Danville. 

The City of Danville said that attendees can experience acted scenes and characters from "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," a scavenger hunt across 15 downtown businesses, Butterbeer, themed vendors, food trucks and other activities. 

A costume contest will occur at 6 p.m. at Temple Plaza, and Potter fans can additionally test their knowledge during trivia at 7 p.m. at Temple Plaza. 

Additional information is available on the First Fridays website. 

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