Expelliarmus! Take Hogwarts Express to the land of caring

Wizards, witches and muggles can secure passage for this year's Wee Wizard Tour, presented by PUC Services, on Nov. 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Machine Shop.

Tickets are available for $25 each and can be purchased online. Then An Evening at Hogwarts: The Order of the Phoenix, will be the experience of the season, says a news release. Guests will enjoy magical activities, including shopping at Hogwarts-themed vendor stalls, with the annual highlight, Ollivander’s Wand Shop, presented by Interfor.

Guests then board the Hogwarts Express to attend wizarding classes, such as Defence Against the Dark Arts, sponsored by Steel City Services and Charms sponsored by Algoma University. Join Dumbledore’s Army and gather in Griffyndor’s Common Room, presented by Trimount Construction Group. Be immersed in magical elements of the evening gala, including the USW 2724 ‘s Umbridge’s Office, complete with kitten china, and Sootoday’s Great Hall where the OWLs are taking place.

While tickets for the Evening at Hogwarts Gala are already sold out, there are still ways to be part of the magic. The Hogwarts Alumni team needs volunteers aged 16 and over to assist in bringing the events to life. Volunteers will have the chance to don their wizard robes and help with both the Wee Wizard Tour and the evening gala. To join the fun and get a behind-the-scenes look at this event, sign up here.

All proceeds from An Evening at Hogwarts and the Wee Wizard Tour will benefit the Sault Area Hospital Foundation to support local cancer care. For more information, follow us on social media @ssmhogwarts or contact us at [email protected].