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In Photos: Stamford Museum & Nature Center celebrates Harry Potter’s birthday

August 2, 2021 |

Stamford Advocate, July 31, 2021

Stamford Museum & Nature Center celebrated Harry Potter’s birthday with a Wizard Picnic on the grounds in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday, July 31, 2021. 

Professor Quickwit, played by Stamford Museum & Nature Center Director of Education Lisa Monachelli, hands out supplies during a potions class as part of a Wizard Picnic to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday on the grounds in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday July 31, 2021. Kids came dressed as wizards and took part in several activities like making their own wands, a potions class, a visit with some magical creatures from the nature center and snacks.
Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut Media Professor Quickwit, played by Stamford Museum & Nature Center Director of Education Lisa Monachelli, hands out supplies during a potions class as part of a Wizard Picnic to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday on the grounds in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday July 31, 2021. Kids came dressed as wizards and took part in several activities like making their own wands, a potions class, a visit with some magical creatures from the nature center and snacks.
Noah Cooper, 4, touches slime he made in potion class as his mom Rebecca looks on during a Wizard Picnic held to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday at Stamford Museum & Nature Center in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday July 31, 2021. Kids came dressed as wizards and took part in several activities like making their own wands, a potions class, a visit with some magical creatures from the nature center and snacks.
Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut Media Noah Cooper, 4, touches slime he made in potion class as his mom Rebecca looks on during a Wizard Picnic held to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday at Stamford Museum & Nature Center in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday July 31, 2021. Kids came dressed as wizards and took part in several activities like making their own wands, a potions class, a visit with some magical creatures from the nature center and snacks.
Stamford Museum & Nature Center celebrates Harry Potter's birthday with a Wizard Picnic on the grounds in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday July 31, 2021. Kids came dressed as wizards and took part in several activities like making their own wands, a potions class, a visit with some magical creatures from the nature center and snacks.
Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut Media Stamford Museum & Nature Center celebrates Harry Potter’s birthday with a Wizard Picnic on the grounds in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday July 31, 2021. Kids came dressed as wizards and took part in several activities like making their own wands, a potions class, a visit with some magical creatures from the nature center and snacks.

Stamford Museum & Nature Center celebrates Harry Potter's birthday with a Wizard Picnic on the grounds in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday July 31, 2021. Kids came dressed as wizards and took part in several activities like making their own wands, a potions class, a visit with some magical creatures from the nature center and snacks.
Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut Media Stamford Museum & Nature Center celebrates Harry Potter’s birthday with a Wizard Picnic on the grounds in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday July 31, 2021. Kids came dressed as wizards and took part in several activities like making their own wands, a potions class, a visit with some magical creatures from the nature center and snacks.
Noah Cooper, 4, reacts to the bad smell of some glue used in potion class as his mom Rebecca looks on during a Wizard Picnic held to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday at Stamford Museum & Nature Center in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday July 31, 2021. Kids came dressed as wizards and took part in several activities like making their own wands, a potions class, a visit with some magical creatures from the nature center and snacks.
Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut Media Noah Cooper, 4, reacts to the bad smell of some glue used in potion class as his mom Rebecca looks on during a Wizard Picnic held to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday at Stamford Museum & Nature Center in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday July 31, 2021. Kids came dressed as wizards and took part in several activities like making their own wands, a potions class, a visit with some magical creatures from the nature center and snacks.
Samantha Ponce, 3, stirs ingredients in potion class as her mom Stefanie helps her hold the bowl during a a Wizard Picnic held to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday at Stamford Museum & Nature Center in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday July 31, 2021. Kids came dressed as wizards and took part in several activities like making their own wands, a potions class, a visit with some magical creatures from the nature center and snacks.
Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut Media Samantha Ponce, 3, stirs ingredients in potion class as her mom Stefanie helps her hold the bowl during a a Wizard Picnic held to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday at Stamford Museum & Nature Center in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday July 31, 2021. Kids came dressed as wizards and took part in several activities like making their own wands, a potions class, a visit with some magical creatures from the nature center and snacks.
Stamford Museum & Nature Center celebrates Harry Potter's birthday with a Wizard Picnic on the grounds in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday July 31, 2021. Kids came dressed as wizards and took part in several activities like making their own wands, a potions class, a visit with some magical creatures from the nature center and snacks.
Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut Media Stamford Museum & Nature Center celebrates Harry Potter’s birthday with a Wizard Picnic on the grounds in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday July 31, 2021. Kids came dressed as wizards and took part in several activities like making their own wands, a potions class, a visit with some magical creatures from the nature center and snacks.
Nicholas Kedra, 4, waves a magic wand he made during a a Wizard Picnic held to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday at Stamford Museum & Nature Center in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday July 31, 2021. Kids came dressed as wizards and took part in several activities like making their own wands, a potions class, a visit with some magical creatures from the nature center and snacks.
Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut Media Nicholas Kedra, 4, waves a magic wand he made during a a Wizard Picnic held to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday at Stamford Museum & Nature Center in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday July 31, 2021. Kids came dressed as wizards and took part in several activities like making their own wands, a potions class, a visit with some magical creatures from the nature center and snacks.
Professor Quickwit, played by Stamford Museum & Nature Center Director of Education Lisa Monachelli, teaches kids how to use their magic wands during a potions class as part of a Wizard Picnic to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday on the grounds in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday July 31, 2021. Kids came dressed as wizards and took part in several activities like making their own wands, a potions class, a visit with some magical creatures from the nature center and snacks.
Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut Media Professor Quickwit, played by Stamford Museum & Nature Center Director of Education Lisa Monachelli, teaches kids how to use their magic wands during a potions class as part of a Wizard Picnic to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday on the grounds in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday July 31, 2021. Kids came dressed as wizards and took part in several activities like making their own wands, a potions class, a visit with some magical creatures from the nature center and snacks.

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