![Each summer, Kent transforms into the wizardly world of Harry Potter. This year's festivities featured wand-making, dragons and a real-life owl as wizards converged on July 19 and July 20 at downtown shops and parks.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Kent-wiz-1200x900.jpeg)
Wizardly Weekend charms downtown Kent
Michael Neenan, Reporter
• July 21, 2024
![Each year, Wizardly Weekend brings wizards and warlocks of all kinds to downtown Kent as it transforms into the world of Harry Potter.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_8911-900x1200.jpg)
Harry Potter-themed weekend to return to downtown Kent
Alton Northup and Editor-in-chief
• July 18, 2024
![Banner and games in Hometown Bank Plaza at the 2023 Wizardly Weekend.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_8885-1200x900.jpg)
Wizardly Weekend brings magic to Kent
Destiny Torres, Reporter
• July 31, 2023
![Runners take off as they start the “Run that Shall not be Named” 5k.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/select_DSC_0115-900x600.jpg)
Wizardly Weekend returns to Kent for a magical festival
Colleen Burns, Reporter
• July 24, 2022
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