Spells, Crafts & House Pride at Magic & Mischief: A Wizard’s Market 🧙♀️
Step into Fred Fletcher Park for one enchanting day of magical mayhem and wholesome wizardry.
Shannon
November 10, 2025
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Something wickedly fun this way comes! The Wizard’s Market materializes at Fred Fletcher Park on November 15—packed with enchanting crafts, spell-casting lessons, and curious creatures from a “certain famous wizarding academy.” Young witches and wizards can shop, create, and conjure their way through this whimsical pop-up world. Dress in your House colors and prepare for family-friendly fun under Autumn’s golden glow.
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Handpicked social, cultural, and community events especially for Raleigh’s older adults.
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