9th Annual "Holiday at Hogwarts"- Wizard Themed Dinner | The Bennett-Curtis House, Grant Park, IL | December 13 to January 19 (2024)

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Join us for a night of magical fun in the fully decorated Holiday Hogwarts themed Bennett-Curtis Mansion- with fun scenes & holiday decorations throughout!

We are encouraging guests to come dressed for the occasion, costumes are encouraged but not required. Limited seating so make your reservations early!

Your evening will begin by being sorted into houses and figuring out riddles to solve your photo scavenger hunt! Be sure to stop by The Cauldron Bar where you will be able to orderspecialty drinks including Butterbrew.

Explore the mansion and grounds prior to seating for dinner, there have been many scenes, sets, and props set up throughout. A specially themed plated dinner has been prepared by our house elves- you will cross onto Platform 9 3/4 and "travel" for a spectacular dinner in The Grand Hall.

Be sure to study up on your Wizard Trivia, during dinner you will go head to head with the other houses in a race for the House Cup! After dinner enjoy special photo ops and interact with characters!

Don't forget to stop by Wizard Alley to purchase your wand, we have many styles and character wands available at our shop just waiting to choose their Wizard!

Limited seating is available, Children and Adults welcome- an event for all ages!

Step into our specially themed escape room, available as an addition to our Wizard Dinners! Your group must pre register for the room (there are limited escape room reservations available and are by reservation only)

Be sure to check out our for more information on the event, as well as event photos, past witch and wizard reviews, and more!

**Please Note- Each Guest Will Make Their Pre Order Entrée Selections On Our Ticket Order Form**
Adult Entrée Selections:

(Key: V-Vegetarian, VG- Vegan, GF- Gluten Free, DF- Dairy Free)

• 4pc Roasted Phoenix (Chicken)served with twice baked potato and green beans-GF
• Sirius Black Tilapia (Cajun style) served with twice baked potato and green beans- GF
• Mrs. Weasley's Homemade Mac and Cheese- V (Note: GF Pasta Upon Request Only)
• Hogsmeade BBQ Smoked Sausage served with twice baked potato and green beans- GF
• Mrs. Sprout’s Magical Plants, Herbs, and Veggie Pasta- V, DF (Note: GF Pasta Upon Request Only)
• The Three Broomsticks’ Roasted Vegetables and Rice Pilaf Special- V, VG, GF, DF

• Mrs. Weasley's Homemade Mac and Cheese- V
• 2pc Roasted Phoenix (Chicken) served with homemade mashed potatoes and green beans- GF
• The Three Broomsticks’ Roasted Vegetables and Rice Pilaf Special- V, VG, GF, DF

Step into our specially themed escape room, available as an addition to our Wizard Dinners! Your group must pre register for the room (there are limited escape room reservations available and are by reservation only)

Step Inside Your Adventure

Crack Codes | Solve Puzzles | Escape

Up to 8 players will be challenged in this new attraction by working together to find clues, solve puzzles, and pick locks that will free them from the game room. Do you have what it takes to escape ?

$25 per person (max. of 8 players per group) Children will find this game difficult - minimum recommended age 12 years old.

Advanced Escape!

Difficulty: 4/5

-SPECIAL FIRST YEAR ESCAPE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST-

Difficulty: 2/5, perfect option for younger audience and beginners!

Recommended Players: 4-8

Time: 45 minutes

Can you solve the puzzles to free yourself?

The only way out is to solve the series of enchantments and spells to achieve keys. You must work as a team to release the keys that will be used to unlock the mysterious case which holds what you need to ESCAPE ! You have 45 minutes to gain all the keys before the time is up or you will be stuck in this mysterious room forever! Do you have the skills to escape?

Directions/Rules: The room is set-up non-linear which means you can be working on multiple puzzles at the same time. You do not need any prior knowledge of Harry Potter to solve the puzzles/riddles all of the information needed will be inside the room itself.

FAQs

If you have any other questions or need any additional information please feel free to give us a call at.

Parking:Free Street Side Parking is available

Hotels:You can find a complete list of area hotelshere

Costume/Attire:We are encouraging guests to come dressed for the occasion, costumes are encouraged but not required.

Special Dietary Needs:Please be sure to email us with any special dietary needs or allergies and our chef would be happy to accommodate you as best we can.

The Menu: You will begin in the bar where you are welcome to purchase specialty drinks including our featured Butterbrew and more! Guests will enjoy a 4-course plated dinner featuring appetizer plate, a cup of our made in house Tomato Bisque Soup, your choice of pre ordered entrée (indicated on your order form) and for dessert a special treat!

Private Parties:Please call(815) 465-2288for information about hosting a private Wizard themed event

Times:Doors open 60 minutes prior to seating for dinner. The Dinner is about 1.5-2hrs. **We ask guests to plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your dinner seating time.**

Seating:Your party will all be sat together-groups greater than 12 guests may be split between tables.

What is the policy for lap children under 3 years old?This event is not recommend for toddlers/babies, however children under the age of 3 are admitted free as long as they sit on adults' laps and eat from their plate. If you prefer the child to have his or her own seat/highchair/booster seat and meal then you must purchase a ticket for them.

Will There Be Additional Wizard Themed Dinners Available?Yes, we will be hosting many themed dinners throughout the year- so be sure to add yourself to our "Event List" and check back on our website for information on those and all our special events!

How Do I Order Tickets?You can find a complete list of events and ticket availabilityhere. Select the date of the event and time you would like to purchase dinner tickets for, then click "Tickets" and you will be presented with a pop up screen showing the ticket price, seats remaining, option to purchase tickets (subject to availability), once you select the number of seats you would like to purchase click "Checkout" and follow the instructions on the page.​

Tickets: Ticket(s) for The Bennett-Curtis House's Wizard Themed Event purchased are nonrefundable and nontransferable. If you are unable to attend and would like to sell or gift your seats to another guest please just forward the updated contact information, name, and ticket order confirmation number prior to the event so we can update our reservation sheet. Thank you.​

Our Location:The Restaurant is located just 45 miles South of Chicago, 15 miles West of Lowell, Indiana, and 20 miles North East of Kankakee, IL. Please call for directions.

Restaurant Address: The Bennett-Curtis House302 W. Taylor St. Grant Park, IL 60940

COVID-19: We at The Bennett-Curtis House always put our patron’s health and safety first. We are working closely with the guidelines of the CDC, Heath Department, and IL Department of Commerce to make sure everyone is able to fully enjoy the event and still be safe. These guidelines and regulations are fluid, so please note that changes/updates or new regulations may be in effect on the date of the

-We ask guests that begin to have symptoms of COVID-19, which include fever, cough, and shortness of breath please stay home, we will address refund policy on a case by case basis.

Please note the CDC advises thatolder adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditionsmight be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Guests should evaluate their risk in determining whether to attend. People who show no symptoms can spread COVID-19 if they are infected,any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to COVID-19, and we cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed during your visit. We appreciate your cooperation during this unprecedented time.Visit the CDC websitefor the latest guidelines.*

NOTE: Guidelines and Regulations are ever changing so please check online for the latest IL (Kankakee County) State Regulations and Guidelines for a complete list and updates on rules that may be in effect during this event*