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Witches & Wizards
​ Themed Dinners

Witches & Wizards
​Themed Dinners

Witches and Wizards: You are invited to join us for one of our upcoming Themed Dinners, we will be hosting multiple Wizarding Themed Dinners throughout the year and are working to schedule our next now. Fun for all ages! Please be sure to join our event list to be notified as those dates get posted and tickets go on sale. We look forward to seeing you all at one of our upcoming Themed Dinners!
Register For Our Themed Dining Today

Purchase Your Tickets Today!

Our Calendar Below shows our most up to date availability- arrow through months for additional dates and seatings. For a full list of events and dinners available click here.
Please note we will be hosting these themed event throughout the year so check back for our upcoming event dates!
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Birthday Party

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Celebrate your Birthday with us at one of our Hogwarts Dinners! Make it extra special and order one of our  "Happee Birthdae" cakes  for your group and have it delivered by a Hogwarts staff member to your table. We also offer a special "Wizard Birthday Bundle" which includes a fine wand, souvenir glass, and speciality drink for each of your guests! Please call (815) 465-2288 or email info@bennettcurtis.com to make your Birthday Party reservations today! 

Holiday at Hogwarts

December thru January
Witches and Wizards get your "Mrs. Weasley" Holiday sweaters ready because you are invited to the Holiday at Hogwarts!
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Yule Ball (21+ event)

Select Weekend Dates in December & January 
Dust off your dress robes and join us for this spectacular event! The Yule Ball will be set in the completely decorated Bennett-Curtis Hogwarts themed mansion for the "Holidays at Hogwarts" events! 
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Harry's Birthday Celebration

Last Two Weeks of July & July 31st (Harry's Birthday!)
Come out and celebrate Harry's Birthday Month and the 21st Anniversary of "The Boy Who Lived" during our Summer Wizard Themed Dinner Event! This event will feature set ups both inside the Hogwarts themed Bennett-Curtis Mansion, as well as outdoor scenes and fun stations and activities throughout (outdoor activities are weather permitting).
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Hogwarts Fall Feast 

October & November 
Witches and Wizards you are invited to a Hogwarts Feast! Join us for a night of magical fun in the fully decorated Hogwarts themed Bennett-Curtis Mansion- with fun scenes & decorations throughout! Get sorted into your house and order drinks from The Leaky Cauldron, our cash bar, serving specialty drinks including Polyjuice potion, Butterbeer, pumpkin juice, and more! Then enjoy a themed dinner!
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NEW! "Escape from Azkaban"

Step Inside Your Private Adventure
Crack Codes | Solve Puzzles | Escape
Private Game Room- Reserve Today
Can you solve the puzzles to free yourself from Azkaban?
You have been wrongfully sentenced to Azkaban for the illegal use of Dark Magic on Muggles. 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 a case that contains a portkey which is what you need to ESCAPE Azkaban! You have 60 minutes to obtain the portkey from the case before the time is up or you will be stuck in Azkaban forever! Do you have the skills to escape?

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**COVID 19 Special Regulations & Guidelines**

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 event.
- All food service will be on individual plates (no family style or station set ups)
- Your party will still be sat together at your own table for dinner. 40 guests max. attendance. All tables will be min. of 6ft from any other table/party during dinner seating.
- Guests are asked to wear face coverings while at the event, we will require mask wearing when not actively eating or drinking.
- We ask that all guests practice "Social Distancing" while on premise attending the event and keep at least 6 feet (2 meters) between your travel party and others whenever possible
- 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. Temperature checks will be required upon arrival, and guests with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or greater will not be admitted.
- The venue including, but not limited to, dining rooms, props/set ups, bathrooms, and service areas will be fully disinfected and sanitized in between service/events. We have expanded our cleaning procedures and are taking every precaution to make sure we follow the guidelines and procedures put forth by the CDC, IL Department of Commerce, and Health Department including general health, travel policies, health monitoring of staff, disinfecting and cleaning procedures, physical workspace, staffing and attendance, external interactions, and customer behaviors.
Please note the CDC advises that older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might 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 website for 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*

FAQs

If you have any other questions or need any additional information please feel free to give us a call at (815) 465-2288.
Parking: Free Street Side Parking is available
Hotels: You can find a complete list of area hotels here
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.
Private Parties: Please call (815) 465-2288 for 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
Seating: Your party will all be sat together- groups greater than 10 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 availability here. 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.
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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 House
302 W. Taylor St.
Grant Park, IL 60940
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    • Special Events >
      • Mystery Dinner
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        • New Year's
        • Valentine's
        • St. Patrick's Day
        • Easter Brunch
        • Mother's Day Brunch
        • Thanksgiving Day
        • Christmas
      • Wizarding Events >
        • Wizard Dinner Tickets
        • Escape From Azkaban- Escape Room
        • Wizard Trivia- RSVP
        • Wizard Fest
        • Wizard Themed Dinner
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      • Luncheons & Showers
      • Bus & Group Tours
      • Banquet Dinners
      • Holiday Parties
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