Get ready to be enchanted as Great Overland Station transforms into Station 9¾! Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., gather for a day filled with magical activities and spellbinding fun as the Great Overland Station celebrates all things wizardly.
Here’s what you can expect:
1. Wizard Training with The Midnight Science Club
Steven ‘Jake’ Jacobs, known for his work on TV programs like Mr. Wizard’s World and MythBusters, will guide you through fascinating experiments and magical phenomena. Don’t miss this chance to become a true wizard!
2. Fairy Tea Parties with The Flint Hills Fairies
Perfect for our youngest guests and fairy enthusiasts, this delightful experience promises laughter, tiny treats, and fairy magic.
3. Magic Shows with Willy the Wizard
Prepare to be amazed by Willy the Wizard’s incredible tricks and illusions. His captivating magic shows are sure to leave you spellbound and wondering how he does it!
4. Wand Handling with Wizards Ware Wands
Master the art of wand handling with guidance from Wizards Ware Wands. Find your perfect wand and learn how to wield it with flair.
5. Pictures with The Kansas City PotterHeads
Capture the magic forever with a photo alongside members of The Kansas City PotterHeads. Whether you’re Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, or Ravenclaw, this is a perfect memento of your magical day.
6. Magical Music Performances
Enjoy live musical performances from Clearly Guilty, the Sunflower Fiddlers, and other talented acts. Let their melodies add a magical soundtrack to your Station 9¾ experience.
7. Familiar Adoption with Helping Hands Humane Society
Discover your very own magical companion! Support a good cause by adopting a pet from Helping Hands Humane Society.
8. Fastest Caricatures in the West with Oodles of Doodles, LLC
Watch as talented artists from Oodles of Doodles, LLC, create whimsical caricatures at lightning speed.
9. Major League Quadball
Cheer on your favorite team in the thrilling sport of Major League Quadball. The Kansas City Stampede faces off against the League City Legends on August 3 at 5 P.M. at Bettis Sports Complex’s multipurpose field inside Lake Shawnee.
10. Wizard Games, Food Trucks, Vendors, and Inflatables
Test your skills in a variety of wizard-themed games, satisfy your cravings with delicious offerings from food trucks, explore unique vendors, and bounce around on inflatable attractions.
11. Indulge in Butterbeer
No wizarding event is complete without Butterbeer! Treat yourself to this iconic beverage and enjoy its frothy, sweet goodness.
Whether you’re a wizard, witch, fairy, or muggle, there’s something enchanting waiting for you at Station 9¾. Don’t miss this magical community event! For a complete schedule and ticket information, visit Station 9¾’s official website, https://parks.snco.us/460/Station-9-34. See you there!
Topeka, KS 66609