Diagon Alley House - Old East Dallas

11/02/2025

The owls have been busy! We’re overwhelmed by the generosity of our community of wizards and witches. Thank you for visiting Diagon Alley, and thank you thank you thank you for all of the amazing donations for Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center. See you next year!

11/01/2025

Just one more night! Tonight from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, and then it all goes back into Hermoine’s beaded bag (the one with the Undetectable Expansion Charm) until next year!

Donations for the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center can be made through their Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/16IXRTXJBKYYA?ref_=wl_share

11/01/2025

Our favorite costumes of the night - Cedric, Scabbers, and Peter Pettigrew (with He Who Shall Not Be Named)!

10/31/2025

A great first night! We had so many huge HP fans in costume (and not) come out tonight! So much fun seeing you enjoy the display. Just two more days left!

10/30/2025

An article in the local paper about the background of our Halloween display and donation drive.

’Tis the season for spotting Halloween decorations in people’s front yards that are just as elaborate as ones used for Christmas. (It’s also the time of the year for other spooky things like winds blowing roll carts and tree branches into the street, but that’s another story.)

10/29/2025

Tomorrow is the big day! We’ve been so hard at it work setting up, the day snuck up on us!

Some FAQs:
When do you open and close? We will open around 6:30pm on Thursday, Friday (Halloween), and Saturday. We close around 9:30pm, but may stay open until 10pm if there is foot traffic.

What day is best?
Thursday followed by Saturday would be your best days to spend time looking around. Halloween is around 2000 attendees and so less opportunities for looking around, taking pictures, etc.

Where are you located?
Near the corner of Beacon St and Bryan Pkwy, 75206. You’ll see the Hogwarts Express and the brick wall entrance on the fence.

Where should I park?
Best to park along Swiss Ave. and walk over. Parking on Bryan Pkwy is possible but can be tough.

Are tickets needed?
No, this is totally free. However, we are doing a charity drive if you would like to help (see below).

Should I wear a costume?
Many people do dress up, as there are a lot of photo opportunities. So yes, we encourage it!

Where do I drop my donations for the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center? At the Leaky Cauldron.

What donations are you collecting? We’re asking for your help this year to collect new, unused board games, fuzzy blankets and unwrapped gifts to help restore joy for a child this holiday season.

Can I donate online?
Yes, the DCAC Amazon Wish List can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/16IXRTXJBKYYA?ref_=wl_share

I am volunteering as a witch or wizard, what do I do? A little before your scheduled time, track down one of the owners and they’ll show you. Btw, you will have so much fun with this! And thank you for volunteering!

Wow, that sounds fun - I would like to volunteer to be a wizard or witch and show young wizards and witches how to cast spells, or can help you pack on Sunday. Great! Please check out our Sign-Up Genius: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/9040D4FACA6292-59512813-dumbledores

10/27/2025

Diagon Alley charitable donations (link below)

This year, we are again collecting donations for Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center. Through their Holiday of Hope program, each child they serve, along with their siblings, receives:
* A brand-new reading book
* A cozy fuzzy blanket
* 5-6 thoughtfully chosen, age-appropriate gifts
* And for the whole family, 1–2 board games to enjoy together

We’re asking for your help this year to collect new, unused board games, fuzzy blankets and unwrapped gifts to help restore joy for a child this holiday season.

Please bring your donations to the Leaky Cauldron when you visit. Donations are encouraged but not required to enjoy our display.

If you would prefer to shop from an online wish list rather than bringing a donation to Diagon Alley, please visit our Amazon Wish List and choose a gift by November 1st.

Wish List link:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/16IXRTXJBKYYA?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for your generosity!

10/26/2025

The rain set us back a bit, but it’s starting to come together…

10/18/2025

Diagon Alley charitable donations:

This year, we are again collecting donations for Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center. Through their Holiday of Hope program, each child they serve, along with their siblings, receives:

* A brand-new reading book
* A cozy fuzzy blanket
* 5-6 thoughtfully chosen, age-appropriate gifts
* And for the whole family, 1–2 board games to enjoy together

We’re asking for your help this year to collect new, unused board games, fuzzy blankets and unwrapped gifts to help restore joy for a child this holiday season.

We will be providing additional details and an Amazon Wish List link as we get closer to Halloween.

While donations are encouraged, they are not required. Please enjoy our display either way, and thank you for your generosity!

10/16/2025

We're getting excited - just two more weeks! Please find our Events on Facebook and let us know if you're Interested or Going. We're open Halloween night as well, but if you want to take your time and avoid the big crowds, we recommend Thursday or Saturday.

10/14/2025

Calling all aspiring Hogwarts professors!

One of the biggest joys for us is getting to teach young wizards and witches to cast spells. If you are interested in being a Hogwarts professor for an hour or so - please sign up for one of our “Alley Wizard or Witch” volunteer spots. You’ll be teaching Lumos, Nox, and/or Expecto Patronum. Wizarding costume highly recommended to fit the part! (we do have a robe or two if you’d like to borrow one)

https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/9040D4FACA6292-59512813-dumbledores

10/13/2025

Calling all wizards and muggles! Join Dumbledore’s Army!

Every year we’re asked ‘how can I help?’, whether that’s doing some painting, making wands, or helping with set-up/tear-down. Here is your chance to go behind the scenes at Diagon Alley DTX and help us make the magic happen.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.

All volunteers report to 5948 Bryan Parkway, entering at the back gate on Beacon for your time slot.

Minimum age to volunteer is 14.

Thank you!

https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/9040D4FACA6292-59512813-dumbledores