A free Harry Potter festival is running all weekend in Staunton, Va. (Facebook/Queen City Mischief & Magic)
STAUNTON, Va. - A small Virginia town two-and-a-half hours outside the District will take you to Hogwarts this weekend, no magic or hidden train platforms necessary.
The Queen City Mischief & Magic festival will last through Sunday in Staunton, Va. in the Shenandoah Valley.
It's a free festival occupying 11 blocks of Staunton's downtown.
Kids learn their Hogwarts house or try their hand at wand-dueling while parents can indulge in wizard fare and libations. Businesses throughout Staunton supply the events.
This magical getaway will run through 5 p.m. Sunday. Check out the festival's website for more information.