Back to Hogwarts Season
Everyone's Getting Ready for School — Even Harry
Every kid in Charlotte is getting their school supplies ready — and so is Harry. What started as his birthday celebration is now a season-long send-off to Hogwarts: come get Sorted, earn points for your house, and celebrate the last stretch of summer before the term starts. Four houses, real activities, and a House Cup that runs all the way through Labor Day.
"You're a wizard, Harry."
For 16 years, Life Is Sweet has celebrated his birthday the only way we know how — with candy, Butterbeer, and a whole lot of magic. This year, every location transforms into its own Hogwarts house, every doorway becomes Platform 9¾, and every customer gets a free ticket to Hogwarts and a free Sorting at every location.
Ambition. Resourcefulness. Determination.
🧪 Brew a Polyjuice Potion — every candy in the store has a magical name. Pick any 3 to complete your recipe.
Wisdom. Wit. Curiosity.
🦉 Riddle of the Day — solve it with our staff to earn your house points.
Courage. Bravery. Nerve.
🔥 Dare of the Day — take on today's dare for your house.
Loyalty. Kindness. Hard Work.
✉️ Owl Post — send a magical note to a friend for your house.
Our Birthday Headquarters.
Visit each house across Charlotte for special house activities, and rack up points toward your house all the way through Labor Day.
Get the Life Is Sweet VIP Wallet Card
Scan your Wallet QR at checkout at every location. Staff logs your completed house activities right there, and your points go straight to your house standings — plus birthday rewards and a surprise every month, all on your phone. No app to download.
Get Your VIP Wallet Card| When | What's Happening |
|---|---|
| Now – Sept 6 | Back to Hogwarts — visit each house (location) across Charlotte, free ticket to Hogwarts & free Sorting at every stop, same four house activities, House Cup points all the way through |
| Sept 7 — Labor Day | Back to Hogwarts Grand Finale — final House Cup standings announced, house winner crowned |