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Magical Murder Mystery Dinner
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Friday, October 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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201 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX, United States
201 S Main St, Grapevine 76051
Grapevine
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Step into Hofwood Academy this Halloween season, where a professor's mysterious death sets off a night of spellbinding intrigue in downtown Grapevine. Choose from 50 unique magical roles and dive into interactive gameplay, hidden clues, and a themed three-course dinner paired with Messina Hof wine—all while unmasking a killer hiding among witches and wizards. Costumes are encouraged, so bring your most enchanting look and your sharpest instincts for this fully immersive evening of magic and mystery.
From the organizer
A Professor Found Dead. An Academy in Upheaval. Will you solve the mystery before the magic turns on you? Step into the enchanting world of Hofwood Academy—a prestigious school for witches and wizards where secrets run deeper than the dungeons. The grand ballroom is prepared for a night of magical elegance… but the celebration halts when a beloved professor is found dead under suspicious circumstances. In this fully immersive murder mystery experience, YOU become a student, professor, or staff member caught in a tangled web of intrigue, spells, secrets, and suspicion. Costumes are encouraged as you assume one of 50 unique roles, each with their own magical abilities, motives, and hidden agendas. What to Expect: A thrilling evening of interactive gameplay guided by a host or hostess, Clues and puzzles hidden throughout the evening, three glasses of Messina Hof wine included with each ticket, and a themed, three-course dinner throughout the game. Costumes encouraged—but magic runs deeper than looks. Do you have what it takes to uncover the truth? Or will the killer walk free? Doors open at 6:20pm for wine service, and game play begins promptly at 6:30pm.
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