Great news – Practical Magic 2 is now filming!
The sequel to the iconic classic 90s film, Practical Magic, is officially in the works. The exciting news was announced in June 2024 by Warner Bros. Both leads Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are returning for the sequel after making waves 26 years ago, and Kidman even posted a clip of them filming together in July 2025. The release date of Practical Magic 2 is September 18, 2026. While we’re all impatiently waiting for the new release, we can make the wait feel a little less longer by taking a trip to the charming town featured in Practical Magic.
Did you know the Practical Magic town is right by Seattle?
Do you love the classic 1998 movie Practical Magic? If you live in Seattle or plan to visit, you should know that the charming coastal town in the movie is close enough for an easy day trip! The town of Coupeville on nearby Whidbey Island served as the fictional Massachusetts town featured in Practical Magic.
Halloween in Coupeville
Every fall, Coupeville makes the most of its status as the setting for one of the best witch movies of all time by going all-out for Halloween. If you’re interested in visiting, October is the best time to go because of all the fun fall events the town plans every year. You can even sip on margaritas while watching a screening of Practical Magic after spending the day living it!
Every October, Coupeville typically has a parade, kid-friendly events like a pumpkin race, and movie nights featuring Practical Magic along with costume contests, trivia, and Midnight Margaritas. Before you go, see our guide to this October’s events in Coupeville!
Coupeville in Practical Magic vs. in real life
When Practical Magic was filmed back in the late ’90s, Coupeville was chosen as the film’s main setting—and it’s not hard to see why. The small island town is full of historic charm, old buildings, and delicious local food. You can still see much of the town’s charm as it was captured in the movie.
Although you’ll be able to see many of the adorable small shops and buildings from the movie, you won’t find the witchy aunts’ white Victorian house. That was merely a shell that was built in the nearby San Juan islands and then demolished after filming. The interiors were shot on a soundstage. The more you know!
Getting to Coupeville
To get to Whidbey Island, it’s about 90-minute drive from downtown Seattle, depending on traffic. You could also drive onto a ferry from the Mukilteo ferry terminal (about 26 miles north of downtown Seattle). Enjoy all the magic of your trip.