Great news – Practical Magic 2 was just announced!
The sequel to the iconic classic 90s film, Practical Magic, is officially in the works. The exciting news was released on Monday, June 10th by Warner Bros. on TikTok. It seems that Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are in talks to return for the sequel after making waves 26 years ago. While we’re all impatiently waiting for the new release, we can make the wait feel a little less longer by heading 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 celebrations in Coupeville
Every fall, Coupeville makes the most of its status as the setting for one of the best spooky movies of all time by going all-out for Halloween. If you’re interested in visiting, consider going in October 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!
Practically Magic Events
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Practically Magic Movie Nights – October 24, 25 & 26
- Featuring Midnight Margaritas, beer, wine, and popcorn
- Costume contest
- Trivia and filming anecdotes
- Curated music playlist
- And of course – Practical Magic movie screening!
- Get your tickets here.
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Torchlight Parade & Street Dance – October 26
- The Great Coupeville Pumpkin Race – October 27
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.
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).
Getting to Coupeville
To get to Whidbey Island, it’s a 90-minute drive from downtown Seattle. 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.