The Harlem Wizards, one of the most interactive, fun, community basketball events, is coming to Wilton.

The world-famous Harlem Wizards will visit Wilton High School Zeoli Fieldhouse on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. for an evening of great fun and fundraising. The Wizards will play a game against a team of Wilton Public School teachers and principals, joined by community leaders, all in a benefit for the Wilton Education Foundation.

The energy at a Wizards game is electric. The laughter is infectious. The dunks are rim-rattling, high-flying and awe-inspiring. The hoop artistry, ball-handling, tricks and teamwork are mesmerizing.

What really takes it to another level is the hometown participation from the kids’ on-court experiences, to the teachers, principals and other community leaders who take on the Wizards as the “hometown heroes.” Besides cheering for their teachers, the kids are involved all night long. They will all have a chance to get on the court as part of the evening’s fun.

Playing on the “home” team are:

Cider Mill Players: Eileen Montgomery, Alyssa Peterson, Sarah Arbucci, Principal Jen Falcone, Mark McAndrews, Alex Justrabo, and Assistant Principal Jeremy Cross; Joe Pullia is the team’s coach

Miller-Driscoll Players: Sal Giaimo, Conor LeBreck, Bella Porte, Jackie Moccio and Assistant Principal Bernadette Hess

Middlebrook Players: Robert Foley

WHS Players: Joel Geriak

Community Players: First Selectman Toni Boucher

The experience at a Wizards game is the community, the school coming together for a night of good, pure fun and excitement — and fundraising for a good cause to boot.

The event will feature a variety of fun interactive extras to complement the Wizards’ dazzling demonstration of hoops artistry: pregame “Wiz Kids” warm-up, contests, comedy, awesome slam dunks, audience participation, merchandise giveaways, and more. The game will conclude with the Wizards’ signature dance celebration that will have the parents on their feet and the kids moving to the beat.

All proceeds will benefit Wilton Public Schools through Wilton Education Foundation grants. Tickets are now on sale online.

Ticket prices are:

Advance Tickets: $30/student, $35/general admission
Tickets at the Door: $35/student, $40/general admission
Reserved Areas (includes up-close seats and souvenirs): $45
Courtside Plus (includes pre-game meet & greet and souvenirs): $70