Boo Ghost needs your help this Halloween at W5! 🎃 The Halloween Festival is almost ready, but something has gone wrong. Several important items have disappeared, and without them, the celebrations can’t begin! Follow the clues around Spooky Square, search for what’s missing and help get everything ready for the big Halloween festivities. 🔎 Once your detective work is done, there’s plenty more Halloween fun around W5, from Creepy Climbit and dressin up in Over the Hills to Halloween mask making and the spectacular live Pumpkins and Potions show. 🧪 And don’t forget to refuel at the Hocus Pocus Cafe with Halloween-themed treats and drinks. ☕ 🗓️ Running from 17 October - 1 November 👉 Ready to solve the mystery? Book now: bit.ly/HalloweenAtW526 ℹ️ Included with general admission. Pre-booking essential.

Why stop at one visit when there’s a whole year of discovery waiting at W5? 🎉 With W5 Membership, you can come back again and again, revisit your favourite exhibits, explore the eight zones and uncover something new with every visit. And with annual and monthly Direct Debit options, there’s a way to make membership work for you! 🙌 Here’s what you’ll enjoy: 🎟️ Unlimited admission to W5 for a whole year 🚀 Free access to Lost Planet 🎉 Invitations to members-only events 👀 Early updates on special events and seasonal experiences 🛍️ Discounts in the W5 Gift Shop ☕ Discounts at Coffee Lab More visits, more discoveries and more family adventures, all year round. ✨ 👉 Make your next adventure the first of many: bit.ly/W5Memberships

Fancy a frightfully good treat this Halloween? 🧟 The Hocus Pocus Cafe at W5 is serving up a spooktacular selection of terrifying tasty treats, from brain buns and creepy cupcakes to Halloween lollies. 🧁🧠 Wash it all down with something wicked from our Halloween drinks menu, featuring Hocus Pocus Punch, Cookies & Screams, Brew Boo Latte and MORE. 🧙‍♀️☕ 📍 Hocus Pocus Cafe, Level 2 (beside Climbit) ➡️ Find out more: bit.ly/W5CoffeeLab

👻 Something spooky is happening at W5, and you’re invited! 👻 Halloween has taken over, and there’s plenty to keep curious minds busy. 🕸️ From getting creative with Creepy Crawler crafts to dressing up as a wicked witch or wizard, there are surprises to uncover throughout your visit. Keep your eyes peeled in Spooky Square too, our immersive experience, as Boo Ghost might need your help. 👀 And when you need a break from the spooky stuff, there are 250+ interactive exhibits to explore. 🔎 🗓️ Halloween at W5 runs DAILY until 1 November. 👉 Plan your visit: bit.ly/HalloweenAtW526 ℹ️ Included with general admission. Prebooking essential.

Did you know owls can turn their heads up to 270 degrees? 🦉 That’s three-quarters of a full turn. Their eyes don’t move around like ours do, so turning their heads helps them look in different directions. Talk about having eyes in the back of your head. 😮 There's no need to be a night owl to have Halloween fun this spooky season, we have lots of tricks, treats and fun waiting around every corner daily until 1 November. 👻 Explore the mysteries of Spooky Square, watch bubbling brews and spectacular reactions in our live Pumpkins and Potions show, discover spook-tacular experiments at the Science Bar, explore 250+ interactive exhibits throughout W5, and SO much more. 🧙 This week we're open: ⏰ Today - Thursday: 10am-4pm ⏰ Friday - Sunday: 10am-6pm 🎟️ Plan your W5 adventure this week: bit.ly/bookNow-W5

🚨 The witching hour is approaching, and tickets are disappearing FAST for W5 Late - Halloween! 👀 Still haven’t secured your place at Belfast’s wickedest Halloween night out? Don’t miss your chance to join the dark side, and trust us, the FOMO will haunt you. 👻 This month, W5 opens its doors after dark for a night of paranormal encounters, gruesome history and gloriously ghoulish chaos. Think you can handle it? 🎃 🗓️ Friday 30 October | 7-11pm Don’t let this night become your ghost story of the year. 👻 🎟️ Final tickets are lurking here… if you dare: bit.ly/W5LateHalloween26

🎅 A little Christmas magic to take home! 🎁 Imagine creating your very own cuddly Christmas companion, but what would you name yours? ❤️ Step inside Santa’s Workshop at W5 and bring a new furry friend to life, complete with its own personalised birth certificate. A special keepsake to treasure long after Christmas. 🧸 But the magic doesn’t stop there. Meet Santa’s reindeer, make reindeer food and visit Father Christmas himself. Plus, keep the festive fun going at W5 with an indoor snowball fight and so much more. ❄️☃️ 🗓️ Running on selected dates from 28 November - 23 December 🎟️ Make magical memories this Christmas: bit.ly/W5SantasWorkshop26 ℹ️ Premium experience including general admission to W5, a visit to Santa, a gift for child/toddler, a photo keepsake, and a festive drink and snack.

Enjoy spooky season at W5 at a calmer pace next Sunday! 🤫 Join us for our Halloween Quiet Session which gives you the opportunity to enjoy the seasonal fun with a few adjustments to make your visit more comfortable. 🎃 On the day, you can expect adjusted lighting, reduced sound levels and limited capacity, with sensory supports available throughout your visit. ✨ 🗓️ Sunday 25 October ⏰ 10am-12pm 🎟️ Find out more and book your place: bit.ly/W5HalloweenQuietSessi…

📢 Don't miss your chance to apply! The Odyssey Trust is on the look out for: 🧑‍🍳 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟 𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞 - CLOSING TOMORROW (18 October) 🎨 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 - Closing 25 October 🏢 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 - Closing 25 October Find out more and apply: bit.ly/TheOdysseyJobs

🎂 Make their next birthday one to remember at W5! 🎂 Swap the usual birthday plans for a day of discovery, excitement and science. 🔬 With 250+ interactive exhibits to explore and live science shows to enjoy, there’s plenty to keep birthday guests entertained at W5. We’ll even take care of the party essentials, too. Your birthday package includes a private party room, food, refreshments and a dedicated party host, so you can focus on celebrating. 🥳 🎈 Ready to start planning their special day? 👉 Find out more about W5 birthday parties: bit.ly/W5BirthdayParties

🎃 SPOOKY SEASON HAS OFFICIALLY LANDED AT W5! 👻 Your Saturday plans just got a whole lot spookier. Halloween at W5 is officially underway, and we’re kicking things off with a frightfully fun day packed with creepy discoveries, spellbinding science and spooky surprises around every corner! 🧪✨ ⏰ We’re open 10am-6pm today and tomorrow 🗓️ Halloween at W5 runs daily from today until 1 November 🎟️ Gather your little ghouls and book your spooky adventure: bit.ly/bookNow-W5

💀 Adults, a killer night out is calling… Will you answer? 👻 W5 Late - Halloween is bringing the paranormal, the peculiar and the downright gruesome together for one wicked night out. And the clock is ticking… ⏳ 🪦 Hear the dark and disturbing history of Victorian Belfast 👻 Get up close with paranormal investigations 🚫 Meet the Ghostbusters 🧠 Battle it out in speed quizzing 🦗 Test your nerve with edible insects 🎨 Get your fright on with Halloween face painting 🍸 Keep the spirits high at our fully licensed bars 💀 Come dressed to distress. Our fancy dress competition has devilish prizes up for grabs, including tickets to Belfast Giants, The Script and the next W5 Late. 🗓️ Friday 30 October | 7-11pm | Strictly 18+ #NoKidsAllowed 🎟️ Book now: bit.ly/W5LateHalloween26

Take home a little treat for after your W5 adventure! 🛍️ From squishies and Playmobil to posters, figurines, T-shirts and hoodies, the W5 Gift Shop is a treasure trove. You’ll even find seasonal Halloween goodies among the shelves. 🎃 Whether you’re looking for a small souvenir, a gift for someone else or just fancy a look around, there’s plenty to discover before you head home. 🎁 📍 W5 Gift Shop, Ground Floor 👉 Take a look at what’s on offer: bit.ly/W5GiftShop

Your weekend could use a little curiosity! 🔎 From mind-bending optical illusions in the Making Sense Zone to putting your creativity to work in The Studio, there are plenty of ways to challenge yourself at W5. 🧪 Explore the science of electricity and motion in Energise, get creative in Build It or catch a live science show packed with fascinating experiments and surprising results. The only question is, where will you start? 👀 ⏰ We’re open 10am-6pm today 🎟️ Make a plan for the weekend and book your tickets: bit.ly/bookNow-W5

🎄 Make room for a little North Pole magic at W5 this festive season! 🎅 Have you made your Christmas plans yet? Santa’s Workshop is coming to W5, bringing a heartwarming experience packed with special moments for the whole family. ✨ From discovering the magic behind Santa’s Christmas Spirit Generator to meeting his reindeer, there’s plenty to look forward to. And the best part is you’ll get to create your very own cuddly companion in the Toy Workshop, ready to take home. 🧸❤️ 🗓️ Running on selected dates from 28 November - 23 December Be sure to secure your preferred day before booking slots fill up! 🎟️ 👉 Plan your festive visit: bit.ly/W5SantasWorkshop26 ℹ️ Premium experience, including general admission to W5.

🎃 Only 2 days until Halloween comes alive at W5! 👻 The countdown is on! This Saturday, Halloween fun takes over W5, with spooky science, mysterious goings-on and plenty of Halloween activities to discover. 🧪🔎 Track down the missing festival items in Spooky Square, make your own Halloween mask, get creative with the Build a Boo activity, discover spooky science at the Science Bar and MORE. 🎃👻 🗓️ 17 October - 1 November 👀 Who’s ready for a spooky day out? 👉 Book your Halloween adventure: bit.ly/HalloweenAtW526 ℹ️ Included with general admission. Prebooking essential.

Your W5 visit has a tasty little pit stop! ☕️ From exploring hundreds of hands-on exhibits to catching a live science show, there’s plenty to keep you busy at W5, so when hunger strikes, head to Coffee Lab on Level 1 and refuel before your next adventure. 🔎 Fancy something savoury? Choose from pizza slices, paninis, toasties and sandwiches. More in the mood for something sweet? There are buns and traybakes waiting, too. 🧁 Plus, little explorers can enjoy our £6 kids’ meal deal, including a sandwich, packet of crisps and a Fruit Shoot. 🥪 👉 Check out the menu: bit.ly/W5CoffeeLab

🚀🌍 YOUR IDEA COULD GO DOWN IN SPACE HISTORY! 🛰️✨ Ever thought you could name a real space mission? Now’s your chance. The UK Space Agency is launching a competition to name the UK’s first national Active Debris Removal mission, a pioneering mission designed to capture and remove two non-functioning satellites from orbit, helping keep space safer and cleaner for future generations, and they want YOU to help choose its name. 🌎♻️ Here’s your mission: 🛰️ Come up with a memorable name of no more than two words 🌍 Explain your inspiration in up to 150 words 🚀 Show how your idea could help represent a cleaner, safer future in space Your winning idea could become the mission’s public name, appearing on its mission patch and spacecraft. 👉 Submit your mission name: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/mzwB… ℹ️ Open to UK residents, with a dedicated school category for pupils aged 7-18. Entries for under-18s must be submitted by an adult. Competition closes at 5pm on 10 December 2026. Photo courtesy of ClearSpace.

🚨 LAST DAY to grab your £9 Grandparent tickets! 🎟️ There’s still time to treat the grandparents to a special day out at W5 and make the most of our offers before they come to an end. Grandparents can enjoy £9 admission, 10% off hot drinks at Coffee Lab and 15% off LEGO® in the W5 Gift Shop. ☕️🛍️ Snap a memorable photo with roaring dinosaurs or on the moon, build a LEGO® dragon on a skateboard, enjoy storytime or create a memory box together. Plus, explore 250+ interactive exhibits and catch a live science show! 🔎❤️ 🚨 Don’t miss out, these special offers and activities end today! 👉 Plan your visit: bit.ly/W5CelebratesGrandpare…

Planning a W5 adventure? Here’s what’s happening this week! 👀 Tomorrow is your LAST CHANCE to celebrate Grandparents at W5. Make the most of the special £9 Grandparent ticket, family activities and exclusive discounts before the offer ends. 👵👴 Then, from Saturday 17 October, Halloween takes over! Help Boo Ghost solve the mystery in Spooky Square, get into character with Halloween dress-up, brave Creepy Climbit and discover spooky surprises around every corner. 👻 And with 250+ hands-on exhibits to explore, there’s plenty more to keep curious minds busy! ⏰ Opening hours: Tomorrow: 10am-4pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10am-6pm Monday: 10am-4pm 🎟️ Plan your visit and book your tickets: bit.ly/bookNow-W5

🚨 LIMITED TICKETS! Have you got your tickets for W5 Late - Halloween? 🚨 Our after-dark Halloween event for adults is selling quickly, so if you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time to book! 🕷️ Expect an evening of eerie entertainment, paranormal investigations and Halloween-themed activities, with the Northern Ireland Paranormal Research Association, QUB historian Dr Robyn Atcheson, the Ghostbusters and Speed Quizzing all on the line-up, plus SO MUCH MORE! 👻🎃 🗓️ Friday 30 October ⏰ 7pm-11pm 🔞 Strictly 18+ 🎟️ Book now before it’s too late: bit.ly/W5LateHalloween26