This Halloween, from 11 October to 2 November, get ready for thrilling tricks and treats at W5, Northern Ireland's award-winning science and discovery centre.
Gather your courage as you journey through the glowing trails of the Enchanted Hollow, where ghost stories whisper through the trees. Marvel at mischievous experiments in Pumpkins and Potions, and let our storytellers transport you with eerie tales in Spooky Story Time.
Scale new heights as our multi-storey climbing structure, Climbit, is transformed into a haunted tower of adventure, complete with pumpkins, spiders, and skeletons lurking in the shadows. Then, catch your breath at the Hocus Pocus Café, where devilishly delicious treats and magical drinks are waiting to refuel you for more thrills.
With over 250 interactive exhibits to explore alongside special Halloween experiences, W5 is brimming with fun, fear, and family adventure. The only question is: will you be brave enough to discover what lurks within?
Please note, Halloween dates will be bookable from Tuesday 30 September.
The Enchanted Hollow
Step into the Enchanted Hollow and follow the glowing lanterns along a magical forest path, where every shadow seems alive and every turn holds a surprise. Feel the chill of the unknown, hear whispers carried on the wind, and let your imagination run wild as ghostly apparitions and hidden messages appear around every corner. It’s a place of wonder, mystery, and thrills, perfect for adventurers of all ages.
The Enchanted Hollow
Pumpkins and Potions
Venture into the W5 Academy, where science and sorcery collide with the Pumpkins and Potions live show in the Lecture Theatre on Level 5! Be in awe as our Potion Masters conjure bubbling cauldrons, fizzing potions, and gooey experiments, filling the air with magic and curiosity. Every spell sparks wonder and amazement, keeping you captivated as science and sorcery collide.
Pumpkins and Potions
Spooky Sketch Club
Bring your creativity to life at Spooky Sketch Club, where you can design and decorate your very own Halloween mask. Add your own eerie details, bold colours, and spooky flourishes to create a mask that’s uniquely yours.
Spooky Sketch Club
Creepy Climbit
Climbit has been transformed into a towering Halloween adventure! Pass through the pumpkin arch, scramble past lurking skeletons, and watch out for mischievous spiders as you ascend to the very top of our multi-storey climbing structure.
Hocus Pocus Cafe
If you want to keep your feet on the ground, check out the Hocus Pocus Café at the base of Climbit - a magical pit stop where you can recharge with spooky snacks and enchanting drinks. Sip tempting potions, nibble on devilishly delicious treats, and let the spellbinding atmosphere sweep you into the Halloween spirit.
Spooky Science Bar
At the Spooky Science Bar, Halloween comes alive through hands-on discovery! Watch potions bubble and fizz, gooey concoctions ooze, and explosive experiments erupt as science takes a thrilling and unexpected turn. Perfect for families eager to experience the spooky side of science this Halloween.
Halloween at the Science Bar
Follow the Skeleton Trail
Skully the skeleton has lost their bones, and it’s up to you to help figure out where they all belong! Follow the trail through W5, uncover clues about what each bone does, and solve the puzzle of Skully’s missing parts. Complete the trail, earn stamps and trade in your Halloween Explorer Card for a mystery goodie bag!
Spooky Storytime
Gather round and let yourself be swept away by tales of mystery and magic at Spooky Story Time. With each turn of the page and every whisper in the air, our storytellers conjure up eerie adventures filled with twists, turns and just the right amount of shivers. Pull up a log, settle in and let your imagination run wild as spooky tales unfold before your eyes.
Spooky Storytime
Explore 250+ Interactive Exhibits
Beyond the Halloween magic, W5 is home to over 250 hands-on exhibits across eight action-packed zones designed to spark curiosity and wonder. Discover the secret code to crack a safe, create your own stop-motion animations, test your reaction speed, launch a bowling ball, and so much MORE.
