Stranger Tours

10/11/2026

Our delightful guest Julia visited downtown Hawkins dressed to impress in that iconic sweater! We love Delightful Derek, played by the even more delightful—and hilarious Jake Connelly

Come show off your Hawkins style! We’re open every day of the year, including holidays, from 10–6.

For tours and slime lab tickets visit www.strangertours.com

10/10/2026

It’s been such a fabulous Saturday here in Hawkins! The rain curbed off around nine this morning and everything else has been rainbows! Except for this shark that somehow washed up on shore! Hope to see you this weekend Hawkins Headquarters is open every day of the year, including holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. We’ve got something special planned www.strangertours.com

10/10/2026

7,500 FANS. One unforgettable weekend. Welcome home to Hawkins!

Check out our gallery of the weekend below!

Fans from around the world came to Jackson, Georgia, the filming location of Stranger Things, and you brought the FUN! From an ’80s tribute concert featuring the songs we love from the show to incredible costumes contest, the Hawkins Thriller 5K, craft projects, local shops decorated, art, DJs, and live music—what a weekend!

To everyone who visited, danced, ran, dressed up, and helped make it happen: THANK YOU. We loved sharing our town with you!

Missed it? Make next year the year you come home to Hawkins. Hawkins Weekend is an annual celebration, and we’d love to see you here!

Were you with us? Share your favorite memory or photo in the comments!

We welcomed 7,500 guests for a Weekend in Hawkins, Halloween in a small town convention here in Jackson, GA October 2026. Our plans for 2027 include a month long event! First Annual Hawkins 5K had over 400 runners, hosted by Mayor Carlos Duffey and Love Thy Neighbor. Over $15K was raised for their J...

10/10/2026

Good morning! It’s about 9:15am, the rain has passed here in Hawkins and we are open! Can’t wait to see you for tours, slime lab and camaraderie! Hawkins is open every day of the year including holidays 101 E. 2nd St., Jackson, GA 30233 and 113 E. 2nd St., Jackson, GA 30233

10/09/2026

Welcome to Hawkins slime lab! For $25 a person, you can play with five different slimes that you get to take home and make your own custom slime from scratch- from picking out the scents and the colors to adding your very own charms! Tickets available on our website www.strangertours.com 113 E. 2nd St., Jackson, GA 30233

10/08/2026

Pumpkin carving in Hawkins this Saturday!

For just $10, pick out your very own pumpkin and carve it right here at Stranger Tours. Bring your friends and a little Halloween creativity—we can’t wait to see what you make!

101 E. 2nd St., Jackson, GA 30233
www.strangertours.com

10/07/2026

Stranger Things is a great story. Maybe you’ve got a story, too.

Just outside Hawkins, The Village at Indian Springs is hosting a writers’ retreat October 16–18, with published authors, workshops, beautiful dining, and plenty of inspiration.

We have TWO FREE PASSES to share!

Send an essay on any subject to [email protected], addressed to Frankie.
Subject: Writers Retreat

Drawing: October 11
Lodging not included.

Know someone who’s always dreamed of writing a book? Send this their way.

10/06/2026

Mr. Clarke hanging out in Hawkins!

Hawkins Headquarters is open every day of the year including holidays, you never know who you’re going to run into! www.strangertours.com

10/05/2026

Hey, friend.

Hawkins Headquarters, filming location for Stranger things and open everyday of the year, including holidays!
10-6pm
Www.strangertours.com