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 Jackson based reading program for students, improving reading to 98%

Third Annual Stranger Things themed Costume Contest hosted by Jackson Escape Games

A convention with Stranger Things cast members hosted by Decade Days and included Mr. Clarke, Chrissy, Jason, Henry Creel and more.

First Annual 80’s Concert with Atlanta Vice dedicated song mix to Stranger Things fans hosted at The Village at Indian Springs, opened by Aiden Fisher

The town was transformed by the film program at Southern Crescent Technical College to look like Hawkins in The Show

We hosted pumpkin carving, caramel apple dipping, free movie night “Practical Magic”. It was a fantastic Halloween in a small town weekend and we look forward to welcoming guests in 2027!

Hawkins Thriller Run 5K runners
We created The Mac-Z here in Hawkins for fans to take photos with. Produced by the film students at Southern Crescent Technical College
Decade Days hosted a convention inside Hawkins Library where you could meet the actors from the show, including Randy Havens who played Mr. Clarke
Terrific Cosplayers showed up by Brandon Barkley, dressed as Murray from Stranger Things
7,500 Stranger Things fans showed up for our weekend in Hawkins
Guest even got permanent tattoos of our mural! Welcome to Hawkins
Three days of events, including Bingo themed for Stranger Things fans, Hikes for Demogorgons at Dauset Trails, 80's rollerskating, costume contest, tours and an 80's concert
Our first annual Hawkins 5K had over 400 runners!
Runners received a tshirt and medal
Pumpkin carving for kids and their parents
Heather and Carmen and Hawkins Headquarters were stocked and ready for guests to arrive!
Pumpkin carving went on all weekend!
Slime lab at Stranger Tours is so fun. You get to play with all kinds of slime and make your own. We have it all year round
Slime Lab at Stranger Tours!
So much to do here in Hawkins!
The arcade at Hawkins Headquarters is free and you can play all of the games!
Lots of cute dogs were spotted, this one demodog was the cutest!
Tour guides Ashton, Cameron and Naiya got to hang with Mr. Clark!
Costume contest hosted by Jackson Escape Games
Cosplayers had a ball at Stranger Tours photo opps!
Mayor Carlos Duffey had a chance to meet the cast members from Stranger Things!
The cast were so friendly and fun!
We welcome Stranger Things fans from around the world every day of the year! Glad you are here!
Hawkins Thriller 5K hosted by Mayor Carlos Duffey
Butts County Chamber of Commerce hosted the Weekend in Hawkins
Registration for the 5K here in Hawkins!
Volunteers from Love Thy Neighbor non-profit for The Hawkins Thriller 5K
The town of Jackson is transformed by film students at Southern Crescent Technical college into the set of Stranger Things for the weekend.
Stranger Things fans enjoyed the weekend here in Hawkins!
Artist Wil Rivera and Ellen King paint Stranger Things themed art on the square
Aidan Fisher signed the art dedicated to Stranger Things fans
Hawkins Weekend happens every October, stay tuned for October 2027!
Stranger Tours and Hawkins Headquarters are open everyday of the year including holidays.
The Mac-Z photo opp from Southern Crescent Technical college film program
80's Atlanta Vice Concert hosted by Frankie Willis at The Village of Indian Springs Amphitheater with Mayor Carlos Duffey, Artist Wil Rivera and Cameron Thompson, owner of Hawkins Headquarters and Stranger Tours
Atlanta Vice playing Stranger Things fan favorites at The Village of Indian Springs hosted by Frankie Willis
Aiden Fisher playing Metallica at the 80's concert at The Village of Indian Springs