You thought this was a community tour.
But when the lights begin to flicker and the shadows start to move, you’ll realize… this is no outreach event.
Step inside a story-driven, cinematic Halloween experience inspired by Stranger Things.
Explore the Byers’ living room, venture through the mobile research lab where reality begins to tear apart. Scientists vanish, the Demogorgon stirs, and Eleven is your only hope.
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Live actors • Lights & sound • Story-driven horror
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Free admission – Timed tours every 10 minutes
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Donations support local charity
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Location: Oakland, NJ
Friday October 31–Saturday November 1, 7:00–10:30 PM
PG-13 | Flashing lights, sudden scares, and 80s nostalgia guaranteed.
Step inside the lab. Witness the experiment. Face the unknown.
Something strange is happening in Hawkins, Indiana — and this Halloween, it’s happening right here in Oakland, New Jersey.
Join us for The Hawkins Lab Incident, an immersive Stranger Things–inspired walkthrough experience that blurs the line between cinematic storytelling and live haunt.
Designed and built by Creative Geekery, this interactive event invites guests to take part in a “community outreach demonstration” hosted by the mysterious Hawkins National Laboratory.
The scientists claim their experiments are harmless. The truth? Something from the other side is breaking through.
You’ll step through containment corridors lined in plastic, see the lab’s glowing machines, and meet the scientists overseeing the latest “energy fluctuation” experiments. But as lights flicker and alarms sound, it becomes clear — this experiment isn’t under control.
Guests will move through multiple immersive scenes filled with light, sound, projection, and atmospheric effects inspired by Stranger Things.
Each small group becomes part of the story as the lab falls into chaos and reality shifts toward the Upside Down.
In the final chamber, you’ll come face-to-face with the ultimate experiment gone wrong — a towering Demogorgon breaking free from containment.
It’s cinematic. Suspenseful. And completely unforgettable.
PHOTOS FROM PREVIOUS EVENTS
Halloween Haunt Disclaimer
By entering this home haunt, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions:
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Participation at Your Own Risk: This home haunt is designed to provide a safe, yet spooky, experience. However, participation is entirely at your own risk. The creators and hosts of this event are not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage incurred during your visit.
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This Haunt Features LIVE Actors and Props you will be Asked to Interact With: Please show respect for our actors, sets and props. Failure to follow this rule may result in immediate removal from the event.
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Health and Safety: If you have any medical conditions including but not limited to as heart conditions, high blood pressure, claustrophobia, asthma, or are pregnant, please consider carefully whether to participate. The haunt includes flashing lights, loud sounds, theatrical smoke, scary moments, sudden changes in lighting conditions, moving floors and other elements that could trigger medical issues.
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Supervision of Children: Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring their child's safety and behavior throughout the experience.
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Property Damage: Please respect the haunt, its props, vehicles, and its surroundings. Any intentional damage to the property or haunt features will result in removal from the event and may lead to legal action.
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Photography and Filming: By entering, you consent to being filmed or photographed, which may be used for promotional purposes on social media or other platforms.
By proceeding into the haunt, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted these terms. Enjoy the fright, and have a spooky time traveling time!
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