WARNING

READ THIS WARNING BEFORE ENTERING

 YOU WILL experience intense audio, lighting, extreme low visibility, strobe lights, fog, damp or wet conditions, moving floors, special effects, sudden actions, and an overall physically demanding environment.

You SHOULD NOT enter if you suffer from any physical or mental ailments such as asthma, heart condition, vertigo, seizures, respiratory condition, or any type of intense phobia or if you are pregnant. No infants or children under the age of 5.

DO NOT smoke, run, eat, or drink inside the Circus. Additionally there is no touching of actors, customers, or props inside the Circus. Please stay on the path at all times. Cell phones should be put away at all times when in the Circus. Lost phones or property may not be located on the same night. No video or flash photography may be taken within the Circus. You will not be admitted, or asked to leave the property if any of the rules are not followed.

DO NOT enter the Circus if you are intoxicated, wearing any form of cast, medical brace, using crutches, or have any type of physical limitations. Do not enter the Circus if you are taking medication or using drugs of any type. You will not be admitted if any of these conditions are noticed by our staff.

Nightmare Circus reserves the right to inspect all packages, purses, backpacks, and fanny packs prior to entering the attraction. Sharp objects, weapons, and illegal contraband are not permitted into the Nightmare Circus. PLEASE LEAVE any unnecessary articles in your vehicle to expedite your entry.

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS! ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Your ticket is a revocable license and may be taken and admission refused upon refund of the purchase price, minus any fees. Holder of this ticket understands that there is inherent risk involved with attending this attraction. Holder voluntarily assumes all risks and dangers associated with participation in this attraction. In consideration and acceptance of entrance into this attraction, holder agrees to release the operator, it’s parent corporations, affiliates, officers, directors, volunteers, employees and landlord from any liability, harm, injury or death, cost or expense whatsoever that may arise directly or indirectly from attending this attraction or any of the attractions at this location.

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. We Reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone, now extending to anyone exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19.

A link to these warnings is printed on our Timed Tickets as well as posted in prominent locations on our property. You are required to accept this waiver as a prerequisite for any and all ticket purchases and by doing so accept on behalf of all guests you have purchased tickets for.

Updated: August 1, 2024

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Parental Discretion is Advised: Therefore, parents need to take an active role in determining whether or not their children should go through Nightmare Circus. We do not recommend children under the age of 10 enter the Circus and strongly recommend young children do not attend. Infants are not allowed.

Nightmare Circus may close on any date for any reason or may change hours of operation. Nightmare Circus makes all attempts to notify the public of these changes. Notices of closure will be posted on this website by 5:00PM of that night.

Nightmare Circus will film and photograph their events nightly for promotional and archival purposes. By purchasing an event ticket you acknowledge and grant permission to be filmed and/or photographed by Nightmare Circus for those purposes.

Nightmare Circus


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Sycamore Park
790 Long Pond Rd
Mahopac, NY 10541

The undersigned hereby releases the Town of Carmel, its Town Board, Recreation & Parks Department, employees and volunteers thereof, of any responsibility should an accident or injury occur to the above-named participant as a result of participation in the aforementioned program sponsored by the Carmel Recreation & Parks Department. I understand the department may use photos taken during events for publicity unless I notify them in writing otherwise.

I give consent for the above-named applicant to participate in the program listed above. I understand and I am responsible for transportation to/from Thunder Ridge if participating in the ski/snowboard program.

Many recreational activities involve the possibility of physical injury. The municipality does not hold accident insurance. Such insurance is the responsibility of the individual. I hereby release the Town of Carmel and employees of any liability whatsoever in connection with any damage and/or injuries that the above named person may sustain as a result of participation in the above named program.

I hereby, for myself, my children, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages against the Town of Carmel, employees, volunteers, and representatives for any and all injuries suffered by me or my children at any activity sponsored by these groups. I understand all persons participate in Town programs at their own risk of injury inherent in the practice and play of any sport, and I am willing to assume these risks. I hereby certify that my child is fully capable of participating in this sports program and that he/she is healthy and has no disabilities that would restrict full participation in this activity, except as included in writing with this application.

In the event that I cannot be reached and an emergency occurs, I hereby give consent and permission for my child to receive emergency treatment. A hospital will not provide treatment for a minor unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. This form will permit I/your child to be treated if an emergency situation arises and we are unable to contact you.

I certify that I/my child have no medical condition and require no medication that would be dangerous in conjunction with these programs. I also certify that I/my child was born on the above date and am/is the required age by the first day of the class(es) listed above.

I hereby, for myself, my children, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages against the Town of Carmel, employees, volunteers, and representatives, for any and all injuries suffered by me or my children at any activity sponsored by these groups. I understand all persons participate in Town programs at their own risk. By signing this , I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information on this application is correct.

Any misrepresentation will result in expulsion from class, events and forfeiture of all fees.