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The event is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis

Each group tour through the ScareFest tunnels will take approximately 15 minutes.

No. Cell phones are not allowed at all during the Scarefest tour — this includes using them for video, text, photos, or any other purpose. We ask all guests to put their phones away and enjoy the experience. If a phone is seen during the tour, public safety will escort you out promptly.

Yes! You're welcome to take outdoor photos and videos of the City College of New York before or after the tour.

Yes! ScareFest is family-friendly and welcomes guests of all ages. Tunnel lights will be ON for the first hour for families seeking a little less fright; tunnel lights will be OFF thereafter for the ultimate scare!

Costumes are allowed, but for everyone’s safety, no weapons or weapon look-alike props are permitted at ScareFest or on CCNY property.

• Umbrellas
• Weapons of any type including firearms, knives, and pepper spray (prop or real/authentic)
• Animals
• Alcohol, illegal substances, tobacco products and e-cigarettes
• Large bags and backpacks, clear bags or small clutches are acceptable
• Noisemakers such as whistles, horns, or air horns
• Banners, flags, signs, beach balls, projectiles, and balloons
• Professional photography equipment including tripods and other professional camera equipment
• Hoverboards, skateboards, and rollerblades
• Drones
• Laser pointers, fireworks, and any item deemed to compromise public safety
• Personal folding chairs

For the safety of others, we're asking that any bag be a clear bag or that you fully refrain from bringing bags into the experience.

Clear bags - 12" x 6" x 12" or smaller permitted. Non-clear purse or bag 5x7 or smaller permitted. Baby diaper bags are permitted.

Yes! The ADA entrance is at the North Academic Center (NAC) Building ground floor Plaza at 160 Convent Avenue (near 138th Street).

If there’s an emergency or you need assistance during ScareFest, please look for a CCNY Public Safety Officer. Uniformed Officers will be present throughout the event and are equipped to handle any situation. Your safety is our priority!

Yes! There are bathrooms inside the buildings that will be accessible to the public during the event/experience. Please see a Uniformed Officer and/or any employee of City College to ask for directions. Spaces to wait, outside of the building on Convent Ave-in front of the NAC building, will be available as well.