New York Energy Zone to Host Free “Super-Powered Saturday” Event on July 20

For Immediate Release: 07/18/24

Contact: Joe Caruso | joseph.caruso@nypa.gov | (315) 520-0364

 

New York Energy Zone to Host Free “Super-Powered Saturday” Event on July 20

 

UTICA—The New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) state-of-the-art science center, the John S. Dyson New York Energy Zone, will host “Super-Powered Saturday”, a free community event comprised of family-friendly activities on July 20 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The event will be held on the grounds surrounding the New York Energy Zone, located next to the Utica Zoo.

 

In addition to the more than 40 interactive exhibits and the 3-D movie permanently on display inside the New York Energy Zone, “Super-Powered Saturday” will feature a touch-a-truck exhibit, safety presentations, arts and crafts activities, bounce houses, and NYPA giveaways.

 

Local police, fire, and construction trucks, as well as military and first-responder vehicles, will be among the vehicles displayed during the event.

 

The New York Energy Zone is a fully immersive and hands-on science center designed for visitors of all ages, guiding guests on a powerful journey through the past, present, and future of electricity. Visits to the 15,000 square-foot facility kick off with an eye-popping 3-D movie—directed by legendary filmmaker Douglas Trumbull—about famed inventor Nikola Tesla and his contributions to modern electricity systems. This sets the stage for more than 40 interactive displays and games that include flying a drone, checking transmission lines, operating a power plant, and building a tabletop microgrid.

 

For more information about the New York Energy Zone, visit nypa.gov/nyenergyzone.

 

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