Five Years of Sparking Curiosity
The NY Energy Zone’s Super-Powered Saturday event brings superheroes, Touch-A-Truck fun,bounce houses, crafts, giveaways, and more to Utica.
Before the backpacks come out and the school-year routine begins, there is still time for one more summer day that feels big, exciting, and completely easy for families.
On Saturday, August 22, the NY Energy Zone in Utica will host its Super-Powered Saturday, a free community celebration for visitors of all ages. Located right next to the Utica Zoo, the event brings together some of the things kids love most: superheroes, big trucks, hands-on activities, bounce houses, giveaways, and the chance to explore vehicles they usually only see driving by. This year, the NY Energy Zone will also be celebrating its five-year anniversary of sparking curiosity about energy and electricity.
The highlight of the day is Touch-A-Truck, featuring a variety of emergency and NYPA vehicles. Families can get an up-close look at the vehicles that help keep our communities moving and safe. For kids, it’s the chance to climb, point, ask questions, take photos, and see these impressive vehicles from a whole new perspective.
Adding to the fun, the event will include superhero-themed activities and appearances, giving children another reason to dress up, imagine, and jump into the spirit of the day. It is a perfect fit for the Energy Zone, where the idea of “power” comes to life in a fun and family-friendly way.
Safety presentations, arts and crafts activities, bounce houses, giveaways, and more round out the day, making it an easy outing for families looking to make the most of the final stretch of summer.
Inside the NY Energy Zone, the fun continues with interactive exhibits that turn electricity, energy, and technology into a hands-on experience. Visitors can explore exhibits, watch a 3D movie, learn about solar and wind energy, step into the role of a control room operator, and discover how power travels across New York State.
It is educational, but it does not feel like school. It feels like a summer adventure.
And for parents, it checks every box: free admission, free parking, indoor and outdoor activities, family-friendly entertainment, and a location right next to the Utica Zoo.
Whether you make it the main event or pair it with a zoo visit, lunch, or one last ice cream stop, the Super-Powered Saturday event is a simple way to turn an August day into a memory.
FEATURED EVENT
Super-Powered Saturday
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, August 22
NY Energy Zone, 35 Utica Zoo Way, Utica
A free community event for visitors of all ages featuring superhero fun, Touch-A-Truck, safety presentations, arts and crafts, bounce houses, giveaways, and more.
Families can enjoy hands-on activities and celebrate one more summer day next to the Utica Zoo.
Admission: Free Parking: Free
Location: Next to the Utica Zoo
Other Great Events Coming Up at the NY Energy Zone
Wildlife Festival
Saturday, September 12
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
NY Energy Zone, 35 Utica Zoo Way, Utica
The fun continues into September with the Wildlife Festival at the NY Energy Zone. This family-friendly event gives visitors another reason to return after summer, with a day centered around wildlife, discovery, and hands-on learning.
Halloween Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 24
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
NY Energy Zone, 35 Utica Zoo Way, Utica
Celebrate the Halloween season with a festive fall weekend at the NY Energy Zone. The Halloween HarvestFestival is a fun October outing for families looking for seasonal activities, fall fun, and another reason to visit before winter arrives.
Holly Jolly Party
Sunday, December 13
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
NY Energy Zone, 35 Utica Zoo Way, Utica
Mark your calendar for a cheerful holiday-season celebration at the NY Energy Zone. The Holly Jolly Party brings families back for winter fun, festive activities, and a bright way to celebrate the season.
VISIT ANYTIME
NY Energy Zone
35 Utica Zoo Way, Utica Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free admission and free parking
The NY Energy Zone is a free, interactive visitor center where families can explore electricity, energy, technology, and New York’s power story through hands-on exhibits, activities, and immersive displays.
