New York Power Authority to Host Annual “Hallow-GREEN Spooktacular” at the Niagara Power Vista on Saturday, October 26

For Immediate Release: 10/23/24

Contact: Teresa Martinez | teresa.martinez@nypa.gov | (716) 286-6661

 

New York Power Authority to Host Annual “Hallow-GREEN Spooktacular” at the

Niagara Power Vista on Saturday, October 26

 

LEWISTON—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will hold its annual “Hallow-GREEN Spooktacular” on October 26 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Niagara Power Vista, the visitors center for the Niagara Power Project. Guests can participate in a costume contest that includes prizes for winners and enjoy Halloween-themed games and crafts. Free pumpkins will be available for the first 300 children to arrive.

 

Children up to 15 are invited to dress in their most creative garb for a costume contest that will take place between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Contest winners will be announced and rewarded with science prizes at 3 p.m. Costume contest participants will be judged by age in four categories: infant to three years old; four to nine years old; and 10 to 15 years old. An additional award will be given to the contestant with the best overall costume.

 

The free community event will feature activities including face painting, balloon art, and free rides on a trackless train surrounding the Power Vista. Volunteers from the Niagara Falls High School Student Community Services program and staff from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will be on-site providing additional games and treats. Additionally, Boy Scouts of America Troop 855 Lewiston will sell concessions, including hot dogs, chips and beverages, in the Power Vista’s community room.

 

Visitors at the Niagara Power Vista are encouraged to explore its array of multimedia exhibits, including hands-on interactive technologies, large touch screens, and a virtual rollercoaster relating to the production of electricity, energy efficiency and the area’s history. The location also provides unique views from the observation deck 350 feet above the Niagara River Gorge.

 

The Power Vista is located at 5777 Lewiston Road in Lewiston. Parking is free and will be available in the Power Vista parking lot and adjacent lots at Niagara University. The Niagara Power Vista is a stop on the Discover Niagara Shuttle’s Falls to the Fort route.

 

For more information on the event, call (716) 286-6651, email npvista@nypa.gov or visit www.nypa.gov/niagarapowervista.

 

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