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Steam Thursday: Rollercoaster Ridge-Challenge Island event

Steam Thursday: Rollercoaster Ridge-Challenge Island

Avalon Free Public Library
  • Date: 8/27/2026
  • Starts: 10:00 am

Children will visit Challenge Island’s Roller Coaster Ridge, and learn about the properties of Potential and Kinetic Energy. STEAM teams work to build a roller coaster using foam pipe insulation, tape, and marbles. The challenge is to make a themed roller coaster with at least one hill, one curve, and one loop. This activity is for ages 7 to 12. Attendees under 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.