Join us for a family-friendly day in support of Books for Africa!
Saturday, September 20, 2025
12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Red Wing, MN
Cost: Adults: $100, Kids: Free or whatever they wish to contribute (piggy bank, lemonade stand)
Either hop on the 11:50 Borealis train from Union Depot in St. Paul with BFA Founder Tom Warth and other BFA supporters, or drive and meet us at the Red Wing train station at 12:30 p.m.
Follow the ancient Founder (as 89-year-old Tom humously calls himself) through the town and climb the 400 feet historic Barn Bluff for fantastic views of the city and Mississippi River Valley both North and South. After the climb, enjoy refreshments or explore the charming shops of historic Red Wing. Afterwards, you can ride the train back at 5:40, return home on your own, or stay the night at the St. James Hotel or a B&B in Red Wing.
Train info (Note: Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure)
-St. Paul to Red Wing Borealis 1340 11:50am arriving in Red Wing at 12:35
-Red Wing to St. Paul Borealis 1333 5:40pm arriving in St. Paul at 6:29
Tickets can be purchased at
https://www.amtrak.com/ Advance purchase recommended!
There are 4 parking lots and garages near and at Union Station, with various prices.
https://www.uniondepot.org/parking/daily/#parking-faq
For more info on Red Wing:
https://redwing.org https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g43452-Red_Wing_Minnesota-Vacations.html
Also check out other Kids events & activities in Red Wing.
