# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bigger River Journey: A Field Trip for Grown-Ups! - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: For 30 years, the Big River Journey field trip has engaged children on the Mississippi River. Our flagship program takes 3rd through 5th graders out on an authentic paddleboat in the Mississippi River for an eight mile journey filled with hands-on learning opportunities. Once each year, this field trip is open to grown-ups! We’ve kept some classics from the school field trip, but also made some elegant upgrades to the experience. Step aboard the very same paddleboat, but see it transformed to include a full Captain’s Dinner, a free drink ticket at the onboard bar, and brand new, never before seen learning stations! This evening fundraiser will be structured like a “school day”, including morning announcements, lunch, three class periods, and recess! Of course, there will also be breathtaking sights of the river from the outdoor decks—just like what students experience on Big River Journey. All proceeds from this event will go to a good cause: keeping Mississippi Park Connection well funded so we can support the National Park Service and Mississippi River through stewardship and habitat restoration, youth education, and community programming. Event Details When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Boarding begins at 5:00 PM. The boat departs promptly at 5:30 PM—don’t miss the boat! Where: Paddleford Riverboats, Harriet Island 205 Doctor Justus Ohage Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55107 The journey will travel upriver about five miles, passing the High Bridge, a historic railroad swing bridge, the Bdote Confluence, and more, before returning to Harriet Island. Tickets: $99 General Pubic • $75 Members • $50 NPS Education Volunteers Your admission includes the boat ride, a meal, and a complimentary drink ticket. Spots are limited, so reserve yours soon! To get members pricing, become a member at parkconnection.org/membership. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-paul/bigger-river-journey-a-field-trip-for-grown-ups/200029932113748 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, workshops, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 21 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: St Paul - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Padelford Riverboats - **lat**: 44.937271721991 - **long**: -93.098383247852 - **full address**: Padelford Riverboats, 205 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd, St Paul, MN 55107-2886, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bigger River Journey: A Field Trip for Grown-Ups! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e841ccad04266dc90a736f3e7cdab854c4a06d1f42f19ead22ff1ca90f8fbeec-rimg-w1200-h800-dc311604-gmir?v=1775991648 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bigger River Journey: A Field Trip for Grown-Ups! being held? - **A:** Bigger River Journey: A Field Trip for Grown-Ups! takes place on Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Padelford Riverboats, 205 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd, St Paul, MN 55107-2886, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bigger River Journey: A Field Trip for Grown-Ups!? - **A:** Bigger River Journey: A Field Trip for Grown-Ups! is organized by Mississippi Park Connection. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Mississippi Park Connection's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Mississippi Park Connection a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Mississippi Park Connection has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bigger River Journey: A Field Trip for Grown-Ups! is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in St Paul, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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