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Kites provided, bring a windchime. Please don't bring your own kite. Artist made kites will be distributed in the Wishmaking Pavilion. You will be asked to return (recycle) your kite so that someone else will have a chance to fly another wish. Your windchime can be "checked" into the House to Touch the Wind. Don't forget to take it home again! We'll also have some fun artist-made chimes available to buy.

This is a rain or shine event so come prepared for the weather. The ground may be soggy. Wear sturdy shoes. Also be aware that the River could be high and turbulent. Access will be barricaded but please talk to children about staying away from the water.

Snacks, wraps and drink for sale: Mississippi Market Coop will serve whole fruits, cookies and nutritious snacks like trail mix. Juliahna's Cafe is selling delicious organic wraps, salad and hot dogs. Tea Source will serve hot and cold teas, including a non-caffeinated option for children. Bring your reusable water bottle for free refills. There is no bottled water available for sale at the event.

If you bring food and drink from home, please keep in mind that this is a Zero Waste event! See the picnic section for tips and ideas about how to pack an earth-friendly zero waste picnic.

Schedule of the Day

• 11 AM First wish flown for the first baby born in Saint Paul
• Continuous throughout the day: wish making, promising, playing the wind chime sculpture, kite-flying.
• 4 PM Last kite released, music and church bells

Getting there: Free bus rides courtesy of Metro Transit. Download the Go Greener Pass available from the GETTING HERE BY BUS page. Plan your trip using the online Trip Planner. The short walk to the Island from downtown St Paul is beautiful and provides a view of the kites to the accompaniment of the wind chimes. (yes, you can hear them across the river).

Driving directions to Harriet Island

Free monitored bicycle parking is provided at the main entrance on Water Street courtesy of Dero Bike Racks & Bike Walk Ambassadors program. Check out the Getting Here by Bicycle section for handy links to bicycle maps.

PARKING IS LIMITED around Harriet Island. If you need to drive, please consider carpooling. Showboat and marina parking is not available to the public. There are no street closures, but portions of O'Hage Boulevard are reserved for volunteers.

Paid Public Parking: 185 Water Street (~200 spots) and 84 Water Street (~50 spots) are going to be open for the event. They will open about 1 hour-30 minutes prior to the event and close around 4p. Some other street parking is available around the area.

DISABILITY PERMIT PARKING is available on the north side of Water Street near the main pedestrian entrance to the park. Parking lots near the Showboat are unfortunately closed to the public.