Red Wing is only an hour away from the Twin Cities and it is rich in summer activities. A few examples include: local vineyards with wine tasting, music in the park, pow wows, outdoor art festivals, river cruises, bike trails, hiking, art gallery showings, shopping, and on and on.
This link will take you to the Red Wing Visitor Convention Bureau website where you can view a calendar of events.
http://www.redwing.org/index.php?page=events_calendar_red_wing