Buffalo Bayou Partnership Announces 2025 Program Season and Celebration of Buffalo Bayou Park’s 10th Anniversary
HOUSTON, TX (February 5, 2025) – Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) is pleased to share a year of exciting public programs to connect visitors with nature, culture, art, and recreation along Buffalo Bayou. This year, BBP is also celebrating a “year in 10s,” including the 10-year anniversary of Buffalo Bayou Park, progress in the Buffalo Bayou East 10-Year Plan, and all of the unique spaces, thriving ecosystems, and beauty of the 10 miles of the bayou BBP stewards. Mark your calendars with these dates and visit buffalobayou.org or contact BBP for more information.
Underground Sounds: March 13-16, June 19-22, September 11-14, November 13-16
The music series Underground Sounds returns to the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern for its third season. Four ensembles from around the world will activate the Cistern with sounds composed specifically for this cavernous repurposed industrial space. Tickets for each performance are released one month in advance. Visit buffalobayou.org/underground-sounds-2025 for exact dates and times.
Witness Series: March 9, May 17, September 13, October 18, November 22
BBP’s 2025 Artist in Residence, Kristi Rangel, will lead the Witness Series in parks along Buffalo Bayou. This curated collection of guided experiences offers attendees a deeper sense of place by exploring the history of our public parks and the diverse people and movements that shaped them. Each event features an artist from the community who facilitates a mindful activity or practice to help attendees engage with their surroundings and the natural environment. Witness Series events are organized by Kristi Rangel and free to attend, learn more about the series here.
53rd Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta: March 22
The largest canoe and kayak race in Texas continues for its 53rd year on March 22 when hundreds of participants from across the city come together and paddle in support of BBP’s mission. This 15-mile race provides a fun challenge for friends and families and a uniquely Houston experience. Learn more and register today.
NIGHT LIGHT 2025: March 29
BBP and Aurora Picture Show co-present the fourth annual NIGHT LIGHT, a free evening of video artworks inspired by the unique spaces and infrastructure along Buffalo Bayou. This year, NIGHT LIGHT returns to the half-mile stretch of trail near Guadalupe Plaza, anchored by the iconic gravel silos and trails near Jensen Drive in Buffalo Bayou East. Learn more about NIGHT LIGHT 2025 on our website.
Jazzy Sundays: May 11, May 18, May 25, June 1
BBP is once again partnering with Discovery Green, Emancipation Park Conservancy, KTSU, and the Kinder Foundation to present a series of free jazz performances at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park on Sundays in May and early June. These popular live events draw jazz-lovers from across Houston to enjoy the spring weather and music from local musicians on The Water Works Brown Foundation Lawn. Full line-up to come.
Summer Species: Native Plants: May – August
Each year, BBP presents Summer Species, a series of nature-inspired summer programs focused on a species that calls Buffalo Bayou home. In honor of Buffalo Bayou Park’s 10-year anniversary, Summer Species 2025 will celebrate the native plants and trees that help our urban ecosystem thrive. Join BBP for monthly Nature Walks, the return of the Invasive Plant Eradication Unit artwork by renowned artist Mark Dion, and other educational offerings to engage with the native plants and trees that keep our bayou ecology healthy and green.
KBR Kids Day: October 19
In celebration of Buffalo Bayou Park’s 10-year anniversary, the 2025 KBR Kids Day, typically held in Buffalo Bayou East, will take place at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park. This annual free festival brings together families from all over Houston for a day of fall fun with nature-inspired activities, wildlife encounters, a Halloween costume parade, and much more. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more information later in the year.
“We are thrilled to offer these engaging programs that highlight the unique spaces along Buffalo Bayou, from repurposed infrastructure to the natural environment,” said Karen Farber, Vice President of External Affairs for BBP. “As we head east, extending the park and trail system, we are also looking back at the first 10 years of Buffalo Bayou Park and how it has brought transformative things to Houston’s urban core. We look forward to celebrating this past decade while looking ahead to the next one.”
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About Buffalo Bayou Partnership
Established in 1986, Buffalo Bayou Partnership is the non-profit organization creating and stewarding welcoming parks, trails, and unique spaces, connecting Houstonians with the city’s most significant natural waterway. The organization’s geographic focus is the 10-square mile stretch of the bayou that flows from Shepherd Drive, through the heart of downtown into the East End, and on to the Port of Houston Turning Basin. In addition to spearheading award-winning green spaces such as Buffalo Bayou Park, BBP also removes trash from the waterway and activates the bayou through unique programs, public art, volunteer events, and recreational opportunities that enrich the quality of life in Houston.