Buffalo Bayou Partnership

BioArt Bayou-torium
2021-10-03 09:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-09 09:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-10 09:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-16 09:00 - 15:00, 2021-10-17 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | FullSizeRender-2
Artist Henry G. Sanchez’s BioArt Bayou-torium is a social, mobile, bilingual bio-art project housed in a shipping container. The Bayou-torium’s mission is to bring art and natural science activities to cultivate stewardship of the nature of Houston’s bayous to the bilingual and Spanish-speaking communities of the East End. Open to all ages, the BioArt Bayou-torium’s life science and art making activities are inspired by the ecosystem of Buffalo Bayou.
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BioArt Bayou-torium del artista Henry G. Sánchez es un proyecto de bioarte social, móvil y bilingüe situado en un contenedor de envío. La misión del Bayou-torium es llevar las actividades de arte y ciencias naturales a las comunidades bilingües y de habla hispana del East End. Abierto a todas las edades, las actividades de ciencias naturales y creación de arte del BioArt Bayou-torium están inspiradas en el ecosistema de Buffalo Bayou.

Generous support for Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s Fall/Winter 2021 Programs provided by Vivian L. Smith Foundation. BBP is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.

Buffalo Bayou East Wellness Walk
2021-10-09 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Bat Boat Tour
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on a free Wellness Walk along Buffalo Bayou East led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths Wellness Coaching. Discover the historic East End neighborhood and learn more about the Buffalo Bayou East Master Plan. We will be stopping at sites that will be transformed into parks and unique destinations.
This scenic urban trail follows along Buffalo Bayou and is a combination of pavement, dirt, and gravel. Wear durable yet comfortable shoes, bring drinking water and wearing a mask is encouraged. Please note this tour has limited capacity.
We will depart from Guadalupe Park (2311 Runnels Street, 77003, at Jensen and Navigation) and will cover approximately 3 miles.
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Buffalo Bayou East Bike Tour
2021-11-13 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership and the East End Bike Ride Group to pedal and explore trails along Buffalo Bayou East!
On the ride, you will learn more about the Buffalo Bayou East Master Plan and stop at sites that will be transformed into parks and unique destinations. Helmets are required and bringing water during your ride is recommended. Make sure to bring water to begin the ride and wearing masks are encouraged.
Meet at Tony Marron Park. (808 N York St, Houston, TX 77003)
No bike? No worries, there is a Bcycle station at Guadalupe Plaza Park (2311 Runnels) to rent a bicycle. Then head east on Navigation, turn left on North York and Tony Marron Park is on your right-hand side.
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Buffalo Bayou East Wellness Walk
2021-11-21 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | turkey bend breezeway 2
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on a free Wellness Walk along Buffalo Bayou East led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths Wellness Coaching. Discover the historic East End neighborhood and learn more about the Buffalo Bayou East Master Plan. We will be stopping at sites that will be transformed into parks and unique destinations.
This scenic urban trail follows along Buffalo Bayou and is a combination of pavement, dirt, and gravel. Wear durable yet comfortable shoes, bring drinking water and wearing a mask is encouraged. Please note this tour has limited capacity.
We will depart from Tony Marron Park (808 N York) and will cover approximately 3 miles.
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Transforming Urban Spaces Bus Tour
2022-03-19 08:45 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | bird-grasshopper
Buffalo Bayou Partnership is best known for award-winning parks, but the organization’s work extends beyond green spaces and trails. Join us for Transforming Urban Spaces, a bus tour of our unique historic and industrial sites throughout the 10-mile stretch from Shepherd Drive to the Port of Houston Turning Basin.
Tickets include breakfast and seating on the shuttle. Space is very limited, and reservations are required.
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BioArt Bayou-torium: Return to Nature / Artebio Bayou-torio: Vuelve a La Naturaleza
2022-10-01 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-02 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-08 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-09 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-15 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-16 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | FullSizeRender-2
By Henry G. Sanchez, 2022 Buffalo Bayou Partnership Artist-in-Residence
The BioArt Bayou-torium is a mobile, interactive installation housed in a modified shipping container. Created by East End artist, Henry G. Sanchez, and inspired by the ecosystem of Buffalo Bayou, the Bayou-torium cultivates stewardship of the natural environment through art and life science activities for all ages.
Generous support for Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s Fall/Winter 2022 Programs provided by The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation and Vivian L. Smith Foundation. BBP is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.
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El BioArt Bayou-torium es una instalación móvil e interactiva alojada en un contenedor de envío modificado para una exposición de arte. Creado por el artista del East End, Henry G. Sanchez, e inspirado en el ecosistema de Buffalo Bayou, el Bayou-torium cultiva la administración del medio ambiente natural a través del arte y las actividades de ciencias de la vida para todas las edades.
El apoyo de los programas de otoño/invierno 2022 de Buffalo Bayou Partnership es generosamente proporcionado por la Fundación Cynthia y George Mitchell y la Fundación Vivian L. Smith. BBP es financiado en parte por la Ciudad de Houston a través de Houston Arts Alliance.
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CANCELLED: Transforming Urban Spaces Bus Tour
2022-11-05 08:45 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | bird-grasshopper
This tour has been cancelled.
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Buffalo Bayou Partnership is best known for award-winning parks, but the organization’s work extends beyond green spaces and trails. Join us for Transforming Urban Spaces, a bus tour of our unique historic and industrial sites throughout the 10-mile stretch from Shepherd Drive to the Port of Houston Turning Basin.
Tickets include breakfast and seating on the shuttle. Space is very limited, and reservations are required.

NIGHT LIGHT 2023
2023-04-01 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | turkey bend breezeway 2
Image: Night Light 2022, Timing by Julia Barbosa Landois. Photo by Julian Kane

NIGHT LIGHT is a free annual event featuring video art along the Buffalo Bayou East trails. Presented by Buffalo Bayou Partnership and Aurora Picture Show, this year’s NIGHT LIGHT features new, site-specific media works by Houston artists Chap Edmonson, Jamie Robertson, and Input Output shown along a half-mile stretch of waterfront trails. Music, community food trucks, and vendors will be on site at Tony Marron Park beginning at 7:30pm, with the art works activated at 8pm. Join us for this festive, uniquely Houston experience! (In the case of inclement weather, this event will take place on Saturday, April 22, 7:30–10pm).
Please wear sturdy footwear suitable for uneven surfaces. Bikes are welcome, but please come prepared to secure them during the event if necessary.
Map of NIGHT LIGHT locations:
Parking and trail entrances are located at 808 N. York St.

Volunteer: Be a part of this unique event by volunteering! We are looking for eager individuals and groups to make this special evening of art and community a success. Find shift times and register here.
Free Registration

Reimagining Urban Spaces: Graffiti at Turkey Bend
2023-04-30 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Get a sneak peek of BBP’s dramatic East End destination, Turkey Bend! The tour will be followed by a panel discussion of the role graffiti plays in helping us understand the past and envision the future of urban spaces. Turkey Bend is a former industrial site that will become a cultural and recreational hub within Buffalo Bayou East. Complete with a warehouse, tunnel, and waterfront wharf, this site has accumulated layers of graffiti over the years. Panelists will discuss the creation, curation, and preservation of graffiti as well as share initial plans for this unique destination.
Generous support provided by The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation. Buffalo Bayou Partnership is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.
Free Registration

Buffalo Bayou East: A Progress Report to the Community
2024-08-28 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | BakerRipley, 4450 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, 77011, United States
Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: BakerRipley Ripley House (4414 Navigation Blvd)
Buffalo Bayou Partnership is Branching Out along Buffalo Bayou East!
We’re looking forward to this presentation which will provide more information about the exciting new developments along the banks of Buffalo Bayou east of downtown as we realize the Buffalo Bayou East 10-Year Plan. Join us on August 28 for a presentation from the BBP team followed by a reception for questions and discussion.
Registration is recommended but not required.
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Or call us at 713-752-0314 ext. 101
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Fecha: Miercoles, 28 de Agosto, 2024
Hora: 6:00-8:00 pm
Ubicación: BakerRipley Ripley House (4414 Navigation Blvd)
¡Buffalo Bayou Partnership se Expande a lo largo de Buffalo Bayou East!
Esperamos con entusiasmo esta presentación que proporcionará más información sobre los nuevos y emocionantes desarrollos a lo largo de las orillas de Buffalo Bayou al este del downtown a medida que realizamos el Plan a 10 años de Buffalo Bayou East. Únase a nosotros el 28 de agosto para una presentación del equipo BBP seguido de una recepción para preguntas y discusión.
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Japhet Creek Park Opening Celebration
2024-09-21 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | JAPHET CREEK PARK, 4600 Clinton Dr, Houston, TX, 77020, United States
Date: Saturday, September 21
Time: 11am – 2pm
Location: Japhet Creek Park (4600 Clinton Dr)
Join us for an opening celebration for Japhet Creek Park! We’re inviting the community to the newly completed neighborhood park on Japhet Creek, a historic Buffalo Bayou tributary in Houston’s Fifth Ward. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and family and friends to enjoy a day in the park with performances from local musicians, including Step Rideau & The Zydeco Outlaws, food and drinks, face-painting, community organizations and vendors, and fun activities for all.

Schedule
11:00am: Remarks with Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Rich Kinder, Chairman of the Kinder Foundation
11:30am: Ribbon cutting followed by the Wheatley High School Marching Band and Cheer Squad
12:00pm: Performance by local band Step Rideau & The Zydeco Outlaws
1:15pm: Performance by piano prodigy and TikTok sensation Traevon Narcisse
1:30pm: Tunes with KTSU

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Buffalo Bayou Partnership recently completed construction on the first phase of the Japhet Creek Park improvements, featuring new trails, wildflower meadows, and lawns for gatherings and events. Part of BBP’s Buffalo Bayou East 10-Year Plan, the second phase of the Japhet Creek project will include a creekside trail leading to a bayou-crossing pedestrian bridge connecting to Tony Marron Park to the south.
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Inauguración del Parque Japhet Creek

Date: Sábado, 21 de Septiembre
Time: 11am – 2pm
Location: Parque Japhet Creek (4600 Clinton Dr)
¡Celebre con nosotros la inauguración del Parque Japhet Creek! Invitamos a la comunidad al recién terminado parque vecinal en Japhet Creek, un histórico afluente de Buffalo Bayou en el Fifth Ward de Houston. Venga con sus amigos y familiares para disfrutar de un día en el parque con música y actividades divertidas, deliciosa comida, y mucho más!
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Buffalo Bayou Partnership ha finalizado recientemente la construcción de la primera fase de las mejoras del Parque Japhet Creek, que incluye nuevos senderos, praderas con flores silvestres y césped para reuniones y eventos. La segunda fase del proyecto de Japhet Creek, que forma parte del plan a 10 años de Buffalo Bayou East de BBP, incluirá un sendero junto al arroyo que conducirá a un puente peatonal que cruzará el bayou y conectará con el Parque Tony Marron, situado al sur.
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Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou Ribbon-Cutting & Neighborhood Party
2024-10-05 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou, 733 N Drennan St, Houston, 77003, United States
Date: Saturday, October 5
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou (733 N Drennan St)
Join us to celebrate the completion of Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou, a new affordable housing development nestled within green space in the vibrant East End community.
This community celebration will feature a ribbon cutting and remarks from:

Gaynell Floyd Drexler, Buffalo Bayou Partnership Board Chair
Sylvia Garcia, U.S. Congresswoman
Mario Castillo, Houston City Council Member
Mike Nichols, City of Houston Director of Housing and Community Development
Rich Sciortino, Co-Founder of Brinshore, national affordable housing developer and partner in the Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou project

Friends and neighbors will gather for a day of music, food, lawn games, giveaways, and plenty of fun! Don’t miss out on tours of the Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou building, art tours by the talented artist Gerardo Rosales, and the vibrant beats of DJ Gracie Chavez. Plus, the Milby High School Marching Band and Cheer Squad will deliver a special performance. Enjoy activities for all ages from lawn games to face painting. Be sure to grab free tacos and paletas from Boombox Tacos and El Pibe, while supplies last.
Registration is recommended but not required.
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Buffalo Bayou Partnership recently completed construction on the first phase of Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou in partnership with Brinshore, a national affordable housing developer. This phase includes 80 multi-family income-inclusive units that began leasing earlier this summer.
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What to Know
Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou is located at 733 N. Drennan St.
To access this location, please go to Navigation Blvd. and N. Drennan St. (one block east of Milby). Head north (toward the bayou) on N. Drennan past where the road curves to the right. Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou is at the end of the road and parking is available on site as well as on nearby streets. See map below for recommended route.

Corte de Cinta y Fiesta en el Vecindario de Lockwood en Buffalo Bayou

Date: Sábado, 5 de Octubre
Time: 10am – 1pm
Location: Lockwood en Buffalo Bayou (733 N Drennan St)
Unase a nosotros para celebrar la finalización de Lockwood en Buffalo Bayou, un nuevo desarrollo de viviendas asequibles ubicado dentro de espacios verdes en la vibrante comunidad del East End.
Esta celebración comunitaria contará con un corte de cinta y comentarios de:
• Gaynell Floyd Drexler, Presidente de la Junta Directiva de Buffalo Bayou Partnership
• Mario Castillo, Concejal de la Ciudad de Houston
• Mike Nichols, Director de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de la Ciudad de Houston
• Rich Sciortino, Brinshore, promotor nacional de viviendas asequibles y socio en el proyecto Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou

¡Amigos y vecinos se reunirán para un día de música, comida, juegos, obsequios y mucha diversión! No te pierdas los recorridos artísticos del talentoso artista Gerardo Rosales y los vibrantes ritmos de DJ Gracie Chávez. Además, la Banda de Marcha de la Escuela Secundaria Milby ofrecerá un rendimiento especial. Disfrute de actividades para todas las edades, desde juegos de césped hasta pintura facial. Asegúrese de tomar un bocado de los camiones de comida, Boom Box Tacos y El Pibe, que brindan almuerzos gratuitos hasta agotar existencias.
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Buffalo Bayou Partnership ha finalizado recientemente la construcción de la primera fase de Lockwood en Buffalo Bayou en asociación con Brinshore, un desarrollador nacional de viviendas asequibles. La primera fase incluye 80 unidades multifamiliares de ingresos inclusivos que comenzaron a alquilarse a principios de este verano.
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Sunrise Ceremony with the Calmecac Indigenous Organization
2024-10-13 07:00 - 10:00 UTC | TONY MARRON PARK, 808 N. York Street, Houston, Texas, 77003
Join BBP at Tony Marron Park for the 11th Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sunrise Prayer and Ceremonial Gathering led by the Calmecac Indigenous Organization. This sunrise observance will follow the ceremonial construction of a tipi and will honor the Buffalo nation through traditional song, music, and dance. All are invited to participate in a Rematriation and Four Winds Blessing led by Abuela M’api Rainflowa, Co-founder of Calmecac Indigenous Organization, her mother, sisters, and daughter followed by a walk to the bayou for an offering of flowers and herbs. Speakers representing various Indigenous nations and groups as well as informational tables from community organizations will also be join the ceremony.

Ceremony Schedule:
7:00am Rematriation and Four Winds Blessing Begins
7:30am Walk to Buffalo Bayou and Ceremonial Offering
8:00am Performance by Houston Aztec Dance

2024 KBR Kids Day & Tony Marron Park Send-Off
2024-10-19 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | TONY MARRON PARK, 808 N. York Street, Houston, Texas, 77003
KBR Kids Day is a free annual event for the entire community. Thousands of children and their families will gather at Tony Marron Park in the Buffalo Bayou East to experience a full day of fun with exciting activities for all ages. This year, we have a special ground-breaking activity as we bid a temporary farewell to Tony Marron Park before it begins construction in late 2024. Bring your shovels and sand toys to help us move soil!
KBR Kids Day activities include:

Hands-on nature activities
Pumpkin patch and carving by local artists
Rock climbing wall
Larger-than-life bubbles
Scavenger hunt
Face painting
Invasive Plant Eradication Unit
Birding and nature walks
Music and dance performances
Birds of prey show
Halloween costume parade
Sidewalk art
And more to come!

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What To Know
Food and drinks will be available for purchase on-site.
Halloween costumes are encouraged!
Free parking will be available at 4100 Clinton Drive (just east of Hirsch Street) with a complementary shuttle service to and from the event.

Schedule of Events
11:00am: Segundo Barrio Children’s Chorus
11:00am: Soccer match with El Centro de Corazon
11:20am: Dance of Asian America
11:30am: Nature and birding walking tour
11:45am: Soccer clinic
11:45am: Birds of prey show with Friends of the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuges
12:30pm: Halloween costume parade
12:30pm: Nature and birding walking tour
1:00pm: Bollywood Dancing Stars
1:30pm: Compania Folklorica Alegria Mexicana
1:30pm: Nature and birding walking tour
2:00pm: Birds of prey show with Friends of the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuges
2:30pm: Nature and birding walking tour

Partners
American Festival for the Arts (AFA)
Archaeology Now
Bayou-Art Bayoutorium by Henry Sanchez
Brain Builders/The Hackett Center for Mental Health
Children’s Museum Houston
CoHousing Houston
El Centro de Corazon
Friends of Anahuac Refuge
Friends of the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuges
Houston Area Bat Team
Houston Botanic Garden
Houston Humane Society Wildlife Center
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston Public Library
Houston Zoo
Inanimate Nature/United by Design
Jesse Jones Park & Nature Center (HCP3)
Native Plant Society of Texas – Houston Chapter
Small Places/Finca Tres Robles
Storytime Chalk Talk with Artist Kristi Rangel
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Harris County Master Gardeners
Texas Tim
Wildlife and Environmental Advocacy and Relief-Honors in Community Health (UH)
Young Audiences of Houston

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2024 KBR Dia del Niño y Despedida de el Parque Tony Marron
11–3pm, Parque Tony Marron
BUFFALO BAYOU EAST, GRATIS, DIA DEL NIÑO

KBR Kids Day es un evento anual gratuito para toda la comunidad. Miles de niños y sus familias se reunirán en el Parque Tony Marron en Buffalo Bayou East para tener un día completo de diversión con emocionantes actividades para todas las edades. Este año, tenemos una actividad especial, ya que nos despedimos temporalmente del Parque Tony Marron antes de que comience su construcción a finales de 2024.
Actividades incluyen:

Actividades prácticas en la naturaleza
Tallado de calabazas por artistas locales
Rocódromo
Búsqueda del tesoro
Unidad de Erradicación de Plantas Invasoras
Observación de aves y caminatas por la naturaleza
Espectáculos de música y danza
Show de aves rapaces
Desfile de disfraces de Halloween
¡Y más por venir!

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Lo Que Debe Saber
Habrá estacionamiento gratuito en 4100 Clinton Drive (justo al este de Hirsch Street) con un servicio de transporte complementario hacia y desde el evento.
Comida y bebidas estarán disponibles para su compra en el evento.
¡Se anima a usar disfraces de Halloween!

Horario de Actuaciones
11:00am: Coro Infantil del Segundo Barrio
11:00am: Juego de futbol con El Centro de Corazon
11:20am: Baile de Asian America
11:30am: Recorrido con naturaleza y aves
11:45am: Clinica de futbol
11:45am: Show de aves rapaces con Friends of the Brazoria Wildlife Refuges
12:30pm: Desfile de disfraces de Halloween
12:30pm: Recorrido con naturaleza y aves
1:00pm: Bollywood Dancing Stars
1:30pm: Compania Folklorica Alegria Mexicana
1:30pm: Recorrido con naturaleza y aves
2:00pm: Show de aves rapaces con Friends of the Brazoria Wildlife Refuges
2:30pm: Recorrido con naturaleza y aves

Compañeros
Archaeology Now
Bayou-Art Bayoutorium by Henry Sanchez
Brain Builders/The Hackett Center for Mental Health
Children’s Museum Houston
CoHousing Houston
El Centro de Corazon
Friends of Anahuac Refuge
Friends of the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuges
Houston Area Bat Team
Houston Botanic Garden
Houston Humane Society Wildlife Center
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston Public Library
Houston Zoo
Inanimate Nature/United by Design
Jesse Jones Park & Nature Center (HCP3)
Native Plant Society of Texas – Houston Chapter
Small Places/Finca Tres Robles
Storytime Chalk Talk with Artist Kristi Rangel
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Harris County Master Gardeners
Texas Tim
Wildlife and Environmental Advocacy and Relief-Honors in Community Health (UH)
Young Audiences of Houston

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Winter Goals: Soccer for Success at Tony Marron Park
2024-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | TONY MARRON PARK, 808 N. York Street, Houston, Texas, 77003
Join Us for a Soccer Send-Off at Tony Marron Park!
Buffalo Bayou Partnership and Houston Parks and Recreation Department invite you to a fun-filled morning of soccer for the entire family. Kids ages 5–14 can enjoy soccer skills training, drills, and scrimmage games led by HPARD’s Soccer for Success program. Special guests from the Houston Dynamo and Dash will be there with players, interactive games, and exciting giveaways. Plus, enjoy lively music and delicious bites from Boombox Tacos at this beloved East End green space.
This celebration marks a temporary farewell to Tony Marron Park as it prepares for an exciting expansion led by Buffalo Bayou Partnership. Over the coming two years, the park will double its size and feature upgraded facilities, enhanced sports fields, and improved play areas. Don’t miss this opportunity to say goodbye to Tony Marron Park in style!

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Witness Series: Grow with Grace
2025-03-09 09:00 - 11:30 UTC | JAPHET CREEK PARK, 4600 Clinton Dr, Houston, TX, 77020, United States
Join BBP’s 2025 Artist in Residence, Kristi Rangel, for The Witness Series in green spaces along Buffalo Bayou East and explore the bayou’s rich history, engage with its natural elements, and reflect on themes of environmental equity.

Grow with Grace: Indigenous Wisdom through Native Wildflowers
Join us in exploring Japhet Creek Park, home to a historic bayou tributary and the future key connector between the Fifth Ward and the Greater East End. Attendees will engage with bilingual writers, visual artists and environmentalists, as they meditate on the natural world around us through a facilitated walking meditation. They will also discover facts about the native wildflowers planted throughout the space and the role they play in ensuring a healthy ecosystem. Artist and Community Activist, Erandi Trevino, and members of The Raices Collab Project will lead hands-on container garden making workshops designed to empower and excite participants about green spaces in their own backyards or porches. All workshop attendees will leave with their own wildflower garden.

Participating Artists & Partners
Erandi Trevino
Joe Robles IV
Kristi Rangel
The Raices Collab Project

NIGHT LIGHT 2025
2025-03-29 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | 333 SOUTH JENSEN DRIVE, 333 South Jensen Drive, Houston, TX, 77003, United States
Aurora Picture Show and Buffalo Bayou Partnership co-present this free annual event featuring video activations on structures along the Buffalo Bayou East waterfront. On March 29, Houston artists Saúl Hernández-Vargas, Diana-Sofia Estrada, and Isogram Media Studio, have been commissioned to create new, site-specific media installations along a half-mile stretch of bayou trails. There will also be a market featuring local food trucks, vendors, and music by DJ Felix. Join us for this festive, uniquely Houston experience!
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About the Artists
Diana-Sofia Estrada is a Guatemalan American visual artist and educator born in Houston. Her paintings, animations, installations, and social practice works question our immediate visual culture. She has exhibited work nationally and internationally, and is a current artist in residence at Houston’s Box13 Artspace.
Saúl Hernández-Vargas is a Houston-based visual artist and writer whose work is concerned with material performativity, the framing of historical objects, and fiction. A recipient of the Artadia Award and an alum of the Core Program at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, his first solo museum exhibition opened at the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo y de las Culturas de Oaxaca last October.
Isogram Media Studio (Houston artists Ha Na Lee and James Hughes) creates immersive experiences through public art and projection-based works. Using video, sound, kinetic machines, and interactive elements, Lee and Hughes push the boundaries of contemporary art, technological innovation, and audience engagement.

Event Volunteers
Interested in volunteering to help us make NIGHT LIGHT a success? Follow the link below, create an account in our Volunteer platform, and find an opportunity that’s right for you!
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Site Map and Transportation Details
Entrance: The entrance of NIGHT LIGHT 2025 will be located at 333 South Jensen Drive.
Parking for this event is extremely limited. Rideshare, carpooling, public transportation, cycling, and walking are strongly encouraged.
Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, etc): Drop-off/pick-up at 333 South Jensen Drive.
Public Transportation: Event accessible via Houston METRO bus route 6, 30, and 48 stop at Talento Bilingue de Houston at the intersection of South Jensen Drive and Ann Street. Plan your public transportation route here.
Cycling: Bike Valet by BikeHouston will secure your bike throughout the event, free of charge. Find recommended bike routes here.
Accessibility: Please note that the pathways between the artworks may have uneven surfaces. Please wear sturdy footwear suitable for uneven surfaces.

For questions, please contact Trudi Smith, Director of Programming, at tsmith@buffalobayou.org.
In the case of inclement weather, this event will take place on the following Saturday, April 5, 8–10pm.

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NOCHE DE LUCES 2025
2025-03-29 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | 333 SOUTH JENSEN DRIVE, 333 South Jensen Drive, Houston, TX, 77003, United States
Aurora Picture Show and Buffalo Bayou Partnership se unen para presentar este evento anual gratuito, con activaciones de videoarte en estructuras a lo largo de los senderos frente al agua de Buffalo Bayou East. El 29 de marzo, los artistas de Houston Saúl Hernández-Vargas, Diana-Sofia Estrada e Isogram Media Studio han sido comisionados para crear nuevas instalaciones multimedia específicas para el sitio a lo largo de un tramo de media milla de los senderos del bayou. También habrá un mercado con camiones de comida locales, vendedores del barrio y música a cargo de DJ Felix. ¡Únete a nosotros para esta experiencia festiva y única en Houston!
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Sobre los artistas
Diana-Sofia Estrada es una artista visual y educadora guatemalteca-estadounidense nacida en Houston. Sus pinturas, animaciones, instalaciones y trabajos de práctica social cuestionan nuestra cultura visual inmediata. Ha exhibido su obra a nivel nacional e internacional y actualmente es artista residente en Box13 Artspace en Houston.
Saúl Hernández-Vargas es un artista visual y escritor con sede en Houston. Su trabajo se centra en la performatividad material, el encuadre de objetos históricos y la ficción. Ganador del premio Artadia y exalumno del Programa Core del Museo de Bellas Artes de Houston, presentó su primera exposición individual en un museo en el Museo de Arte Contemporáneo y de las Culturas de Oaxaca el pasado octubre.
Isogram Media Studio (los artistas de Houston Ha Na Lee y James Hughes) crea experiencias inmersivas a través del arte público y obras basadas en proyección. Utilizando video, sonido, máquinas cinéticas y elementos interactivos, Lee y Hughes exploran los límites del arte contemporáneo, la innovación tecnológica y la interacción con el público.

Voluntario para el evento
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Mapa del sitio y detalles de transporte
Entrada: La entrada de NOCHE DE LUCES 2025 estará ubicada en 333 South Jensen Drive.
Estacionamiento: El estacionamiento para este evento es extremadamente limitado. Se recomienda el uso de servicios de transporte compartido (rideshare), viajes en grupo, transporte público, bicicleta o caminar.
Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, etc.): Punto de llegada y salida en 333 South Jensen Drive.
Transporte público: El evento es accesible a través de las rutas de autobús 6, 30 y 48 de Houston METRO, con parada en Talento Bilingüe de Houston en la intersección de South Jensen Drive y Ann Street. Planea tu ruta de transporte público aquí.
Ciclismo: Bike Valet de BikeHouston asegurará tu bicicleta durante todo el evento, de forma gratuita. Rutas recomendadas se encuentran aquí.
Accesibilidad: Ten en cuenta que los senderos entre las obras de arte pueden tener superficies irregulares. Se recomienda usar calzado resistente y adecuado para terrenos irregulares.

Preguntas: Para más información, contacta a Trudi Smith, Directora de Programación, en tsmith@buffalobayou.org.
En caso de mal tiempo, el evento se llevará a cabo el siguiente sábado, 5 de abril, de 8 a 10 p.m.

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Witness Series: Drawn to Nature
2025-05-17 09:00 - 11:30 UTC | YOLANDA BLACK NAVARRO BUFFALO BEND NATURE PARK
Join BBP’s 2025 Artist in Residence, Kristi Rangel, for The Witness Series in green spaces along Buffalo Bayou East and explore the bayou’s rich history, engage with its natural elements, and reflect on themes of environmental equity.

Drawn to Nature: Building Community through Observation
Yolanda Black Navarro Buffalo Bend Nature Park is a scenic park with restored wetlands and woodlands. This intimate 10-acre park is the perfect inspiration for nature journaling. Join artist Maverick and learn how to keep a nature journal in this calming environment. Nature journaling helps reduce stress and makes you a better observer, naturalist, and artist and opens a world of beauty and discovery. The Houston Audubon will provide tutorials on drawing birds found along Buffalo Bayou. A limited supply of journals and sketching pencils will be provided for participants.
This park was named in memory of Yolanda Black Navarro, a committed civic leader from the East End who served Houston for decades. She founded the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans and received numerous accolades for her leadership in her community. Attendees will learn more about her legacy, while learning to observe and capture details of what they see in nature.
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Participating Artists & Partners
Houston Audubon
Houston Public Library
Joe Robles IV
Kristi Rangel
Latino Outdoors Houston
Maverick

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Witness Series: Preserve Memories
2025-09-13 09:00 - 11:30 UTC | HIDALGO PARK, 7000 Avenue Q, Houston, TX, 77011, United States
Join BBP’s 2025 Artist-in-Residence, Kristi Rangel, for The Witness Series in green spaces along Buffalo Bayou East and explore the bayou’s rich history, engage with its natural elements, and reflect on themes of environmental equity.

Preserve Memories: Artmaking with Dried Flowers
Since its founding at the Turning Basin, Hidalgo Park has been at the center of the East End’s cultural and civic life. Neighborhood residents raised money to purchase the park’s original land and sponsored the creation of its unqiure quiosco (gazebo). Join us in the park’s gazebo for several hands-on workshops using dried flowers, known as flores inmortales (immortal flowers). Attendees are encouraged to bring their own dried flowers that they wish to preserve and arrange. Artist Britanny Mayfeild will give pointers and insights on the art of dried flower arrangement. Pressed flower poetry sessions will be offered.
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Participating Artists & Partners
Brittany Mayfield
Joe Robles IV
Kristi Rangel

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Sculpture Unveiling | Rust Garden: A Triad Harmony by Preston Gaines
2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | JAPHET CREEK PARK, 4600 Clinton Dr, Houston, TX, 77020, United States
Date: Saturday, September 27
Time: 10am – 12pm
Location: Japhet Creek Park (4600 Clinton Dr)
Parking: Japhet Creek Park and 122 Emile St.

Join us for a morning of art, ecology, and community as we unveil Rust Garden: A Triad Harmony, a temporary sculpture exhibition by BBP 2024 Artist-in-Residence Preston Gaines. Installed at Japhet Creek Park in Houston’s historic Fifth Ward, this immersive installation reimagines floral forms as sculptural mosaic totems, blending cultural heritage, environmental storytelling, and collective memory.
Throughout the event, fellow Houston-based artists will activate the space:

Kristi Rangel, BBP’s 2025 Artist-in-Residence, will guide a poetic prompt walk centered on nature, ancestry, and reflection.
Brittany Mayfield, founder of Foliage Faerie, will present a site-specific floral installation echoing the themes of botanical identity and personal memory.

Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries as you explore the site and connect with the local art and Fifth Ward community.
Rust Garden: A Triad Harmony will be on view through January 15, 2026.
FREE REGISTRATION

About the Artwork
Rust Garden: A Triad Harmony is a public art installation by Preston Gaines, rooted in the landscape and legacy of Fifth Ward. Weaving together local cultural heritage, ecological awareness, and visual storytelling. The project draws inspiration from the quilting practices of Gee’s Bend, where African American women transformed necessity into artistry, and reinterprets those traditions through oxidized steel and floral forms reflecting the neighborhood’s layered cultural identities.
From Black-Eyed Susans symbolizing justice in African American gardens, to Marigolds from Hispanic traditions, to Cherry Blossoms signifying renewal in Asian cultures, the sculpture becomes a botanical mosaic of shared identity.
Together, these forms compose a sculptural tapestry, echoing the park’s natural rhythms while honoring the community’s past and future. Designed to be experienced from both close-up and afar, offering different experiences from pedestrian paths, park trails, and nearby streets. Its scale and composition are designed to evolve with light and shadow, echoing the creek’s natural rhythms. Rust Garden: A Triad Harmony serves as a sculptural landmark that honors Fifth Ward’s past while affirming its ongoing transformation.
About the Artist
Preston Gaines is a Houston-based architect, designer, and artist whose practice explores the intersection of nature, technology, and public memory. As founder of Inanimate Nature, he leads a multidisciplinary studio dedicated to reimagining ecological narratives through immersive installations, functional sculpture, and community-based design. investigating the use of technology to re-establish our connection to the earth and nature through design.
Gaines’ recent work includes exhibitions with the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Project Row Houses, and ION District’s EyeOnArt program. His sculptural environments invite viewers to move beyond passive observation and into a space of resonance, reflection, and transformation.
While any built environment can have a physiological effect on the viewer, Gaines seeks to transcend the physical and activate a deeper psychological response, invoking emotion, memory, and a renewed connection to place.

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