Indigenous Peoples Day 12th Annual Celebration
2025-10-12 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | ELEANOR TINSLEY PARK, 500 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
BBP, in partnership with the Calmecac Indigenous Organization, invites you to this family-friendly event that honors the traditions, artistry, and resilience of Indigenous peoples with cultural ceremonies, live performances, and community recognition. Experience a day of learning, celebration, and connection along the banks of Buffalo Bayou. Traditional attire is encouraged.

Activities include:

Xilonen Coming-of-Age Danza Azteca Ceremony facilitated by Calmecac Tonantzin Yolilitzyotl, Sahumadora Mayor, Catalina Tlahuizipaktli Benavides Palabra de Grupo Azteca Teokalli, and local ceremonial community dancers
Rematriation Water Blessing of Buffalo Bayou led by Sydney Keith (Minneconjou/Hunkpapa), traditional knowledge bearer and head woman of International Sundance, Green Grass, South Dakota
Indigenous artwork by Colectiva Pochteca
Debut Houston performance by the Sahawe Dancers (Uvalde, TX), celebrating their 75th anniversary
Pipe ceremony for all pipe carriers facilitated by David Claymore (Cheyenne River Sioux), co-founder of the Black Hills Powwow
Recognition of the Claymore family as respected Lakota Tiyospaye and lifelong contributors to sobriety, wellness, ceremony, and Lakota culture
Featured vendor: Toknihuan
Featured DJ: Trajik Sol

GATHER WITH US

2025 KBR Kids Day
2025-10-19 11:00 - 15:00 | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
KBR Kids Day is a free annual event for the entire community. Thousands of children and their families will gather at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park to experience a full day of fun with exciting activities for all ages. This year, we will be celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Buffalo Bayou Park!
FREE REGISTRATION
ESPAÑOL

What to Know
Food and drinks will be available for purchase on-site.
Halloween costumes are encouraged!
Free parking located across the street at Lot H (1643 Memorial Dr.)

KBR Kids Day activities include

Hands-on nature activities
Face painting
Guided walking tours
Music and dance performances
Birds of prey show
Halloween costume parade
Wildlife encounters
And more to come!

Performance Schedule
10am: Family Bicycle Group Ride
11am: Land Acknowledgement with Deer Moon Sis*Stars and Danza Azteca with Calmecac Tonantzin Yolilitzyotl
11:20am: Houston Public Library Storytime: “This is the Tree we Planted”
11:35am: Birds of Prey Show
12:20pm: Halloween Costume Parade
12:45pm: The Winners Circle Breakdance Show
1pm: Birthday Walk with Urban Paths – Meet at the BBP Tent
1:15pm: Dance of Asian American
1:40pm: Compania Folklorica Alegria Mexicana
2pm: Segundo Barrio Children’s Chorus
2:15pm: Birds of Prey Show

Partners
American Festival for the Arts
Archaeology Now
Barrio Dogs Inc.
Be SMART for Kids
Bike Freedom Academy
City of Houston Floodplain Management Office
Creators Worldwide
Dreamland Entertainment
Friends of the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuges
Houston Area Bat Team
Houston Grand Opera
Houston Public Library
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston Toy Museum
Houston Zoo
Native Plant Society of Houston
Nature Discovery Center
Texas Tim Webb
Trust CHW Organization
Urban Paths
USFWS Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge
WEAR – Wildlife and Environmental Advocacy and Relief
Young Audiences of Houston

Food and Drink Vendors
Bahama Bucks
It’s A Wrap
Mi Patio
Paleteria El Pibe
Volando Coffee

Volunteer Opportunities
8:30 – 11am: Set-up
11am – 1pm: Pumpkin Patch A
11am – 1pm: Young Audiences A
1pm – 3pm: Pumpkin Patch B
1pm – 3pm: Young Audiences B
1:15 – 1:45pm: Birthday Walk with Urban Paths
3 – 4:30pm: Tear Down
VOLUNTEER WITH US

Generous support provided by:

Buffalo Bayou Partnership is

2025 KBR Día de los Niños
2025-10-19 11:00 - 15:00 | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
KBR Kids Day es un evento anual gratuito para toda la comunidad. Miles de niños y sus familias se reunirán en The Water Works en Buffalo Bayou Park para disfrutar de un día completo de diversión con actividades emocionantes para todas las edades. ¡Este año celebraremos el décimo aniversario de Buffalo Bayou Park!
REGISTRACIÓN GRATUITA
INGLÉS

Lo que debes saber
Comida y bebidas estarán disponibles para su compra en el evento.
¡Se anima a usar disfraces de Halloween!
Estacionamiento gratuito ubicado al otro lado de la calle en el lote H (1643 Memorial Dr.)

KBR Día de los Niños, actividades

Actividades prácticas en la naturaleza
Pinta caritas
Caminatas por la naturaleza
Espectáculos de música y baile
Show de aves rapaces
Desfile de disfraces de Halloween
Observación de animales silvestres
¡Y más por venir!

Horario de actuaciones
10am: Paseo familiar en bicicleta en grupo
11am: Reconocimiento a la Tierra con Deer Moon Sis*Stars y Danza Azteca con Calmecac Tonantzin Yolilitzyotl
11:20am: Houston Public Library – La hora del cuento: “This is the Tree We Planted”
11:35am: Show de aves rapaces
12:20pm: Desfile de disfraces de Halloween
12:45pm: Show de Winners Circle Breakdance
1pm: Caminata de celebración con Urban Paths – juntarse en la carpa de BBP
1:15pm: Dance of Asian American
1:40: Compania Folklorica Alegria Mexicana
2pm: Segundo Barrio Children’s Chorus
2:15pm: Show de aves rapaces

Compañeros
American Festival for the Arts
Archaeology Now
Barrio Dogs Inc.
Be SMART for Kids
Bike Freedom Academy
City of Houston Floodplain Management Office
Creators Worldwide
Dreamland Entertainment
Friends of the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuges
Houston Area Bat Team
Houston Grand Opera
Houston Public Library
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston Toy Museum
Houston Zoo
Native Plant Society of Houston
Nature Discovery Center
Texas Tim Webb
Trust CHW Organization
Urban Paths
USFWS Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge
WEAR – Wildlife and Environmental Advocacy and Relief
Young Audiences of Houston

Vendedores de comida y bebidas
Bahama Bucks
It’s A Wrap
Mi Patio
Paleteria El Pibe
Volando Coffee

Oportunidades de voluntariado
8:30 – 11am: Set-up
11am – 1pm: Pumpkin Patch A
11am – 1pm: Young Audiences A
1pm – 3pm: Pumpkin Patch B
1pm – 3pm: Young Audiences B
1:15 – 1:45pm: Birthday Walk with Urban Paths
3 – 4:30pm: Tear Down
SE VOLUNTARIO

Apoyo generoso proporcionado por:

Buffalo Bayou Partnership es
