Wanderlust 108 at The Water Works

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Wanderlust 108—The World’s Only Mindful Triathlon is an all out celebration of healthy living in your favorite local park. This day is all about community, bringing together a 5K run/walk, an outdoor yoga experience, and a guided meditation. Following the triathlon, you can choose your own mindful adventure by partaking in one scheduled activity, grabbing a healthy, organic lunch, stopping by Wanderlust’s True North Cafe. From DJs on the main stage to lawn activities like hooping, and acroyoga, to local and craft vendors, there’s plenty to do when you’re not on your mat. Nationally recognized teachers, speakers and musical talent are featured at each event to make for a fun-filled day.

Houston Press Tacolandia at The Water Works

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Tacolandia presented by Tabasco ® is an outdoor taco-sampling festival will feature over 30 of Houston’s best taquerias, from urban contemporary to authentic street-style. It will also include music, cash bars with beer, wine and cocktails as well as awards for best tacos in various categories. Get your fill of tacos, one of Houston’s most iconic foods, only at Tacolandia!

Houston WALK to End Hydrocephalus

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Join us in Houston to raise money for hydrocephalus research, education, advocacy, and community support networks. The WALK is the Hydrocephalus Association’s largest annual fundraising event, raising nearly $1.6 million last year thanks to more than 12,000 participants in 38 locations across the U.S. When you take part in ending hydrocephalus, you join a family of 1 million+ Americans who are fighting for a cure every day. Don’t miss your chance to make history with HA in 2017.

Lung Love Walk Houston at The Water Works

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Lung Love Walk Houston is a family-friendly 5k that unites the community in celebrating lung cancer survivors, honoring all those touched by the disease and raising awareness and funds for lung cancer. Join Lung Cancer Alliance for this hopeful movement and register today!

Roche Bobois’ L’artesania de vivir in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern

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The renowned international luxury furniture brand Roche Bobois is proud to debut its L’Artesanía de Vivir project in Houston inside the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. Consisting of 32 unique chairs re-created by 23 Mexican craftsmen specializing in weaving, embroidery, and beadwork, the exhibit was first displayed at the prestigious Alcazar del Castillo Chapultapec in Mexico City and subsequently journeyed throughout museums in Mexico. Free and open to the public. No reservations are required for this special viewing.

Houstonia’s 4th Annual Burger Bash at The Water Works

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Houstonia’s 4th Annual Burger Bash presented by Wells Fargo is taking place at Buffalo Bayou Park on Saturday, November 18th, 2017. 20+ restaurants, new and old will return to face off, vying to take home the title of Houston’s Best Burger. From luxury to down-home, carb-conscious to veggie-friendly, we guarantee to serve a favorite for everyone. Food, drinks, and family-centric entertainment will be aplenty as guests chow down. We’ll have a panel of expert judges and can’t wait to see how their taste buds match up with yours when tallying votes at the end of the day.

Meditation Mondays

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Buffalo Bayou Partnership introduces free Mediation Mondays at Buffalo Bayou Park every Monday, from 6:30-7pm, through October and November! Start your week off with intention and focus. Practice mindfulness and meditation in one of the most tranquil green spaces in all of Houston - Meditation Mondays at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park led by Dana Shamas of Bayou Bliss Yoga.

POSTPONED: Jazzy Sundays in the Park

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Join us through the month of May to celebrate the legacy of jazz in Houston with Jazzy Sundays in the Parks, a free live music series made possible by the Kinder Foundation.

POSTPONED: Jazzy Sundays in the Park

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Join us through the month of May to celebrate the legacy of jazz in Houston with Jazzy Sundays in the Parks, a free live music series made possible by the Kinder Foundation.