Buffalo Bayou East: A Progress Report to the Community
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | TURKEY BEND, 5803 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX, 77011, United States
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Time: 6 – 8pm
Location: Turkey Bend on Buffalo Bayou (5803 Navigation Blvd)
Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) is making progress on trails, parks, and unique spaces east of downtown!
Join us for our annual presentation sharing progress, important milestones in design and construction, and exciting changes to come as we realize the Buffalo Bayou East 10-Year Plan. This year, we look forward to hosting you in the newly renovated Turkey Bend Navigation Warehouse, a memorable venue available to rent for events, community gatherings, and workshops.
The event will begin with a presentation from BBP staff followed by a reception and after-party with refreshments and music.
Spanish interpretation will be available.
RSVP to receive parking instructions and additional details.
FREE RSVP
Or call us at 713-752-0314 ext. 101
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Fecha: Martes, 21 de Octubre, 2025
Hora: 6 – 8pm
Ubicación: Turkey Bend on Buffalo Bayou (5803 Navigation Blvd)
¡Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) está avanzando en la construcción de senderos, parques y espacios únicos al este del centro de la ciudad!
Acompáñanos en nuestra presentación anual, donde compartiremos los avances, hitos importantes en diseño y construcción, y los emocionantes cambios que vienen con la implementación del Plan de 10 Años de Buffalo Bayou East. Este año, nos emociona recibirte en el recién renovado almacén Turkey Bend Navigation, un espacio inolvidable disponible para rentar para eventos, reuniones comunitarias y talleres.
El evento comenzará con una presentación del equipo de BBP, seguida de una recepción con refrigerios y música.
Se ofrecerá interpretación al español.
Confirma tu asistencia para recibir instrucciones de estacionamiento y más detalles.
Avísanos que vienes
O llámenos al 713-752-0314 ext. 101

Second Public Meeting: Connecting Buffalo Bayou East Study with H-GAC
2026-02-04 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | TURKEY BEND, 5803 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX, 77011, United States
Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 6 – 8pm
Location: The Warehouse at Turkey Bend (5803 Navigation Blvd)
Let your voice be heard!
The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), in collaboration with the Buffalo Bayou Partnership, invites the public to participate in the second public meeting for the Connecting Buffalo Bayou East concept design study. This initiative aims to enhance pedestrian and bike infrastructure, improve connectivity, and support cultural and economic vitality in the Fifth Ward, Denver Harbor, and surrounding neighborhoods.
The study will focus on connecting neighborhoods north and south of the bayou to these projects, to each other, and to destinations such as Japhet Creek and Tony Marron Park. The study will:

Provide implementation recommendations to extend and enhance pedestrian and bike infrastructure
Advance the vision of a connected network of parks, shared use paths, and public spaces
Highlight opportunities to enhance community connectivity, services, and amenities in the 5th Ward / Denver Harbor neighborhood near the intersection of Lyons Avenue and Lockwood Drive

We welcome your participation!
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Community Day at The Warehouse at Turkey Bend
2026-03-07 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | TURKEY BEND, 5803 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX, 77011, United States
Date: Saturday, March 7
Time: 12 – 5 PM
Location: The Warehouse at Turkey Bend (5803 Navigation Blvd)
In partnership with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino and the Houston Public Library, join us at the Warehouse at Turkey Bend for a FREE, fun-filled afternoon to celebrate community storytelling and the preservation of family histories!
The community day will feature a pop-up preview of the Latino Museum’s exhibition “¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa,” reading and story time opportunities with the Houston Public Library’s Mobile Library, music, hands-on activities, and a Reflections audio booth to leave your Houston history memories. Learn how the National Museum of the American Latino can build a museum that honors the dreams, challenges, and triumphs of U.S. Latinos, elevating our stories within the nation’s narrative.
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Buffalo Bayou Music in the Park: Navy Band Feature Performance
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Buffalo Bayou Partnership offers a unique musical experience! The Navy Band’s Southeast’s Popular Music Group, Pride, will be in Houston as part of Fleet Week and will be performing a special concert at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park that is free to attend. Bring your families, your lawn chairs, and your picnic baskets for an evening of beautiful music, courtesy of the visiting sea services.
Duration
6-7:30 PM / 90 minutes
Location
The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park (105-B Sabine St)

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Bat Chat
2026-05-01 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Waugh Drive Bat Bridge, 1
Stroll to Waugh Drive Bridge for a Bat Chat with the Houston Area Bat Team and see the bat colony up close!
Did you know? These population of Mexican Free-tailed Bats at the Waugh Bridge can reach a peak of approximately 300,000 in the summer months! Around sunset, the colony leaves the crevices beneath the bridge and create a whirlwind-like formation as they emerge. Join the Houston Area Bat Team to learn and discover as they share fun, educational facts and insights about these miniature, flying mammals!
Invite your family and friends, bring a picnic blanket, wear your bug spray, and admire this unique phenomena.

Bat Chats are held every Friday evening from May to August as part of our Summer Species series, starting 30 minutes before sunset.

Cost
Free
Time
7:30 – 8:30pm (30 minutes before sunset)
Meeting Location
Waugh Bridge Bat Colony Observation Deck (along Allen Parkway)

Bat Chat
2026-05-08 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-05-15 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-05-22 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-05-29 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-05 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-12 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-19 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-26 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Waugh Drive Bat Bridge, 1
Stroll to Waugh Drive Bridge for a Bat Chat with the Houston Area Bat Team and see the bat colony up close!
Did you know? These population of Mexican Free-tailed Bats at the Waugh Bridge can reach a peak of approximately 300,000 in the summer months! Around sunset, the colony leaves the crevices beneath the bridge and create a whirlwind-like formation as they emerge. Join the Houston Area Bat Team to learn and discover as they share fun, educational facts and insights about these miniature, flying mammals!
Invite your family and friends, bring a picnic blanket, wear your bug spray, and admire this unique phenomena.

Bat Chats are held every Friday evening from May to August as part of our Summer Species series, starting 30 minutes before sunset.

Cost
Free
Time
7:30 – 8:30pm (30 minutes before sunset)
Meeting Location
Waugh Bridge Bat Colony Observation Deck (along Allen Parkway)
REGISTRATION

Batman on the Bayou
2026-07-25 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership and Arthouse Houston for Batman on the Bayou, a free evening celebrating one of Houston’s most unique nighttime species. Presented as part of BBP’s Summer Species series exploring all things BATS, the event will feature family-friendly activities, nature education, and opportunities to learn more about the important role these night flyers play in our urban ecosystem.
Guests can enjoy:
• A screening of Batman Returns, costumes encouraged!
• Educational experiences and bat-themed activities hosted by the Houston Area Bat Team
• Food trucks, music, and frozen margaritas (no bats = no tequila…you will learn why!)
• Bat trivia… and more!
Grab your cape and lawn chair for a fun summer evening along the bayou!

Cost
Free
Time
7-10:30 PM (Movie begins at 8:15 PM)
Meeting Location
The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park (105-B Sabine St)
REGISTRATION

2026 KBR Kids Day
2026-10-18 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | 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. More information to come!

Buffalo Bayou East: A Progress Report to the Community
2026-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) is making progress on trails, parks, and unique spaces east of downtown!
Join us for our annual presentation sharing progress, important milestones in design and construction, and exciting changes to come as we realize the Buffalo Bayou East 10-Year Plan. More to come!
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¡Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) está avanzando en la construcción de senderos, parques y espacios únicos al este del centro de la ciudad!
Acompáñanos en nuestra presentación anual, donde compartiremos los avances, hitos importantes en diseño y construcción, y los emocionantes cambios que vienen con la implementación del Plan de 10 Años de Buffalo Bayou East. ¡Pronto habrá más información!
