Summer Species: Butterfly Briefing

THE WATER WORKS 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, United States

Join us every Saturday in June through August for "Ask the Expert" and dive into the wondrous world of butterflies and other pollinators during our Summer Species series. Find out why these tiny creatures are essential for keeping our environment healthy, helping plants grow, and making sure we have food. Get tips on protecting them, […]

Friends of River Oaks Theatre Presents: Being There

THE WATER WORKS 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, United States

Friends of River Oaks Theatre presents a FREE, outdoor screening of the satirical film Being There, co-presented by Buffalo Bayou Partnership. Starring Peter Sellers in his final film and directed by Hal Ashby (Harold and Maude, The Last Detail), Being There tells the story of a simple-minded gardener named Chance has spent all his life […]

Japhet Creek Park Opening Celebration

Japhet Creek Park 4600 Clinton Dr, Houston, TX, 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 […]

Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou Ribbon-Cutting & Neighborhood Party

Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou 733 N Drennan St, Houston, 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 […]

Sunrise Ceremony with the Calmecac Indigenous Organization

TONY MARRON PARK 808 N. York Street, Houston, Texas

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 […]

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day: A Celebration of All Nations

THE WATER WORKS 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, United States

Xochipilli Collective presents Indigenous Peoples Day: A Celebration of All Nations, an event dedicated to honoring the rich histories, cultures, and enduring presence of Indigenous peoples. Saying proudly, “we have always existed, we have always been here, we were not discovered.” This celebration invites people of all backgrounds to recognize the sovereignty and resilience of […]

Sensorium: Sounds of Revival by Frewuhn

THE WATER WORKS 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, United States

PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER Join us for a free, live performance by Houston’s own musician and sound artist, Frewuhn. Sensorium: Sounds of Revival will harmonize with Rachel Rossin's Haha Real installation, currently featured in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern where Frewuhn was a key collaborator. Taking place on The Brown Foundation Lawn […]

Johnny Steele Dog Park Community Meeting

UNITED WAY OF GREATER HOUSTON 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX, United States

Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership at United Way of Greater Houston to provide input on future enhancements at Johnny Steele Dog Park. This meeting follows a community survey and in-person discussions conducted during summer 2024. Responding to the feedback we received, our design team will present a series of concepts that address safety, convenience, and overall […]

Tinsel Trek: Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk

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Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on a free Wellness Walk led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths. Anyone and everyone is invited to walk through the paths of Buffalo Bayou Park while discussing topics including mental and physical health as well as the benefits of being exposed to nature.

Tinsel Trek: Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk

bird-grasshopper

Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on a free Wellness Walk led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths. Anyone and everyone is invited to walk through the paths of Buffalo Bayou Park while discussing topics including mental and physical health as well as the benefits of being exposed to nature.