Books on the Bayou / Libros sobre el Bayou

BARBARA FISH DANIEL NATURE PLAY AREA 105 Sabine St, Houston, TX, United States

Join us for a fun, free story time event for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (best for 6 months – 4 years) and their parents/caregivers! There will be silly stories, rhymes, and songs, with a chance to check out books at Houston Public Library’s Mobile Express.

¡Únase a nosotros para un evento divertido y gratuito a la hora del cuento para bebés, niños pequeños y preescolares (mejor para 6 meses a 4 años) y sus padres / cuidadores! Habrá historias, rimas y canciones, con la oportunidad de ver libros en el Mobile Express de la Biblioteca Pública de Houston.

Jazzy Sundays

Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX, United States

Join us for these free, family-friendly jazz concerts, held every Sunday in May at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park (105 Sabine Street) from 5-7pm!

Cocktails in Bloom

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

Join BBP for our second annual Cocktails in Bloom. This year’s event will be held al fresco in Buffalo Bayou Park on The Water Works Terrace (105 Sabine Street). Guests will enjoy cool cocktails, tasty hors d’oeuvres, music, and beautiful views of the verdant park. Make plans to support this spring soirée and BBP’s work […]

Sound Healing Meditation

BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, United States

Find your center and practice meditation in the spacious and tranquil Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. Offered in collaboration with Union is Creation, this meditation series will feature the use of singing bowls and wind chimes to encourage mindfulness and connectivity. Guests should bring their own cushions or mats and water only in a non-glass container. […]

$15

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.

Lunch & Learn: Birding with Technology

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

Join us during your lunch hour to learn all about birds in your neighborhood, how to identify them, and ways to provide a safe environment for a variety of bird species. You are welcome to bring your lunch or purchase a lunch/snack from a food truck on site. Today's Topic: Birding apps are useful tools for […]

$10

Sunset Yoga

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Wind down with Sunset Yoga on Buffalo Bayou! From April through September, we’re partnering with The Breathing Room to offer a series of evening yoga sessions on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Yogis of all ages and levels are welcome to enjoy this 45-minute session along with golden-hour views of downtown from […]

Bat Boat Tour

Sail the scenic waterway on a 90-minute, guided tour from downtown to Waugh Drive Bridge and back to watch the emergence of the 250,000+ Mexican free-tailed bats that live under the bridge.   Our knowledgeable guide will share details about the bats’ eating patterns, behavior and contributions to the bayou’s ecosystem. Space is limited, and […]

Birding Walk at Buffalo Bend Nature Park

YOLANDA BLACK NAVARRO BUFFALO BEND NATURE PARK

Discover the diversity of birdlife with a guided walking tour along Buffalo Bayou at Yoland Black Navarro Buffalo Bend Nature Park (2300 S. Sgt. Macario Garcia Drive). Expert guides will help you spot and identify a variety of species and share fascinating insights into their behavior and habitat. We encourage you to wear comfortable shoes […]

$5

Sound Healing Meditation

BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, United States

Find your center and practice meditation in the spacious and tranquil Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. Offered in collaboration with Union is Creation, this meditation series will feature the use of singing bowls and wind chimes to encourage mindfulness and connectivity. Guests should bring their own cushions or mats and water only in a non-glass container. […]

$15