Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Boats, Bats & Brews
2015-08-29 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Do over
Grab your kayak or canoe and join BBP and Bayou City Outdoors (BCO) for a sunset paddle along Buffalo Bayou to see the city’s residential bat colony at Waugh Drive Bridge. The bats’ dusk emergence usually occurs between 8:15 and 8:30 pm during this time of year. As far as the brews are concerned, we’ll head over to Liberty Station after we pack up.
This is a free event, however RSVPs are required through BCO. For more information about parking, meeting location, and boat rentals, please visit www.bayoucityoutdoors.com.
30 guests max. We highly recommend lights, water shoes, and PFDs.
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Art Workshops for Buffalo Bayou Park's Grand Opening
2015-08-14 11:00 - 20:00 | RSH-in-thicket
This past June, Houstonians worked with visiting artists Alex Kahn and Sophia Michahelles of Processional Arts Workshop (PAW) to create 26 large-scale lanterns for Buffalo Bayou Park’s grand opening evening procession rescheduled for Saturday, October 3. All the visual elements pay homage to Houston and Buffalo Bayou: an art car, a margarita glass, egret, running shoe, and more!
BBP is excited to continue these arts workshops beginning Saturday, August 1 through Friday, August 14 with local artists taking the lead!
Workshops are free, all materials are provided, and no experience is required. Kids (ages 9 and up) working with an adult are welcome! Different techniques and tasks will take place each day (i.e., building the structure out of bamboo and rattan, papier-mâché, and adding color) as the collective work progresses. View photos from June’s art workshops here.
Sign up to volunteer at one (or more) art workshops!
Saturday, August 1 (9 – 11 am; 11 am – 2 pm; 2 – 5 pm)
Sunday, August 2 (11 am – 2 pm; 2 – 5 pm)
Tuesday, August 4 (2 – 5 pm; 5 – 8 pm)
Wednesday, August 5 (2 – 5 pm; 5 – 8 pm)
Thursday, August 6 (2 – 5 pm; 5 – 8 pm)
Friday, August 7 (2 – 5 pm; 5 – 8 pm)
Saturday, August 8 (11 am – 2 pm; 2 – 5 pm)
Sunday, August 9 (11 am – 2 pm; 2 – 5 pm)
Tuesday, August 11 (2 – 5 pm; 5 – 8 pm)
Wednesday, August 12 (2 – 5 pm; 5 – 8 pm)
Thursday, August 13 (2 – 5 pm; 5 – 8 pm)
Friday, August 14 (2 – 5 pm; 5 – 8 pm)

About Confluence: A Journey in Five Movements
22 Bayous fan across Houston, converging lines that link neighborhoods, histories, ecosystems, and cultures – several gravitating toward the common arterial space of Buffalo Bayou. On October 3, we will gather to celebrate the restoration and re-imagining of Buffalo Bayou Park as multiple illuminated processions come together one-by-one along its storied banks. The final performance takes place in Buffalo Bayou Park between Carruth Bridge at the Houston Police Officers’ Memorial and Sabine Street Bridge. Confluence reflects upon a waterway and a city in perpetual motion – of bats, boats, bicyclists. As distinct “streams” of marchers come together from throughout the park, the growing procession will embody a place where the converging diversity of Houston flows into the shared space of Buffalo Bayou Park.
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Blanket Bingo
2015-08-13 18:00 - 21:00 | TX
Bring your blanket, lawn chairs or snag one of the tables at the park for a night of Bingo, music and great prizes at Market Square Park. $10 admission (cash only) includes one bingo packet. Additional games and daubers can be purchased for $1 each. Entry at 6 pm; Bingo begins at 7 pm.
Follow us on Facebook for event and weather related updates.
Volunteer Opportunity – We are looking for Bingo fans to help hold up letters and numbers from 7 to 9 pm. To sign up, please email Sylvana Loc or call 713.752.0314 ext 104.

SOLD OUT: August Cuchara Foodie Float
2015-08-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Note
We’re partnering up with Cuchara Restaurant for a festive “foodie float!” Enjoy authentic ceviche dishes and flowing margaritas as you take in views of Buffalo Bayou’s lush scenery aboard BBP’s pontoon boat, Spirit of the Bayou.
Weather permitting. Must be 21 or older to drink. Only 20 spots available.
Questions? Please contact Trudi Smith at tsmith@buffalobayou.org or 713.752.0314 ext. 103.

Twilight Tour
2015-08-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Note
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the evening with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even the occasional alligator sunning on the banks.
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm (30 minute boat rides)
The last tour departs at 8:00 pm.
Cost: $7 for adults/$5 for children (ages 4–12)
Cash only; payment taken when boarding.
Weather permitting. No reservations are taken for these tours. They are first come, first serve.

Bikes, Bats, Brews & B-cycles
2015-07-31 19:15 - 22:30 | Do over
Join BBP and Bayou City Outdoors (BCO) for a batty good time! Bring your bikes (and helmets too!) for an evening spin around Buffalo Bayou Park’s hike and bike trails. We’ll head out from Fonde Recreation Center’s parking lot and ride west to the Waugh Dr. Bridge to see over 250,000 Mexican free-tail bats depart for their sunset flight. We’ll then head back downtown for a brew.
This bike ride is free and open to the public! All types of bikes welcome. Helmets are required (if you are renting a B-Cycle, BCO will provide helmets for you.) Lights and reflectors are recommended.
For additional information, please call 713-524-3567 or email info@bayoucityoutdoors.com
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Cuchara Foodie Float (7/31)
2015-07-31 18:00 - 19:30 | If you build it…
We’re partnering up with Cuchara Restaurant for a festive “foodie float!” Enjoy authentic ceviche dishes and flowing margaritas as you take in views of Buffalo Bayou’s lush scenery aboard BBP’s pontoon boat, Spirit of the Bayou.
Weather permitting. Must be 21 or older to drink. Only 20 spots available.
Questions? Please contact Trudi Smith at tsmith@buffalobayou.org or 713.752.0314 ext. 103.
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Happy Hour at B&B Butchers & Restaurant
2015-07-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Our Work
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s Bayou Buddies, Trees For Houston’s RedBuds, and Galveston Bay Foundation’s The Cast for a joint summer happy hour at B&B Butchers & Restaurant! Enjoy complimentary bites and drink specials on the rooftop deck with one of the best views of downtown’s skyline. Meet other young professionals and learn more about our upcoming events in the fall. Open to members and non-members.

July Walking Tour
2015-07-10 19:00 - 20:00 | TX
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership and Katy Prairie Conservancy for a docent-led walking tour through Buffalo Bayou Park to learn more about the pocket prairies and new amenities in the park, and to discuss the long history of change along this waterway.
Weather permitting.

Blanket Bingo
2015-07-09 18:00 - 21:00 | TX
Join BBP and Downtown Houston for Blanket Bingo at Market Square Park! Bring your blanket, lawn chairs or snag one of the tables at the park for a night of music and great prizes. $10 admission (cash only) includes one bingo packet. Additional games and daubers can be purchased for $1 each. Entry at 6 pm; Bingo begins at 7 pm.
Follow us on Facebook for event and weather related updates.
Volunteer Opportunity – We are looking for Bingo fans to help hold up letters and numbers from 7 to 9 pm. To sign up, please email Sylvana Loc or call 713.752.0314 ext 104.
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SOLD OUT: 4th of July Boat Tour
2015-07-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Note
THIS BOAT TOUR IS SOLD OUT.
View the City’s fireworks extravaganza while floating along Buffalo Bayou in our pontoon boat, Spirit of the Bayou. Price includes bubbly and light snacks! For questions, contact Trudi Smith at tsmith@buffalobayou.org or 713.752.0314 ext. 103.
Cost: $100 per person
21 guest max capacity. Reservations required. Weather permitting.

Trail Closures - Freedom Over Texas
2015-07-02 02:00 - 2015-07-06 01:59 | Homey
Come out for the City’s 4th of July celebration, Southwest Airlines Freedom Over Texas! Bring out the entire family to enjoy kids’ activities, country music and a fireworks spectacular!
PLEASE NOTE: All trails on the north side of the bayou between the Sabine Street Bridge and Tapley Tributary are closed now through Sunday, July 5 for Freedom over Texas. There will also be intermittent closures of the trails on the south side of the bayou between the Sabine Street Bridge and Memorial Drive/Taft through Thursday, July 2. Full trail closures in and around the Freedom Over Texas site will begin on Thursday, July 2, at 7 pm. and will remain in place through Sunday, July 5.
For more event information, parking and street closures, please visit freedomovertexas.org.

Dog Park Closure
2015-07-01 08:00 - 2015-07-02 17:00 | Waterway Cleanup
The Johnny Steele Dog Park is closed until further notice. Please stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter for further updates. Thank you!

Blanket Bingo
2015-06-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2015-05-14 18:00 - 21:00 | TX
Join BBP and Downtown Houston for Blanket Bingo at Market Square Park! Bring your blanket, lawn chairs or snag one of the tables at the park for a night of music and great prizes. $10 admission (cash only) includes one bingo packet. Additional games and daubers can be purchased for $1 each. Entry at 6 pm; Bingo begins at 7 pm.
Follow on Facebook for event and weather related updates.
Volunteer Opportunity – We are looking for Bingo fans to help hold up letters and numbers from 7 to 9 pm. To sign up, please email Sylvana Loc or call 713.752.0314 ext 104.

Johnny Steele Dog Park Closure
2015-06-12 02:00 - 2015-06-15 01:59 | Waterway Cleanup
The Johnny Steele Dog Park is closed until we have the opportunity to clear storm debris and return the environment to a fun place for dogs and owners.

Volunteer Workshops for Grand Opening Procession
2015-06-12 02:00 - 2015-06-14 01:59 | RSH-in-thicket
Despite the postponed event date for Buffalo Bayou Park’s grand opening, illuminated art workshops for the procession are still on! Confluence: A Journey in Five Movements will be created over the course of 13 days of free, creative building sessions, led by Alex Kahn and Sophia Michahelles of Processional Arts Workshop (PAW). Participants will learn techniques for constructing large-scale lightweight illuminated structures. Check out photos of our workshops here.
Sign up to volunteer during the workshops by contacting Crystal Ortiz.
Friday, June 12 (2 – 5 pm)
Friday, June 12 (5 – 8 pm)
Saturday, June 13 (11 am – 2 pm)
Saturday, June 13 (2 – 5 pm)
22 Bayous fan across Houston, converging lines that link neighborhoods, histories, ecosystems, and cultures – several gravitating toward the common arterial space of Buffalo Bayou. In the fall, we will gather to celebrate the restoration and re-imagining of Buffalo Bayou Park as multiple illuminated processions come together one-by-one along its storied banks. The final performance takes place in Buffalo Bayou Park between Carruth Bridge at the Houston Police Officers’ Memorial and Sabine Street Bridge. Confluence reflects upon a waterway and a city in perpetual motion – of bats, boats, bicyclists. As distinct “streams” of marchers come together from throughout the park, the growing procession will embody a place where the converging diversity of Houston flows into the shared space of Buffalo Bayou Park.
Sign up to Volunteer

CANCELED: Twilight Tour
2015-06-06 18:00 - 20:30 | Note
Due to high water levels, this boat tour has been canceled.
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm (30 minute boat rides)
The last tour departs at 8:00 pm.
Cost: $7 for adults/$5 for children (ages 4–12)
Cash only; payment taken when boarding.
Weather permitting. No reservations are taken for these tours. They are first come, first serve.
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the evening with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even the occasional alligator!

SOLD OUT - “Looking Back” Boat Tour
2015-05-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Note
THIS TOUR IS SOLD OUT.
Buffalo Bayou Partnership invites you to take a look back to the late 1800s, when Houston was founded, to learn about the important individuals and families along Buffalo Bayou who helped shape Houston. Louis Aulbach, local historian and author of Buffalo Bayou: An Echo of Houston’s Wilderness Beginnings will be your guide. He will share stories of the Allen brothers, the founders of Houston, and provide historical information about places, people, animals and events along the bayou west and east of downtown.
Cost: $40 per person
Restrictions: Weather permitting. Children under 4 are not permitted on boat tours.

Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour (SOLD OUT)
2015-05-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Note
THIS TOUR IS SOLD OUT! Please visit our Boat Tours page for other opportunities to experience Buffalo Bayou.
Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Bridge. Learn more about these 250,000 magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us.
Time: Boat departs 30 minutes before sunset (1½ hour boat rides)
Cost: $30 per person (children under 4 are not permitted on boat tours)
Weather permitting. Reservations required.

Cinco de Bayou
2015-05-05 06:00 - 19:30 | Note
We’re partnering up with Cuchara Restaurant for a festive Cinco de Mayo “foodie float!” Enjoy three authentic ceviche dishes and flowing margaritas as you take in views of Buffalo Bayou’s lush scenery aboard BBP’s pontoon boat, Spirit of the Bayou.
Cost: $60 per person. Must be 21 or older to drink.
Only 20 spots available.
Questions? Please contact Trudi Smith at tsmith@buffalobayou.org or 713.752.0314 ext. 103.
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Johnny Steele Dog Park Closure
2015-04-29 07:00 - 15:00 | Waterway Cleanup
The Johnny Steele Dog Park will be closed Wednesday, April 29 until 3:00 pm for painting of the entry fence.

Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tours
2015-04-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Note
Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Bridge. Learn more about these 250,000 magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us.
Time: Boat departs 30 minutes before sunset (1½ hour boat rides)
Cost: $30 per person (children under 4 are not permitted on boat tours)
Weather permitting. Reservations required.
Reserve your spot!

April Walking Tour
2015-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | TX
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership and Katy Prairie Conservancy for a docent-led walking tour through Buffalo Bayou Park to learn more about the pocket prairies and new amenities in the park, and to discuss the long history of change along this waterway.
Walking tours are free, but reservations are requested.
Please email Sylvana Loc or call 713.752.0314 x 104 to RSVP.
Participants will meet in front of Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark.
30 people max. Weather permitting.
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Houston Give 5
2015-04-18 02:00 - 2015-04-19 01:59 | TX
Support a greener Houston by participating in Houston Give 5 on April 18th!
For over 41 years, Earth Day has inspired individuals worldwide to demonstrate their commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. Houstonians are committed to preserving and improving the wonderful quality of life we have in this region and have shown their support for multiple conservation and quality of life initiatives over that time period.
Buffalo Bayou Partnership, along with seven other non-profit organizations dedicated to making Houston a greener and more beautiful place, are collaborating for the fourth annual “Give 5% to Conserve Houston” campaign which encourages local businesses to commit to donate five percent of gross sales on April 18th. In return, participating non-profit partners encourage the local community to celebrate Earth Day by supporting these businesses throughout Earth Day weekend.

Johnny Steele Dog Park Closure
2015-04-17 02:00 - 2015-04-26 01:59 | Waterway Cleanup
The Johnny Steele Dog Park will be completely closed until further notice. Please stay tuned to Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s website, Facebook and Twitter for updates.

CounterCurrent Opening Night
2015-04-14 20:30 - 22:00 | Volunteer
Ht/X by Luke Savisky
CounterCurrent Collaboration with Buffalo Bayou Partnership and Aurora Picture Show
Date: Tuesday, April 14
Time: 8:30 – 10 pm
Location: Allen’s Landing (1001 Commerce Street)
Parking: Free street parking available after 6 pm
Cost: Free but reservations for tickets encouraged.
CounterCurrent kicks off with Ht/X, a live video spectacle on the underside of downtown’s Allen’s Landing Bridge by Austin-based multimedia artist Luke Savisky. The bridge’s arch will become a huge movie montage against the night sky; a watery reflection of the life along the river, a window through time and possibly even a passage to an inner world.
Afterwards, head on over to OKRA Charity Saloon for the CounterCurrent Opening Night Party! Mix and mingle alongside festival artists, fellow patrons, and locally-minded Houstonians. Drinks and light bites courtesy of the Mitchell Center.
About CounterCurrent: CounterCurrent is a free festival of bold experimental art. Occupying a range of unexpected sites in the city of Houston, CounterCurrent includes audio and visual installation, live performance, and participatory events by artists from around the world. For the full festival schedule and listing of events, click here.
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CANCELED: Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tours
2015-04-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Note
Unfortunately due to high rain chances and thunderstorms this weekend, we are canceling Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tours. Please stay tuned for future dates.
Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Bridge. Learn more about these 250,000 magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us.
Time: Boat departs 30 minutes before sunset (1½ hour boat rides)
Cost: $30 per person (children under 4 are not permitted on boat tours)
Weather permitting. Reservations required.
Reserve your spot!

CANCELED: Second Saturday Boat Ride
2015-04-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Note
Unfortunately due to high rain chances and thunderstorms this weekend, we are canceling Second Saturday Boat Rides. Please stay tuned for future dates.
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the afternoon with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even the occasional alligator sunning on the banks.
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (30 minute boat rides)
The last tour departs at 1:30 pm.
Cost: $7 for adults/$5 for children (ages 4–12)
Cash only; payment taken when boarding.
Weather permitting – check Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s Facebook and Twitter for cancellations. No reservations are taken for these tours. They are first come, first serve.

Blanket Bingo
2015-04-09 18:00 - 21:00 | TX
Blanket Bingo at Market Square Park is back! Bring your blanket, lawn chairs or snag one of the tables at the park for a night of music and great prizes. $10 admission (cash only) includes one bingo packet. Additional games and daubers can be purchased for $1 each. Entry at 6 pm; Bingo begins at 7 pm.
Follow us on Facebook for event and weather related updates.
Volunteer Opportunity – We are looking for Bingo fans to help hold up letters and numbers from 7 to 9 pm. To sign up, please email Sylvana Loc or call 713.752.0314 ext 104.
