CANCELLED: Houston, We Have a Poem!

Monthly Volunteer Day

Buffalo Bayou Partnership and Writers in the Schools are hosting celestial and lunar-inspired poetry performances under the ever-changing Lunar Cycle Lighting along Buffalo Bayou. There will be a poetry writing workshop (limited registration), followed by free curated open mic performances, open to the public, featuring spoken word poetry by Houston area poets.

An Interview with Philosopher Timothy Morton

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Environmental philosopher, writer, and frequent artistic collaborator, Timothy Morton, will discuss his contribution to We Are the Asteroid III, a public artwork on view in Buffalo Bayou Park through September 8th.

The Currents Happy Hour at Finn Hall

Sound Healing Meditation**

The Currents, Buffalo Bayou Partnership's young professionals group is partnering up with the young professionals of Big Brothers and Big Sisters for a special happy hour at Finn Hall! Enjoy happy hour priced cocktails, passed apps and great company at one of Houston's hottest food halls. 

Waterscape Making: A Harvey Anniversary Public Ceremony

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Join BBP and Houston artist Carrie Schneider for an interactive experience to discover what is possible between our public imagination and our relationship with water in Houston, as we mark the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey.

CANCELLED: Blanket Bingo in Market Square Park

This popular park favorite is back! Join us for an exciting new season of Blanket Bingo, benefiting Market Square Park and Buffalo Bayou Partnership. Bring your blanket, lawn chairs or snag one of the tables at the park for a night of fun, music and great prizes!

CANCELLED: Sunrise Yoga sponsored by BIG Power Yoga

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Flow into the weekend with Sunrise Yoga on Buffalo Bayou! We’re partnering with BIG Power Yoga for a series of 45-minute early morning yoga sessions that will take place on the lawn at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park. With a spectacular view of downtown, Houston’s most iconic greenspace is a unique and uplifting backdrop for yogis of all levels and ages. Bring your own mat. Reusable water bottle encouraged.

FULL: Monthly Volunteer Workday

Houstonians, ages 9 and up, are invited to join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for community-wide volunteer days at Buffalo Bayou Park happening the third Saturday of each month. Whether volunteering as a large or small group, or individually, your efforts will lead to a healthier environment and a more aesthetically pleasing amenity for all to enjoy.

Nature Walking Tour

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Enjoy a free walking tour in Buffalo Bayou Park highlighting the landscape and ecology of 19th century Texas that created Houston, as well as the importance of prairies in rebuilding this astonishing and all but vanished ecosystem.

Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour

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Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Bridge. Learn more about the thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us.