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 an individual or a small group, your efforts will lead to a healthier environment and a more aesthetically pleasing amenity for all to enjoy.

Sights and Sounds Meditation: Winter Solstice

Second Saturday Boat Ride +1 more

Immerse yourself in a seasonal light and meditative experience in the Cistern to celebrate Winter Solstice, the “rebirth of the sun.” Find your center with tranquil sounds by Saumil Manek with his use of singing bowls and wind chimes. To amplify mindfulness and connectivity, you will also be surrounded by a special winter lighting installation created by artist and engineer Kelly O’Brien.

Holiday Boat Cruise

ALLEN'S LANDING 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, United States

Celebrate the season with a festive holiday cruise along Buffalo Bayou!

$20

Voices of Light: Choral Performances in the Cistern

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

Tours of Cistern Illuminated will be punctuated by special performances by the Schola Cantorum of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. These periodic events feature ethereal songs from the seventh century to the present day. Concerts will feature works of Hildegard van Bingen, Guillaume Dufay, Elizabeth Poston, Arvo Pärt, Ola Gjeilo, Crista Miller, and others in this unique acoustic space.

$25

Sights and Sounds Meditation: Winter Solstice

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

Immerse yourself in a seasonal light and meditative experience in the Cistern to celebrate Winter Solstice, the “rebirth of the sun.” Find your center with tranquil sounds by Saumil Manek with his use of singing bowls and wind chimes. To amplify mindfulness and connectivity, you will also be surrounded by a special winter lighting installation created by artist and engineer Kelly O’Brien.

Holiday Boat Cruise

ALLEN'S LANDING 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, United States

Celebrate the season with a festive holiday cruise along Buffalo Bayou!

$20

Voices of Light: Choral Performances in the Cistern

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

Tours of Cistern Illuminated will be punctuated by special performances by the Schola Cantorum of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. These periodic events feature ethereal songs from the seventh century to the present day. Concerts will feature works of Hildegard van Bingen, Guillaume Dufay, Elizabeth Poston, Arvo Pärt, Ola Gjeilo, Crista Miller, and others in this unique acoustic space.

$25

Holiday Boat Cruise

ALLEN'S LANDING 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, United States

Celebrate the season with a festive holiday cruise along Buffalo Bayou!

$20

Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk

The Water Works 105 Sabine St, Houston, TX, United States

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.

Voices of Light: Choral Performances in the Cistern

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

Tours of Cistern Illuminated will be punctuated by special performances by the Schola Cantorum of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. These periodic events feature ethereal songs from the seventh century to the present day. Concerts will feature works of Hildegard van Bingen, Guillaume Dufay, Elizabeth Poston, Arvo Pärt, Ola Gjeilo, Crista Miller, and others in this unique acoustic space.

$25