Sunrise Yoga sponsored by BIG Power Yoga
2019-04-05 06:30 - 07:15 (America/Chicago) | bird-grasshopper
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.
Cost: Suggested $10 donation to Buffalo Bayou Partnership (No cash. Text BAYOUYOGA to 41444 to make a donation.)
Parking is available at 105 Sabine Street. See other parking options here.

CANCELLED: Monuments Monologue: Artists Talk
2019-04-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Choral Performances in the Cistern, TX
Due to bad weather, this talk has been cancelled.

Meadow surrounding the Henry Moore Spindle sculpture in Buffalo Bayou Park (Allen Parkway near Gillette St.)
Discussion with New Monuments for New Cities participating artist Regina Agu.
Cost: Free

Foodie Float: Wine Tasting with Nice Wines
2019-04-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Volunteer
Our spring Foodie Float schedule begins with a winemaker experience! Winemaker, Ryan Levy, a certified sommelier, wine educator, and Le Cordon Bleu trained chef, will lead guests through a discussion of his award-winning wines while taking in exceptional views of Buffalo Bayou’s lush landscape from our pontoon boat. One of his wines was recently awarded Best of Show out of 3,000 wines in the Houston Rodeo Wine Competition! A selection of cheeses will also be served. Learn more about Nice Winery‘s wine-making and vineyards in advance. Only 20 seats available.
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CANCELLED: Buffalo Bayou Boat Tour
2019-04-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Volunteer
This boat tour is cancelled.

These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the afternoon or 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 an occasional alligator sunning on the banks.
Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours depart from Allen’s Landing, 1001 Commerce St. Houston, TX 77002.
$7 for adults / $5 for children (age 4-12)*
*Children under age 4 are not permitted on boat tours

Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours run from 10am – 2pm with the last tour departing at 1:30 pm.

Reservations are required.

Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
2019-04-13 19:05 - 20:35 | Volunteer
Learn more about these thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us! Led by a “bat girl” docent, guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from the Waugh Drive Bridge on Buffalo Bayou.
Time: Dusk – Boat departs 45 minutes before sunset (1½ hour boat rides)
Cost: $30 per person (children under 4 are not permitted on boat tours)
Weather and water levels permitting. Reservations required.
Waugh Bridge Bat Colony Q&A

Art Walk: Anthony Shumate
2019-04-14 09:30 - 10:30 | Houston, Texas Dog Parks You Furry Buddy Will Love
Meet artist Anthony Shumate and discover all of his Monumental Moments located at unexpected locations in Buffalo Bayou Park.
The public art along Buffalo Bayou makes for a unique experience and adventure around every corner. Learn more about these exceptional public works of art during Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s newest guided tour. Discover the meanings and muses behind specific pieces explained by the artists themselves during this four-tour series.
Sunday, April 14
9:30-10:30am
Cost: $10
Departure location will be at The Water Works Visitor Center (105 Sabine Street).
Please note no refunds.
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Buffalo Bayou in Bloom 2019
2019-04-18 18:30 - 21:30 | bird-grasshopper
Help us keep Buffalo Bayou blooming!
You’re invited to the 2nd annual Buffalo Bayou in Bloom!
Join our young professionals, The Currents, to celebrate springtime and fundraise for BBP at this event with music from DJ FXBOXOLMOS, light bites, libations and more at Buffalo Bayou Park! Enjoy stunning downtown views, tour the historic Cistern, all the while supporting Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s mission to restore and revitalize Buffalo Bayou.
Guests will have the chance to bid on fantastic silent auction packages for culinary, cultural and recreational experiences.
There will be free parking in City Lot H off of Memorial Drive.

Thank you to our in-kind donors!

Online ticket sales are now closed.

FULL: Monthly Volunteer Workday
2019-04-20 08:30 - 11:30, 2019-05-18 08:30 - 11:30 | TX
This volunteer workday is at capacity. Please check other dates for availability.

Time: 8:30 to 11:30 am
Parking: City Lot H
Check-In Location: Contact volunteer@buffalobayou.org for location details
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.
Volunteers will help with a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: trash pick-up, mulching and weed removal. We do ask that all volunteers bring their own work gloves. All other necessary work tools will be provided by BBP.
To sign up, please read the Volunteer Information packet and complete an online Volunteer Waiver with the event date.
Volunteer Information Volunteer Waiver
Questions? Taylor Tavormina by email (volunteer@buffalobayou.org) or by phone 713-752-0314 ext. 206.

Monuments Monologue: Artists Talk
2019-04-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Choral Performances in the Cistern, TX
Meadow surrounding the Henry Moore Spindle sculpture in Buffalo Bayou Park (Allen Parkway near Gillette St.)
Discussion with New Monuments for New Cities participating artists Regina Agu, Nick Vaughan and Jake Margolin and Jamal Cyrus.
Cost: Free
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SOLD OUT: Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
2019-04-20 19:05 - 20:35, 2019-06-01 19:05 - 20:35, 2019-06-08 19:05 - 20:35 | Volunteer
This tour is sold out.

Learn more about these thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us! Led by a “bat girl” docent, guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from the Waugh Drive Bridge on Buffalo Bayou.
Time: Dusk – Boat departs 45 minutes before sunset (1½ hour boat rides)
Cost: $30 per person (children under 4 are not permitted on boat tours)
Weather and water levels permitting. Reservations required.
Waugh Bridge Bat Colony Q&A

SOLD OUT: Port to Port History Boat Tour
2019-04-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Volunteer
This tour is sold out.

Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Price: $45
The Port to Port Tour is a cruise east of downtown on Buffalo Bayou from Allen’s Landing to the Port of Houston Turning Basin.
In 1914 with the opening of the Houston Ship Channel and the modern Port of Houston, the section of Buffalo Bayou from the port’s turning basin to the foot of Main Street (now known as Allen’s Landing) was called the upper channel.
Very few Houstonians today get to experience the upper channel by boat which has a very different environment from that of the bayou west of downtown.
Join bayou guide Andrew Groocock on a historical tour of the upper channel of Buffalo Bayou focusing on the historic significance of this industrial stretch and Houston, as you cruise the approximately seven miles from the old port of Houston to the new port of Houston.

Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
2019-04-27 19:05 - 20:35 | Volunteer
Learn more about these thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us! Led by a “bat girl” docent, guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from the Waugh Drive Bridge on Buffalo Bayou.
Time: Dusk – Boat departs 45 minutes before sunset (1½ hour boat rides)
Cost: $30 per person (children under 4 are not permitted on boat tours)
Weather and water levels permitting. Reservations required.
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A Monumental Evening: Closing Party
2019-04-27 20:00 - 22:00 | TX
Where: Buffalo Bayou Partnership Silos along Buffalo Bayou’s East Sector (801 N. Nagle Street, off of Navigation, Houston, TX 77003)
Come out for a FREE evening of art and fun. BBP’s iconic concrete silos in the East End will become an outdoor canvas for larger-than-life projections of the 25 posters featured in New Monuments for New Cities. From 8-10pm, we’ll keep the party going with food trucks, music from DJ FXBOXOLMOS, cocktails from Treaty Oak Distilling and beer from Saint Arnold Brewing Company. Meet the Houston artists participating in the exhibition and join in the global conversation about the evolving nature of monuments.
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Dinner at The Dunlavy
2019-05-08 18:30 - 22:00 | TX
Join BBP for a unique opportunity to enjoy an exclusive Dinner at The Dunlavy on May 8th!
6:30PM Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres and Highlights of Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s Projects
7:00PM Four-Course Seated Dinner with Pairings from J. Lohr Vineyards & Wine
Sanober and Murad Ajani
Lisa Marshall and Don Welsh
Dinner Co-Chairs
The Dunlavy at Lost Lake in Buffalo Bayou Park
3422 Allen Parkway, Valet Parking
Business Casual
Seating is limited. If you have questions, please contact Leigh McBurnett, BBP Director of Development, at 713.752.0314 ext. 105 or lmcburnett@buffalobayou.org.
Proceeds from this fundraising event support Buffalo Bayou Partnership and will allow our non-profit organization to continue revitalizing, maintaining and activating Buffalo Bayou. For tax purposes, the estimated fair market value is $75 per person.
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CANCELED: Buffalo Bayou Boat Tour
2019-05-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Volunteer
Due to heavy rains, this tour is canceled.

These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the afternoon or 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 an occasional alligator sunning on the banks.
Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours depart from Allen’s Landing, 1001 Commerce St. Houston, TX 77002.
$7 for adults / $5 for children (age 4-12)*
*Children under age 4 are not permitted on boat tours

Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours run from 10am – 2pm with the last tour departing at 1:30 pm.

Reservations are required.

Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
2019-05-11 19:05 - 20:35 | Volunteer
Due to heavy rains, this tour is canceled.

Learn more about these thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us! Led by a “bat girl” docent, guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from the Waugh Drive Bridge on Buffalo Bayou.
Time: Dusk – Boat departs 45 minutes before sunset (1½ hour boat rides)
Cost: $30 per person (children under 4 are not permitted on boat tours)
Weather and water levels permitting. Reservations required.
Waugh Bridge Bat Colony Q&A

The Currents Happy Hour at B.B. Lemon
2019-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Waterway Cleanup
Check out Berg Hospitality Group’s newest culinary concept, B.B. Lemon, with an all-new happy hour menu and spacious outdoor patio with The Currents! B.B. Lemon will be offering happy hour priced drinks and complimentary appetizers for the group at this cozy Washington Avenue hotspot.
Learn more about what The Currents do to support Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s mission of restoring and revitalizing Buffalo Bayou, meet like-minded young professionals and most importantly, have a drink!
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Blanket Bingo in Market Square Park
2019-05-16 18:00 - 21:00 | TX
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! $10 admission (cash only) includes one bingo packet (approx. 9 games). Additional games and daubers can be purchased for $1 each. Packets will go on sale at 6pm and Bingo will begin at 7pm.
This event has been known to sell out, so be sure to get to the park early to secure your chances.
Food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome. Outside alcohol is not allowed to be brought into the park; however, beer and wine are sold at the Niko Niko’s on-site along with delicious Greek and American food. The Historic Market Square neighborhood is home to a variety of other restaurants that also provide take-out food service.

CANCELED: Art Walk: ttweak
2019-05-18 09:30 - 10:30 | Volunteer
David Thompson and Randy Twaddle are the co-founders of ttweak, a 20 year old communications and design firm. In 1998, they created the text installations along Allen’s Landing, where Houston was founded by the Allen Brothers. Please join us to learn more about the historic significance and inspiration for this work and others.
Attendees will meet at The Water Works Visitor Center (105 Sabine Street) and walk to Allen’s Landing.

SOLD OUT: Looking Back History Boat Tours
2019-05-18 10:00 - 11:30 | If you build it…
This tour is sold out.

Time: 10 – 11:30 am
Cost: $40 per person (children under 4 are not permitted on boat tours)
Weather permitting. Reservations must be made by selecting an available date on the right.
Aboard BBP’s pontoon boat, take a look back to the late 1800s when Houston was founded with Louis Aulbach, local historian and author of Buffalo Bayou: An Echo of Houston’s Wilderness Beginning or Andrew Groocock, local historian. Hear stories of the Allen brothers and historical information about the people, places and events along the bayou that helped shape Houston.
THIS BOAT TOUR WILL NOT DEPART FROM ALLEN’S LANDING.
Please meet at the boat dock at Championship Park at least 15 minutes before departure to ensure the boat departs on time. The physical address is 1001 Wood Street, Houston, TX 77002.
Please meet at 1001 Wood Street. Wood Street is between San Jacinto and Main Street (around the corner from Allen’s Landing and the UHD main Campus). There is meter parking on Wood Street and under I-10. There is large parking lot at 325 Main Street, 77002 that is a 5-minute walk from the meeting location (visible on maps as Championship Park).
To access the area, you will need to go through the 1001 UHD parking lot (very small lot of approx. 10 spaces) and walk along the concrete trails (to your left) – you will see very large steps leading down to the water. Follow these steps to meet the boat at the bayou’s edge.

SOLD OUT: Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
2019-05-18 19:30 - 21:00 | If you build it…
This tour is sold out.

Learn more about these thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us! Led by a “bat girl” docent, guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from the Waugh Drive Bridge on Buffalo Bayou.
Time: Dusk – Boat departs 45 minutes before sunset (1½ hour boat rides)
Cost: $30 per person (children under 4 are not permitted on boat tours)
Weather and water levels permitting. Reservations required.
Please meet at the boat dock at Championship Park at least 15 minutes before departure to ensure the boat departs on time. The physical address is 1001 Wood Street, Houston, TX 77002.

Art on Wheels
2019-05-19 09:00 - 10:30 | bird-grasshopper
View the public art in Buffalo Bayou Park like never before on this exciting bike ride! During this tour led by BBP guide Andrew Groocock, you will learn about the various works of art along Buffalo Bayou that make this green space so unique.
No bike? No problem! Houston BCycle is generously donating rentals for the tour from the Sabine Street station in Buffalo Bayou Park.
$10/participant
Attendees will meet at The Water Works Visitor Center located at 105 Sabine Street.
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Port to Port History Boat Tour
2019-05-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Volunteer
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Price: $45
The Port to Port Tour is a cruise east of downtown on Buffalo Bayou from Allen’s Landing to the Port of Houston Turning Basin.
In 1914 with the opening of the Houston Ship Channel and the modern Port of Houston, the section of Buffalo Bayou from the port’s turning basin to the foot of Main Street (now known as Allen’s Landing) was called the upper channel.
Very few Houstonians today get to experience the upper channel by boat which has a very different environment from that of the bayou west of downtown.
Join bayou guide Andrew Groocock on a historical tour of the upper channel of Buffalo Bayou focusing on the historic significance of this industrial stretch and Houston, as you cruise the approximately seven miles from the old port of Houston to the new port of Houston.
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SOLD OUT: Sounding the Cistern for Pauline Oliveros
2019-05-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Second Saturday Boat Ride
Buffalo Bayou Partnership and Nameless Sound present
Sounding the Cistern for Pauline Oliveros
In remembrance of one of the important composers of our time, four improvisers sound the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern for Houston’s native daughter.
Tom Bickley (Berkeley, CA) – recorders
David Dove (Houston, TX) – trombone
Juan Garcia (Mexico City, MX) – double bass
Lisa E. Harris (Houston, TX) – voice
Tickets are $10 per person.
30-minute performances at

6:30pm (sold out)
7:30pm (sold out)
8:30pm (sold out)

In memory of this singular artist and humanitarian, four musicians with close ties to Pauline Oliveros will sound the Cistern in the first-ever public performance held in this special space. Built as a drinking water reservoir in 1926, the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern was designed to hold 15 million gallons of water when functioning at capacity. 87,500 square feet, and supported by 221 concrete columns which are 25 feet tall, the Cistern features a 17-second sonic reverberation. Buffalo Bayou Partnership restored and repurposed the Cistern into a magnificent public space, offering regular history tours as well as periodic art installations and programs.
Learn more about Sounding the Cistern for Pauline Oliveros here.

Twilight Tours
2019-05-31 17:30 - 20:30 | Volunteer
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 an occasional alligator on the banks.
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm (30-minute boat rides)
The last tour departs at 8 pm.
Note that boat tours depart promptly each half-hour.

Departure location: Allen’s Landing (1001 Commerce St. Houston, Texas, 77002)
Cost: $7 for adults/$5 for children (ages 4–12)*
*Ages 4 and under not permitted on the pontoon boat.
Weather permitting. Reservations Required.
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#RunBuffaloBayou: East
2019-06-01 07:45 - 09:30 | Cistern
Lace up your running shoes and explore the East End of Houston on foot with Buffalo Bayou Partnership and the Houston Maritime Museum! This 4-mile run led by Matthew Doyen of the Houston Maritime Museum and Saurabh Chagule of the #RunBuffaloBayou Running Group will be an all-levels group run where we will make intermittent stops to learn about historical sites in the East End.
Our last stop on the run will be La Familia Meat Market to grab some authentic East End breakfast tacos!
All runners will get free admission on June 1 to the Houston Maritime Museum. We will meet at 7:45am and leave promptly at 8am.SCAN0032

East Sector Wellness Walk
2019-06-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Bat Boat Tour
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on a free Wellness Walk along Buffalo Bayou’s East Sector led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths Wellness Coaching. Discover the historic East End neighborhood. This scenic urban trail follows along Buffalo Bayou flowing toward Tony Marron Park (808 N. York Street) and is a combination of pavement, dirt, and gravel. Wear durable yet comfortable shoes.
Tour will depart from Guadalupe Plaza Park (2311 Runnels Street). Cost is free, but please register.
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