Sound Healing Meditation
2025-03-15 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-03-16 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-03-19 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-03-23 10:00 - 10:45 (America/Chicago) | BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, 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. No food or non-water drinks are allowed inside the Cistern.
Cost: $20
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Buffalo Bayou Cruise
2025-03-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-29 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-05 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-12 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | ALLEN’S LANDING, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
These 45-minute boat rides are a great way to spend time with your family and friends. Escape the bustle of the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou, through the heart of downtown Houston. Look for graceful herons, turtles, fish, and even an occasional alligator on the banks.
Tours leave promptly on the hour beginning at 10am. The last tour departs at 1pm.

Cost

Adults: $15
Children: $12 (ages 4-12)

Departure Location
Allen’s Landing (1019 Commerce St.)
Weather permitting. Reservations Required. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the pontoon boat.

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Buffalo Bayou Cruise: History
2025-03-15 14:30 - 16:00, 2025-04-12 14:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | ALLEN’S LANDING, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Look back at Houston’s history while cruising Buffalo Bayou on a 90-minute tour with a local historian. Your guide will share stories of the Allen brothers and provide historical information about the people, places, and events along the bayou that helped shape Houston.

Cost

Adults: $40
Children: $32 (ages 4-12)

Departure Location
Allen’s Landing (1019 Commerce St.)
Weather permitting. Reservations Required. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the pontoon boat.

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Underground Sounds: Sam Nester
2025-03-15 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-03-16 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Tickets for this performance are sold out. Next performance series, Three Names by Sarah Grace Graves, ticket release: May 16 at 9am.

Join us for Underground Sounds, a unique music series in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern!
This year, the series features national and international artists presenting compositions inspired by the vast, unique architecture of the Cistern and arranged especially for its extraordinary natural acoustics.

About This Program
Australian-born trumpet player, composer, and sound artist Sam Nester has created a site-specific musical composition for brass ensemble, designed to resonate within the historic Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. Nester’s piece unfolds gradually over 25 minutes, exploring the Cistern’s vast 87,500-square-foot space and its unique 19-second reverb. The composition accentuates the space’s cathedral-like acoustics, transforming it into an immersive, meditative experience centered on water and its profound significance—both in the Cistern’s history and within the broader global water crisis. Accompanying the live performance is an evolving light installation that deepens the sensory experience, encouraging audiences to reflect on the societal implications of water access. Globally, approximately 2 billion people lack access to clean drinking water, and in the United States, over 2 million individuals still face this challenge in their homes. Through this performance, Nester invites contemplation on the essential role of water and the urgent disparities in its availability.

Cost: $25
Performance Times:

March 13 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm – SOLD OUT
March 14 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm – SOLD OUT
March 15 at 5:30pm and 6:30pm – SOLD OUT
March 16 at 5:30pm and 6:30pm – SOLD OUT

About the Artist
Sam Nester is an Australian-born trumpet player, composer, and sound artist based in New York. His work explores the relationship between humans and the natural world, harnessing natural processes to create immersive sound installations and musical compositions. Since 2022, Nester has collaborated with policy officers from the European Commission Directorate-General for Environment and scientists from the Joint Research Centre on sound installations at the nexus of art, science, and policy.
He has been the artist-in-residence with NYU Abu Dhabi’s Center for Genomics & Systems Biology, Bruny Island (Australia), the US National Parks in Hawai’i, and Italy’s Festival of Arts Design Acerenza. His commissioned works include site-specific environmental sound installations and compositions for the US State Department, Colby College, George Mason University, EcoArt Project, the National Parks Arts Foundation, and the City of Hobart (Australia).
As a performer, Nester has appeared with Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Festival & Lincoln Center Out of Doors, the Beijing Modern Music Festival, Paris Opera Ballet, Wordless Music Orchestra, Mark Morris Dance Group, Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, and the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. A Fulbright scholar, Nester earned his Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts from the Manhattan School of Music, receiving the Helen Cohn Award for outstanding performance. He serves on The Juilliard School and Manhattan School of Music faculty.

Tickets & Availability
Ticket release dates for this set of performances are listed above. For release dates for future performances, please check the Underground Sounds page. We recommend marking the ticket release dates and times on your calendar as tickets will sell out quickly.
Waitlist
For any additional guests wishing to attend a sold-out performance, we will be taking an in-person first-come-first-served waiting list beginning exactly 30 minutes before each performance time.
Ticket Refunds
All ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. Your purchase supports the work of Buffalo Bayou Partnership.

Buffalo Bayou Cruise
2025-03-16 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | ALLEN’S LANDING, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
These 45-minute boat rides are a great way to spend time with your family and friends. Escape the bustle of the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou, through the heart of downtown Houston. Look for graceful herons, turtles, fish, and even an occasional alligator on the banks.
Tours leave promptly on the hour at 6pm and 7pm.

Cost

Adults: $15
Children: $12 (ages 4-12)

Departure Location
Allen’s Landing (1019 Commerce St.)
Weather permitting. Reservations Required. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the pontoon boat.

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Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
2025-03-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-03-26 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, 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.
En Español
El primer miércoles de cada mes, la traductora Marcella Cabrera se unirá al grupo para ofrecer la caminata guiada en español.
Cost
Free
Duration
90 minutes / 3 miles
Meeting Location
The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park (105-B Sabine St)
FREE REGISTRATION

2025 Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta presented by Gillman Subaru
2025-03-22 09:00 - 14:30 UTC | 7700 SAN FELIPE, 7700 SAN FELIPE, HOUSTON, 77063, United States
Be part of the 53rd BBP Regatta! The largest canoe and kayak race in Texas is along Buffalo Bayou on March 22, 2025! Support Buffalo Bayou Partnership and participate in this Houston tradition.

Registration
Advance registration is now closed.
Registration is available the day of the race, March 22 from 7:30 – 8:45am for $65.
Please note participants are required to bring or reserve their own boats. View 2025 Boat Rental Vendors here.

For Team Sponsorship opportunities, click here or download a sponsorship form here.

Schedule of Events
Starting Line: 7700 San Felipe (1/4 mile west of Voss)
Race Day Registration: 7:30 – 8:45 am
Start Time: 9:00 am
Finish Line and Awards Ceremony: Downtown at Allen’s Landing (1019 Commerce Street at Main Street)
Awards Ceremony: 1:30 pm

Start Times
The race begins at 9am with 4 starts. ALL starts will be in-water.
9:00am: Non-Competitive and Day-of Registrants
9:10am: Tandem Kayaks and Solo Kayaks
9:20am: Team Sponsor Canoes and Tandem Canoes
9:30am: Solo Unlimited and Performance Unlimited

What to Know
View Regatta Rules and Regulations here.
View Helpful Hints here.
View 2025 Boat Rental Vendors here.
The 2025 race will begin along Buffalo Bayou at San Felipe and Voss and end at Allen’s Landing. View the 15-mile race route here.
Free parking is located at the Starting Line (7700 San Felipe).
A complimentary shuttle service is available at the Finish Line to transport paddlers back to pick up their cars.

Additional details will be shared with registrants one week prior to the event.
For questions, please contact Trudi Smith, Director of Programming, at tsmith@buffalobayou.org.

Buffalo Bayou Cruise
2025-03-23 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | ALLEN’S LANDING, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
These 45-minute boat rides are a great way to spend time with your family and friends. Escape the bustle of the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou, through the heart of downtown Houston. Look for graceful herons, turtles, fish, and even an occasional alligator on the banks.
Tours leave promptly on the hour beginning at 2pm. The last tour departs at 5pm.

Cost

Adults: $15
Children: $12 (ages 4-12)

Departure Location
Allen’s Landing (1019 Commerce St.)
Weather permitting. Reservations Required. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the pontoon boat.

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Sound Healing Meditation
2025-03-26 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-03-29 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-03-30 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-04-02 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-04-09 18:00 - 18:45 (America/Chicago) | BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, 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. No food or drinks are allowed inside the Cistern.
Cost: $20
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NIGHT LIGHT 2025
2025-03-29 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | 333 SOUTH JENSEN DRIVE, 333 South Jensen Drive, Houston, TX, 77003, United States
Aurora Picture Show and Buffalo Bayou Partnership co-present this free annual event featuring video activations on structures along the Buffalo Bayou East waterfront. On March 29, Houston artists Saúl Hernández-Vargas, Diana-Sofia Estrada, and Isogram Media Studio, have been commissioned to create new, site-specific media installations along a half-mile stretch of bayou trails. There will also be a market featuring local food trucks, vendors, and music by DJ Felix. Join us for this festive, uniquely Houston experience!
FREE REGISTRATION
ESPAÑOL

About the Artists
Diana-Sofia Estrada is a Guatemalan American visual artist and educator born in Houston. Her paintings, animations, installations, and social practice works question our immediate visual culture. She has exhibited work nationally and internationally, and is a current artist in residence at Houston’s Box13 Artspace.
Saúl Hernández-Vargas is a Houston-based visual artist and writer whose work is concerned with material performativity, the framing of historical objects, and fiction. A recipient of the Artadia Award and an alum of the Core Program at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, his first solo museum exhibition opened at the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo y de las Culturas de Oaxaca last October.
Isogram Media Studio (Houston artists Ha Na Lee and James Hughes) creates immersive experiences through public art and projection-based works. Using video, sound, kinetic machines, and interactive elements, Lee and Hughes push the boundaries of contemporary art, technological innovation, and audience engagement.

Event Volunteers
Interested in volunteering to help us make NIGHT LIGHT a success? Follow the link below, create an account in our Volunteer platform, and find an opportunity that’s right for you!
VOLUNTEER

Site Map and Transportation Details
Entrance: The entrance of NIGHT LIGHT 2025 will be located at 333 South Jensen Drive.
Parking for this event is extremely limited. Rideshare, carpooling, public transportation, cycling, and walking are strongly encouraged.
Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, etc): Drop-off/pick-up at 333 South Jensen Drive.
Public Transportation: Event accessible via Houston METRO bus route 6, 30, and 48 stop at Talento Bilingue de Houston at the intersection of South Jensen Drive and Ann Street. Plan your public transportation route here.
Cycling: Bike Valet by BikeHouston will secure your bike throughout the event, free of charge. Find recommended bike routes here.
Accessibility: Please note that the pathways between the artworks may have uneven surfaces. Please wear sturdy footwear suitable for uneven surfaces.

For questions, please contact Trudi Smith, Director of Programming, at tsmith@buffalobayou.org.
In the case of inclement weather, this event will take place on the following Saturday, April 5, 8–10pm.

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NOCHE DE LUCES 2025
2025-03-29 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | 333 SOUTH JENSEN DRIVE, 333 South Jensen Drive, Houston, TX, 77003, United States
Aurora Picture Show and Buffalo Bayou Partnership se unen para presentar este evento anual gratuito, con activaciones de videoarte en estructuras a lo largo de los senderos frente al agua de Buffalo Bayou East. El 29 de marzo, los artistas de Houston Saúl Hernández-Vargas, Diana-Sofia Estrada e Isogram Media Studio han sido comisionados para crear nuevas instalaciones multimedia específicas para el sitio a lo largo de un tramo de media milla de los senderos del bayou. También habrá un mercado con camiones de comida locales, vendedores del barrio y música a cargo de DJ Felix. ¡Únete a nosotros para esta experiencia festiva y única en Houston!
REGISTRO GRATUITO
ENGLISH

Sobre los artistas
Diana-Sofia Estrada es una artista visual y educadora guatemalteca-estadounidense nacida en Houston. Sus pinturas, animaciones, instalaciones y trabajos de práctica social cuestionan nuestra cultura visual inmediata. Ha exhibido su obra a nivel nacional e internacional y actualmente es artista residente en Box13 Artspace en Houston.
Saúl Hernández-Vargas es un artista visual y escritor con sede en Houston. Su trabajo se centra en la performatividad material, el encuadre de objetos históricos y la ficción. Ganador del premio Artadia y exalumno del Programa Core del Museo de Bellas Artes de Houston, presentó su primera exposición individual en un museo en el Museo de Arte Contemporáneo y de las Culturas de Oaxaca el pasado octubre.
Isogram Media Studio (los artistas de Houston Ha Na Lee y James Hughes) crea experiencias inmersivas a través del arte público y obras basadas en proyección. Utilizando video, sonido, máquinas cinéticas y elementos interactivos, Lee y Hughes exploran los límites del arte contemporáneo, la innovación tecnológica y la interacción con el público.

Voluntario para el evento
¿Te interesa ser voluntario y ayudarnos a hacer de NOCHE DE LUCES un éxito? Sigue el enlace a continuación, crea una cuenta en nuestra plataforma de voluntarios y encuentra una oportunidad que se adapte a ti.
VOLUNTARIADO

Mapa del sitio y detalles de transporte
Entrada: La entrada de NOCHE DE LUCES 2025 estará ubicada en 333 South Jensen Drive.
Estacionamiento: El estacionamiento para este evento es extremadamente limitado. Se recomienda el uso de servicios de transporte compartido (rideshare), viajes en grupo, transporte público, bicicleta o caminar.
Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, etc.): Punto de llegada y salida en 333 South Jensen Drive.
Transporte público: El evento es accesible a través de las rutas de autobús 6, 30 y 48 de Houston METRO, con parada en Talento Bilingüe de Houston en la intersección de South Jensen Drive y Ann Street. Planea tu ruta de transporte público aquí.
Ciclismo: Bike Valet de BikeHouston asegurará tu bicicleta durante todo el evento, de forma gratuita. Rutas recomendadas se encuentran aquí.
Accesibilidad: Ten en cuenta que los senderos entre las obras de arte pueden tener superficies irregulares. Se recomienda usar calzado resistente y adecuado para terrenos irregulares.

Preguntas: Para más información, contacta a Trudi Smith, Directora de Programación, en tsmith@buffalobayou.org.
En caso de mal tiempo, el evento se llevará a cabo el siguiente sábado, 5 de abril, de 8 a 10 p.m.

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National Walking Day Wellness Walk
2025-04-02 11:30 - 20:00 UTC | ALLEN’S LANDING, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
April 2 is National Walking Day! Join the movement toward a healthier lifestyle with free Wellness Walks led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths. Anyone and everyone are invited to walk the paths along Buffalo Bayou and downtown with fellow nature enthusiasts and enjoy the benefits of movement, connection, and the outdoors. Each walk is 90 minutes long and will cover approximately 3 miles. Learn more about National Walking Day Houston.
Cost
Free
Duration
90 minutes / 3 miles
Walk Schedule

11:30am – 1pm: Meet at downtown Allen’s Landing (1019 Commerce St.)
6:30 – 8pm: Meet at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park (105-B Sabine St)

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Buffalo Bayou Cruise: Bats
2025-04-04 19:05 - 20:35, 2025-04-05 19:05 - 20:35, 2025-04-11 19:05 - 20:35 (America/Chicago) | ALLEN’S LANDING, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
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 boat tours fill up fast. Boat departs 45 minutes before sunset.

Cost

Adults: $30
Children: $24 (ages 4-12)

Departure Location
Allen’s Landing (1019 Commerce St.)
Weather permitting. Reservations Required. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the pontoon boat.

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Buffalo Bayou Cruise | Crucero de Buffalo Bayou (Bilingual)
2025-04-05 10:00 - 10:45 (America/Chicago) | ALLEN’S LANDING, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
This 45-minute boat ride is a great way to spend time with your family and friends. Escape the bustle of the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou, through the heart of downtown Houston. Look for graceful herons, turtles, fish, and even an occasional alligator on the banks.
Estos paseos en bote de 45 minutos son una excelente manera de pasar tiempo con su familia y amigos. Escápese del bullicio de la ciudad y disfrute de la brisa fresca mientras se desliza por las aguas de Buffalo Bayou. Observe garzas elegantes, peces saltadores e incluso un caimán en las orillas del agua.

Cost | Costo

Adults | Adultos (13+): $15
Children | Niños (4-12): $12

Duration | Horario: 10-10:45am
Tours leave promptly on the hour at the designated start time.
Tenga en cuenta que los recorridos en barco salen puntualmente a la hora designada.

Departure Location | Lugar de salida
1019 Commerce Street, Houston, TX 77002 (at Main Street), go down the cascading stairs (on your left of the 3-story brown brick building). The pontoon boat will be docked at the wharf.
1019 Commerce Street (en Main Street), baje las escaleras (a su izquierda del edificio de ladrillo de color marrón de 3 pisos). El pontón estará en el muelle.
Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the pontoon boat.
Los niños menores de 4 años no están permitidos en excursiones en barco.
Weather permitting. Reservations Required.
Si el tiempo lo permite. Se requiere reservación.

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Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
2025-04-09 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership, with support from AARP, 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.
En Español
El primer miércoles de cada mes, la traductora Marcella Cabrera se unirá al grupo para ofrecer la caminata guiada en español.
Cost
Free
Duration
90 minutes / 3 miles
Meeting Location
The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park (105-B Sabine St)
FREE REGISTRATION
