Upcoming Events
October 2022
BioArt Bayou-torium: Return to Nature / Artebio Bayou-torio: Vuelve a La Naturaleza
Location:
- categories:
- Buffalo Bayou Art
- Buffalo Bayou East
- Free Event
The BioArt Bayou-torium is a mobile, interactive installation housed in a modified shipping container. Created by East End artist, Henry G. Sanchez, and inspired by the ecosystem of Buffalo Bayou, the Bayou-torium cultivates stewardship of the natural environment through art and life science activities for all ages.
BioArt Bayou-torium: Return to Nature / Artebio Bayou-torio: Vuelve a La Naturaleza
Location:
- categories:
- Buffalo Bayou Art
- Buffalo Bayou East
- Free Event
The BioArt Bayou-torium is a mobile, interactive installation housed in a modified shipping container. Created by East End artist, Henry G. Sanchez, and inspired by the ecosystem of Buffalo Bayou, the Bayou-torium cultivates stewardship of the natural environment through art and life science activities for all ages.
Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
Location:
- categories:
- Walking Tours
- Wellness
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.
BioArt Bayou-torium: Return to Nature / Artebio Bayou-torio: Vuelve a La Naturaleza
Location:
- categories:
- Buffalo Bayou Art
- Buffalo Bayou East
- Free Event
The BioArt Bayou-torium is a mobile, interactive installation housed in a modified shipping container. Created by East End artist, Henry G. Sanchez, and inspired by the ecosystem of Buffalo Bayou, the Bayou-torium cultivates stewardship of the natural environment through art and life science activities for all ages.
Songs on the Water with HGO
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tour
- Seasonal Cruises
Hosted in partnership with Houston Grand Opera
Enjoy a transformative 90-minute boat ride on Buffalo Bayou that includes a recital, wine selected by Nice Winery, and snacks.
Songs on the Water with HGO
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tour
- Seasonal Cruises
Hosted in partnership with Houston Grand Opera
Enjoy a transformative 90-minute boat ride on Buffalo Bayou that includes a recital, wine selected by Nice Winery, and snacks.
BioArt Bayou-torium: Return to Nature / Artebio Bayou-torio: Vuelve a La Naturaleza
Location:
- categories:
- Buffalo Bayou Art
- Buffalo Bayou East
- Free Event
The BioArt Bayou-torium is a mobile, interactive installation housed in a modified shipping container. Created by East End artist, Henry G. Sanchez, and inspired by the ecosystem of Buffalo Bayou, the Bayou-torium cultivates stewardship of the natural environment through art and life science activities for all ages.
Songs on the Water with HGO
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tour
- Seasonal Cruises
Hosted in partnership with Houston Grand Opera
Enjoy a transformative 90-minute boat ride on Buffalo Bayou that includes a recital, wine selected by Nice Winery, and snacks.
Songs on the Water with HGO
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tour
- Seasonal Cruises
Hosted in partnership with Houston Grand Opera
Enjoy a transformative 90-minute boat ride on Buffalo Bayou that includes a recital, wine selected by Nice Winery, and snacks.
Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
Location:
- categories:
- Walking Tours
- Wellness
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.
Riders of the Night: BBP Member Bike Ride and Pumpkin Patch Excursion
Location:
- categories:
- Bike Tour
- Member Event
BBP Members are invited to our spooktacular, costume-encouraged bike ride along Buffalo Bayou, concluding with a pumpkin patch excursion! Free for BBP Members.
Nature Walking Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Walking Tours
Learn about native plants and the insects that pollinate them along Buffalo Bayou! Follow along this discovery tour of Houston’s historic waterway ecosystem by Nancy Greig, former director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Nancy loves the outdoors, especially beekeeping and tending birdhouses in her garden.
BioArt Bayou-torium: Return to Nature / Artebio Bayou-torio: Vuelve a La Naturaleza
Location:
- categories:
- Buffalo Bayou Art
- Buffalo Bayou East
- Free Event
The BioArt Bayou-torium is a mobile, interactive installation housed in a modified shipping container. Created by East End artist, Henry G. Sanchez, and inspired by the ecosystem of Buffalo Bayou, the Bayou-torium cultivates stewardship of the natural environment through art and life science activities for all ages.
Excursiones en español en el barco pontón de BBP
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tour
- Excursiones en español
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.
BioArt Bayou-torium: Return to Nature / Artebio Bayou-torio: Vuelve a La Naturaleza
Location:
- categories:
- Buffalo Bayou Art
- Buffalo Bayou East
- Free Event
The BioArt Bayou-torium is a mobile, interactive installation housed in a modified shipping container. Created by East End artist, Henry G. Sanchez, and inspired by the ecosystem of Buffalo Bayou, the Bayou-torium cultivates stewardship of the natural environment through art and life science activities for all ages.
Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
Location:
- categories:
- Walking Tours
- Wellness
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.
Blanket Bingo at Market Square Park (Benefitting BBP)
Location:
- categories:
- Blanket Bingo
This popular park favorite is back! Join us for an exciting new season of Blanket Bingo, benefiting Market Square Park and Buffalo Bayou Partnership.
Monthly Volunteer Workday
- categories:
- Monthly Volunteer Day
- Volunteer Opportunity
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.
2022 KBR Kids Day
Location:
- categories:
- Kids Day
KBR Kids Day is one of Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s (BBP) signature events, with thousands of children and their families in attendance each year. Join us on October 22 for free family fun at the 14th annual KBR Kids Day at Tony Marron Park. Activity stations will include numerous hands-on activities from over 20 Houston partners, local entertainment, and performances on the stage, Dia de los Muertos face painters, balloon artists, a rock climbing wall, and so much more! Costumes encouraged!
Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
Location:
- categories:
- Walking Tours
- Wellness
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.
Spirits of the Bayou Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tour
- Seasonal Cruises
Join this ghostly history cruise and get in the Halloween spirit this October. Tour guide Andrew Groocock will share some of the haunted tales and legends of Buffalo Bayou. Hear some of the lesser-known stories – both documented and anecdotal – of ghosts, lost souls, and spirits of the bayou.
SOLD OUT: Underground Sounds: Loop38
Location:
- categories:
- Special Event
Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) is collaborating with Houston organizations on Underground Sounds, a series of musical performances that highlight the remarkable natural acoustics of the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern.
The fourth and final event this year features Loop38, a boundary-pushing, artist-driven new music ensemble.
Spirits of the Bayou Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tour
- Seasonal Cruises
Join this ghostly history cruise and get in the Halloween spirit this October. Tour guide Andrew Groocock will share some of the haunted tales and legends of Buffalo Bayou. Hear some of the lesser-known stories – both documented and anecdotal – of ghosts, lost souls, and spirits of the bayou.
SOLD OUT: Underground Sounds: Loop38
Location:
- categories:
- Special Event
Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) is collaborating with Houston organizations on Underground Sounds, a series of musical performances that highlight the remarkable natural acoustics of the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern.
The fourth and final event this year features Loop38, a boundary-pushing, artist-driven new music ensemble.
Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tour
- Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
Escape within the heart of the city and glide along Buffalo Bayou. From the waterway, look for wildlife and unique views of Houston’s skyline.
SOLD OUT: Underground Sounds: Loop38
Location:
- categories:
- Special Event
Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) is collaborating with Houston organizations on Underground Sounds, a series of musical performances that highlight the remarkable natural acoustics of the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern.
The fourth and final event this year features Loop38, a boundary-pushing, artist-driven new music ensemble.
SOLD OUT: Underground Sounds: Loop38
Location:
- categories:
- Special Event
Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) is collaborating with Houston organizations on Underground Sounds, a series of musical performances that highlight the remarkable natural acoustics of the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern.
The fourth and final event this year features Loop38, a boundary-pushing, artist-driven new music ensemble.
Spirits of the Bayou Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tour
- Seasonal Cruises
Join this ghostly history cruise and get in the Halloween spirit this October. Tour guide Andrew Groocock will share some of the haunted tales and legends of Buffalo Bayou. Hear some of the lesser-known stories – both documented and anecdotal – of ghosts, lost souls, and spirits of the bayou.
SOLD OUT: Underground Sounds: Loop38
Location:
- categories:
- Special Event
Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) is collaborating with Houston organizations on Underground Sounds, a series of musical performances that highlight the remarkable natural acoustics of the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern.
The fourth and final event this year features Loop38, a boundary-pushing, artist-driven new music ensemble.
SOLD OUT: Underground Sounds: Loop38
Location:
- categories:
- Special Event
Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) is collaborating with Houston organizations on Underground Sounds, a series of musical performances that highlight the remarkable natural acoustics of the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern.
The fourth and final event this year features Loop38, a boundary-pushing, artist-driven new music ensemble.
November 2022
Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
Location:
- categories:
- Walking Tours
- Wellness
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.
2022 BBP Gala: Breaking Ground Along the Bayou
Location:
- categories:
- BBP Gala
Please save the date to help us celebrate at the 2022 Buffalo Bayou Partnership Gala: BREAKING GROUND Along the Bayou, on Thursday, November 3rd, co-chaired by Wendy Montoya Cloonan and Shawn W. Cloonan with Sonny Messiah-Jiles and Jodie L. Jiles.
Transforming Urban Spaces Bus Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Buffalo Bayou East
- Special Event
Buffalo Bayou Partnership is best known for award-winning parks, but the organization’s work extends beyond green spaces and trails. Join us for Transforming Urban Spaces, a bus tour of our unique historic and industrial sites throughout the 10-mile stretch from Shepherd Drive to the Port of Houston Turning Basin.
Excursiones en español en el barco pontón de BBP
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tour
- Excursiones en español
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.
Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
Location:
- categories:
- Walking Tours
- Wellness
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.
Port to Port History Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tour
- Port to Port
The Port to Port History 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. 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.
Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
Location:
- categories:
- Walking Tours
- Wellness
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.
Nature Walking Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Walking Tours
Learn about native plants and the insects that pollinate them along Buffalo Bayou! Follow along this discovery tour of Houston’s historic waterway ecosystem by Nancy Greig, former director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Nancy loves the outdoors, especially beekeeping and tending birdhouses in her garden.
Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tour
- Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
Escape within the heart of the city and glide along Buffalo Bayou. From the waterway, look for wildlife and unique views of Houston’s skyline.
Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
Location:
- categories:
- Walking Tours
- Wellness
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.
Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
Location:
- categories:
- Walking Tours
- Wellness
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.
December 2022
Port to Port History Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tour
- Port to Port
The Port to Port History 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. 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.
Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
Location:
- categories:
- Walking Tours
- Wellness
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.
Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
Location:
- categories:
- Walking Tours
- Wellness
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.
Monthly Volunteer Workday
- categories:
- Monthly Volunteer Day
- Volunteer Opportunity
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.
Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
Location:
- categories:
- Walking Tours
- Wellness
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.
Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
Location:
- categories:
- Walking Tours
- Wellness
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.