Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Free Fitness Class with Propel
2022-07-24 09:30 - 10:15, 2022-07-24 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-07-30 09:30 - 10:15, 2022-07-31 09:30 - 10:15 (America/Chicago) | Houston, Texas Dog Parks You Furry Buddy Will Love
A variety of fitness classes in Buffalo Bayou Park with Propel. These classes will take place at the Houston Chronicle Meadow.

Saturday, 7/9: Terry’s HIIT Workout (9:30-10:15am) and DHF HUSTLE (10:30-11:15am)
Sunday, 7/10: Full Body HIIT (9:30-10:15am) and Build Your Foundations (10:30-11am)
Saturday, 7/16: Attack Mode! (9:30-10am) and Barre Sculpt (10:30-11am)
Sunday, 7/17: Abs for Days! (9:30-10am) and DHF HUSTLE (10:30-11am)
Saturday, 7/23: Terry’s HIIT Workout (9:30-10:15am) and Arms & Abs (10:30-11am)
Sunday: 7/24: Abs for Days! (9:30-10:15am) and Energizing Flow (10:30-11am)
Saturday, 7/30: The Body Blitz (9:30-10am) and Zumba Party (10:15-11am)
Sunday, 7/31: HoodFit HIIT (9:30-10am) and Grow Your Flow (10:15-11am)
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Free Fitness Class with Propel
2022-07-24 10:00 - 10:30, 2022-07-30 08:30 - 09:15, 2022-07-30 10:15 - 11:00, 2022-07-31 08:30 - 09:15, 2022-07-31 10:15 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Houston, Texas Dog Parks You Furry Buddy Will Love
A variety of free fitness classes in Buffalo Bayou Park with Propel. These classes will take place at the Lawn at Tapley Tributary

Saturday, 7/9: Zumba (9-9:45am) and Taking Up Space! (10-10:30am)
Sunday, 7/10: Body Gratitude Slow Flow (9-9:45am) and Zumba Party (10-10:30am)
Saturday, 7/16: Zumba (9-9:45am) and Embrace the Space! (10-10:30am)
Sunday, 7/17: Dance and Tone (9-9:45am) and Abs for Days! (10-10:30am)
Saturday, 7/23: Building Foundations: Core Strength (9-9:45am) and Soul + Nature (10-10:30am)
Sunday: 7/24: Terry’s HIIT Workout (9-9:45am) and Full Body HIIT (10-10:30am)
Saturday, 7/30: DHF HUSTLE (8:30-9:15am) and Zumba Party (10:15-11am)
Sunday, 7/31: Zumba Party (8:30-9:15am) and Grow Your Flow (10:15-11am)
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Piano in the Park
2022-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | bird-grasshopper
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for a melodious evening! Multitalented pianist, Ben Chavez, brings his musical gifts to Buffalo Bayou with Piano in the Park, special “piano bar” performances at The Water Works.
Bring a picnic and let Ben serenade you with your favorite songs he will be taking requests! This event is free, but we’d love to know you’re coming. Register on our website. Ben Chavez is an accomplished piano/vocal entertainer and Broadway actor who returned to Houston this past year. Ben has recently performed with the Radio City Rockettes and in several national tours of Broadway productions.
Free Registration

Busy Bees on Buffalo Bayou
2022-08-06 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | FullSizeRender-2
Did you know there are about 35,000 honeybees in a hive? Get up close and watch bees in action through an observatory beehive. Learn the role of bees in a colony, how honey is made, the life span of a bee, and so much more! Robby Robinson, BBP’s Field Operations Manager, who has nearly 50 years of experience beekeeping, will share his knowledge about raising bees along Buffalo Bayou.
Then, we’ll buzz over to another area for some kids crafts fun!
In addition to overseeing BBP’s Clean & Green program, Robby Robinson is 4th generation beekeeper with nearly 50 years of experience in beekeeping.
FREE REGISTRATION

BioArt Bayou-torium: Return to Nature / Artebio Bayou-torio: Vuelve a La Naturaleza
2022-10-01 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-02 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-08 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-09 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-15 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-16 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | FullSizeRender-2
By Henry G. Sanchez, 2022 Buffalo Bayou Partnership Artist-in-Residence
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.
Generous support for Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s Fall/Winter 2022 Programs provided by The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation and Vivian L. Smith Foundation. BBP is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.
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El BioArt Bayou-torium es una instalación móvil e interactiva alojada en un contenedor de envío modificado para una exposición de arte. Creado por el artista del East End, Henry G. Sanchez, e inspirado en el ecosistema de Buffalo Bayou, el Bayou-torium cultiva la administración del medio ambiente natural a través del arte y las actividades de ciencias de la vida para todas las edades.
El apoyo de los programas de otoño/invierno 2022 de Buffalo Bayou Partnership es generosamente proporcionado por la Fundación Cynthia y George Mitchell y la Fundación Vivian L. Smith. BBP es financiado en parte por la Ciudad de Houston a través de Houston Arts Alliance.
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Indigenous People’s Day (Calmecac Indigenous Organization)
2022-10-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | turkey bend breezeway 2
BBP is proud to host the Calmecac Indigenous Organization’s observance of the 9th annual Indigenous People’s Day at Tony Marron Park in the East End. Elders, traditional dancers, community members, and the public are invited to participate in Azteca/Mexica dance led by Calmecac Tonantzin Yolilitzyotl, as well as a water blessing along Buffalo Bayou, a pipe ceremony, and traditional songs that has been home to indigenous communities for thousands of years. The ceremonies will include special guest speaker Elder Lucille Contreras, Founder and CEO of the Texas Tribal Buffalo Project. This event is free and open to the public. Visit the Houston Aztec Dance website for more information.

Books on the Bayou / Libros sobre el Bayou
2022-11-05 09:00 - 09:45, 2022-11-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-03 09:00 - 09:45, 2022-12-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-04 09:00 - 09:45, 2023-04-01 09:00 - 09:45 (America/Chicago) | bird-grasshopper
Join us for a fun, free story time event for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (best for 6 months – 4 years) and their parents/caregivers! There will be silly stories, rhymes, and songs, along with fun for the whole family!
Books on the Bayou will be held on the first Saturday of each month at the Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area in Buffalo Bayou Park.
Cost: Free
Time:
· 9am – Story time in English and Spanish
Meeting location: Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area (next to The Water Works at 105 Sabine St.)
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¡Únase a nosotros para un evento divertido y gratuito a la hora del cuento para bebés, niños pequeños y preescolares (mejor para 6 meses a 4 años) y sus padres / cuidadores! Habrá historias, rimas y canciones.
Books on the Bayou se llevará a cabo el primer sábado de cada mes en el Área de Juegos Naturales Barbara Fish Daniel en Buffalo Bayou Park.
Costo: Gratis
Horario:
• 9am – Hora del cuento en inglés y español
Lugar de reunión: Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area (junto a The Water Works en 105 Sabine St.)
Free Registration / Registro Gratuito

Ripple Effect: A Collective Exhibition
2023-04-14 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
You are invited to Ripple Effect, a collective exhibition organized by local artist Anna Hazel and benefiting Buffalo Bayou Partnership. Works inspired by Buffalo Bayou from over 25 artists will be on display for one night only, and a percentage of sales from every piece sold will support BBP and our mission to create and steward welcoming parks, trails, and unique spaces along our city’s most significant natural waterway.
BBP Members will receive 10% off food and beverage, and a special block print by Anna Hazel created specifically for Ripple Effect.
Not a BBP Member yet? On-site registration will be available for $10 off all levels of membership. Learn more here.
Free Registration

Reimagining Urban Spaces: Graffiti at Turkey Bend
2023-04-30 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Get a sneak peek of BBP’s dramatic East End destination, Turkey Bend! The tour will be followed by a panel discussion of the role graffiti plays in helping us understand the past and envision the future of urban spaces. Turkey Bend is a former industrial site that will become a cultural and recreational hub within Buffalo Bayou East. Complete with a warehouse, tunnel, and waterfront wharf, this site has accumulated layers of graffiti over the years. Panelists will discuss the creation, curation, and preservation of graffiti as well as share initial plans for this unique destination.
Generous support provided by The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation. Buffalo Bayou Partnership is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.
Free Registration

Books on the Bayou / Libros sobre el Bayou
2023-05-06 09:00 - 09:45 (America/Chicago) | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States

Film Series: The Big Year
2023-06-17 19:30 - 22:30 UTC | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for an outdoor film series that celebrates the wonder of birding. Selected films inspire and entertain birders and nature enthusiasts of all ages. All attendees are entered to win a pair of binoculars.
7:30-8:30pm: DJ Felix will play your favorite tunes with an avian twist
8:30pm: Raffle drawing to win a pair of Bushnell binoculars!
8:35: Film begins
All films will be in English with Spanish subtitles. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Today’s Film: The Big Year – Laugh out loud with Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson who cross paths on their quest to spot as many birds as they can in one year.
Cost: Free
Free Registration

Piano in the Park
2023-07-09 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for a melodious evening! Multitalented pianist, Ben Chavez, brings his musical gifts to Buffalo Bayou with Piano in the Park, special “piano bar” performances at The Water Works.
Bring a picnic and let Ben serenade you with your favorite songs – he will be taking requests! This event is free, but we’d love to know you’re coming.
Ben Chavez is an accomplished piano/vocal entertainer and Broadway actor who returned to Houston this past year. Ben has recently performed with the Radio City Rockettes and in several national tours of Broadway productions.
Free Registration

Film Series: Birders: The Central Park Effect
2023-07-15 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in for an outdoor film series that celebrates the wonder of birding. Selected films inspire and entertain birders and nature enthusiasts of all ages. Film begins at 8:15pm
All films will be in English with Spanish subtitles. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Today’s Films:
The Birders: This short documentary follows bird watchers on both sides of the U.S.- Mexico border who share their enthusiasm for protecting and preserving some of the world’s most beautiful bird species.
Birders: The Central Park Effect: This documentary chronicles the extraordinary array of wild birds who grace Central Park and the equally colorful New Yorkers whose schedules conform to the rhythms of migration.

Cost: Free
Free Registration
