Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Free Fitness Class with Propel
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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Free Fitness Class with Propel
2022-07-30 09:30 - 10:15, 2022-07-31 09:30 - 10:15 | 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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Twilight Boat Tours
2022-07-30 17:30 - 20:30, 2022-08-13 17:30 - 20:30 | Sound Healing Meditation
Boat tours are 30 minutes and depart promptly each half-hour.
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Depart from Allen’s Landing (1019 Commerce St. Houston, TX, 77002)
$15 for adults/$12 for children (ages 4–12)*
*Children under 4 are not permitted on boat tours.
Weather permitting. Reservations Required.

Spend quality time with your family or friend group on a 30-minute boat tour of Buffalo Bayou. Escape the bustle of the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along the waterway. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, turtles and the occasional alligator on the banks.
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Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
2022-08-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-08-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-08-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-08-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-08-31 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-09-07 18:30 - 20:00 | bird-grasshopper
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.
Walk departs at 6:30pm at 105 Sabine Street and covers 3 miles in 1.5 hours.
NEW: The first Wednesday of every month, translator Marcella Cabrera will join the group to offer the guided walk in Spanish.
NUEVO: El primer miércoles de cada mes, la traductora Marcella Cabrera se unirá al grupo para ofrecer la caminata guiada en español.
Free Registration

Busy Bees on Buffalo Bayou
2022-08-06 09:00 - 11:00 | 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

Bat Boat Tour
2022-08-06 19:25 - 20:55, 2022-08-12 19:20 - 20:50 | Sound Healing Meditation
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.

Please note, kids must be at least four years old to board the pontoon boat.
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Lunch and Learn: Beekeeping 101
2022-08-10 12:00 - 13:00 | TX
Want to know what the buzz is all about? Join us during your lunch hour to learn why bees are so important to human survival. You will also have a chance to view Architecture Center Houston’s current exhibition Architecture of Bees. This event has the option to bring your own lunch or order lunch in advance at registration. This is one of a three-part series. View all events here.
Cost for no lunch: $10 for non-members and $5 for AIA and BBP Members
Cost with box lunch: $25 for non-members and $20 for AIA and BBP Members

Interested in beekeeping, but need some information to get started? Shannon Dietz with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will show you the way. You’ll learn the basics of beekeeping including gear and tools needed, beehive components, and harvesting honey.
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Sunrise Yoga
2022-08-12 06:30 - 07:15, 2022-08-26 06:30 - 07:15, 2022-09-09 06:30 - 07:15 | bird-grasshopper
Flow into the weekend with Sunrise Yoga on Buffalo Bayou! We’re partnering with The Breathing Room for a series of 45-minute early morning yoga sessions that will take place at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park. With a spectacular view of downtown, Houston’s most iconic green space is a unique and uplifting backdrop for yogis of all levels and ages. Bring your own mat. Reusable water bottles are 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.
Free Registration

Monthly Volunteer Workday
2022-08-13 08:30 - 11:30 | TX
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 an individual or a small group, your efforts will lead to a healthier environment and a more aesthetically pleasing amenity for all to enjoy.
Individuals can register by completing our online waiver. Small groups can reserve spaces and larger groups can schedule another day during the month by emailing volulnteer@buffalobayou.org.
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? Contact Steve Parker by email (volunteer@buffalobayou.org) or by phone 713-752-0314 ext. 206.

We are implementing additional safety measures due to COVID including:

Limiting the number of people for each of our activities
Proper social distancing will be maintained
Participants are required to bring their own Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to be worn at all times and provide their own sanitation items
Disposable gloves will be available

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Bee Movie and Market
2022-08-20 18:00 - 21:30 | bird-grasshopper
August 20
6-8pm: Kids crafts, bee market, and DJ
8pm: Screening of “Bee Movie”
“Bee” one with nature and bring the whole family to help us celebrate National Honeybee Day at Buffalo Bayou Park. We’ll “bee-gin” the free festivities with bee-friendly crafts for kids, an observatory beehive to watch bees in action and a pop-up bee-inspired market. Tunes by a DJ will provide the perfect backdrop to do your “bee waggle” dance.
As the night falls, settle in for the screening of Bee Movie, the story of Barry the Bee who ventures outside of the hive for the first time and discovers a whole new world.
Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

BBP Members of $350 and above can reserve a blanket for premier viewing, so consider joining today to take advantage of this un-bee-lievable perk!
Need to check your membership status or reserve your spot, contact membership@buffalobayou.org.

Bee ready to learn about bees and shop at the following bee vendors during the bee pop-up market:

Alvéole, The Urban Beekeeping Company
Bee2Bee Honey Collective
BeeWeaver Honey Farm
Hives for Heroes
Houston Beekeepers Association
Kissed By a Bee Organics
Native Plant Society of Texas – Houston Chapter
Next Door Nursery
SweetNes Honey Beetique
Texas Bee Rescue
Texas Bee Supply
Uncommon Bees
WildFlyer Mead Company

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SOLD OUT: Bat Boat Tour
2022-08-20 19:10 - 20:40 | Sound Healing Meditation

RESCHEDULED: Blanket Bingo at Market Square Park (Benefitting BBP)
2022-08-25 18:00 - 21:00 | TX
Due to weather, this event has been moved from August 18 to August 25.
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 6 PM and Bingo will begin at 7 PM.
This event has been known to sell out, so be sure to get to the park early to secure your chances. No reservations; first come, first served.

Mid-Main First Thursday Benefiting BBP
2022-09-01 18:00 - 22:00 | TX
Come out to meet BBP staff members at Mid Main First Thursday on September 1st from 6-10 pm. Enjoy drink specials, live music, discounts from the businesses of Mid Main, and fun! Your $10 entry fee to this block party benefits our continued work to keep the Buffalo Bayou parks and trails growing and the waterway flowing! Check in at the Mid Main Courtyard at 3550 Main St. for a wristband. BBP Members receive free entry to Mid Main First Thursday, so be sure to bring your membership card. Not yet a Member but want to learn more? Check out our website or come visit with us on September 1st.
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SOLD OUT Underground Sounds: Two Star Symphony
2022-09-08 19:30 - 20:00, 2022-09-09 19:30 - 20:00, 2022-09-10 16:00 - 16:30 | Second Saturday Boat Ride
This performance is sold out. For any additional guests wishing to attend, we will be taking a first-come-first-served waiting list beginning exactly 30 minutes prior to each performance time.
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Join us for a special music series in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern!
Throughout 2022, 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 third event in the series is organized in partnership with Two Star Symphony and includes four unique concerts.
Two Star Symphony’s distinctive sound is inspired by their influences, which range from Dr. Dre to Danny Elfman to Tom Waits. More band than a classical ensemble, every member of Two Star is also a composer. Their unique process involves songs written and arranged collaboratively, with each player responsible for their own part. By the time the songs are finished, the music is memorized. Two Star does not create sheet music, so the players are free to focus on listening rather than reading. This allows them to play in the dark, which is advantageous for theater, dance, and now the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern.

Performance times:

September 8 at 7:30pm (Sold out)
September 9 at 7:30pm (Sold out)
September 10 at 4pm (Sold out)
September 10 at 5:30pm (Tickets will go on sale on Monday, August 15th at 9am)
September 11 at 4pm (Sold out)
September 11 at 5:30pm (Tickets will go on sale on Monday, August 15th at 9am)

Performers:

Margaret Lejeune Cello
Debra Brown Violin
Brigette Yawn Viola
Chris Bakos Bass
Cathy Power Percussion/multi-instrumentalist
Kirk Suddreath Percussion/multi-instrumentalist
John Duboise Clarinet/Sax

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Port to Port History Boat Tour
2022-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Sound Healing Meditation
The Port to Port History Tour is a 2-hour 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.
Cost: $45/person
Departure location: 1019 Commerce Street (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.
Weather permitting. Reservations Required. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the pontoon boat.
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