Light and Sound Immersion Meditation in the Cistern
2025-11-26 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-12-03 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-12-10 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-12-17 18:00 - 18:45 (America/Chicago) | BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Light & Sound Immersion in the Cistern is a restorative evening sound healing meditation set within the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern’s reverberant chambers.
Saumil Manek of Union is Creation produces resonant tones and harmonics while shifting light patterns by Kelly O’Brien of Fenris create a serene, dreamlike atmosphere. This unique experience invites deep relaxation, inner stillness, and a heightened connection to the senses.
Guests should bring their own cushions or mats. For sensitive hearing, guests may enjoy the experience with earplugs. No food or drinks are allowed inside the Cistern.
Cost: $25
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Sound Healing Meditation
2025-11-29 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-11-30 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-12-07 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-12-14 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-12-20 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-12-21 10:00 - 10:45 (America/Chicago) and 4 more dates | 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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Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | THE WATER WORKS, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership and Citizens Environmental Coalition (CEC) 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

Ring in the Peace: Ars Lyrica Performances in the Cistern
2025-12-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, 77007, United States
Ars Lyrica presents Ring in the Peace, a 20-minute multi-cultural musical journey from the ninth century onward curated by Mexican-born mezzo-soprano Cecilia Duarte and Spanish-born percussionist Jesús Pacheco. Ring in the Peace offers listeners a new, memorable musical experience that fosters reflection and a sense of unity with one’s communities, both locally and across the world.
Performance times: 7 p.m., 7:45 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.

2025/2026 Dates:

Monday, December 8
Monday, December 15
Tuesday, December 16
Thursday, December 18
Friday, December 19
Monday, December 22
Monday, December 29
Tuesday, January 6
Thursday, January 8
Friday, January 9

Tickets: $25/person (ages 9 and up)
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Tinsel Trek: Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
2025-12-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-17 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | bird-grasshopper
Bundle up in your festive attire and tie up those walking boots! Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on a free Tinsel Trek led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths. Anyone and everyone is invited to walk through the paths of Buffalo Bayou Park and explore downtown’s new holiday lights.
Whether you prefer a brisk walk or a leisurely stroll, our Tinsel Trek is the perfect way to enjoy the holiday season while staying active. Let’s walk, talk, and be merry! Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the season’s cheer with every step!
Walk departs at 6:30pm at 105 Sabine Street and covers 3 miles in 1.5 hours – throughout downtown to see the winter wonderland of lights.
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Bayou Roots Walking Tour
2025-12-13 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | ALLEN’S LANDING, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Head to the heart of downtown to discover the history of Buffalo Bayou and Houston!
This engaging walking tour explores the development of the city we know today through an exploration of architecture, ecology, public art, and more. Experience fascinating historic buildings, witness the formation of a new Mexican Free-tailed Bat colony, and uncover a few local secrets all along the unique bayou trails winding through downtown Houston.
Cost
12 and over: $5
Children under 12: Free
Duration
90 minutes
Meeting Location
Allen’s Landing at Main St (1005 Commerce St)
Paid parking is available in the Bayou Lot behind El Centro Downtown (901 Commerce St) and street parking is also available along Commerce Street.
Walking tours are 90 minutes and cover approximately 1.5 miles. Comfortable clothing, good walking shoes and sun protection, and a water bottle are recommended.
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Volunteer Workday: Garver Park
2025-12-16 08:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | TX
Volunteers, ages 9 and up, are invited to join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for a volunteer day at Garver Park. 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.
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.
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 am
Meeting Location / Parking: Details will be provided after registration.
Interested individuals and small groups can sign up here. Larger groups can schedule another day during the month by emailing volunteer@buffalobayou.org.

To sign up, please read the Volunteer Information packet and register through our GetConnected volunteer platform.
Volunteer Information Packet
Create a Profile on GetConnected
Questions? Contact Steve Parker by email (volunteer@buffalobayou.org) or by phone 713-752-0314 ext. 206.

Monthly Volunteer Workday
2025-12-20 08:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | TX
Volunteers, 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.
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.
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 am
Meeting Location / Parking: Details will be provided after registration.
Interested individuals and small groups can sign up here. Larger groups can schedule another day during the month by emailing volunteer@buffalobayou.org.

To sign up, please read the Volunteer Information packet and register through our GetConnected volunteer platform.
Volunteer Information Packet
Create a Profile on GetConnected
Questions? Contact Steve Parker by email (volunteer@buffalobayou.org) or by phone 713-752-0314 ext. 206.

NYE Celebration Stroll: Buffalo Bayou Park Wellness Walk
2025-12-31 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | bird-grasshopper
Bundle up in your festive attire and tie up those walking boots! Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership on a free New Year’s Eve Celebration Stroll Wellness Walk led by Laura Conely, founder of Urban Paths. Anyone and everyone is invited to walk the path and celebrate 2025 as we take steps towards a new year!
Whether you prefer a brisk walk or a leisurely stroll, our guided walk is the perfect way to start the new year. Let’s walk, talk, and be merry! Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the season’s cheer with every step!

Cost
Free
Duration
90 minutes / 3 miles
Meeting Location
The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park (105-B Sabine St)

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