Special Events

Special Events

Funds raised at these signature events provide essential operating funds for Buffalo Bayou Partnership and enable our non-profit organization to continue creating, stewarding, and programming vital parks and trails along Houston’s most significant natural waterway.

KBR Kids Day on Buffalo Bayou

OCTOBER 19, 2025

KBR Kids Day is a free annual event for the entire community. Thousands of children and their families will gather at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park to experience a full day of fun with exciting activities for all ages. This year, we will be celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Buffalo Bayou Park!

Click here or email abishop@buffalobayou.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

Buffalo Bayou Partnership Gala: Milestones in Motion

NOVEMBER 6, 2025

Co-Chairs:

Richard P. Dawson
Lynn and Ty Kelly

Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for our annual gala, a memorable evening outdoors at Buffalo Bayou Park to celebrate our organization’s Milestones in Motion.  Guests will enjoy cocktails and a seated dinner underneath a spectacular tent on the lawn with stunning views of downtown Houston, all in support of BBP’s forward motion towards a more connected and welcoming waterfront for all of Houston.

This year, BBP is marking many important milestones—from the 10th anniversary of the transformation of Buffalo Bayou Park to significant progress realizing the Buffalo Bayou East 10-Year Plan including the completion of a new hike and bike trail segment, new green space at the Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou affordable housing development, and the first phase of our Turkey Bend site.

Tables for ten guests are:  $25,000; $15,000; $10,000; and $6,500. Individual tickets are: $1,500; $1,000; and $650.

CLICK HERE FOR A RESPONSE FORM

Contact giving@buffalobayou.org for more information.

Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta

MARCH 21, 2026

The BBP Regatta is the largest canoe and kayak race in Texas, stretching 15 miles from San Felipe (just west of Voss) to downtown. Finish line festivities at Allen’s Landing include music, lunch for participants, and an awards ceremony. Paddlers, ages 12 and up, are encouraged to participate in this longstanding Houston tradition in support of Buffalo Bayou.

Cocktails in Bloom

SPRING 2026

A festive spring fête with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and music held at a different Buffalo Bayou location each year.