Buffalo Bayou Partnership Announces Fall Program Season
| Free Family Fun, Underground Music, and Public Art Abound |
Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) is ready for a fall season packed with vibrant public programs connecting the community with nature and culture.
Themed “A Year in 10s,” 2025 marks the 10-year anniversary of Buffalo Bayou Park, highlights progress in the Buffalo Bayou East 10-Year Plan, and celebrates the unique spaces and thriving ecosystems of the 10 miles BBP stewards.
BAYOU ROOTS WALKING TOUR: September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6 at 9 a.m.
Allen’s Landing Park
This new tour explores the development of Houston’s urban core through the architecture, public art, ecology, and hidden gems found along the bayou trails of downtown. Learn more and join.
WITNESS SERIES: September 13, October 18, November 22 at 9 a.m.
Various Locations
BBP’s 2025 Artist-in-Residence, Kristi Rangel, leads sessions in her ongoing Witness Series in parks along Buffalo Bayou. Rangel’s curated collection of guided experiences offers attendees a deeper sense of place by exploring the history of public parks and the diverse people and movements that shaped them. Each event features an artist from the community who facilitates a mindful activity or practice to help attendees engage with their surroundings and the natural environment. Free of charge. Learn more about the series here.
UNDERGROUND SOUNDS: September 11 – 14, November 13 – 16, various times
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
The music series Underground Sounds continues its third season with two upcoming engagements. In September, ensemble Les Cenelles from New Orleans will draw on themes of water rights and activism in a spatialized sound performance, and, in November, Houston composer and electronic musician Kurt Stallmann with original works created for this cavernous repurposed industrial space. Tickets for each engagement are released one month in advance. Visit buffalobayou.org/underground-sounds-2025 for exact dates and times.
SUNSET BIRD WALK: September 21 at 6 p.m.
Allen’s Landing Park
Celebrate Houston Bird Week with a free guided walk along the bayou trails of downtown at sunset. Led by an expert from Houston Audubon, participants will explore the birdlife of Buffalo Bayou, spotting a wide variety of species along its banks such as great blue herons, snowy egrets, green herons, and osprey. Learn more, bring your own binoculars, and join.
RUST GARDEN: A TRIAD HARMONY | EXHIBITION OPENING: September 27 at 10 a.m.
Japhet Creek Park
Rust Garden: A Triad Harmony created by BBP 2024 Artist-in-Residence, Preston Gaines, is a temporary sculpture installation in this newly transformed neighborhood park. The exhibition reimagines floral forms into mosaic totems, weaving together cultural heritage, ecological awareness, and visual storytelling. Guest artists will lead engaging activities for the whole community. Free admission, pastries, and coffee for the opening event. Learn more and join.
KBR KIDS DAY: October 19 at 11 a.m.
The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park
In celebration of Buffalo Bayou Park’s 10-year anniversary, KBR Kids Day will take place at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park. This annual free festival brings together families from all over Houston for a day of fall fun with nature-inspired activities, wildlife encounters, a Halloween costume parade, and much more. Learn more and join the fall fun.
BUFFALO BAYOU EAST: A PROGRESS REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY: October 21 at 6 p.m.
Turkey Bend on Buffalo Bayou
BBP’s annual presentation to the community returns with an engaging update on the Buffalo Bayou East 10-Year Plan, highlighting major design and construction milestones as well as exciting changes ahead. This year, the program will be held in the newly renovated Turkey Bend Navigation Warehouse, giving participants a first peek at this unique venue available to rent for events, workshops, and community gatherings. Learn more and register.
BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP GALA: MILESTONES IN MOTION: November 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Buffalo Bayou Park
Hundreds gather for a festive evening beneath the stars at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park in celebration and support of Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s mission and work. Dressed in chic sneakers, guests enjoy cocktails, delicious dinner, and good company under an expansive tent with the downtown skyline as a sparkling backdrop. Learn more and secure your spot for this night to remember co-chaired by Richard P. Dawson and Lynn and Ty Kelly.
Photos courtesy of BBP