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12:00 am TXU Energy Present Zoo Light @ Zoo light

TXU Energy Present Zoo Light @ Zoo light

Dec 11 @ 12:00 am – Dec 12 @ 12:00 am

Sip hot chocolate as you stroll through the beautiful Houston Zoo grounds and take in the sights and sounds of the season.Â Interact with Candy the Zoo Lights ZebraÂ presented by H-E-B, get a selfie onÂ aÂ giant iceÂ throne, andÂ take aÂ socially distancedÂ photo with Santa as heÂ preparesÂ for the holidays in his workshop! Stroll through a 125-foot-long, Infinity Tunnel of Light,Â see dragons come to life inÂ the...

12:00 am Sound Healing Meditation in the Cistern @ Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern

Sound Healing Meditation in the Cistern @ Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern

Dec 11 @ 12:00 am – Dec 12 @ 12:00 am

Find your center and practice meditation in the spacious and tranquil Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. Offered in collaboration with Pralaya Yoga Studio and Youniversoul Fest this meditation series will feature the use of singing bowls and wind chimes to encourage mindfulness and connectivity. Guests should bring their own cushion or mat. Sound Healing Meditation takes place Wednesdays at 6pm at...

12:00 am Buffalo Bayou Running Group @ The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park

Buffalo Bayou Running Group @ The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park

Dec 11 @ 12:00 am – Dec 12 @ 12:00 am

You’re invited to join #RunBuffaloBayou, hosted by Buffalo Bayou Partnership! The group will be led by marathoners Monica Esqueda and Saurabh Chaugule every Thursday evening along the trails of Buffalo Bayou Park. Take in the beauty of Houstonâ€™s award-winning green space while you learn helpful running tips from experts and meet other Buffalo Bayou runners. Two different routes will be...

12:00 am Skate with Santa on The Ice presented by Green Mountain Energy @ Discovery Green

Skate with Santa on The Ice presented by Green Mountain Energy @ Discovery Green

Dec 11 @ 12:00 am – Dec 12 @ 12:00 am

Children of all ages are invited to skate with Santa Claus (through Dec. 24). 12â€”1pm Visit www.discoverygreen.com/ice for more info Safety protocols include increased sanitation and contactless ticket buying. A reduced number of tickets will be sold to maintain social distancing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists outdoor activity while wearing a mask as a less risky way...

12:00 am Virtual Crane Viewing @ Online Event

Virtual Crane Viewing @ Online Event

Dec 11 @ 12:00 am – Dec 12 @ 12:00 am

8:30 am Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center

Each fall, thousands of sandhill cranes congregate along the Wisconsin River just behind Leopold’s Shackâ€”and this year is no different. The cranes, free from 2020’s pandemic-induced barriers, are flocking to Leopold Country by the thousands, and the Aldo Leopold Foundation is committed to sharing the experience with you. This December, Save Buffalo Bayou invite you to view the wildlife spectacle...

Prairie Friday @ Armand Bayou Nature Center

Dec 11 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

9:00 am Houston Climate Action Plan Outreach Partners Workshop

An opportunity to participate in stewardship work for registered volunteers–if you are not already a volunteer, please check out Armand Bayou Nature Centers’ website for more information. Help restore the prairie by potting and planting native plants and forbs every Friday, rain or shine. You do not need to attend every Friday.

Houston Climate Action Plan Outreach Partners Workshop

Dec 11 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

9:30 am Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center

Join CEC and the City of Houston on December 11 to leverage community resources and create strategic opportunities for Houston-area youth to engage in civic conversations and actions around climate resilience.Â This virtual, collaborative planning workshop is for all Houston informal educators and community engagement coordinators. Details and free registration viaÂ this Eventbrite link.

Children’s Nature Classes @ Armand Bayou Nature Center

Dec 11 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am