Houston Bird Week is a celebration of the important role Houston plays in the journey of billions of migratory birds and the everyday lives of our resident birds. In addition to Houston's vital location along the Gulf Coast, the growing popularity of planting native plants, restoring prairies, bird-friendly education programs, and Houston's Lights Out for Birds program were among the many efforts and programs that gained Houston the Bird City designation in 2020.
Houston Audubon and local conservation partners arrange a week of virtual and in-person events centered around our region’s birds and wildlife – from birding opportunities and watch parties to trivia, movie night, and more, there's something for all Houstonians to enjoy. Your participation and excitement will help our city continue to be a welcoming home for birds. Keep up with Houston Bird Week on social media using #HoustonBirdWeek and follow us on our social media accounts at @HoustonAudubon.
2025 Schedule of Events
Click on the links below to sign up and for details. Many of our activities are kid-friendly and ADA accessible. ♿
Registration opens September 1.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
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Burnett Bayland Park | 10 am-1 pm
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Exploration Green | 9-10:30 am
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Swedes Pavilion | 10 am-3 pm
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Gulf Coast Bird Observatory | 8 am-12 pm
Sunday, September 21, 2025
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Cullinan Park | 8-9:30 am
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Cullinan Park | 10-11 am
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Frost Town Brewing | 11 am-12 pm
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Frost Town Brewing | 4-6 pm
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Along Buffalo Bayou near Frost Town Brewing | 6-7:30 pm
Monday, September 22, 2025
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Archbishop Fiorenza Park North: 7:30-10:30 am
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Spring Creek Nature Trail | 7:30-10:30 am
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Houston Botanic Garden | 9-10:30 am
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Axelrad Beer Garden | 7-10 pm
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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Rice University | 7:30-9 am
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Houston Zoo | 11 am-12:40 pm
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Kleb Woods Nature Preserve | 9:30-11:30 am
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Weekley Community Center | 8-11 am
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Start at EaDo Bike Co | 5:30-7 pm
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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Kleb Woods Nature Preserve | 8-10 am
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E.R. & Ann Taylor Park | 8-9:30 am
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John Paul Landing | 10-11:30 am
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Nature Discovery Center | 12-1 pm
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Nature Discovery Center | 4-5 pm
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Russ Pitman Park | 6-7 pm
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Frost Town Brewing | 7-9:30 pm
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Virtual | 7-8 pm
Thursday, September 25, 2025
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John Paul Landing | 7:30-10:30 am
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Galveston | 8 am-12 pm
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Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary | 8:30-10:30 am
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Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens | 8-10 am
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John Paul Landing | 2-3 pm
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The Orange Show | 5-8 pm
Friday, September 26, 2025
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Bear Creek Pioneers Park | 8-11 am
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Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary | 8-10 am
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Frost Town Brewing | 7-10 pm
Saturday, September 27, 2025
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Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary | 10 am-12 pm
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Exploration Green | 7:30 am-12 pm
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Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary | 9 am-12 pm
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John Paul Landing | 10-11:00 am
History of Houston Bird Week
Houston Bird Week was started in 2019 by Houston Audubon's inaugural Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) to commemorate Houston Audubon's 50th anniversary. As the group brainstormed ideas for their annual project, the consensus was that they could do it all in one week. In addition to a week of events, the group successfully executed a city-wide competition to determine the Bird of Houston, which was made official with a proclamation by the City of Houston Mayor's Office. That is how the beautiful Yellow-crowned Night-Heron became the official Bird of Houston! They also formed a wonderful partnership with Bakfish Brewing Co. to have a custom "bird beer" whose sales would support Houston Audubon's mission of bird conservation. Our YPAC has continued to coordinate a very exciting Houston Bird Week every year since then during the last full week of September. We hope to see you at Houston Bird Week!
Houston Bird Week Photos
Thank You to Our Partners!
If you have any questions, please email birdweek@houstonaudubon.org.
