Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Bubbles and Fireworks Boat Tour
2025-07-04 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | ALLEN’S LANDING, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Hop aboard BBP’s pontoon boat for perfect views of Houston’s spectacular fireworks show!
Avoid the crowds and view the city’s fireworks extravaganza while floating along Buffalo Bayou and enjoying bubbly, beer, wine and light bites.
We can only accommodate 21 lucky guests, so register now!
Boat tours leave from Allen’s Landing (1005 Commerce Street).
Cost: $150 per person
Note: Children under the age of 4 are not allowed on the pontoon boat.
PURCHASE TICKETS

Buffalo Bayou Cruise: Twilight
2025-07-05 18:30 - 20:15, 2025-07-12 18:30 - 20:15 (America/Chicago) | ALLEN’S LANDING, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Escape the bustle of the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along the waterway at twilight. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, turtles, and the occasional alligator on the banks.
Tours are approximately 45 minutes long and leave promptly on the hour beginning at 6pm. The last tour departs at 8pm.
Cost:

Adults: $15
Children: $12 (ages 4-12)

Departure location: Allen’s Landing, 1019 Commerce St., Houston, TX 77002
Weather permitting. Reservations Required. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the pontoon boat.
PURCHASE TICKETS

Buffalo Bayou Cruise: Bats
2025-07-11 19:35 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | ALLEN’S LANDING, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Sail the scenic waterway on a 90-minute, guided tour from downtown to Waugh Drive Bridge and back to watch the emergence of the 250,000+ Mexican free-tailed bats that live under the bridge.
Our knowledgeable guide will share details about the bats’ eating patterns, behavior and contributions to the bayou’s ecosystem. Space is limited, and boat tours fill up fast. Boat departs 45 minutes before sunset.

Cost

Adults: $30
Children: $24 (ages 4-12)

Departure Location
Allen’s Landing (1019 Commerce St.)
Weather permitting. Reservations Required. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the pontoon boat.

PURCHASE TICKETS

Buffalo Bayou Cruise: History
2025-07-12 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | ALLEN’S LANDING, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
Look back at Houston’s history while cruising Buffalo Bayou on a 90-minute tour with a local historian. Your guide will share stories of the Allen brothers and provide historical information about the people, places, and events along the bayou that helped shape Houston.
Cost: $40/person
Senior (65+)/Military/Youth (13-17)/Child (Ages 4-12): $32
Departure location: Allen’s Landing, 1001 Commerce St., Houston, TX 77002
Weather permitting. Reservations Required. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted on the pontoon boat.
PURCHASE TICKETS

Bat Watch
2025-08-16 19:45 - 21:15, 2025-08-23 19:45 - 21:15, 2025-08-30 19:45 - 21:15 (America/Chicago) | Waugh Drive Bat Bridge, 1
Stroll to Waugh Drive Bridge with our bat specialist, DeAndra Cardenas Ramsey, to see the bat colony up close!
During the summer months, the bats can reach a peak population of approximately 300,000 bats. Around sunset, view the Mexican Free-tailed Bats leave the crevices and create a whirlwind-like formation under the bridge. Join De Andrea to learn and discover as she shares the fun facts and insights about these miniature, flying mammals!

Cost
Free
Time
7:45 – 9:15pm
Meeting Location
Waugh Bridge Bat Colony Observation Deck (along Allen Parkway)
Register
