Upcoming Events
March 2019
Songs on the Water presented by BBP and Houston Grand Opera
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- Boat Tours
- Seasonal Cruises
Enjoy a transformative 90-minute boat ride on the Buffalo Bayou that includes a recital, selected wine by Nice Winery and light bites.
Buffalo Bayou Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the afternoon or evening with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator sunning on the banks.
April 2019
Buffalo Bayou Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the afternoon or evening with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator sunning on the banks.
SOLD OUT – Foodie Float: Wine Tasting with Nice Wines
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- Boat Tours
- Foodie Floats
Our spring Foodie Float schedule begins with a winemaker experience! Winemaker, Ryan Levy, a certified sommelier, wine educator, and Le Cordon Bleu trained chef, will lead guests through a discussion of his award-winning wines while taking in exceptional views of Buffalo Bayou’s lush landscape from our pontoon boat. One of his wines was recently awarded Best of Show out of 3,000 wines in the Houston Rodeo Wine Competition! A selection of cheeses will also be served. Learn more about Nice Winery’s wine-making and vineyards in advance.
Buffalo Bayou Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the afternoon or evening with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator sunning on the banks.
Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
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- Bat Colony Tours
- Boat Tours
Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Bridge. Learn more about the thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us.
Looking Back History Boat Tours
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Looking Back History Tours
Aboard BBP’s pontoon boat, take a look back to the late 1800s when Houston was founded with Louis Aulbach, local historian and author of Buffalo Bayou: An Echo of Houston’s Wilderness Beginning or Andrew Groocock, local historian. Hear stories of the Allen brothers and historical information about the people, places and events along the bayou that helped shape Houston.
Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Bat Colony Tours
- Boat Tours
Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Bridge. Learn more about the thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us.
Port to Port History Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Port to Port History Tours
Join bayou guide Andrew Groocock on a historical tour of the upper channel of Buffalo Bayou focusing on the historic significance of this industrial stretch and Houston, as you cruise the approximately seven miles from the old port of Houston to the new port of Houston.
Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Bat Colony Tours
- Boat Tours
Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Bridge. Learn more about the thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us.
May 2019
Cinco de Mayo on the Bayou
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- Boat Tours
- Seasonal Cruises
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Buffalo Bayou with tasty tacos from downtown’s La Calle restaurant and cerveza provided by our friends at St. Arnold Brewing Company. As you take in the flavors of Mexico you will also enjoy a cruise along Houston’s historic waterway on BBP’s pontoon boat.
Buffalo Bayou Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the afternoon or evening with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator sunning on the banks.
Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Bat Colony Tours
- Boat Tours
Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Bridge. Learn more about the thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us.
Art Walk: ttweak
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- Art Walk
- Walking Tours
David Thompson and Randy Twaddle are the co-founders of ttweak, a 20 year old communications and design firm. In 1998, they created the text installations along Allen’s Landing, where Houston was founded by the Allen Brothers. Please join us to learn more about the historic significance and inspiration for this work and others.
Port to Port History Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Port to Port History Tours
Join bayou guide Andrew Groocock on a historical tour of the upper channel of Buffalo Bayou focusing on the historic significance of this industrial stretch and Houston, as you cruise the approximately seven miles from the old port of Houston to the new port of Houston.
Twilight Tours
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- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Twilight Tour
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the evening with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator on the banks.
June 2019
Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Bat Colony Tours
- Boat Tours
Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Bridge. Learn more about the thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us.
Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Bat Colony Tours
- Boat Tours
Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Bridge. Learn more about the thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us.
Looking Back History Boat Tours
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Looking Back History Tours
Aboard BBP’s pontoon boat, take a look back to the late 1800s when Houston was founded with Louis Aulbach, local historian and author of Buffalo Bayou: An Echo of Houston’s Wilderness Beginning or Andrew Groocock, local historian. Hear stories of the Allen brothers and historical information about the people, places and events along the bayou that helped shape Houston.
Twilight Tours
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Twilight Tour
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the evening with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator on the banks.
Port to Port History Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Port to Port History Tours
Join bayou guide Andrew Groocock on a historical tour of the upper channel of Buffalo Bayou focusing on the historic significance of this industrial stretch and Houston, as you cruise the approximately seven miles from the old port of Houston to the new port of Houston.
Twilight Tours
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Twilight Tour
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the evening with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator on the banks.
Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Bat Colony Tours
- Boat Tours
Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Bridge. Learn more about the thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us.
July 2019
Bubbles and Fireworks Boat Ride
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- Boat Tours
- Seasonal Cruises
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 and light snacks. We can only accommodate 21 lucky guests, so sign up now for this cruise!
Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Bat Colony Tours
- Boat Tours
Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Bridge. Learn more about the thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us.
Twilight Tours
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Twilight Tour
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the evening with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator on the banks.
Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Bat Colony Tours
- Boat Tours
Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Bridge. Learn more about the thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us.
Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Bat Colony Tours
- Boat Tours
Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Bridge. Learn more about the thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us.
Twilight Tours
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Twilight Tour
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the evening with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator on the banks.
August 2019
Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Bat Colony Tours
- Boat Tours
Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Bridge. Learn more about the thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us.
SOLD OUT: Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Bat Colony Tours
- Boat Tours
Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Bridge. Learn more about the thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us.
Twilight Tours
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Twilight Tour
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the evening with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator on the banks.
Twilight Tours
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Twilight Tour
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the evening with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator on the banks.
Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Bat Colony Tours
- Boat Tours
Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Bridge. Learn more about the thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us.
September 2019
Buffalo Bayou Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the afternoon or evening with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator sunning on the banks.
Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Bat Colony Tours
- Boat Tours
Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Bridge. Learn more about the thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us.
Buffalo Bayou Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the afternoon or evening with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator sunning on the banks.
Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Bat Colony Tours
- Boat Tours
Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Bridge. Learn more about the thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us.
Looking Back History Boat Tours
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Looking Back History Tours
Aboard BBP’s pontoon boat, take a look back to the late 1800s when Houston was founded with Louis Aulbach, local historian and author of Buffalo Bayou: An Echo of Houston’s Wilderness Beginning or Andrew Groocock, local historian. Hear stories of the Allen brothers and historical information about the people, places and events along the bayou that helped shape Houston.
Waugh Bat Colony Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Bat Colony Tours
- Boat Tours
Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Bridge. Learn more about the thousands of magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us.
Port to Port History Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Port to Port History Tours
Join bayou guide Andrew Groocock on a historical tour of the upper channel of Buffalo Bayou focusing on the historic significance of this industrial stretch and Houston, as you cruise the approximately seven miles from the old port of Houston to the new port of Houston.
October 2019
Looking Back History Boat Tours
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Looking Back History Tours
Aboard BBP’s pontoon boat, take a look back to the late 1800s when Houston was founded with Louis Aulbach, local historian and author of Buffalo Bayou: An Echo of Houston’s Wilderness Beginning or Andrew Groocock, local historian. Hear stories of the Allen brothers and historical information about the people, places and events along the bayou that helped shape Houston.
Port to Port History Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Port to Port History Tours
Join bayou guide Andrew Groocock on a historical tour of the upper channel of Buffalo Bayou focusing on the historic significance of this industrial stretch and Houston, as you cruise the approximately seven miles from the old port of Houston to the new port of Houston.
Buffalo Bayou Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the afternoon or evening with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator sunning on the banks.
Buffalo Bayou Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the afternoon or evening with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator sunning on the banks.
Ghosts on the Bayou Boat Ride
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- Boat Tours
- Seasonal Cruises
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership guide, Andrew Groocock, as he shares stories of haunted tales and legends along Buffalo Bayou. Costumes are encouraged in keeping with the Halloween spirit and to continue the ghoulish fun in Downtown after the tour.
Ghosts on the Bayou Boat Ride
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- Boat Tours
- Seasonal Cruises
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership guide, Andrew Groocock, as he shares stories of haunted tales and legends along Buffalo Bayou. Costumes are encouraged in keeping with the Halloween spirit and to continue the ghoulish fun in Downtown after the tour.
November 2019
Looking Back History Boat Tours
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Looking Back History Tours
Aboard BBP’s pontoon boat, take a look back to the late 1800s when Houston was founded with Louis Aulbach, local historian and author of Buffalo Bayou: An Echo of Houston’s Wilderness Beginning or Andrew Groocock, local historian. Hear stories of the Allen brothers and historical information about the people, places and events along the bayou that helped shape Houston.
Port to Port History Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Port to Port History Tours
Join bayou guide Andrew Groocock on a historical tour of the upper channel of Buffalo Bayou focusing on the historic significance of this industrial stretch and Houston, as you cruise the approximately seven miles from the old port of Houston to the new port of Houston.
Buffalo Bayou Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the afternoon or evening with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator sunning on the banks.
Buffalo Bayou Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the afternoon or evening with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou’s waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator sunning on the banks.
December 2019
Looking Back History Boat Tours
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Looking Back History Tours
Aboard BBP’s pontoon boat, take a look back to the late 1800s when Houston was founded with Louis Aulbach, local historian and author of Buffalo Bayou: An Echo of Houston’s Wilderness Beginning or Andrew Groocock, local historian. Hear stories of the Allen brothers and historical information about the people, places and events along the bayou that helped shape Houston.
Port to Port History Boat Tour
Location:
- categories:
- Boat Tours
- Port to Port History Tours
Join bayou guide Andrew Groocock on a historical tour of the upper channel of Buffalo Bayou focusing on the historic significance of this industrial stretch and Houston, as you cruise the approximately seven miles from the old port of Houston to the new port of Houston.