Santa turns boat captain for the Buffalo Bayou Christmas Cruise. Youย’ll see a special view of downtownย’s holiday decorations and the lush banks of Buffalo Bayou during the 30-minute cruise. If youย’re looking for something nontraditional to do this season, this might be just the thing. 4 to 8 p.m. November 29, December 13 and 20, with cruises leaving every half hour. Sesquicentennial Park, 400 Texas. For information, call 713-752-0314 or visit www.buffalobayou.org. $5 to $7.

Sat., Nov. 29, 4-8 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 6, 4-8 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 20, 4-8 p.m., 2008