| It's so much fun having kids. It's a great excuse to do | | | | Their programs feature many types of music. |
| the things you used to do as a kid all over again. But, | | | | Concerts start at 1 p.m. every Sunday from April |
| as you know, it's expensive enough taking care of their | | | | through October in the park's Spreckels Temple of |
| basic needs, and there isn't always much money left | | | | Music. |
| over for entertainment. So, I've compiled a list of the | | | | 8. Visit Ghirardelli's former factory and flagship store to |
| top 10 free things to do with kids in San Francisco: | | | | see their original chocolate-making equipment on |
| 1. Check out the street performers at Fisherman's | | | | display and receive free samples of chocolate! |
| Wharf, Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, and The Cannery. | | | | 9. Chinatown Night Market is held every Saturday |
| 2. Fort Mason Center at Marina Boulevard and | | | | evening between late July and late October from 6 - 11 |
| Buchanan Street has free activities for all ages. | | | | p.m. Check out the vendors, lion dancing, martial arts, |
| 3. Visit the San Francisco Fire Department Museum, | | | | karaoke, and much more. |
| open Thursday through Saturday from 1 - 4 p.m. | | | | 10. The Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland |
| They're located at 665 Presidio Ave. | | | | offers free viewings through its reflector telescope. |
| 4. San Francisco Airport has several museums open | | | | Available Friday and Saturday evenings from April |
| to the public. | | | | through October from dusk to 10:30 p.m. and |
| 5. Go for a sailboat ride at Berkeley Marina (next to | | | | November through March from 7:30 to 10 p.m. |
| the Adventure Playground). Rides are available every | | | | (weather permitting.) |
| Sunday from 1-4 p.m., first-come, first-served. They | | | | If you don't feel like driving all over San Francisco, just |
| also offer an all-you-can-eat barbecue afterward ($5 | | | | take your kids to one of the many beautiful San |
| suggested donation.) | | | | Francisco beaches. If you bring shade, sunscreen, |
| 6. San Francisco Modern Art Museum: admission is | | | | snacks, and toys, you have a ready-made all-day |
| free the first Tuesday of each month. | | | | outing. Depending on how old your kids are, you may |
| 7. The Golden Gate Park Band has been giving free | | | | even get a little rest and relaxation there yourself. |
| public concerts in the park for more than 100 years. | | | | |