This is our weekly guest-blog post from the moms behind Red Tricycle, a site that focuses on the "lighter side" of parenting. Every week, they'll be bringing us their picks of stuff to do around the Bay Area with kids.

Who says you have to overdraw your bank account just to keep the entertained for a few hours? During these long summer days, no doubt you're looking for things to do when the kids get anxious for an adventure. Instead of shelling out a small fortune to see a movie or an amusement park, try some of these family activities that are both fun and cheap (or free!)

Click here for ten awesome things to do with the kids for free (or cheap)!