San Francisco, California has a multitude of things to do, even if you just want to walk around. Where else can you find the Golden Gate Bridge or have access to Alcatraz Island? Those who live in San Francisco are well aware of its wonders and may still be wondering how to find Thanksgiving activities in San Francisco. Or, maybe you are just visiting the area and are at a total loss as to what may be going on there over the holiday season.

• This article is offered as a tool to use to find such activities as you and your family or friends may be looking for. It provides a variety of methods to find different activities. Some of the methods here are really basic, but effective none the less. So, grab a pen and a notepad and prepare to take some notes and write down the methods you think will be most effective for you and your family.

When you're out and about, why not stop and listen to what others are saying about their plans for the holidays. People love to talk about their plans for the Thanksgiving holiday because it only comes around once a year. Use some of the other tips below to find things to do on Thanksgiving in San Francisco other than having Thanksgiving dinner at home.

• If you don't normally listen to the news, now would be a good time to start. Local stations tend to broadcast events that are going on in the area. You never know what you might here is you just take the time to watch a bit of news.
• Do you enjoy listening to the radio? Many people don't listen to the radio anymore because they have their own portable music devices like MP3s or iPods. Local radio stations usually broadcast local events and even host contests to attend local events. Listen to your favorite station to see if there are any activities in the area that might interest you.

As you are out and about in San Francisco, pay attention to flyers that you see and other postings. Sometimes events aren't broadcast by the media, but instead are posted by individuals. Use the tips below to find activities for you to do in San Francisco.

• Look for flyers in laundromats, churches, gas stations and other public buildings.
• Read the signs as you drive down the road. Many churches and other public places with outdoor signs post events that are taking place.

If you haven't seen anything that interests you, why not call around or ask friends ad neighbors if they know of events that are taking place? Contact some of the places listed below to find out about activities that are going on during the week of Thanksgiving.

• Call the San Francisco Parks Department. They may be hosting their own events.
• Call the San Francisco Police Department. Even if they aren't hosting events, they are usually aware of and patrol the larger events.
• Contact the San Francisco Public Library in the area you wish to visit. They may have their own event or know of one close by.

If you still can't find anything that you want to do, why not consider hosting your own event? Learn how to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends by hosting a friendly gathering. You can rent a hall, a skating rink, batting cages or simply meet at the park for a friendly game of football.

• You might also try asking your church or social group to host an event. This can be a youth event like a dance or family night or it can be a more adult event like a game night or something similar.