What: Peoria Police Department Family Fun Day

When: Sunday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Rio Vista Park Lake, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ 85381

Comments: Although the event is for the police department and their families, the fishing portion of the event is open to everyone. So come out and enjoy some family fun with the Peoria Police Department and their families. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is providing free fishing for everyone during event hours. Bait will be provided and loaner equipment will be available. See you there!

Contact: For more information please contact the Sport Fishing Education Program at (623)236-7240 or (623)236-7381

Free, Fun Festival

What: AZGFD Fall Fish Festival

When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to noon

Where: Hirsch Conservation Education Area (Biscuit Tank)-Ben Avery Shooting Facility, 4044 W. Black Canyon Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85086

Comments: The Arizona Game and Fish Department is planning a fall fishing festival for you and your family. Join our staff and volunteers in a morning of free, fun fishing festivities. This event is for beginning and experienced anglers, located at the Hirsch Conservation Education Area (Biscuit Tank) at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. We will have loaner rods available for use, or feel free to bring your own! Bait will be provided for this "catch-and-release only" activity. The entire event, including the use of loaner equipment, is free of charge. In addition, the first 50 kids to sign in with our event will receive a small "goodie bag" filled with holiday treats!

Contact: For more information please contact the Sport Fishing Education Program at (623) 236-7240 or (623) 236-7381