Free Fishing Day in California

The next free fishing day in California is September 7, 2013.  

This will be the perfect time for us to see if we should get a California fishing license this year!

Information on fishing fees and licenses can be found here: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/ols/.

Here is what their website (http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/freefishdays.html states.

Free Fishing days for 2013 are  

July 6 and September 7

Have you ever felt the excitement of watching your bobber suddenly jiggle, then dive out of sight? Or feeling the tap-tap-tap of a bass as it tastes the worm on the end of your line? Or having a salmon practically tear the rod out of your hands as it smashes your lure? What's that? You say you never learned to fish?

If you are new to the sport of fishing, and not sure if you will enjoy it, a great opportunity awaits you. CDFW offers two Free Fishing Days each year. On these days, you can fish without a sport fishing license. Free Fishing Days provide a great, low-cost way to give fishing a try. Some CDFW Regions offer a Fishing in the City program where you can go fishing in the middle of major metropolitan areas perhaps just a few blocks from your home. Fishing in the City and free fishing day clinics are designed to educate novice anglers about fishing ethics, fish habits, effective methods for catching fish, and fishing tackle. You can even learn how to clean and prepare your catch so you can enjoy it for dinner that night.

While all fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect, there are two days each year when anyone can fish without purchasing a fishing license.

On Free Fishing Days, every angler must have the appropriate report card if they are fishing for (if applicable):

• abalone
• steelhead
• sturgeon
• spiny lobster
• or salmon in the Smith and Klamath-Trinity River Systems..

San Diego Museum Month: Half Off Admission February 1-28, 2013

February 2013 is San Diego Museum Month offering half-price admission.

Museum Month Passes may be picked up starting February 1, 2013 at any of Macy’s fourteen locations in the San Diego Area, Temecula and Imperial Valley. The passes are free to obtain while supplies last. With a pass, up to four visitors can gain admission to any of the 40 participating museums for half-price. Plus, you can use the pass all month long!

Museum admission prices vary. 

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Every year there are free entrance days in the National Parks.  This week is National Park Week, so check them out!

Rita's Italian Ice First Day of Spring Free Italian Ice on March 20, 2012

Rita's Italian Ice in Maryland will be hosting their Annual First Day of Spring Free Italian Ice Giveaway 2012 on March 20, 2012.

We always enjoyed their free italian ice giveaway!!

Try the new Starbuck's Blonde Roast January 12-14, 2012

Go to Starbucks to try a sample of the new Starbucks Blonde Roast January 12-14, 2012 at the Find The Roast You Love The Most Event. If it's your favorite they'll give you a 2 oz. sample for you to brew at home: http://roast.starbucks.com/en-us/.

A.C. Moore's Kids Summer Fun Wednesday's

A.C. Moore will have their next Kids Summer Fun Wednesday on July 6, 2011 from 3-5pm where you can make and take create your own foam visor while supplies last.

May Day Ho'olaule'a at Mission Bay Park

It was a beautiful day out.  It was in the 80's, sunny and there was a nice breeze.  Today we went with our friends Rolland and Shanna and their boy to check out the Ho'olaule'a at Mission Bay Park in San Diego, California.  There was plenty of free parking and there was free admission.  When we arrived at about 945am, there was an area set up for the halau's to perform, vendor booths set up and food booths already cranking out the local kine foods.  While waiting for our friends to arrive, our kids ordered up a breakfast plate that included 2 slices spam, 4 slices portuguese sausage, 1 large scoop eggs and 1 large scoop rice that they split evenly.  After that we tried their malasadas - they never taste authentic like the ones back home.

When our friends arrived, we found a place to sit under a tree that provided shade.  Then we went to pick up lunches and bring them back for our families to eat.  We had two of their kalua pig/macaroni salad/rice plate lunch for $8 each and we brought water from home to drink to save some money.  We had two shaved ice at $5 a piece that was so worth it in the heat.  The kids loved having one after they got out from swimming.  Toward the afternoon, the kids laid out in the sun to semi dry off and the adults sat and talked while the baby was sleeping.  At about 245pm, we all decided to head home after enjoying everything the day had to offer.  When we were leaving, a lot more people were there enjoying the festivities and the food on this beautiful May Day.

Here are some pictures from our day today.

Michael's Knack Free Family Events April 2011

Michael's has the following Knack Free Family Events going on until the end of the month.

Saturday, April 16, 2011 10am - noon: The Knack Earth Day Make-It Take-It free with purchase of tote.
Sunday, April 17, 2011 1-3pm: The Knack Body Art Event free Make-It Take-It
Saturday, April 23, 2011 10am - noon: The Knack Easter Card free Make-It Take-It
Saturday, April 30, 2011 10am - noon: The Knack Mother's Day Make-It Take-It free with purchase of t-shirt or apron.

Students Bowl Free This Summer At Brunswick

Brunswick is offering Students Bowl Free program this summer.

Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day

Today is Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day, go to your local store and get a free cone.

Borders Kids' Sping-tacular

Borders is having their kids' Spring-tacular on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 2:00pm which is best for ages 3-8.  Borders wants you to celebrate the season with story time, games, crafts and more.  Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

Balboa Park San Diego Free Museum Admission Tuesday's

San Diego Museums offer free admission every Tuesday to different attractions at Balboa Park.  Free admission applies to San Diego City & County Residents with ID and Active Duty Military and their dependents with ID.

Residents Free Tuesdays

As a public service, Park organizations offer free admission on a rotating basis on the first four Tuesdays of the month to San Diego City & County residents (with ID), active military & their dependents.

First Tuesday
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, closes at 7:00pm
Centro Cultural de la Raza
San Diego Model Railroad Museum, closes at 4:00pm
San Diego Natural History Museum** (See special information at bottom), closes at 5:00pm

Second Tuesday
Museum of Photographic Arts
San Diego History Center
Veterans’ Museum and Memorial Center

Third Tuesday
San Diego Art Institute
Mingei International Museum
San Diego Museum of Art
San Diego Museum of Man
Japanese Friendship Garden

Fourth Tuesday
San Diego Air & Space Museum** (See Special Information at bottom)
San Diego Automotive Museum (last admission 3:45pm)
San Diego Hall of Champions
SELECT House of Pacific Relations International Cottages

Fifth Tuesday
Normal museum prices in effect. The Timken Museum of Art is always free.

*Some museums may offer complimentary admission to their permanent collections only and charge admission to special exhibitions or films.

**Residents Free Tuesday not valid for SPACE at the SD Air & Space Museum or All That Glitters at the SD Natural History Museum.

Due to large crowds and for visitor safety some museums may restrict entrance to strollers. 

Michaels Knack Free Family Event - Bottle Cap Necklaces

Michaels held their Knack Free Family Event today from 1-3pm.  We decorated colored bottle caps with scrapbook paper and paper punch outs and then strung them with some elastic string.  The kids really had fun making this craft their own. Here are some pictures of what we created.  Thank you Grace at Michaels in Westfield Mission Valley Mall for teaching us all how to make these beautiful bottle cap necklaces today and thank you Michaels for offering your Knack Free Family Events!!

We are loving our necklaces!

Borders Special Events

Borders is having free Lego Racer special kids event on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 2:00pm.  Best for ages 8-12 (space is limited, call stores for details).  Children under 14 years old must be accompanied by a legal guardian.  Celebrate with crafts, games and more.

Borders is having a special kid's event called Spring-tacular on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 2:00pm.  This event is best for ages 3-8, children under 14 years old need to be accompanied by an legal guardian.  Celebrate the season with story time, games, crafts and more.

AMF Free Bowling For Kids This Summer

AMF Bowling is offering free bowling for kids again this summer.


Adults with children registered for free bowling can purchase a summer AMF 17 Plus Pass good for up to 4 people ages 17 and older. We'll be sending you more details in our upcoming email!


Sign up for AMF eclub here.

Michael's Knack Free Family Event

Michael's Knack Free Family Event will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2011 from 1-3pm.  Ages 3 and up welcome.  Design your own bottle caps. Details here.

Ikea Eat For Free Event

Ikea's Eat For Free Event is happening March 18-20, 2011, details here.

Borders Diary of a Wimpy Kid Movie Celebration

Borders is celebrating the release of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules Movie on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 2pm, best for ages 8-12.

Chick-Fil-A Free Fry Day - March 4, 2011 - Expired

The National launch of Heinz Dip & Squeeze ketchup at your local Chick-Fil-A will be on March 4, 2011 from 2-4pm get one free medium order of waffle potato fries when you mention you are there to try the new Heinz Dip & Squeeze.

Home Depot Free Kids Workshops - Expired

The Home Depot offers free kids workshops on the first Saturday of every month.  The next workshop will be #20 Home Depot race car being held on Saturday, March 5, 2011.  Workshops are for kids 5-12 years old and they teach your child(ren) do-it-yourself skills.  Each child receives a completed project and a kid-sized orange apron.  Get more details here: Home Depot Kids Workshops.