Spring Break Fun with Family Deals!

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars.

This column is dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family's bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money.

You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box. Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together. With Spring Break almost here, Frugal Family scoured our local sources to come up with great family activities that won’t break your budget. Events on the Marietta Square, movie packages and special Spring Break packages at Stone Mountain will delight and entertain your whole family.

Around the Marietta Square:  

1) The returns this year on Saturday and will be located between and the from April through November. Open no later than 9 a.m. and running until noon, the market features Georgia-grown produce, including heirloom tomatoes, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, squash, beans, amazing cut flower arrangements, local honey, herbal soaps, whole grain breads, fudge pies, jelly, jam and preserves. And for the dog lovers, all natural and organic dog biscuits. Live garden, yard and culinary herb plants fresh ands freshly squeezed lemonade! Rain or shine. Free parking available all day.

 2) Marietta’s First Friday Art Walk  is a free self-guided tour of the Marietta Square’s art scene. Friday Galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants and boutiques host artists within their businesses from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month from March through October rain or shine. 

3) Guided Tours of the Historic Marietta Square. Learn about the history of our quaint city. Tours begin at 131 Church Street. Rates for the guided tours are $10 and include stories about Glover Park, Joanne Woodward and the Strand Theatre, restaurants on the Square, Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, St. James Episcopal Church, Clarke Library, First Baptist Church and The Depot (Marietta Welcome Center) and The Kennesaw House. For information, call 770-875-0147 or go to www.mariettapedicabs.com

Picture Show @Merchants Exchange: Recent releases for less than $2!  Everyday: $1.75 Tuesday Pricing: $1.00.3D Surcharge: $2.00 Group Rates: Movie Meal Deal: $5.00 per person for groups of 15 or more includes small drink, kid's popcorn, fun size candy and 1 movie ticket. Movies currently playing include Megamind, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Fighter, Tangled 3D; Yogi Bear 3D; The Green Hornet 3D,Tron Legacy 3D, The Tourist.  4400 Roswell Road.  Movie Line: 770-977-2977 www.pictureshowent.com 

 Family Spring Break Film Festival at Gritters Library. Free. April 5 through 8 at 10:30 a.m.  Bring a light snack, pillow and blanket and enjoy the show.  880 Shaw Park Road. For information, call 770-528-2524.

  Stone Mountain Park Packages: These are just two of the special packages offered for Spring Break week:

 1) Spring Fun Break at Stone Mountain Park. From Friday through April 9, purchase a Gold Family Value Pass- an exclusive online offer-for $119 (plus tax). Pass includes four Adventure Passes that will give your family all-day access to favorite attractions including:  Journey to the Center of the Earth 4D, Summit Skyride, Scenic Railroad, The Great Barn, Crossroads, Mini-Golf and much more.  Four meal tickets (choose from three restaurants & unlimited Coca-Cola refills for the entire day. Also included is admission to the NEW Lasershow Spectacular (comes with a special Snack Package), digitally enhanced for 3D effects without the glasses. For more info, directions or to purchase tickets go to www.stonemountainpark.com

 2) Marriott/Stone Mountain Park Family Escape Package For Four  rates from $199 and includes:

• Deluxe accommodations (double) for one night

• Four (4) Two-Day Adventure Passes* to Stone Mountain Park featuring the Marriott exclusive "Play Another Day" ticket giving your family the second day free.  
• Buffet Breakfast for Four (4) at Waterside Restaurant, which offers a beautiful lakeside setting.
• Newly renovated guest rooms and suites offer contemporary comforts during your family's visit.

For information, call 770-498-5690 or 800-401-2407  or  go to www.stonemountainpark.com