Affordable Spring Break Alternatives

Spring break is just days away. If your frugal family is planning to stay close to home, there are some great deals in our area.

This week, enjoy free kids meals and deals on spring gardening and camping.

1. ADVENTURES EXPRESS SPRING BREAK DAY CAMP

Deal: For $24 a day, your child can enjoy a week of field trips and other fun activities through the Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency.

Good Through: April 8.

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Deal: Kids eat free every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. One adult entree purchase is required for every two children's buffets. Additional child buffets cost $2 each.

Good Through: Ongoing.

3. DJ'S ALL AMERICAN GRILL 

Deal: Buy one entree, get another free after 5 p.m. Clip the weekly coupon out of the and present it to your server.

Good Through: Ongoing. 

4. FAMILY SPRING PLANTING

Deal: Let Autumn Hill Nursery, which has locations in Canton and Hickory Flat, teach you inexpensive ways to make your house beautiful now, then apply what you learn during spring break. Print your coupons here.

Good Through: Thursday.

5.  CAMPING AT LAKE ALLATOONA

Deal: From grills and picnic tables to showers and laundry facilities, all campgrounds offer a variety of facilities. Reservations begin at $18.

Good Through: Sept. 6. Some close a few weeks later.