13 places where kids eat FREE (or cheap) on Halloween weekend 2024
No tricks, just treats at these metro area eateries!
You have to feed the kiddos something before they get into the candy, so why not take advantage of a frightfully good deal?
The following all have different terms and conditions, and some are reserved for kids in costume, so be sure to read the details — and click through the links if you need more info.
There are also a few freebies for anyone of any age who shows up in costume — including Krispy Kreme and Insomnia Cookies.
Remember, not all locations of a chain participate in every promotion, so when in doubt, call ahead to verify.
We’ll be working to find current offers from the venues that participated last year, including:
- Corner Bakery Cafe
- Dickey’s BBQ Pit
- McAlister’s Deli
- Dairy Queen
- Steak & Shake
- Sonic Drive-In
- Insomnia Cookies
- Zaxby’s
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Kids-eat-free (or cheap) offers for Halloween 2024
Check the dates as you browse the deals, because some have not yet been updated from last year. We’re working on confirming all the 2024 details!
◊ Flying Biscuit Cafe
Kids eat FREE on weekdays with purchase of an adult entree — including on Halloween!
Participating locations only.
More info
♦ Quik Trip
QT is returning its Halloween freebie, giving away a FREE vanilla cone to trick-or-treaters ages 12 and under. Children must be dressed in costume and trick-or-treat inside any QT location. Hours are 4 p.m. to the location’s QT Kitchens closing time.
NOT YET CONFIRMED FOR 2024
◊ IHOP
For three weeks in October, kids 12 and under can receive a FREE Scary Face Pancake, between the hours of 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. at participating IHOP restaurants.
The offer is for dine-in only, when you purchase an adult entree. You can redeem it any day from October 7th thru October 31st, 2024.
More info
◊ Sonic Drive-In
Once again, Sonic Drive-In offers its annual Halloween deal — 50-cent corn dogs all day long. They are usually $2.09, so it’s a frightfully good deal. And, there’s no limit to how many you can order at this price.
More info here
◊ Tiff’s Treats
Wear a costume to Tiff’s Treats and get a FREE cookie on October 31, 2024. The freebie is available to anyone of any age.
More info and list of metro area locations
◊ Fazoli’s
Participating Fazoli’s locations are giving away a FREE kids meal for dine-in guests, on October 31, 2024.
◊ Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
On Halloween, October 31, 2024, J-Lister Rewards members can get a FREE Tadpole Mini Treat.
More info and list of locations
MOD Pizza
We don’t have an update for 2024 yet, but expect this offer to be repeated in some fashion.
Wear a costume into MOD Pizza and get 31% off your meal, on Monday, October 31, 2023 only.
The deal was announced on Facebook — just make sure your preferred location is participating before you head out.
The fine print was included in an email blast we received:
Receive 31% off your order when you wear your costume in-store on 10/31/2022. In-store only, limit one per customer. Excludes MOD FUNdle, gift cards and alcohol. At participating locations only. Cannot be combined with other offers or promotions.
You’ll find MOD Pizza locations at:
Chamblee
Decatur
Sandy Springs
Marietta
Buford
Cumming
Kennesaw
Dawsonville
◊ Applebee’s
Make a $40 online order on October 31, 2024, from Applebee’s website or mobile app, and use the promo code SCARY24 to receive FREE boneless wings. Limit one free boneless wings appetizer per order. Not valid on third party delivery sites. Participating locations only.
In past years, kids could eat FREE in-restaurant when you purchased an adult entree. We will update if this offer is renewed for 2024.
For the adults: Enjoy $5 “Spooky Sips” specialty cocktails thru all of October! Choose from Tipsy Zombie or Dracula’s Juice.
◊ Krispy Kreme
The FREE donut offer is back for 2024!
Anyone, at any age, can receive a FREE doughnut when you wear a costume to a participating Krispy Kreme shop on Halloween — that’s Thursday, October 31st, 2024.
More info and list of Krispy Kreme locations
◊ McDonald’s
Buy a Happy Meal and get a FREE Boo Bucket, while supplies last!
The offer is good between October 17th and 31st, 2024, but don’t wait till the last minute because these pails are popular.
There are four new monster designs in 2024.
In general, a Happy Meal costs less than buying all the items separately.
Image courtesy of McDonald’s
♦ McAlister’s Deli
Unfortunately, McAlister’s is not repeating its annual kids-in-costume-eat-free deal in 2024.
◊ Chuck E. Cheese
Back for 2024!
This is not a free food deal, but rather FREE trick or treating and a nightly Dance Party during the Halloween Bootacular event!
◊ Wendy’s
Get the limited-edition Boo! Bag meal, which includes a Dave’s Single, small Hot & Crispy Fry, small Frosty, glow-in-the-dark Bone Chiller Frosty figure and a Boo!
Wendy’s is once again offering its annual Halloween Boo Books. For $1, get a booklet of five coupons — each good for a FREE Jr. Frosty. That makes each treat just 20 cents!
There are also five days of Halloween deals, from the 27th to the 31st.
On Halloween, the special deal is FREE 6-piece nuggets with any purchase.
◊ Baskin-Robbins
Chill out on Halloween at Baskin-Robbins!
The iconic ice cream shop offers a discount on scoops on the 31st of every month. And, fortunately, Halloween always falls on October 31st!
Insomnia Cookies
Not yet confirmed for 2024
In past years, Insomnia has offered a FREE cookie to anyone who comes into a store wearing a costume. We’ll be following the Insomnia Instagram and Facebook pages to watch for a similar giveaway in 2022!
More info
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