13 places where kids eat FREE (or cheap) on Halloween weekend 2023
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
- McDonalds
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Kids-eat-free (or cheap) offers for Halloween 2023
We’re still adding and updating these offers, so please check back!
We expect a few last-minute announcements for kids-eat-free Halloween deals.
♦ 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.
♦ IHOP
For a full week leading up to Halloween in 2023, 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 Tuesday, October 24th thru Tuesday, October 31st, 2023.
♦ Sonic Drive-In
Once again, Sonic Drive-In offers its annual Halloween deal — 50-cent corn dogs all day long. They are usually $1.99, so it’s a frightfully good deal. And, there’s no limit to how many you can order at this price. More info here
Also, every Tuesday, Sonic offers half-price cheeseburgers when you order online or through the app after 5 p.m. And Halloween is on a Tuesday this year!
♦ Tiff’s Treats
Wear a costume to Tiff’s Treats and get a FREE cookie — anytime from Friday, Oct. 27th to Tuesday, Oct. 31st, 2023. The freebie is available to anyone of any age.
More info and list of metro area locations
♦ Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
Anyone of any age can wear a costume to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice on October 31st for a FREE small ice or gelato. The offer is good from 5 p.m. till close at all metro locations.
More info and list of locations
MOD Pizza
We don’t have an update for 2023 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, 2022 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, 2023, from Applebee’s website or mobile app, and use the promo code SCARY23 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 2023.
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 2023!
Anyone, at any age, can receive a FREE doughnut when you wear a costume to a participating Krispy Kreme shop on Halloween — that’s Monday, October 31st, 2023.
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, 2023, but don’t wait till the last minute because these pails are popular.
There are four new designs in 2023 — Mummy, Vampire, Monster, and Skeleton.
In general, a Happy Meal costs less than buying all the items separately.
♦ McAlister’s Deli
Unfortunately, McAlister’s is not repeating its annual kids-in-costume-eat-free deal in 2023.
♦ Chuck E. Cheese
Back for 2023!
This is not a free food deal, but rather FREE game play for kids in costume during the Halloween Bootacular event! Get 10 Free Play Points per child with any games purchased when they visit in costume, now through October 31, 2023.
Details here
♦ Wendy’s
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!
♦ Zaxby’s
The chicken chain is offering a BOGO deal on its Boneless Wings Meal on Monday, October 30 and Tuesday, October 31, 20223 The offer is redeemable only thru the app, for mobile checkout or checkout in-store.
You can easily turn this into a kids-eat-free deal — if your child doesn’t like spicy chicken, just order one meal with no sauce, and then choose a mild dipping sauce like honey mustard.
This meal usually costs around $8.99, so getting one free is great savings!
Insomnia Cookies
Not yet confirmed for 2023
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