“Kids eat free” — it’s like music to parents’ ears. When it comes to hasty Halloween meal planning, nothing beats the ease of eating out — except maybe eating free! To incentivize families to visit on Oct. 31, top restaurants are offering free meals and goodies for kids on Halloween. Round up your little goblins, get them in costume and visit any of these locations for a fun (and affordable!) Halloween treat.
1. IHOP. Free Scary Face Pancakes are back! Between 7am and 10pm on Tuesday, kids can create their own free spooky pancake using a variety of tasty (and sugary) ingredients like Oreos, candy corn, whipped cream and strawberries! This offer is valid for ages 12 and under.
2. Krispy Kreme. Ok, technically this one is for everyone, but adults like free sugar, too! Don your costume at Krispy Kreme on Tuesday and you’ll get a free doughnut of your choice. Share your photos on social media with the hashtag #TreatCred.
3. McAlister's Deli. Ghosts and witches under the age of 12 can enjoy a free meal at McAlister’s on Halloween! Kids can choose from favorite items like sandwiches, mac and cheese and “scary spuds.” The offer is valid for dine-in orders with an adult entree purchase.
4. Cicis Pizza. Pizza is the best way to pregame before trick-or-treating! Kids eat from the buffet at CiCis for free when they wear their costumes. One free child’s buffet per paying adult.
5. Noodles & Company. What could be better than famous Wisconsin Mac for free? Receive one free kids entree for every adult entree you purchase on Halloween at participating Noodles restaurants. Show this email to redeem.
6. Joe's Crab Shack. Arg, matey! Get up to three free kids meals per party at Joe’s Crab Shack on Halloween! Just make sure the kids are in their costumes. (Adults are encouraged to dress up, too.)
7. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Kids get a free meal with adult entree purchase on Tuesday! Plus, adults who dress up like characters from Forrest Gump will have a chance to win $200 in Bubba Gump gift cards. Run Forrest, run!
8. Applebee's. Some Applebee’s locations are offering free kids meals to kids in costume. Visit their store locator online or call your nearest Applebee’s to inquire about their Halloween specials.
9. Bertucci's. Costumed kids get a free meal with adult entree purchase at “Boo-tucci’s” on Halloween! Call your nearest location to ensure they’re participating.
10. Outback Steakhouse. Dine at Outback Steakhouse on Halloween and the kids will get a free Dirt Cup with their Joey Meal. (Don’t worry, it’s not real dirt; it’s a tasty layered dessert in a Mason jar.)
11. TooJay’s Deli. If you live in Florida, head over to your local TooJay’s on Tuesday! Kids in costume eat free all day! They can choose from popular items like French bread pizza, grilled cheese and pasta.
12. Dickey's Barbecue Pit. Some restaurants are offering kids in costume free meals on Tuesday! Call ahead to see if your location is participating, and remember kids eat free every Sunday at Dickey’s!
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