Eat free or cheap on Halloween at several restaurants when you come dressed in costume. Fill your bellies with food before or after Halloween so there’s less room to eat all of that candy!
As always, check with your location to make sure they are participating and read the details carefully – some offers are for kids only. Happy Halloween!
In 2023, many communities are holding their trick-or-treat on October 31, so you’ll want to work these deals into your schedule on Halloween.
Not sure when trick-or-treat is being held in your community? See our Trick or Treat schedule around Columbus and Central Ohio.
Jeni’s Cone Coins
While it’s not an eat free on Halloween, good deals at Jeni’s is always worth sharing!
Pass out Jeni’s Cone Coins for Halloween, fall parties, or even just to bribe your own kids. Each coin is good for a FREE kids cone (worth $4.25). Purchase bundles of 20 coins for $40 (just $2 each!).
photo: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream
Wendy’s Boo Books
Buy a Wendy’s Frosty Boo Book for $1 and get 5 coupons for a free Jr. Frosty. 85 cents from every $1 purchase goes to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
McDonald’s Boo Buckets
Buy a Happy Meal and get a FREE Boo Bucket, while supplies last!
The offer is good between October 17th and 31st, but don’t wait till the last minute because these pails are popular.
In 2023, you’ll find 4 options: Monster (green), Skeleton (orange), Mummy (white) and Vampire (purple). Details about Boo Buckets here.
Halloween Meal Deals and Kids Eat Cheap for Halloween
Chipotle Boorito BOGO
The annual Boorito offer from Chipotle is back for a digital discount in 2023. Chipotle Rewards members who place an order online or through the app and use promo code BOORITO on October 31 from 3 pm – close will receive a $6 entrée!
Baskin-Robbins
Chill out on Halloween at Baskin-Robbins! The ice cream shop “Celebrates 31” with a 31% discount on the 31st of every month. Halloween always falls on Oct. 31! That means “little monsters” (and their grown-ups!) can get big scoop of savings on Halloween.
Flavor of the Month for October is Apple Cider Donut, but they also have Halloween treat inspired flavors, REESE’S Peanut Butter Cup, Jamoca® Almond Fudge, or Rocky Road.
Happy HalloWEENDY’s!
Wendy’s is celebrating with five fang-tastically Spooky Good Deals from Friday, October 27 through Halloween on Tuesday, October 31. No tricks here, just a whole lot of (Frosty) treats ALL Halloween weekend-long.
- Friday, October 27: BO(O)GO Premium Sandwich*
- Saturday, October 28: FREE Crispy Chicken Sandwich with any purchase*
- Sunday, October 29: Breakfast BO(O)GO Croissant or Biscuit Sandwich*
- Monday, October 30: Enjoy a 99¢ Small Coffee (Hot, Chillingly Cold, or Frosty Cream Cold BOO!)*
- Tuesday, October 31: FREE 6pc Nuggs with any purchase*
Offers must be redeemed in the Wendy’s App or website. Account registration required. Not valid for delivery
Krispy Kreme Halloween Specials
Krispy Kreme is offering a new Scooby-Doo Halloween Collection of doughnuts that you won’t want to miss!
On Saturday, October 21, customers can get an Original Glazed dozen for just $2 with the purchase of any dozen. Redeem the offer in-shop with barcode on the website.
Plus, guests who wear their costume on Halloween, Oct. 31 will receive a FREE doughnut of choice in-shop. Free Halloween doughnut details here!
On the Border
October 28-31, 2023. Kids Eat Free – No tricks, just tex mex treats!
Don’t stress about cooking! Bring the whole family to OTB and enjoy a free kid’s entrée with purchase of an adult entrée so all you have to worry about this weekend is the candy. Online or dine in. Rules & Restrictions apply.
Free cookie with Halloween Costume
Through October 31, 2023. Wear a costume into any Insomnia Cookies store this weekend through Halloween, and get 1 FREE classic cookie – no purchase needed, when you mention the deal. Details here.
Offer expires 10/31/23; in-store only. Not available for delivery or nationwide shipping orders. Store hours & product availability vary by location.
courtesy of Insomnia Cookies
Free pancake at IHOP
October 24-31, 2023
Kids ages 12 and under can get a FREE Scary Face pancake at IHOP, in store only from 4 pm – 10 pm, with the purchase of an adult entrée.
IHOP
MOD Pizza
Receive 31% off your order when you wear your costume in-store on 10/31/2023. 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. Details and Columbus locations on MOD Pizza website.
Papa John’s Jack ‘O Lantern Pizza
Papa John’s popular pumpkin-shaped Jack ‘O Lantern pizza is available at most shops through Halloween. Price varies per market, but starts at $10.99. It’s a fun (and easy) Halloween-themed dinner.
Applebees Dollarita and Spooky Sips
For the month of October, Applebee’s is offering $6 Spooky Sips – New Dracula’s Juice and Tipsy Zombie.
- Dracula’s Juice: Sink your teeth into this mouth-watering wildberry creation of a Patron Tequila margarita and Bacardi Superior daiquiri.
- Tipsy Zombie: Cure your cravings with Bacardi Superior, passion fruit, pineapple, cherry, lime and a gummy brain topped with melon liqueur.
Prefer something less sweet and even cheaper? The famous Dollarita is back! That’s right – a margarita for just $1! Details here.
Must be 21+. Void where prohibited. Tax & gratuity excluded. Dine-in only, except where carry-out alcohol is permitted by law. Participation may vary. While supplies last.
McAlister’s Deli
Sip a spooky brew! McAlister’s Deli has brewed up a magical potion: the Witch’s Brew, a lemonade made with cane sugar, lemon juice, and caramel apple syrup.
From October 28-31, 2023, McAlister’s Loyalty Members can get 50% off Witch’s Brew with the purchase of an entree.
Disclaimer: Valid for McAlister’s Rewards Members at participating locations only on 10/28-10/31/2023. Receive 50% off up to two (2) Witches Brew beverages with purchase of an adult entrée (Choose 2, Sandwiches, Spuds, Shareables, Salads, Bowls of Soup). Reward can be found in your account under My Rewards (Special Offers) after being deposited into account.
Ruby Tuesday
Kids Eat FREE after 5PM at Ruby Tuesday on Halloween with adult entrée purchase.
Or bring Ruby Tuesday to your Halloween party with our BOGO Wings and Chicken Tenders offer for TueGo only on 10/31. Use Code: SPOOKY
Church’s Texas Chicken
With Halloween season in full swing, Church’s Texas Chicken® (1100 Cleveland) has introduced a scrumptiously spooktacular Texas-Sized Grande Meal – perfect for gearing up for a long evening of trick-or-treating with the kids or preparing for a scary movie night with friends and family.
Starting at only $30, the Texas-Sized Grande Meal limited-time offer includes either a 16-piece legs and thighs or eight-piece legs and thighs with eight tenders featuring Church’s Purple Pepper® sauce, three large sides of Mashed Potatoes, Coleslaw, and Baked Mac & Cheese, along with six Honey-Butter Biscuits™.
Guests will receive a free Trick-or-Treat bag, suitable for an equally large candy haul, with the purchase of any Church’s family meal while supplies last.
Chili’s
Sip on the Margarita of the Month for October at Chili’s — Trick or Treat -A- Rita.
Premium mix of Lunazul® Blanco Tequila is shaken with Tito’s® Handmade Vodka, fresh sour and strawberry puree is topped with Classic Frozen Margarita and sweet & tart Halloween candies. This the limited-time margarita is only $6.
Shake Shack
Shake Shack is shaking up fall nights with a sweet deal. Enjoy an autumn afternoon with a cool treat — even better with a friend or family member.
From Sept. 12 to Nov. 30, Shake Shack is sweetening fall afternoons with buy-one-get-one FREE shake special online with promo code “FAVESHAKE” – between 2 pm – 5 pm.
image: Shake Shack
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
A Halloween party isn’t complete without pizza! Get 50% off any large Deep Dish or Tavern-Cut pizza for a limited time at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse.
The limited-time deal is only available for take-out or delivery through the restaurant’s website or app.
Plus, Halloween falls on a Tuesday, which means $5 Pizookie® and Half Off Wine (every Tuesday). They even have a limited time Spooky Pizookie – Cookies ‘N’ Cream cookie topped with Oreo® crumbs + Halloween sprinkles | stacked with Rich Vanilla Bean ice cream | served with a mini cauldron of transforming crackable chocolate topping
Chuck E. Cheese Halloween Specials
This spooky season, party like every day is Halloween at Chuck E Cheese! Enjoy fun games, ghoulish goodies, and Free Game Play for kids in costume*. Play games in costume, eat pizza shaped like a pumpkin, and enjoy slime desserts.
Get 30 Minutes of FREE Game Play with each purchase of 60 Minutes or more. Be sure to wear your costume and get 100 bonus E-Tickets!
Visit on October 27th-29th at 6:30pm and enter costume contests! They’re happening at every location across the country and the lucky winners will receive a prize of 500 e-tickets! All participants receive 50 free E-tickets.
Get your groove on with Chuck E. at our spooky dance party, every hour on the :30. Get FREE HI-CHEW and Chupa Chups candy 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30pm performances.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Chips and Dips Trio Bonus Points – Moe Rewards Members can celebrate Halloween by earning 10 bonus points with purchase of a Chips and Dips Trio! Offer valid at participating locations from 10/31 through 11/12.
Marco’s Pizza
Those looking for the perfect pre- OR post-trick-or-treating meal can snag some spooky limited-time offerings including:
The new Hot Honey Pepperoni Magnifico featuring a unique sweet heat kick from Mike’s Hot Honey for 10.99
Perfectly combines the bold flavor of Marco’s popular Pepperoni Magnifico pizza and the sweet heat of Mike’s Hot Honey
Marco’s NEW fully loaded handheld Pizzoli for just $5.99
Double the savings and pair with one of four mouthwatering Pizzoli varieties – including Pepperoni, Buffalo Chicken, Pepperoni & Sausage, and Chicken Bacon Ranch – featuring savory high-quality meats and four melty cheeses rolled up in the brand’s fresh house-made dough
Find more Fall Fun here!
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- Columbus Pumpkin Patches, Farm Activities, Corn Mazes, and More!
- Big list of great Fall date ideas around Columbus
- Best hikes and scenic drives for Fall Color in Ohio
- Over 120 events celebrating Fall and Halloween in Columbus
- 11 Haunted Woods and Haunted Houses Around Columbus
- Trick or treat, trunk or treat, and Halloween parties
If you don’t know what to dress up as for all of these Halloween events, check out these 100 Cheap and Easy DIY Halloween Costumes.
There's so much to do in Columbus in the Fall, whether you’re looking for something spooky or kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall events, Haunted Houses and Haunted Woods and Spooky Ghost Tours, community Trunk or Treat events and Halloween Parties, and our list of pumpkin patches, farm activities and corn mazes! Plus, find out when your community is having Trick or Treat or Beggar's Night this year!
Val says
Hi! We are still waiting on confirmation for most of these deals, but we’ll update as we find them. Typically it is fully updated about 10-14 days before Halloween, as most dining establishments don’t release deals much further ahead than that.
Linda says
Sorry, I meant it links to the 2022 article.
Linda says
I noticed that the Halloween cheap eats link goes back to the 2023 article. When will this be updated for 2023? https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/kids-eat-free-on-halloween/