Halloween 2026 falls on a Saturday, which means more families than usual will be out trick-or-treating, hosting parties and grabbing dinner on the go. The good news: restaurants across the country are rolling out Halloween food deals, from free doughnuts and kids' meals to $6 burritos for anyone who shows up in costume.
Here is a complete guide to the best Halloween freebies and discounts for October 31, 2026, organized so you can plan the whole day. Offers vary by location, so it's always smart to confirm with your local restaurant before you go.
Best Halloween Freebies (Wear a Costume)
Several chains reward customers who dress up. These are the easiest free treats to grab:
- Krispy Kreme: Wear a costume to a participating U.S. shop on Oct. 30 or 31 and get one free Original Glazed or Classic Ring doughnut. No purchase is needed, limit one per guest.
- Chipotle Boorito: Chipotle Rewards members who visit a restaurant in costume from 3 p.m. to close on Halloween can get an entrée for $6. Scan your rewards card at checkout. It's limited to one per member and is in-restaurant only.
- Harry Potter Shop (Chicago Butterbeer Bar): Free pumpkin-shaped sugar cookie for guests in costume, Oct. 29 to 31.
- Rainbow Cone: Kids 12 and under in costume get a free single scoop with any purchase.
Kids Eat Free on Halloween
Feeding a group of hungry trick-or-treaters gets expensive fast. These kids eat free Halloween deals can help:
- Applebee's: A free kids' meal for children 12 and under in costume when an adult buys an entrée, at select locations on Oct. 31.
- Denny's: A free kids' meal with an adult entrée purchase, dine-in only. The limit is one kids' meal per adult entrée and two per ticket.
- Outback Steakhouse: A free kids' meal with an adult entrée, dine-in or online with code SPOOKYFREE.
- Red Lobster: From Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, costumed kids can get up to two free kids' meals per table when dining in with a full-price adult dinner entrée. For takeout, use code SPOOKY26 online for one free kids' meal per adult entrée.
- MOD Pizza: Kids 12 and under in costume eat free with the purchase of a regular pizza or salad, in-restaurant only.
- Red Robin: A free kids' sundae with a kids' meal purchase for children under 11 in costume, Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, dine-in only.
- Chick-fil-A: Some franchises offer a free kids' meal or treat to costumed children. Offers vary, so check with your local restaurant.
Halloween Dinner Deals
If you need a quick family dinner between trick-or-treating stops, these deals are worth a look:
- Sonic: 50-cent corn dogs all day on Oct. 31 at participating drive-ins. No app or code needed.
- Shake Shack: A free ShackBurger with an order of $10 or more through Oct. 31, using code SCARYGOOD online or in the app.
- KFC: 50 nuggets for $20 on Halloween. Check the app or your local restaurant.
- Papa Johns: The Jack-O'-Lantern pizza is $11.99, down from $16.99, through Oct. 31.
- Pizza Hut: The My Haunt Box, a personal Fang Pizza with fries or four boneless wings, is $6.99 through the end of October.
- Qdoba: Rewards members who buy an entrée and a drink get a second entrée free on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.
- Burger King: Royal Perks members can get a buy-one, get-one Whopper Jr. digital coupon on Oct. 31.
- Noodles & Company: Rewards members get 50% off regular-size ramen with the purchase of a regular entrée.
- Long John Silver's: A Chicken & Mac Party Pack with nine pieces of chicken and family-size mac and cheese is $15, Oct. 30 to Nov. 1.
- White Castle: Craver Nation Rewards members can get five Original Sliders for $3 through Oct. 31.
Sweet Treats and Dessert Deals
- Baskin-Robbins: Rewards members get 31% off scoops on Oct. 31.
- Wendy's Boo! Book: For $1, get five free Jr. Frosty coupons, valid through Dec. 31, plus a $1.99 kids' meal coupon. The books are sold through Nov. 1.
- Jamba: 31% off eligible orders on Oct. 31 with code SPOOKY. Catering is excluded.
- Dairy Queen: A $4 Blizzard Buddy plush keychain with any order, with a chance to find a rare plush that comes with free Blizzards for a year.
- Raising Cane's: A 32-ounce Halloween collectible cup for $1.49 with any combo or 32-ounce drink, while supplies last.
McDonald's Boo Buckets
McDonald's is bringing back its popular Boo Buckets with Happy Meals through Oct. 31, this year featuring Disney villains: Maleficent, Ursula, Cruella de Vil, Jafar and Scar. They are available only while supplies last, so earlier is better.
Tips to Get the Most Out of Halloween Deals
- Download the apps first. Many of the best offers, including Chipotle, Qdoba and Burger King, require a rewards account. Sign up before you leave the house.
- Wear the costume. Several deals depend on it, and staff usually make the call at the counter.
- Read the fine print. Many deals are dine-in only, limited to one per guest or require an adult entrée.
- Go early or late. Halloween evening is one of the busiest nights of the year for restaurants, especially in neighborhoods with heavy trick-or-treat traffic.
- Call ahead. Franchise locations may opt out of national promotions.
Halloween Safety Reminder
With Halloween on a Saturday, expect heavier foot traffic and more kids out after dark. Drivers should slow down in residential areas, and families should add reflective tape or a flashlight to costumes so children are easy to see.
Frequently Asked Questions
What restaurants give free food on Halloween 2026?
Krispy Kreme gives a free doughnut to anyone in costume, and kids can eat free at Applebee's, Denny's, Outback, Red Lobster and MOD Pizza with qualifying purchases.
What time is the Chipotle Boorito deal?
From 3 p.m. to closing on Oct. 31, for Chipotle Rewards members in costume.
Do I need a costume for the Krispy Kreme Halloween deal?
Yes. Wear a costume to a participating shop on Oct. 30 or 31 for one free doughnut, no purchase necessary.