Halloween 2026 falls on Saturday, Oct. 31, and a long list of restaurant chains are handing out free food and deep discounts to mark it. The best freebies are a free doughnut at Krispy Kreme for anyone in costume (Oct. 30 and 31), a $6 entrée at Chipotle for costumed Rewards members after 3 p.m. on Halloween, and a long list of “kids eat free” deals at sit-down chains like Denny’s, Outback and Red Lobster. Most of the best offers need a free loyalty app, so sign up before the weekend.
Below is a rundown of the deals that have been announced by the chains or reported by USA Today, Food Network and EatDrinkDeals, grouped by what you actually want: something free, a cheap dinner, or a way to feed the kids before trick-or-treating.
The best free Halloween food in 2026
Krispy Kreme: free doughnut in costume
Show up at a Krispy Kreme shop in a Halloween costume on Friday, Oct. 30, or Saturday, Oct. 31, and you get a free Original Glazed or Classic Ring doughnut. No purchase is needed, and you don’t need an app. Krispy Kreme also has a limited-time set of Looney Tunes Halloween doughnuts, but those are not part of the freebie.
Fazoli’s: free breadsticks
Fazoli’s is celebrating National Breadstick Day on Oct. 30. USA Today reports that guests in costume get six free breadsticks that day with no purchase at participating locations. EatDrinkDeals also lists promo code BREADSTICK25 for free breadsticks with any online or app order through Nov. 1, and code TRICKORTREAT25 for a free kids meal with an entrée from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2.
Paris Baguette and Harry Potter Shops
Paris Baguette Rewards members can get a free pastry with any drink purchase on Halloween. If you’re in New York or Chicago, the Harry Potter Shops are giving a free pumpkin cookie to visitors in costume from Oct. 29 to 31.
SONIC: 50-cent corn dogs
Not quite free, but close: SONIC is selling corn dogs for 50 cents all day on Halloween, according to EatDrinkDeals.
Cheap dinner deals on Halloween
Chipotle “Boorito”: $6 entrée
Chipotle’s yearly Boorito deal is back. Chipotle Rewards members who come in costume get an entrée for $6 at participating U.S. restaurants from 3 p.m. local time until close on Oct. 31. A few rules to know:
- You must be a Chipotle Rewards member and have your account scanned at checkout.
- It’s one discounted entrée per costumed guest, in the restaurant only.
- It doesn’t work on kids meals, catering, mobile, online or delivery orders.
- Guac, queso and extra meat still cost extra.
QDOBA: buy one entrée, get one free
QDOBA’s Halloween BOOGO deal now runs two days. On Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, QDOBA Rewards members who buy an entrée and a drink get a second entrée free (equal or lesser value). It works in the restaurant, online, for pickup or delivery through QDOBA.com, and in the app. Gold Status members get early access starting Oct. 30. Quesadillas and alcohol are excluded, and it’s limited to one per member.
Moe’s, Which Wich and Burger King
- Moe’s Southwest Grill: buy one entrée, get one free in store on Oct. 31. You need two entrées in the order and must mention the offer. Moe Rewards members can use it Oct. 30 through Nov. 1, including online.
- Which Wich: buy one sandwich, get one free on Halloween.
- Burger King: Royal Perks members get a buy-one-get-one Whopper Jr. on Oct. 31 through the BK app or website.
Wings, pizza and nuggets for a party
- Wingstop: 50 wings for $50 on Oct. 30 and 31, for carryout or delivery, mixing classic and boneless.
- Applebee’s: the Hallowings Bucket of 20 boneless wings for $12.99, Oct. 25 through 31, for to-go and delivery orders on Applebees.com or the app (not third-party apps).
- KFC: the last of its “13 Days of Scary Good Deals” for KFC Rewards members is 50 nuggets for $20 on Oct. 31, after 50 percent off a 12-piece bucket on Oct. 30.
- 7-Eleven: on Oct. 30 and 31, 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can get whole pizzas for $7.11 in stores.
- Pizza Hut: buy the $10.99 Large 3-Topping pizza from Oct. 26 to 31 and get a buy-one-get-one medium pizza offer to use Nov. 1 to 8.
Where kids eat free on Halloween
If you’re feeding a family before trick-or-treating, these are the deals that save the most. Nearly all of them require buying an adult entrée, and most are dine-in only.
- Denny’s: one free kids’ entrée with each adult entrée on Oct. 31, dine-in only, up to two per check.
- Outback Steakhouse: a free kids’ meal with an adult entrée on Oct. 31, dine-in or online with code SPOOKYFREE.
- Red Lobster: kids in costume get up to two free kids meals with a full-price adult entrée, Oct. 30 through Nov. 1, dine-in. For to-go, use code SPOOKY26 online.
- Huddle House: a free kids meal with any adult entrée of $8 or more, Oct. 30 to Nov. 1, dine-in only.
- MOD Pizza: kids 12 and under in costume get a free kids meal with a regular pizza or salad on Oct. 31, in the restaurant.
- Hot Head Burritos, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, Carolina Ale House, The Greene Turtle and Margaritas Mexican Restaurant also have kids-eat-free offers on Halloween at participating locations.
- Joe’s Crab Shack: kids 10 and under eat for 99 cents with an adult entrée on Halloween.
How to make sure the deal actually works
Every year, some people show up in costume only to find their local store isn’t taking part. A little prep avoids that:
- Join the loyalty program before Saturday. Chipotle, QDOBA, Burger King, KFC and 7-Eleven all tie their best offers to a rewards account. Signing up takes a few minutes and is free.
- Check that your location participates. Almost every offer says “participating locations.” Look in the app or call ahead, especially for franchise-run chains.
- Read the order type. Many deals are dine-in or in-store only, and Chipotle’s Boorito specifically excludes mobile and delivery orders. Third-party delivery apps usually don’t honor chain promos.
- Wear a real costume. For costume deals like Krispy Kreme and Chipotle, staff decide what counts, so something recognizable is your safest bet.
- Go early. Halloween is on a Saturday this year, so expect bigger crowds than a weeknight, and some limited items are “while supplies last.”
How much Americans plan to spend on Halloween 2026
Deals matter more this year because people are watching their budgets. The National Retail Federation’s 2026 survey found 74 percent of Americans plan to celebrate Halloween and expects total spending of about $13.5 billion, slightly above last year, according to USA Today. A separate LendingTree survey found people plan to spend $162 each on average, down from $192 in 2025. If you’re stocking up on candy, also take a minute to check our list of Halloween recalls for 2026, which covers light-up costumes and toys you shouldn’t hand out.
Frequently asked questions
What day is Halloween in 2026?
Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Several deals also run on Friday, Oct. 30, or through Sunday, Nov. 1.
Where can I get free food on Halloween without buying anything?
Krispy Kreme’s free doughnut for people in costume (Oct. 30 and 31) needs no purchase. Fazoli’s free breadsticks for costumed guests on Oct. 30 also need no purchase, per USA Today. Most other offers require a purchase or a loyalty account.
Does Chipotle’s Boorito deal work on app orders?
No. The $6 entrée is only for Chipotle Rewards members who order in the restaurant, in costume, after 3 p.m. local time on Oct. 31. Mobile, online and delivery orders are excluded.
Do I need to be in costume for every deal?
No. Costumes are required for Krispy Kreme, Chipotle, Fazoli’s free breadsticks, Red Lobster’s dine-in kids deal and a few others. Deals like QDOBA’s BOOGO, Burger King’s BOGO Whopper Jr. and Wingstop’s 50 wings for $50 don’t require one.
Are these deals available everywhere?
Most are for U.S. locations only, and nearly all say “participating locations,” so check your local restaurant’s app or call before you go. Terms can change, so confirm with the chain.
Halloween is the start of the holiday food season. Next up is Starbucks Red Cup Day on Nov. 17, and if you’re trying to save on groceries and delivery through the holidays, see our breakdown of the Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus bundle.
Featured image: carved pumpkin by Alabama Extension, via Wikimedia Commons, CC0 (public domain).
