Spooky season means wild decorations, even wilder costumes, and surprisingly, free food promos from a wide range of popular chains.
Halloween falls on October 31, but plenty of promotions are already live. You can find BOGO offers, limited-edition drops, steep discounts, and genuinely free giveaways at this time of year. And we’re not talking about impossible-to-claim offers buried in the small print. We’re talking about huge brands like Chipotle, Dunkin’, Krispy Kreme, and Wendy’s shouting about their special Halloween deals.
Check out some of our favorites below:
Halloween 2026 food deals
7 Brew
On Oct. 31, pick up the Fill-A-Tray bundle to snag four medium drinks for $17. If you’re dropping by earlier in the week, the seasonal lineup features the Frankenchai Matcha Latte ($5.20), Original Pumpkin Blondie Breve ($4.95+), Rocky Road Mocha ($4.55+), Nightshade 7 Energy ($5.25+), Boo Raspberry Blue Pom Smoothie ($5.65+), and Drizzled Apple 7 Fizz ($3.30+).
7-Eleven
On Oct. 31, save $10 on a 7NOW delivery order of $20 or more with promo code TREAT at in-app checkout.
Andy’s Frozen Custard
Kids aged 12 and under who visit in costume on Halloween can score a free small sundae with one topping in-store.
Applebee’s
Kids aged 12 and under who wear a costume can get a free meal with the purchase of an adult entree at select locations on Halloween.
Baked by Melissa
Through Oct. 31, take 20% off any 100-pack of bite-sized cupcakes with promo code TRICK20 at online checkout. Additionally, purchasing a Hocus Pocus 50-pack automatically adds a free Boo Crew 6-pack directly into your digital cart.
Baskin Robins
Rewards members can mix and match three treats for $15 through Oct. 31.
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s
Kids aged 12 and under wearing a costume get a free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entree on Halloween.
Biggby Coffee
Kids in costume can claim a free kids’ drink through Oct. 31.
Blue Bunny
Score a BOGO free deal on frozen dairy desserts when ordering via DashMart on DoorDash from Oct. 29 through Nov. 4.
Bojangles
Save 20% on the Halloween Bite Box by applying promo code 20BITEBOX in the mobile app. You can customize it with six, nine, or 12 Bo Bites, plus a biscuit, a side, a drink, and a dipping sauce (select stores also include three doughnut Bites with salted caramel dip).
Buffalo’s Cafe
Kids aged 12 and under wearing a costume get one free kids’ meal item with the purchase of an adult entree on Oct. 31 (dine-in only).
Burger King
Royal Perks members can unlock a digital BOGO Whopper Jr. coupon on Oct. 31 via the BK app or website. You can also grab the limited-time $3.59 Vampire’s Bite Strawberry & Sprite, which comes with an edible Sour Punch candy straw (or add it to any Game Day meal for an extra $0.50).
California Pizza Kitchen
Grab $5 CPKids Jack-O-Lantern Pizzas through Oct. 31 for dine-in, takeout, or delivery, available either fully baked and ready-to-eat or as build-your-own kits.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
The Cellar’s Glow Halloween Wine Dinner runs Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. local time, offering a structured four-course meal with wine pairings for $65 per person (online RSVP required).
Carvel
Snag seasonal ice cream cakes like the Crunchie Munchie Monster Cake or Carvelanche and get free delivery on orders placed through Oct. 31.
Chipotle
On Oct. 31, wear a costume and get a $6 entree in-restaurant from 3 p.m. until closing, local time. Scan your in-app rewards card at checkout. Limit one per member.
Chuck E. Cheese
Through Oct. 31, buy one large Build Your Own one-topping pizza and get the second at 50% off with promo code BOGOLarge at checkout.
Church’s Texas Chicken
Real Rewards members can open the app through Oct. 31 and tap the mysterious door to reveal weekly surprise perks through the “Chick or Treat” promotion.
Cold Stone Creamery
Seasonal scoops available through Oct. 31 include the Treat or Treat creation ($7.99+), Witches’ Boo Shake ($6.99), and Boo Batter Ice Cream Taco ($7.99+).
Corner Bakery
Kids visiting in costume on Oct. 31 get a free bakery cookie.
Dairy Queen
The Spellbound Series runs through Nov. 1, spotlighting the Bubble Brew Sparkler, Enchanted Oreo Blizzard, and Ghost Pepper Sauce alongside a 4-piece Chicken Strip Basket. You can also add a $4 mystery Blizzard Buddy plush keychain to any order through Oct. 31, with a shot at pulling a rare Goldie plush for free Blizzards for a year.
Dave & Buster’s
Advance-ticketed Halloween parties run on Oct. 31. The family-focused Boo Bash (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) starts at $21 and includes a breakfast banquet, $10 Power Card, three hours of unlimited gameplay, and a costume contest. The 18+ Moonlight Mixer (7 p.m. to 10 p.m.) starts at $24.99 and packs a dinner banquet, unlimited soda, three hours of gaming, and a costume contest.
Dave’s Hot Chicken
Grab limited-edition Dave’s Slashers for $5.99, drizzled with blood-red wildberry puree and poured into a themed cup with a “bloodied” straw.
Del Taco
Del Yeah! Rewards members score an in-app BOGO Free deal at The Del Taco, running Oct. 28-31.
Denny’s
Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree on Oct. 31 when dining in (limit one kids’ meal per adult entree, maximum two per ticket).
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Get a free Big Yellow Cup with any purchase when you wear a costume. Plus, get a free kids’ meal with an adult purchase of $15 or more.
Dog Haus
Rewards members bag 31 bonus points with any purchase on Halloween (register by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 30 to qualify).
Dunkin’
Rewards members can earn 3x points on half-dozen or dozen donuts and 25- or 50-count Munchkins treats from Oct. 30-31.
Eastern Standard Provisions
Save 25% on select soft pretzel gift boxes with promo code GETBOOD at checkout, featuring boxes priced under $50 and free shipping.
Eddie Merlot’s
Save $20 on online orders of $60 or more from Oct.30 through Nov. 1 with promo code SPOOKY at checkout.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Rewards members can pick up six fresh bagels for $7 by activating the Spooky Deal reward in the app through Nov. 3.
Farmer Boys
Kids visiting in costume can grab a free Spooky Face Hot Cake and a free giant carving zucchini from 7:00 a.m. to noon on Oct. 31 (in-store only, no purchase necessary).
Fazoli’s
Wear a costume to the counter or drive-thru on Oct. 30 for National Breadstick Day to claim six free breadsticks (no purchase necessary).
First Watch
Seasonal breakfast features include the $5.95 Blazing Dragon juice and the $14.95 Godfather Breakfast Bowl.
Fresh Brothers
Preorder a pumpkin-shaped pizza for Oct. 31 and take 15% off with promo code FBSPK15 at checkout, online or in-app.
Friendly’s
Kids get a free kids’ meal on Halloween with the purchase of a full-price adult entree.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
The limited-run Halloween menu runs through Nov. 8, serving the Draco Taco II ($4.69), Draco’rrito ($10.25), Drac a ‘Rita ($9.25), Midnight Matador ($11.69), and $5 Modelo draft beers.
Harry Potter Shops (New York and Chicago)
Visit the Butterbeer Bar in costume from Oct. 29-31 to receive a free pumpkin-shaped sugar cookie.
Hot Head Burritos
Kids aged 12 and under in costume receive a free kids’ meal and a Leroy paper mask with an entree purchase on Oct. 31 (in-store only).
Huddle House
Score a free kids’ meal with an adult entree purchase of $8 or more from Oct. 30 through Nov. 1 (dine-in only; beverage not included).
Hurricane Grill & Wings
Kids under 12 in costume get one free kids’ meal item on Oct. 31 (dine-in only, no adult purchase required).
Jack in the Box
Grab two oversized Monster Tacos for $3 for a limited time. You can also pick up the $14 Simpsons “Treehouse of Horror” Munchie Meal, which bundles a Double Krusty Burger of Terror or Double Chicken Sandwich of Terror with two tacos, curly fries, a drink, Spooky Simpsons Sauce, and one of six glow-in-the-dark cups.
Jamba
Take 31% off orders placed on Oct. 31 using promo code SPOOKY (excludes catering). October’s mystery sip is the Berry Boo-st smoothie topped with coconut whip.
KFC
On Oct. 31, get 50 KFC Nuggets for just $20.
Krispy Kreme
Wear a costume from Oct. 3031 to get a free Original Glaze or Classic Ring doughnut. No purchase necessary.
Marie Callender’s
Take home whole bakery pies and cheesecakes with tiered savings throughout October: $5 off one, $10 off two, $20 off three, $25 off four, $30 off five, or $40 off six when ordering online for pickup.
McAlister’s Deli
Rewards members can score a $5 regular sandwich from Oct. 30 through Nov. 3. For office or party spreads, take $45 off catering orders of $300 or more with code OCT2026, or order the Halloween Catering Bundle featuring a gallon of Witch’s Brew and 52 assorted mini cookies and treats.
McDonald’s
Collectible Disney Villains Boo Buckets (featuring Maleficent, Ursula, Cruella de Vil, Jafar, and Scar) are available alongside Happy Meals through Oct. 31, while supplies last.
Mellow Mushroom
Order the limited-time Wicked Wizard cocktail at participating bar locations through Oct. 31.
MOD Pizza
Kids aged 12 and under in costume get a free kids’ meal with the purchase of any regular-size pizza or salad on Oct. 31 (in-restaurant only).
Moe’s Southwest Grill
From Oct. 31 through Nov. 1, rewards members can get a BOGO entree on Halloween, including burritos, bowls, quesadillas, three tacos, salads, nachos, and stacks.
Noodles & Company
Rewards members who buy any regular entree can take 50% off regular-size Ramen dishes on Oct. 31.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Bundtastic Rewards members earn 100 bonus points on delivery purchases from Oct. 30-31.
Original ChopShop
Stop by on Oct. 31 for an in-store pumpkin hunt to find hidden vouchers good for $15, $25, $50, or $100 toward your order.
Papa Johns
Grab a festive Jack-O’-Lantern pizza for $11.99+ (regularly $16.99) through Oct. 31 online, in the mobile app, or for carryout.
Papa Murphy’s
Large take-and-bake Jack-O Pizzas are $10 through Oct. 31 (family size or dairy-free cheese adds $3). If you want dessert included, pick up the $15 Scream of a Deal bundle paired with chocolate chip cookie dough.
Paris Baguette
PB Rewards members get a free pastry with any beverage purchase on Oct. 31.
Parlor Doughnuts
Grab individual Candy Classics doughnuts for $3.65 each through Oct. 31, or pick up the Classroom Cravings dozen for $31.80 (saving $1 per doughnut).
Peter Piper Pizza
Order a large, one-topping pumpkin-shaped pie online for $16.47+ through Oct. 31.
Pizza Hut
Grab the $6.99 My Haunt Box through October, which packs a Personal Fang Pizza alongside your choice of seasoned fries or four boneless wings.
Pluckers
Dine in on Oct. 31 to get $1 bone-in wings all day long (costumes encouraged).
Pokeworks
Get a free dessert or Spam Musubi with any entree purchase when you enter promo code TREAT at checkout from Oct. 26 through Nov. 1 (valid online, in the app, and in-store).
Qdoba
Rewards members get a Buy One Entree and Drink, Get One Entree Free coupon on October 31 and November 1 (Gold Status members unlock early access on Oct. 30). Valid online, in the app, or in-restaurant.
QuickChek
QC Rewards members unlock $3 smoothies, shakes, and lattes after 3:00 p.m., or can grab any size iced coffee (including Witch’s Brew) for $1.99.
Rainforest Cafe
Kids ages 10 and under wearing a costume get a 99¢ kids’ meal with each adult entree purchase through Oct. 30 (mention the offer to your server; excludes Las Vegas and Disney theme park locations).
Raising Cane’s
Score a limited-edition Halloween cup for $1.49 with the purchase of any combo or 32-ounce drink, while supplies last.
Red Lobster
Kids eat free from Oct. 30 through Nov. 1. Score up to two free kids’ meals per table with one full-price adult dinner entree when kids dine in costume. For takeout, use promo code SPOOKY26 at online checkout for one free kids’ meal per adult entree.
Red Robin
Kids under 11 wearing costumes can get a free kids sundae with a kids meal purchase from Oct. 30th through Nov. 1. Dine-in only and limit one per child.
Rita’s Italian Ice
Zombie’s Blood Italian Ice (a rich sweet cherry flavor) is back through Halloween. If you’re new to the app, signing up and making a first purchase earns a free small ice, custard, or Gelati.
Round Table Pizza
Loyalty members can order a $29.99 Halloween Bundle (large Double Play Pepperoni Pizza, one shareable appetizer, and a 2-liter soda) on Oct. 30-31.
Shake Shack
Use promo code SCARYGOOD online or via the Shack App to receive a free ShackBurger with any order of $10 or more through Oct. 31 (redeemable once per day).
Shipley Do-Nuts
Take $5 off orders of $25 or more through Nov. 1 using promo code JustTreat5 online.
Sonic
Pick up $0.50 Corn Dogs all day on Oct. 31 at participating drive-ins (no app or coupon code needed).
Stan’s Donuts
Stan’s Perks members score a BOGO free donut after 3 p.m. every Wednesday in October.
Starbucks
The limited-run, grande-only Black Cat Frappuccino starts at $6.45+ (featuring chocolate cake flavor and dark cat ears), accompanied by the $5.45 Venti Black Night Cookie loaded with dark chocolate and caramelized white chocolate swirls.
Stoner’s Pizza Joint
Grab a pumpkin-shaped pizza through Oct. 31 at participating locations.
Subway
Sub Club members unlock BOGO Footlongs when ordering online or through the Subway app through Nov. 8.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Take $20 off online orders of $60 or more from Oct. 30 through Nov. 1 by entering promo code SPOOKY at checkout.
Tabanero
Save 20% on hot and BBQ sauces with promo code SPOOKY20 at checkout through Nov. 1.
Teriyaki Madness
Enjoy free delivery on all app and online orders on Oct. 31 with no minimum spend required.
TGI Fridays
Sip on a $10 Dracula’s Kiss Dragon Fruit Margarita served in a festive “blood bag,” or grab the $10 Creepy-Crawly Brownie Obsession sundae for dine-in through Oct. 31.
The Brass Tap
Show up in costume on Oct. 31 to receive 50% off your first drink (limit one per customer).
Tim Hortons
Pick up a 31-piece Timbits Trick-or-Treat Bucket for $11.99 (bucket refills run $6 while supplies last).
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Try the seasonal Fanta Phantom Smoothie (starting at $9.09), blended with vanilla-flavored popping boba.
Wendy’s
Pick up a $1 Boo! Book through Nov. 1, packed with five coupons for free Jr. Frosty treats and one coupon for a $1.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase (Frosty vouchers remain valid through Dec. 31).
Whataburger
Rewards members unlock an exclusive in-app BOGO 9-piece Whatawings deal on Oct. 31.
White Castle
Craver Nation Rewards members can snag five Original Sliders for $3 or a BOGO free Crispy Chicken Slider in restaurants through Oct. 31. You can also grab 12-piece Chicken Rings for $4.99 through Nov. 1 and check the app for a Halloween Mystery Offer running Oct. 29 through Nov. 1. New app sign-ups receive $5 off their first in-app order of $8 or more for their first 30 days.
Source: https://mashable.com/life/halloween-2026-free-food-deals
