Halloween food freebies and deals 2025 (more added!)

Enjoy some free stuff (and some cheap stuff) on Halloween or around Halloween with this list of freebies and deals. Make sure to click on the links for necessary details. Participation varies by location.

Unless otherwise noted, these freebies and deals are for Friday, October 31, 2025, but make sure to follow the links for information on times and locations.

Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, big lists of Halloween parties, and Trick or Treat events, plus our list of Charlotte area haunted trails and the best Charlotte area pumpkin patches, hayrides and corn mazes!

Keep checking back, as more will be announced soon, and we’ll add them as soon as they’re verified.

Do you know of other Halloween freebies or deals? Please email jody@charlotteonthecheap.com. As always, I’d particularly love to share information about locally owned businesses. Also, if you haven’t subscribed to Charlotte on the Cheap’s daily email, what are you waiting for? You’re missing so much! Sign up online now.

Change Please Coffee at Innovation Barn

Change Please Coffee, inside Innovation Barn at 932 Seigle Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, offers people who have struggled with homelessness training as baristas.

They have a new cohort of barista trainees and that’s where you come in!

On Friday, October 31, 2025, come to the Innovation Barn between 9 and 11 a.m. for a free espresso drink! You can enjoy a delicious drink while helping the new baristas get some practice. (I’m sure tips are appreciated!)

Haberdish

Haberdish, 3106 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is offering a free Kids’ Habby Meal with any $25 purchase. To use the offer, mention the code word “BOO” to their server. This offer is redeemable on October 31, 2025, at lunch (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) and dinner (5-11 p.m.) A second free kids’ meal is redeemable with an additional $25+ purchase.

Habby Meals include: Kid’s Mac, Kid’s Grilled Cheese, and Kid’s Tenders. Side choices include Seasoned Wedges or Apple Slices at lunch and Tater Tots or Apple Slices at dinner.

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme: Wear your costume on Halloween and get a free Original Glazed doughnut. The deal is active October 25 and 31, 2025.

Andy’s Frozen Custard

Andy’s Frozen Custard is offering kids 12 and under a free one-topping sundae. Announced in press release.

Zapata’s

Zapata’s, 8927 JM Keynes Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, is offering 15% off on Halloween if you wear a costume. There will also be a costume contest. Announced on Facebook.

PDQ Chicken

On October 31, 2025, go to PDQ Chicken in costume and get a free kid’s meal with any combo meal or salad purchase. Announced on Facebook.

Insomnia Cookies

Insomnia Cookies is giving away free cookies. They announced on Facebook that they’re giving away a FREE classic cookie with any in-store purchases if you’re in costume. The deal is from October 31 to November 2, 2025.

Chipotle

On October 31, 2025, from 3 p.m. until closing, Chipotle Rewards members can get an entrée for $6 if they’re wearing a costume. Learn more about “Booritos.”

IKEA

Kids 12 and under eat free at IKEA’s Swedish Restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina. IKEA is at 8300 IKEA Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina, from October 31 to November 2, 2025.

To take advantage of the offer, you must be an IKEA Family Member. It’s free to join and offers many rewards. Up to two free kids’ meals per each adult meal purchased.

Moe’s Southwest Grill

To celebrate both Halloween and Día de los Muertos, Moe’s Southwest Grill is offering customers the chance to enjoy BOGO entrées on October 31 and November 1, 2025, at participating locations. Redeeming online requires a Moe Rewards account. Valid for Moe Value Meal, Burritos, Bowls, Stacks, Nachos, Quesadillas, Three Tacos or Salads; excludes One Taco, Kids Meals and Meal Kits.

Noodles & Company

From October 27 to 31, 2025, Noodles & Company Rewards members can enjoy a Buy One, Get One 50% Off offer on regular entrées.

Piada

On October 31, 2025, Piada is offering Kids Eat Free with the purchase of a regular entrée — valid in-store when mentioned at checkout or online with the promo code FREEKIDS.

Schlotzky’s

Schlotzsky’s Rewards members get $3 off Giant Sandwiches on October 31, 2025. Must apply the Reward at checkout.

Cinnabon

From October 27 to 31, 2025, Cinnabon Rewards members receive one free OREO Spookies & Cream Chillata with the purchase of CinnaPack through your rewards account at participating Cinnabon locations.

QDOBA

QDOBA is offering a free entrée with the purchase of an entrée and drink at participating locations on October 31, 2025.

Choose from burritos, bowls, salads, tacos or nachos. Quesadillas are excluded from the offer. The special also applies to the restaurant’s breakfast menu. However, not all locations serve breakfast, so check availability first.

The offer is only available for QDOBA Rewards members. Join QDOBA Rewards here. (Gold Status Rewards members can redeem the deal through Halloween weekend from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, 2025.)

Scooter’s Coffee

Scooter’s Coffee is celebrating spooky season by offering a FREE mini tumbler keychain to customers starting at 11 a.m. on Halloween, Friday, October 31, 2025, at all locations nationwide, while supplies last. There are locations in Indian Trail, Denver, Rock Hill, Monroe and York.

Firehouse Subs

Every evening on October, 2025, get 25% off order at Firehouse Subs after 6 p.m. The offer include subs, sides and drinks.

The offer is only available for Firehouse Rewards members for orders placed via the sub shop’s site or app. Join Firehouse Rewards here.

The deal is not available in-restaurant or via any third-party delivery services.

For existing loyalty members, activate the discount in the “Offers” section in your account before ordering. For new loyalty members, the offer will appear in your account within a few minutes of signing up.

Sonic Drive-In

Sonic Drive-In is offering 50-cent corn dogs on Halloween all day. The deal is open to all customers. No coupon, promo code or app is necessary. The deal automatically applies at check out. There’s no limit.

Outback Steakhouse

On October 31, families can enjoy a free Kids Meal at Outback Steakhouse with the purchase of any adult entrée — available for both dine-in and online orders using the code SpookyFree. Read the press release.

Red Robin

From October 29 through November 1, 2025, kids in costume can receive a FREE sundae at participating locations of Red Robin.

The offer is available to kids age 11 and younger, and is valid when you purchase a kids meal, for dine-in only.

Plus, from October 30 through November 1, 2025, you can get 20% OFF to-go orders on RedRobin.com or on the Red Robin mobile app with a $30 minimum purchase. Use the code 20SPOOKY.
Read the press release.

Applebee’s

Make a $40 online order on October 31, 2025, from Applebee’s website or mobile app, and use the promo code SCARY25 to receive FREE boneless wings. Limit one free boneless wings appetizer per order. Not valid on third party delivery sites. Participating locations only.
Read the press release.

Wendy’s Boo Books

Wendy’s: Buy a Boo Book for $1 and get 5 coupons for a free Jr. Frosty. 90 cents from every $1 purchase goes to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

Baskin-Robbins

On the 31st day of every month that has 31 days, Baskin-Robbins offers 31% off all scoops. Take advantage of this deal on October 31st!

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Double-Check Before You Head Out!

Deals offered by national chains are usually “participating locations only.” We can’t generally verify participation with a particular location, so we encourage you to contact the location to make sure. In addition, limited time offers can end without warning. Deals may not be available when you order from a 3rd party delivery service.

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