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 Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 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, a big list of Halloween parties, Trick or Treat events, and our list of pumpkin patches, haunted trails 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.
Tiff’s Treats
Visit Tiff’s Treats from October 27 to 31, 2023, wearing a costume, and get a free cookie! While you’re there, check out their Halloween offerings, including a Halloween Boo Box and Baked My Melissa Halloween Bite-Size 6-Pack. Several locations in Charlotte.
Taco Bell
Every Tuesday in October, Taco Bell Rewards members get a free Toasted Breakfast Taco. No purchase necessary. Available from opening until 11 a.m.
Applebee’s
Make a $40 online order on October 31, 2023, from Applebee’s website or mobile app, and use the promo code SCARY23, and you’ll receive free boneless wings. Limit one free boneless wings appetizer per order. Not valid on third party delivery sites. Participating locations only.
Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme: Wear your costume on Halloween and get a free doughnut of your choice. For a limited time, Krispy Kreme is featuring a Scooby-Doo collection.
Chipotle
Chipotle is offering a special deal on burritos (“Booritos”) on Halloween if you’re in costume. Pay $6 from 3 p.m. until closing, for any entrée. For Rewards members only.
Wendy’s
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.
McAllister’s Deli
At McAllister’s Deli, Rewards members get 50% of Witch’s Brew with the purchase of an entrée. Witch’s Brew is a lemonade made with cane sugar, lemon juice and caramel apple syrup.
Sonic Drive-In
Every Tuesday Sonic Drive-In offers half-price cheeseburgers after 5 p.m. when you order online or through the app. Also, corn dogs will be 50¢ on Halloween.
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!
Zaxby’s
Zaxby’s is celebrating Halloween with a special buy one, get one free (BOGO) offer for a Boneless Wings Meal tossed in one of Zaxby’s eight signature sauces. The offer is valid on Monday, October 30, and Tuesday, October 31, 2023. It’s available at participating locations. Only tfor Zax Rewardz members. May be redeemed by ordering ahead through the app or online.
IHOP
From October 24 to 31, 2023, from 4 to 10 p.m. each day, IHOP is offering free Scary Face pancake to kids age 12 and under, with an adult purchase.
Insomnia Cookies
Check back soon! Insomnia often offers a free cookie for guests in costume.
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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