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Looking for kids eat free deals on meals and treats for Halloween? There are some really great promotions happening for Halloween in Columbia, SC, plus all the usual Kids Eat Free deals in Columbia. Yay! We love free things. Here’s where kids can get free meals and treats for Halloween in Columbia, SC.
Halloween 2026 Eat Free or Cheap: Quick Facts
- Halloween 2026: Saturday, October 31
- Confirmed for 2026: Wendy’s $1 Boo! Books (five free Jr. Frosty coupons + a $1.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase coupon) and Chuck E. Cheese Columbia’s Boo-tacular Play Points offer
- Night before Halloween: Kids 12 and under eat free all day Friday at Ruby Tuesday with a full-priced adult entree (dine-in only)
- Not yet confirmed for 2026: IHOP Scary Face Pancake and Sonic $0.50 corn dogs
- Tip: Halloween deals change every year and vary by location, so call ahead before you go.
Kids Eat Free (or Cheap) in Columbia for Halloween + Deals
Chuck E Cheese
Columbia
This Boo-tacular season, the Columbia Chuck E. Cheese is offering 30 free Play Points when you buy 60 or more Play Points.
Location: 1775 Burning Tree, Columbia, SC 29210
More information about Chuck E Cheese’s Halloween Boo-tacular can be found online.
IHOP
Offer: October 24 through October 31 kids age 12 and under get a free Scary Face Pancake from 4 pm – 10 pm with purchase of an adult entree. *This was a 2024 deal. As of October 8, 2026, IHOP’s specials page does not list it for 2026. We are keeping an eye out to see if they bring it back and will let you know if they do!
Location: All locations
IHOP
Sonic Drive-In
Offer: On Halloween enjoy $0.50 Corn Dogs. Be sure to contact your local Sonic for the specific details.
Locations: All Locations
Wendy’s
Offer: Boo! Books are back this year, along with Frosty Frights toys in Wendy’s Kids’ Meals. For $1, each Boo! Books coupon book includes five free Jr. Frosty coupons and one $1.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase coupon. Boo! Books are available at participating Wendy’s while supplies last, and the coupons can be redeemed in-restaurant through December 31, 2026.
Locations: All Locations
Krispy Kreme
Offer: Visit a participating location wearing a costume on Halloween to score a free doughnut of your choice (including seasonal Monster Batch flavors).
Baskin Robins
Offer: Rewards members can typically get 31% off ice cream scoops on the 31st of October.
Burger King
Offer: Royal Perks members can often access limited-time themed burgers (like a Jack-O-Lantern Whopper) at a discounted bundle price.
Chipotle
Offer: Boorito deal, offering discounted or special-priced entrées (such as $6 burritos or BOGO offers) later in the afternoon/evening for rewards members in costume.
Moe’s
Offer: BOGO entrée promotion on Halloween and Día de los Muertos at participating spots
From Our Kids Eat Free Guide: Friday Before Halloween
Halloween 2026 is on Saturday, so here’s a place kids eat free or cheap on every Friday, perfect for the night before (Friday, October 30). For more ideas, check our Kids Eat Free Guide.
Ruby Tuesday
Offer: Kids 12 and under eat free all day Friday with the purchase of a full-priced adult entree (dine-in only)
Time: All day
Location: 5464 Sunset Blvd., Lexington, SC 29072
Ruby Tuesday Meal Deals
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Halloween Kids Eat Free FAQ
What day is Halloween 2026?
Halloween 2026 falls on Saturday, October 31.
Are Wendy’s Boo! Books back for Halloween 2026?
Yes. Each $1 Boo! Books coupon book includes five free Jr. Frosty coupons and one $1.99 Kids’ Meal with purchase coupon. They’re sold at participating Wendy’s while supplies last, and the coupons are good in-restaurant through December 31, 2026.
Can kids eat free at Ruby Tuesday on Halloween?
Ruby Tuesday’s kids eat free deal runs all day on Fridays (kids 12 and under, with a full-priced adult entree, dine-in only). Since Halloween 2026 is on a Saturday, plan on Friday, October 30 instead. The closest Columbia-area location is at 5464 Sunset Blvd. in Lexington.
Is there a Halloween deal at Chuck E. Cheese in Columbia?
Yes. This Boo-tacular season, the Columbia location at 1775 Burning Tree is offering 30 free Play Points with the purchase of 60 or more Play Points.
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