Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, and restaurants are making the most of it.
From costume freebies to dollar corn dogs and themed menus, here's a rundown of deals and specials running through the holiday.
Deals for Dressing Up
If you've got a costume, a few chains will reward you. Chipotle's Boo-Rito promotion offers a $6 entrée on October 31 from 3 p.m. to close for guests in costume. Krispy Kreme is giving away a free Original Glazed or Classic Ring Donut to anyone in costume at participating locations on Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31.
Main Event is giving a free $10 Game Card to guests who show up in costume any day in October. At Beef 'O' Brady's, kids in costume eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée on Halloween.
Discounts and Freebies for Halloween Day
Several chains have deals timed for October 31. KFC Rewards members can get 50 KFC Nuggets for $20. Sonic is selling corn dogs for 50 cents each, and 7 Brew has four medium drinks for $17. Whataburger Rewards members can redeem a buy-one-get-one-free deal on 9-piece WhataWings.
At Tijuana Flats, you can get a free El Jefe, the chain's bigger take on the Crunchwrap, with the purchase of a medium drink using code FREEJEFE, in person or online. The El Jefe runs through November 1.
Deals That Run Through the Week
Applebee's Hallowings Bucket, which includes 20 boneless wings for $12.99, is available October 25 through October 31 online or in the app for takeout and delivery. Hot Dog on a Stick is giving away a free gallon of Hand-Stomped Lemonade with a Party Pack purchase through October 31.
Church's Texas Chicken is running a Chick or Treat promotion through Halloween, where rewards members can open a digital door in the app to reveal a mystery reward. Shake Shack is also offering a different free burger or sandwich deal with a $10 or more online order throughout October.
Seasonal Treats and Drinks
Plenty of chains have themed items for the holiday. Starbucks is serving the Black Cat Frappuccino and Venti Black Night Cookie, while Dunkin' has a Halloween menu and Dutch Bros has new Creepy Crawler drinks. 7 Brew's Frankenchai Matcha Latte is available, and Burger King has a Vampire's Bite made with strawberry and Sprite.
On the sweet side, Krispy Kreme has its Halloween donuts, and Insomnia Cookies has the Snick-or-Treat cookie, the Monster Mash Brookie, and the Betwixed cookie. McDonald's has brought back Boo Bucket Happy Meals, and Wingstop has a new Sour Patch Kids Wicked Punch wing flavor. Papa Johns has its Jack-O-Lantern Pizza, and Papa Murphy's has its take-and-bake Jack-O Pizza.
Events Worth Knowing About
BJ's Brewhouse & Restaurant is hosting a Spooktoberfest Five-Course Beer Dinner on Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., featuring BJ's Own Pumpkin Ale and Sweet Sin Chocolate Porter. It's $45 per person with prepaid reservations and $50 on the day of the event.
Main Event is hosting a Monster Mash Family Bash on Friday, October 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. for $25.99 per person, with a live DJ, a trick-or-treat trail, themed bowling, and a costume contest. The grand prize is a year of free laser tag.
The Takeaway
Many of these offers require an app, a rewards account, or a costume, and terms can vary by location. It's worth checking the details with your local restaurant before you head out.
