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 Thursday, October 31, 2024, 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.
Applebee’s
Applebee’s is offering free boneless wings with any purchase of $40 or more for To Go or delivery when ordered online at Applebees.com or the Applebee’s mobile app. Use promo code SCARY24 when you order. Your freebie is 10 pieces of crispy boneless wings, including your choice of sauces. Announced in a press release.
Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme: Wear your costume on Halloween and get a free Original Glazed doughnut. For a limited time, Krispy Kreme is also featuring a Ghostbusters 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.
Papa Doc’s Shore Club
Bring the kids to Papa Doc’s Shore Club on Thursday, October 31, 2024, for a free kids’ meal. One free kids’ meal per adult entrée purchase. Dine-in only. 3990 Charlotte Hwy, Lake Wylie, South Carolina.
PDQ Chicken
On October 31, 2024, kids get a free kid’s meal with any combo meal or salad purchase, at participating PDQ Chicken restaurants. Use code BOO at check-out in-store and online. Costumes encouraged. Announced on Facebook.
Piada Italian Street Food
Piada Italian Street Food is offering a free kid’s meal on Halloween with the purchase of any adult entrée. Use code FREEKIDS at checkout or mention this promotion to the casher. October 31, 2024. Promotion available for in-restaurant, online and in-app orders with the purchase of an entrée. Limit one free kids meal per entrée purchase. Not valid with other offers, discounts or rewards.
Insomnia Cookies
From October 28 to November 3, 2024, wear a costume to a participating Insomnia Cookies bakery and get a free Classic Cookie. No purchase required. Limit one use per customer per day.
Tiff’s Treats
Visit Tiff’s Treats in costume on October 31, 2024, and get a free cookie. Make sure to check out their special Halloween packages too. 550 E Brooklyn Village Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Wendy’s — Four Days of Halloween Deals
Wendy’s is offering four days of Halloween deals for Rewards Members.
Here’s what’s on the spooky menu each day:
- Oct. 28, 2024 – Buy-one-get-one FREE Breakfast Sandwich
- Oct. 29, 2024 – FREE Small Chocolate Frosty with any purchase
- Oct. 30, 2024 – FREE Small Coffee with any purchase
- Oct. 31, 2024 – FREE 4-piece Saucy Nuggs with any purchase
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!
IHOP
From October 7 to 31, 2024, IHOP is offering free Scary Face pancake to kids age 12 and under, with an adult purchase.
GrubHub
GrubHub+ is offering members some special deals around Halloween season. Don’t forget — if you’ve got Amazon Prime you can get a free GrubHub+ membership, which grants you free delivery.
Oct. 21 to 28, 2024:
- McDonald’s: Free Sausage & Egg McMuffin® with a $15 minimum purchase, and free 10pc McNuggets® or Big Mac® with a $15 minimum purchase
- Chili’s: 50% off Chicken Crispers® Combos with a $30 minimum purchase
- Dunkin: $5 off with a $20 minimum purchase
Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, 2024:
- Burger King: Free Whopper® with a $20 minimum purchase
- Pizza Hut: $7 off a $30 minimum purchase
- Taco Bell: Free Cantina Chicken Burrito with a $20 minimum purchase
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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