Enjoy some free food (and some cheap stuff) in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, on Halloween or around Halloween with this list of food 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 the Triangle, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, as well as our list of Raleigh area haunted trails and pumpkin patches, hayrides and corn mazes! We have also put together a big list of Halloween events and Trick or Treat events!
Keep checking back! We add ’em as we get ’em!
Do you know of other Halloween freebies or deals? Please email jody@triangleonthecheap.com. As always, I’d particularly love to share information about locally owned businesses.
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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.
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.
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.)
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.”
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.
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.
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!
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.
Upcoming Food and Drink related deals and events
Check out our big list of food and drink events and deals in the Triangle, or look at few of them here:
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