October is packed with restaurant specials, free kids’ activities, major shopping events and Halloween promotions. This guide organizes the best October deals by date so you can quickly see what is happening each day.
Offers can change, participating locations may vary and popular freebies can run out early. Check the linked offer page, app or local store before making a special trip.
October 1, Subway $3.99 Deli Faves: Participating Subway restaurants are offering select six-inch Deli Faves for $3.99. Choices and prices may vary by restaurant, so check the Subway app or your local restaurant before ordering.
October 2, Ruby Tuesday Kids Eat Free: The calendar lists a Kids Eat Free offer from 4-9 p.m. at Ruby Tuesday. Kids’ promotions are often determined by individual franchise locations, so call your nearest Ruby Tuesday to confirm the age limit, required adult purchase and available hours.
October 3, Home Depot Kids Workshop: Children can build a free Witch Candy Box during the Home Depot Kids Workshop from 9 a.m., noon. Registration is recommended, but a reservation does not always guarantee a kit. Arrive early because supplies are limited.
October 3-4, Bank of America Museums on Us: The October Museums on Us weekend takes place October 3-4. Eligible Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive one free general-admission ticket at participating museums by presenting an eligible card and photo ID. Guest admission, special exhibitions and ticketed events are generally excluded. Find participating locations through Museums on Us. This offer is not scheduled for October 25.
October 4, Target Halloween Kids Party Kit: Select Target stores are expected to give away free Halloween Kids Party Kits with no purchase required. Quantities and event hours may vary, so check the Target Store Events page or contact your store before visiting. Giveaways are available only while supplies last.
October 5-11, Walmart Deal Days: Walmart’s October savings event begins October 5, with advertised discounts across toys, home products, electronics, appliances and other seasonal categories. Shop the latest offers on the Walmart Deals page. Online inventory, store prices and the length of individual offers may vary.
October 6-7, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: Amazon’s fall Prime shopping event runs October 6-7. The sale is exclusive to Prime members and includes limited-time discounts across multiple departments. Visit the Prime Big Deal Days page to browse current offers.
October 6-7, Target Circle Deal Days: Target Circle Deal Days runs October 6-7, with savings of up to 40% advertised on thousands of products. A free Target Circle membership is required for many offers. Target Circle 360 members may receive early access on October 5. Browse the event through Target Circle.
October 5th-8th, Kohl’s Deal Days: Check the Kohl’s Deal Days page for current discounts, Kohl’s Cash opportunities and limited-time promo codes.
October 9–11 — Barnes & Noble LEGO Halloween Build: Participating Barnes & Noble stores are hosting a free LEGO Halloween build during the October 9–11 weekend. The exact day and time are selected by each store, and advance registration may be required. Search the Barnes & Noble event calendar for your location and reserve a spot if registration is offered.
October 10 — JCPenney Kids Zone: Children can make a free Dalmatian Fireman craft during the JCPenney Kids Zone event from 11 a.m.–noon. No purchase is required, but a parent or guardian must remain with the child. Crafts are available while supplies last, and participating stores may also provide a badge, lanyard or collector pin.
October 11 — Topgolf Sunday Funday: Up to six people can share a Topgolf bay during Sunday Funday. The calendar lists rates beginning around $40 per hour, but prices vary by venue and time. Reserve a bay and verify your local rate through Topgolf.
October 12 — Olive Garden Never Ending Pasta Bowl: Olive Garden’s Never Ending Pasta Bowl is already underway and continues through November 22. The promotion starts at $14.99 and includes unlimited pasta combinations, soup or salad and breadsticks. Premium protein additions cost extra, and prices can vary. View the current offer at Olive Garden.
October 13 — Pizza Hut $3 Personal Pan Pizza: Pizza Hut’s Throwback Value Menu includes a one-topping Personal Pan Pizza for $3 at participating restaurants. Availability, toppings and ordering methods may differ by location. Check your restaurant through Pizza Hut.
October 14 — Dunkin’ Halloween Munchkins Bucket: Dunkin’s purple Halloween Munchkins Bucket is scheduled to join the seasonal lineup with 50 assorted Munchkins donut-hole treats. Pricing and availability may vary, and the collectible bucket is expected to be available only while supplies last. Check the Dunkin’ app before visiting.
October 15 — Kids Skate Free: Families can register children through Kids Skate Free to receive skating passes at participating rinks. This is an ongoing program rather than a guaranteed nationwide one-day event. Age limits, skate-rental charges, session times and redemption rules are set by each rink.
October 16 — Free LEGO Magazine for Kids: Parents can register eligible children for a free subscription to LEGO Life Magazine. The magazine is generally intended for children ages 5–9 and is mailed several times per year in participating countries. October 16 is a signup reminder, not a single-day giveaway.
October 17 — Michaels Halloween Fest: Participating Michaels stores are hosting a free Halloween Fest from 10 a.m.–noon. Activities and available materials can differ by store, so check the Michaels Classes and Events page before attending. Supplies are limited.
October 17 — Lowe’s Firefighting Plane Workshop: Children can build a free wooden Firefighting Plane at Lowe’s between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Registration is required, and reserved kits may only be held for a limited time. Register through the Lowe’s workshop page.
October 18 — MOD Pizza Kids Eat Free: The calendar lists a Sunday Kids Eat Free promotion with an adult entrée purchase. This offer has not been confirmed as a nationwide MOD Pizza promotion, so check the MOD Pizza offers page or call your restaurant. Participating locations may require an online code or limit the number of free kids’ meals.
October 19 — Golden Corral Kids Eat Free: Kids Eat Free nights at Golden Corral are determined by participating restaurants and are not consistently offered nationwide on Mondays. Contact your nearest Golden Corral to confirm the age requirements, dining hours and required adult purchase before visiting.
October 20 — Mellow Mushroom Kids Eat Free: Select Mellow Mushroom locations offer a free kids’ meal with an adult entrée purchase, but the day and terms vary by restaurant. Some locations offer the promotion on Tuesdays while others use a different weekday. Check the promotions page for your local Mellow Mushroom before going.
October 21 — Wendy’s Boo Books: Wendy’s Boo Books cost $1 and include five coupons for free Jr. Frosty treats. The 2026 booklet also includes a coupon for a discounted kids’ meal. Coupons can be used separately, and proceeds support the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Books are available at participating Wendy’s restaurants while supplies last.
October 22 — Buffalo Wild Wings Boneless Thursday: On Thursdays, purchase an eligible order of boneless wings at participating Buffalo Wild Wings locations and receive a second order of equal or lesser value free. Size restrictions, a limit of one offer and other terms apply. The promotion is generally available for dine-in and qualifying direct orders but not through third-party delivery services. Review the current terms on the Boneless Thursdays page.
October 23 — Smoothie King Free Upsize Friday: Participating Smoothie King stores offer a 32-ounce smoothie for the price of a 20-ounce smoothie on Fridays. No loyalty membership has traditionally been required, but exclusions and local participation may apply. Check the Smoothie King app or your nearby store before ordering.
October 24 — Michaels Chenille Ghost or Spider Craft: Children can make a free chenille-stem ghost or spider at participating Michaels stores from 10 a.m.–noon. Check the Michaels event schedule for registration details and local availability. Supplies are limited.
October 25 — No Bank of America Museum Event: The calendar originally placed Museums on Us on October 25, but the October 2026 program weekend is October 3–4. Check the official museum directory for future dates and participating locations.
October 26–31 — IHOP Scary Face Pancake Watch: IHOP has offered Halloween Scary Face Pancake promotions in previous years, but a nationwide free-pancake offer for October 26–31, 2026 has not been officially confirmed. Watch the IHOP specials page and app for an announcement before making a special trip.
October 27 — Denny’s Kids Eat Free: Participating Denny’s restaurants offer a free kids’ meal on Tuesdays from 4–10 p.m. with the purchase of a qualifying adult entrée. The usual offer is for children age 10 and younger, but age limits, minimum purchases and participation can vary. Confirm the promotion with your local Denny’s.
October 28 — Smashburger Kids Eat Free: Children age 12 and younger can receive a free kids’ meal every Wednesday with the purchase of an adult meal consisting of an entrée, side and drink. The promotion is for dine-in orders at participating Smashburger locations. Check the Smashburger promotions page for current terms.
October 29 — Prepare for Dunkin’s Halloween Points Event: The calendar lists Dunkin’s bonus promotion beginning October 29, but current details place the event on October 30–31. Rewards members should activate or review the offer in the Dunkin’ app before ordering.
October 30–31 — Dunkin’ Triple Points: Dunkin’ Rewards members can earn three times the points on qualifying half-dozen or dozen donut purchases and 25- or 50-count Munchkins orders on October 30–31. Members must identify their account or order through the Dunkin’ app to earn points.
October 30 — Nothing Bundt Cakes Bonus Points: The calendar lists 100 bonus Bundtastic Rewards points with a delivery purchase. This promotion has not been confirmed as a nationwide offer, so check your Bundtastic Rewards account before placing an order. The offer may be limited to selected members, markets or participating bakeries.
October 31 — Chipotle Boorito: Chipotle’s annual Boorito promotion is expected to return on Halloween, but the final 2026 price, hours, costume requirement and rewards terms have not yet been announced. Do not rely on a previous year’s $6 entrée offer. Check the Chipotle newsroom or Chipotle Rewards app later in October for the official details.
October 31 — Paris Baguette Free Pastry: PB Rewards members can receive a free pastry with the purchase of any beverage on Halloween at participating Paris Baguette cafés. Make sure you are enrolled in PB Rewards before ordering and check your account for the offer.
Before You Go
National promotions can still exclude certain franchise locations. Free craft kits, event supplies and collectible food containers are generally available only while supplies last. For restaurant deals, check the app and confirm whether a rewards account, promo code, adult purchase or dine-in order is required. For children’s events, register in advance whenever possible and arrive near the beginning of the event.
