FREE Weekend Fun, Food & Deals for October 16–18
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Looking for something FREE (or really cheap) this weekend? We’ve rounded up some of the best freebies, restaurant deals, FREE kids’ activities and other offers worth checking out for October 16–18, 2026!
There are some fun Halloween activities happening this weekend, plus a few food deals that could help you save on dinner. I’ll keep adding to this list as I find more, so check back before heading out!
Free Food & Restaurant Deals This Weekend
Restaurant offers may require an app, rewards membership, qualifying purchase or promo code. Participation varies by location, so check the details before ordering.
- Taco Bell – $4 Celebrity Meal: Through October 19, Taco Bell is offering a $4 Kevin Hart meal featuring a Beef Burrito Supreme, Crunchy Taco and medium drink. Check the app or your local restaurant for availability.
- Shake Shack – Cheeseburger Deal: Look for the limited-time SCARYGOOD cheeseburger promotion, running through October 18. A qualifying purchase is required, so check the offer terms before ordering.
- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – BOGO Loaded Bakers: On Friday, October 16, check for the BOGO Loaded Bakers offer using promo code FRIDAY at participating locations.
- Portillo’s – $1 Cake Deal: Check for a $1 cake offer with a qualifying purchase through October 18 at participating locations.
- Grubhub – Restaurant Deals for Prime Members: Amazon Prime members can take advantage of Grubhub+ benefits and check the app for current restaurant discounts, delivery offers and other savings.
- Cicis Pizza – New Member Rewards: Joining Cicis Rewards may unlock introductory discounts and special offers. Check the app for available rewards at your location.
See even more FREE Food deals here!
Free Stuff to Do This Weekend
Looking for something fun to do without spending a fortune? Saturday, October 17, has several FREE family-friendly activities worth checking out!
- Lowe’s – FREE Kids Firefighting Plane Workshop: On Saturday, October 17, from 10 AM–1 PM local time, kids can build a FREE firefighting plane at participating Lowe’s stores. Some locations will also have fire safety activities and first responders on-site. Registration is recommended.
- Michaels – FREE Halloween Fest: Head to Michaels on Saturday, October 17, from 10 AM–noon local time for Lil’ Witching Hours: Halloween Fest! Kids can enjoy FREE crafts, games, giveaways and trick-or-treating at participating stores.
- Lowe’s – FREE Fire Safety Family Activities: Along with the kids’ building workshop, participating Lowe’s stores are hosting family-friendly fire safety activities on October 17. Check your local store for details.
- Barnes & Noble – FREE Storytimes & Store Events: Check your local Barnes & Noble calendar for weekend storytimes, book events and family activities. Dates and availability vary by store.
- Target – In-Store Events: Keep an eye on participating Target stores for seasonal promotions, sampling events and special giveaways. Check for current events before making a trip.
Events and giveaways may vary by location. Supplies and workshop spots can be limited, so confirm availability before heading out.
Check out more FREE events near you!
Freebies You Can Grab This Weekend
Don’t feel like leaving the house? There are still plenty of freebies, samples and giveaways you can request online!
- Urban Air FREE Unlimited Play Ticket: If you registered through KidHub by the October 9 deadline and qualified for a ticket, check your account for redemption details. The registration deadline has passed, so this is for readers who already claimed the offer.
- FREE Samples & Giveaways: Browse our latest freebies for new samples, product offers, giveaways and other free stuff you can request from home.
- FREE Magazine Subscriptions: Check out our collection of magazine offers you can request without paying a subscription fee.
- FREE Stuff for Kids: Find activities, printables, samples and other freebies for families.
We’ve also been finding plenty of new freebies lately. Check out some of the newest offers below!
Bookmark this page and come back every Friday! We’ll have a fresh roundup of FREE food, family activities, giveaways and other deals worth grabbing over the weekend.
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