2024 Columbus Kids Eat Free Calendar + Map
We know where kids eat free, Columbus families!
Check our map and calendar to see local spots and chains where kids eat free near you today or any day of the week around Columbus.
Many kid-friendly restaurants offer deals for free kids meals or big discounts that make them almost free. So you can have an easy dinner option while saving money on a fun night out with the family.
These deals can change and might not apply to all locations, so call ahead to confirm the discount is still valid.
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Frisch's Big Boy
Children eat free, all day, every Monday at participating locations of Frisch’s Big Boy. Your child can enjoy one free Frisch’s Kids Meal with an adult purchase of $6.98 or more.
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Submarine House
Enjoy a meal at Submarine Hillard Bar & Grill where your kids can eat for free daily! You can enjoy one free kid's meal for each adult purchase of $15 or more.
Las Margaritas
11/18/2024, 11/25/2024, 12/02/2024
Age 12 & under
Kids eat free on Monday at Las Margaritas!
Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern
11/18/2024, 11/19/2024, 11/20/2024
Kids eat free once they read 5 books
Pick up a Bucketeer Bookworm Bookmark Tracker at The Rusty Bucket. When your child has finished reading and recorded 5 books, they earn a complimentary kid’s meal.
Buffalo Wings & Rings - Lewis Center
11/18/2024, 11/25/2024, 12/02/2024
Kids eat free Monday
Age 10 & under
Receive a free kids meal on Mondays for each adult meal ordered at the Buffalo Wings & Rings location at the Lewis Center. Your kiddos can also enjoy their arcade games!
MCL Restaurant & Bakery
When you take your family to eat out at MCL, you'll get up to two free kids meals for every adult entree you purchase on Monday. Enjoy delicious comfort food made from scratch and served cafeteria-style at either of their two Columbus-area locations.
Carsonie's Stromboli & Pizza Kitchen
Kids eat free on Mondays at Carsonie's Stromboli & Pizza Kitchen. This family-friendly Italian restaurant serves spaghetti and meatballs, meatball sliders, penne noodles, French bread pizza, chicken tenders and grilled cheese. Best of all, you can receive 2 kids meals per 1 adult entrée!
Max & Erma's
11/19/2024, 11/26/2024, 12/03/2024
Kids Eat Free Tuesday
Age 12 & under
Kids eat free Tuesdays at Max & Erma's with the purchase of an adult entree. Kids meals like grilled chicken, sliders and mini corn dogs come with a choice of side.
El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant
11/19/2024, 11/26/2024, 12/03/2024
Kids eat free Tuesday
Ages 12 & under
Vaquero has something for everyone on their large menu and with so many Columbus locations you're never too far away from a great meal! Receive one free kids meal for each regular dinner purchased on Tuesdays. Available for dine-in only.
Bob Evans
Kids eat free on Tuesdays at Bob Evans. Each child will receive one free kids meal with each adult entree ordered. With so many locations in the Columbus area you're never too far from all-day breakfast!
Rise Pies
11/20/2024, 11/27/2024, 12/04/2024
Kids eat free Wednesday
Age 10 & under
Wednesdays are kids days at Rise Pies, where kids get a free cheese pizza with the purchase of a build your own pizza or large salad.
Star Lanes Polaris
11/20/2024, 11/27/2024, 12/04/2024
Kids eat free Wednesday, 5pm-close
Take advantage of the kids eat free deal at Star Lane Polaris on Wednesday nights. Your kiddo can receive a free kids menu item with the purchase of an adult entrée. After dinner, you can enjoy bowling or playing games in the arcade.
Roosters Wings
11/20/2024, 11/27/2024, 12/04/2024
Kids eat for $0.99 Wednesday after 3 PM
Age 12 & under
As the name would suggest, Roosters Wings is known for their wings from boneless to traditional and plenty of sauces to choose from. Other traditional favorites include burgers, salads, subs and pizzas. Families won't want to miss out on Kids Night every Wednesday, where parents will love the $0.99 kids meals with the purchase of an adult entrée. There are many Roosters in the Columbus area, be sure to check your local location's website for deal information.
Smashburger
11/20/2024, 11/27/2024, 12/04/2024
Kids Eat Free Wednesday
Age 12 & under
Kids eat free every Wednesday at participating Smashburger locations with the purchase of an adult meal (entrée, side, & drink). This is one of our family's favorite fast food restaurants, with tasty burgers, sandwiches, salads and chicken strips we all like, and some of the yummiest fries and milkshakes around!
Quaker Steak and Lube
11/21/2024, 11/28/2024, 12/05/2024
Kids eat free Thursday
Age 10 & under
Kids eat free on Thursdays at Quaker Steak & Lube with the purchase of an adult entrée. Kids meals even come in cute, cardboard cars.
Primary photo: Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern
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