2024 Columbus Kids Eat Free Calendar + Map

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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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    Rise Pies

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     (21.4 mi)

    Date

    12/25/2024, 01/01/2025, 01/08/2025

    Time

    Kids eat free Wednesday

    Ages

    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.

    Submarine House

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     (10.9 mi)

    Date

    12/25/2024, 12/26/2024, 12/27/2024

    Time

    Kids eat free daily after 4pm

    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.

    Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern

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     (4.2 mi)

    Date

    12/25/2024, 12/26/2024, 12/27/2024

    Time

    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.

    Star Lanes Polaris

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     (12.6 mi)

    Date

    12/25/2024, 01/01/2025, 01/08/2025

    Time

    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

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     (13.0 mi)

    Date

    12/25/2024, 01/01/2025, 01/08/2025

    Time

    Kids eat for $0.99 Wednesday after 3 PM

    Price

    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

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     (2.7 mi)

    Date

    12/25/2024, 01/01/2025, 01/08/2025

    Time

    Kids Eat Free Wednesday

    Ages

    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

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     (12.5 mi)

    Date

    12/26/2024, 01/02/2025, 01/09/2025

    Time

    Kids eat free Thursday

    Ages

    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.

    The Old Bag of Nails

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     (3.7 mi)

    Date

    12/29/2024, 01/05/2025, 01/12/2025

    Time

    Kids eat free Sunday

    The Old Bag of Nails is an Irish Pub serving the best in salads, sandwiches, burgers, steak and seafood. Kids menu items include chicken tenders, grilled cheese, burgers and mac and cheese along with caesar salad and fish and chips. Kids eat free on Sundays.

    Tumbleweed Food & Drink

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     (38.9 mi)

    Date

    12/29/2024, 01/05/2025, 01/12/2025

    Time

    Kids eat free Sunday

    Ages

    Age 10 & under

    Tumbleweed is a great family friendly restaurant serving up Tex-Mex food from scratch. They serve table side guacamole which is sure to add a bit of excitement to your meal! Kids eat free on Sundays. You can enjoy one free kids meal per adult entrée purchased.

    Carsonie's Stromboli & Pizza Kitchen

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     (4.8 mi)

    Date

    12/30/2024, 01/06/2025, 01/13/2025

    Time

    Kids eat free Monday

    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!

    Las Margaritas

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     (13.9 mi)

    Date

    12/30/2024, 01/06/2025, 01/13/2025

    Time
    Kids eat free Monday
    Ages

    Age 12 & under

    Kids eat free on Monday at Las Margaritas!

    Frisch's Big Boy

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     (6.7 mi)

    Date

    12/30/2024, 01/06/2025, 01/13/2025

    Time

    Kids eat free Monday

    Ages

    Age 12 & under

    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.

    Bob Evans

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     (2.5 mi)

    Date

    12/31/2024, 01/07/2025, 01/14/2025

    Time

    Kids eat free Tuesday

    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!

    El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

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     (4.8 mi)

    Date

    12/31/2024, 01/07/2025, 01/14/2025

    Time

    Kids eat free Tuesday

    Ages

    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.

    Max & Erma's

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     (29.2 mi)

    Date

    12/31/2024, 01/07/2025, 01/14/2025

    Time

    Kids Eat Free Tuesday

    Ages

    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.

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