VA, DC Restaurant Dining Deals And Halloween Freebies

VIRGINIA — Halloween is here — the time to embrace autumn and all things pumpkin-flavored!

To help you enjoy, along with helping you save a few bucks, Patch has a go-to, fall resource for restaurant specials, discounts and decidedly creative menus.

Always check to confirm your local eatery is participating in the listed offers.

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APPLEBEE'S: Welcome, $5 Spooky Sips & free wings! Patrons can indulge in "Dracula’s Juice," a wildberry creation with Patron Silver margarita & Bacardi Superior daiquiri, or "Tipsy Zombie," with Bacardi Superior, passion fruit, pineapple, cherry, lime & a gummy brain, topped with melon liqueur. No tricks: $5 each! And for one day only — Oct. 31 — wing lovers can score free order of 10 Boneless Wings with any purchase of $30, plus free delivery. That offer is valid only for online orders via To Go or Delivery through Applebees.com or the mobile app. Details here. Location finder here.

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BASKIN-ROBBINS: A wickedly good, "Zombie Unicorn Cake," plus flavors Trick OREO Treat® and Pumpkin Cheesecake are on October menus. Get $5 off any Halloween cake of $35 or more when ordering via Baskin-Robbins app. Ordering info here. Shops here.

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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: Not Halloween-themed, but through October, diners can “drink pink” in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with $1 from every purchase of Prickly Pear Margarita cocktail (Camarena Reposado Tequila, prickly pear syrup, housemade lime-agave mix & hint of grapefruit) to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The specialty cocktail is available at all locations.

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BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO.: Treat your little ones, 10 and younger, to 99-cent kid's meals on Halloween Sunday, Oct. 31 with purchase of adult entrée. Not valid with other offers, promotions or discounts. Not valid at all locations, so check with your locale before heading out. Info here. California locations in Long Beach, Monterey's Cannery Row, Pier 39 in San Francisco, Santa Monica pier and Universal City Walk Hollywood.

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BURGER KING: Just in time for Halloween: Ghost Pepper Chicken Nuggets. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants, the new menu item features white meat chicken, kicked up with fiery ghost pepper, and comes in four- or eight-piece sizes. Royal Perks members using BK® app can try them first, before sales open to all Oct. 11.

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CHILI'S: The $5 "Spider Bite ‘Rita" cocktail that comes a spider ring. While supplies last. Info here. Locations here.

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CHIPOTLE: A Boorito Maze virtual experience, with $1 million in free burritos & more, can be accessed at:HTTPS://WWW.ROBLOX.COM/CHIPOTLE. To continue Boorito tradition, fans can get a $5 burrito, bowl, salad or taco entrée from 5 p.m. to close on Halloween with digital-only, promo code "BOORITO" at checkout, on Chipotle app and Chipotle.com. The offer does not require participation in Roblox and is limited to one per transaction Oct. 31 only. Guests cannot use the promo code in-restaurant.

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CHUCK E. CHEESE: Enjoy fun games, ghoulish goodies & free game play for kids in costume. (For a limited time and only at participating locations, with 10 free Play Points for kids in costume with minimum $5 games purchase.) Plus, "Boo-tacular Nights" run through Oct. 31 starting at 6 p.m. with new show & candy. See fine print & details here. Location finder here.

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DAIRY QUEEN: Participating shops are serving up — for a limited time — its new Fall Blizzard Menu, with such treats as Pecan Pie Blizzard, Pumpkin Pie Blizzard, Reese’s Pieces Cookie Dough Blizzard, plus the Pumpkin Cookie Butter Shake.

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DUNKIN': This year's new bewitching beverage is the Peanut Butter Cup Macchiato — a chocolate & peanut butter combo. Also planned through Halloween: an at-home contest. Dunkin’ has created an augmented reality door at www.dunkindoor.com, where fans can hold up their mobile device and “ring the bell.” Once the virtual door opens, participants could instantly win $1,000 or a Dunkin’ eGift Card. Plus, Spider Donuts are back, among other festive donuts available at participating restaurants through Halloween. Info here.

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EL POLLO LOCO: El Pollo Loco is giving away two personal-sized loaves of traditional Pan de Muerto bread with every Familia Dinner purchase on Monday, Nov. 1. The Mexican sweet bread is flavored with orange blossom and anise and pairs beautifully with El Pollo Loco signature fire-grilled chicken providing the ultimate celebratory dinner to enjoy with friends and family. Info here. Restaurant finder here.

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FIREHOUSE SUBS: On Halloween, Oct. 31, loyalty users will earn triple points on orders including brownie or cookie. Valid for online orders, through the Firehouse Subs app, or in-person. Or hold off until Nov. 3 — National Sandwich Day — when additional, exclusive offers for rewards members will be offered and promo codes announced. Follow along for latest info here on Firehouse Subs Facebook. California locales throughout the state listed here.

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IHOP: It's an "International Haunted House of Pancakes" this year with menu featuring: REESE’S PIECES pancakes (two pancakes with REESE’S peanut butter sauce, chocolate syrup, REESE’S PIECES candy & whipped topping); Caramel Apple a la Mode Pancakes (created by Kid Chef Rayaan, age 8, with two pancakes topped with apple cinnamon topping, caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream); Pumpkin Spice Pancakes (a fall favorite with real pumpkin); and Scary Face Pancake (topped with whipped topping eyes and smile & side of Mini OREO ® cookies, strawberries & candy corn for decorating). And back again for 2021: the ever-popular "kids 12 and under eat free" on Oct. 29 from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. (Dine-in only.) Check for info here. Locales listed here.

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KRISPY KREME: Krispy Kreme morphs into “Krispy Skreme” this Halloween, with four new doughnuts, $1 dozens every Saturday, plus free doughnut offer on Halloween. On Saturdays through Oct. 31, Krispy Skreme fans can get $1 doughnut dozen with the purchase of any dozen. Choose from limited-time, specially decorated offerings: "Abra Cat Dabra Doughnut;" "Enchanted Cauldron Doughnut;" "Bewitched Broomstick Doughnut" and "Spooky Sprinkle Doughnut." On Halloween, costumed patrons can receive a free doughnut, no purchase necessary. Details here. Locales here.

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PAPA MURPHY'S: The Jack-O pizza is back through Oct. 31! The festive pie is original crust in shape of a Jack-O-Lantern, topped with red sauce, mozzarella and a pepperoni face. Package specials also include cookie dough. Locations listed here. Find your nearest shop & proceed to "Featured Items" link to order.

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RED LOBSTER: Here's a spooky good deal: Free delivery through Halloween on to-go orders placed through RedLobster.com. Golden State locales found here.

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WENDY'S: Fang-tastic Boo! Books™ are back this year. Books are $1, including five coupons for free Jr. Frosty® treats & one BOO!nus app-exclusive offer for a free any-size Fry with any purchase. Proceeds support children in foster care by partnering with Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption®. Boo! Books are available through Oct. 31, at participating Wendy's, and the Jr. Frosty coupons may be redeemed until Dec. 31, 2021. Info here.

More Food Deals

• The Cheesecake Factory: From Oct. 25 to Oct. 29, you can enjoy a free slice of Hershey’s Chocolate Bar Cheesecake or Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Cheesecake with the purchase of any online order of $40 or more. Just use the promo code “TREATME” at checkout.
• Joe’s Crab Shack: Come to Joe’s Crab Shack on Halloween and kids in costume can enjoy $0.99 kids meals with the purchase of an adult entrée.
• McAlister’s Deli: From Oct. 29 to Oct. 31. at McAlister’s Deli, kids 12 and under eat FREE with an online purchase, in the app and in-store using the promo code HALLOWEEN21. The promo code is valid for two free kids meals per adult entrée purchase.

Halloween Food Delivery Deals

• Red Lobster: Do you plan on staying in and skipping out on the fun activities on Halloween? Well, enjoy FREE delivery on to-go orders at Red Lobster. Orders have to be placed through Red Lobster’s website, and this offer is only valid on Oct. 31.
• Steak ‘n Shake: Are you in the mood for a burger or milkshake but don’t have the time to swing by Steak ‘n Shake? Enjoy FREE deliveries on Sundays all October. This offer is valid at participating locations only.
• The Habit Burger Grill: Every Sunday, from Oct. 17 to Nov. 7, The Habit Burger Grill is offering customers FREE delivery on orders $10 or more made in The Habit mobile app or habitburger.com. This offer is only valid at participating locations.

LOOKING FOR MORE FALL FUN?

• 2021 Decorated Halloween House Guide Around Northern Virginia

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