Don’t be spooked – but on Halloween night, there are several kids eat free deals at restaurants in Champaign-Urbana. Most of them involved kids in costume, so don’t forget to dress them up! We have confirmed all of these deals, but if you have questions, call ahead. Be sure to read the fine print.
Bob Evans: Get one free kids meal (12 and under) for kids in costume with purchase of adult entree. Click for coupon, valid through 10/31/12. Valid for dine-in only. 1813 N. Neil St., Champaign; 356-1006
Chili’s: Bring your little ghosts and goblins any time between Oct. 29 and Oct. 31 to take advantage of this offer, which kicks in when you order an adult entree and use this printable coupon. (You won’t need it on Tuesday, when our local Chili’s has Kids Eat Free all day).
Ryan’s: On Halloween, kids 11 and under, dressed in costume will eat free with an adult meal purchase. Limit 2 kids per each adult. Also, the first 50 kids get a free Goosebumps book. 1004 W. Anthony Dr., Champaign, 217-352-7403.
Hometown Buffet: On Halloween, kids 11 and under, dressed in costume will eat free with an adult meal purchase. Between the hours of 5-8 p.m. Limit 2 kids per each adult. Also, the first 50 kids get a free Goosebumps book. 2306 North Prospect Avenue, Champaign, 355-9429
Outback Steakhouse: Kids eat free at Outback on Halloween! Kids 10 and under receive a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Look for a free coupon to Offer is not valid with any other discounts and can be used dine-in and curbside take out. 2402 North Prospect Avenue Champaign. (217) 398-3322
Olive Garden: Kids in costume eat free at Olive Garden on Halloween! Get one free kids meal per adult meal ordered. Must mention “Trick or Treat Special” to server. Fine print: Offer available for kids ages 12 years and under. Limit two kids meals with the purchase of one adult dinner entrée (not including soup, Garden Salad, or pizza). Free Kid’s Meal choices are from the Kid’s Menu only and include an entrée and choice of drink. Dine in only. No coupon necessary to claim this offer. Sales tax paid by the bearer. Valid at any Olive Garden location in the U.S. and Canada. 30 East Anthony Drive, Champaign
Not free, but cheap:
Sonic: Get 50-cent corn dogs on Halloween for 50 cents all day at Sonic. No costume necessary, for everyone, not just kids! Two locations: Champaign (601 North Mattis Avenue) and Savoy (101 Calvin Street).
Do you know of a freebie we missed? Add it in the comments!

Corndogs for kids are free on Halloween, but only certain hours. I’d double check. And they have to be in costume.
I checked today – free corndogs and coke for kids 4pm-8pm on Halloween.