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2025 DC Kids Eat Free Calendar + Map

We know where kids eat free, DC families! 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.

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 the DC area. These deals can change and might not apply to all locations, so call ahead to confirm the discount is still valid.

Our lists collect parent-to-parent recommendations, so if you know of other restaurants where kids eat free near you, add them below. Set your location at the top of the page to find more curated recommendations from fellow parents, and don't forget to chime in with your own reviews!


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    eggspectation.com

    Eggspectation

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    This restaurant will surpass your "Eggspectations" for a family dinner night out. Their menu is one to impress - it has egg dishes, a plethora of sandwich options, crepes, burgers, pasta dishes , fish n' chips, and various other mouthwatering American plates. Kids eat free on Saturdays at select locations.

    Owings Mills, MD

    Kids eat free Saturday

    dickeys.com

    Dickeys Barbecue Pit

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    All of Dickey's signature meats are smoked overnight, every night in every Dickey's location. Their home-style sides are all family recipes passed down through generations. Kids eat free at select Dickey's locations on Sundays! One kids' meal per check with a minimum purchase of $12.

    Fairfax, VA

    Kids eat free Sunday

    surfsidedc.com

    Surfside

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    Surfside has established itself as one of DC’s favorite spots for the best tacos, burritos, and fresh-Mex in town. Kids eat free on Mondays with the purchase of an adult entrée. This is available only at the Tenleytown location.

    Washington, DC

    Kids eat free Monday

    ikea.com

    IKEA College Park

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    IKEA's food offerings are budget-friendly to begin with, and even more so with their kids-eat-free promotions. Kids eat free Monday-Friday when you buy any adult entree and get two kids' entrees free at Ikea Swedish Restaurants. Try the famous Swedish meatballs or stick with the familiar mac and cheese.

    College Park, MD

    Kids eat free Monday-Friday

    Smashburger

    Smashburger

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    Kids eat free every Wednesday at Smashburger with the purchase of an adult meal (entrée, side, & drink).

    Washington, DC

    Kids eat free Wednesday

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