October isn’t just about scary monsters, haunted houses and candy everywhere. It’s also about enjoying lots of sweet deals and discounts for trick-or-treaters of all ages.
And, for frugal families, it’s always a big treat, whenever they can save money — especially because the winter holidays are just around the corner.
There’s nothing scary during the Halloween month for bargain hunters, just lots of restaurant specials and monster savings at various businesses.
The deals are available at participating locations, while supplies last.
Applebee’s
Find lots of “spirits” at Applebee’s. Enjoy one of the chain’s popular Dollar Zombies for just $1 — a rum cocktail topped with a gummi brain. The seasonal drink is available all month long in October.
Plus, every Wednesday and Thursday, buy-one-get-one 50% entrée for online orders via Applebee’s site or app — use promo code BOGO24 at checkout. The offer ends on Oct. 31, 2024.
Baskin-Robbins
Chill out on Halloween at Baskin-Robbins!
The iconic ice cream shop offers a discount on the 31st of every month. And, fortunately, Halloween always falls on Oct. 31, 2024. That means “little monsters” (and their grown-ups!) can get big scoop of savings on Halloween.
Baskin-Robbins’ Flavor of the Month for October is Twix Caramel Crunch — salted caramel & malted chocolate ice creams with TWIX cookie bar pieces, blonde cookie pieces and salted caramel swirls.
Chili’s
Sip on the Margarita of the Month for October at Chili’s for $6 —The Witches Brew Marg.
The seasonal cocktail is brewed with Lunazul Blanco Tequila, blue curacao, Monin Granny Smith Apple and fresh sour, topped off a spooky swizzle stick and a slice of orange.
Chipotle
Enjoy monster savings at Chipotle on Halloween night.
On Oct. 31, 2024, the popular Mexican eatery is bringing back its popular Boorito special for the 24th year by scaring up a $6 entrée for customers wearing a costume in-restaurant — from 3 p.m. to closing.
The offer is only available for Chipotle Rewards members.
Chuck E. Cheese
Say cheese! From Sept. 30 to Oct. 31, 2024, Chuck E. Cheese is hosting its popular Halloween Boo-tacular celebration.
As the nation’s largest Halloween event for families, the spooky fun includes FREE gameplay, daily dance parties with candy giveaways, pumpkin-shaped pizzas, costume contests, slime desserts and more.
Domino’s
All ghouls and goblins love pizza! Domino’s is offering a FREE Emergency Pizza for when you need it most and Halloween is the perfect opportunity to claim it.
Find out how to get yours here. The giveaway runs through Jan. 25, 2025.
Note: Oct. 31 is excluded from the offer, but you can still claim the complimentary pizza anytime before or after Halloween.
IHOP
Families will flip over this freebie at IHOP for Halloween.
From Oct. 24 to 31,2024, kids (12 & under) can sink their “fangs” into a Scary Face pancake for FREE with the purchase of an adult entrée — from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Krispy Kreme
On Halloween, it’s all treats at Krispy Kreme. Costumed customers of all ages enjoy a FREE doughnut of their choice on Oct. 31, 2024.
Plus, the doughnut shop is offering a limited-time Ghostbusters collection of doughnuts.
Shack Shake
Shake Shack is shaking up fall with a sweet deal for shake lovers.
Through Dec. 31, 2024, Shake Shack is sweetening fall afternoons with a buy-one-get-one FREE shake special online with promo code — from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Wendy’s BOO! Books
Get the chain’s popular Halloween BOO! Book for just $1 with 5 coupons — each good for a FREE Jr. Frosty. There is also a bonus coupon good for $1.99 Kids’ Meal.
The books are available through Oct. 31, 2024, while supplies last.
Whole Foods Market
You can’t have a Halloween gathering or party without pizza! It’s the perfect party food because it’s an easy prep, a quick clean-up and, most importantly, everyone loves pizza.
From Oct. 16 to 29, 2024, Whole Foods Market is offering 50% off on select frozen pizzas, including Rao’s, Banza, Caulipower and Daiya. Explore traditional, vegetarian and vegan options from many popular brands.
The sale is only available to Amazon Prime members. Without membership, the discount is 44% off.
This deal is from Living on the Cheap, our sister site.