Spooky Specials and Halloween Food Deals Around the Queen City

Trick-or-treaters won’t be the only ones getting free goods this Halloween! A Halloween costume is the ticket to some of the free and cheap meal deals. In some cases, a costume…

Updated Nov 4, 2019 12:33 PM EST

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Trick-or-treaters won't be the only ones getting free goods this Halloween!

A Halloween costume is the ticket to some of the free and cheap meal deals. In some cases, a costume or purchase isn't required to score all the special treats. Check out this list, courtesy of USA Today:

Blaze Pizza: Through Nov. 7, Blaze is offering free delivery nationwide through the chain's website and app. A large pepperoni pizza ordered online is $8.95 and hundreds of large pizza boxes across the country will reveal a secret message under black light. If you receive a black light-activated pizza box and post it to social media tagging @BlazePizza and using the hashtag #BlazeHalloweenSweeps, you’ll be entered in a contest. To read more, click here.

DoorDash: Through 11:59 p.m. PT Thursday, the on-demand delivery service is rewarding customers for dressing up as their favorite food item with $10 off that item. To get the "Eat Your Costume" offer, you’ll need to take a photo of yourself, friend, kids or pets dressed as a food item that is orderable on DoorDash and follow @DoorDash on Instagram. Then post your costume photo on Instagram using #DashOWeen. DoorDash says it will then direct message $10 in DoorDash credit for the food.

Edible Arrangements: Through Halloween, wear your costume to an Edible store and get a “free spooky pineapple eyeball treat.” The company’s other in-store Halloween deals, valid through Thursday, include 50% off select treats, $5 off all platters and a special Halloween six-count box for $9.99.

IHOP: Through Nov. 3 from 4 to 10 p.m. daily, kids 12 and under get a free kids meal entrée with each purchase of an adult entrée.

Jamba: Through Wednesday, kids in costume get a free kid’s smoothie with an adult purchase of a smoothie or bowl. This offer is for members of the My Jamba Rewards loyalty program.

McAlister’s Deli: Through Thursday, kids 12 and younger in costume get a free meal with the purchase of an adult meal. Up to two kids meals with the purchase of an adult entrée. A list of participating locations is posted on McAlister’s Facebook events page.

McDonald’s: Through Friday, McDelivery with Uber Eats has no delivery fees. Service and small order fees may still apply and offers may not be combined. See Uber Eats app for details.

On The Border: Through Nov. 3, get the $5 Hallow’rita, a grande frozen margarita with a hint of mango puree, a candy corn meltdown and garnished with a spider ring.

Papa John's: The pumpkin-shaped Jack-o-lantern pizza is available through Halloween and has a pepperoni border and smiley face. The pizza comes uncut and is available for $11 at participating locations.

Penn Station East Coast Subs: Play the chain’s Halloween Hangman game online here for a chance to win a coupon for buy-one-get-one-free subs.

Taco Bell: On Wednesday, the fast-food chain is giving away free Doritos Locos tacos with its "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" World Series promotion. To read more, click here.

Insomnia Cookies: Get a free traditional cookie in-store when you wear a costume Thursday through 3 a.m. Friday.

Krispy Kreme: Wear a costume to participating locations on Halloween and get a free doughnut of your choice. The costume offer is not available in Connecticut, Iowa and Nebraska locations.

Cicis: Kids in costume get a free unlimited kid’s buffet with a coupon and purchase of an adult buffet and large drink.