Because dining out can be considered family fun…right? All “Kids Eat Free or Cheap” entries have been personally verified and are updated regularly. However, because they are subject to change without notice, we have provided each restaurant’s phone number. Please call the restaurant ahead of time or check the website in advance to confirm the promo – especially if you are visiting a local chain of a national restaurant.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
KIDS EAT FREE OR CHEAP BY AREA OF TWIN CITIES:
KIDS EAT FREE OR CHEAP BY DAY OF THE WEEK:
- KIDS EAT FREE SUNDAY
- KIDS EAT FREE MONDAY
- KIDS EAT FREE TUESDAY
- KIDS EAT FREE WEDNESDAY
- KIDS EAT FREE THURSDAY
- KIDS EAT FREE FRIDAY
- KIDS EAT FREE SATURDAY
MEAL DEALS FOR KIDS AT NATIONAL CHAINS
KIDS EAT FREE AROUND THE COUNTRY
Special Meal Deals & Community Fundraisers
03/17/2026: Tableside Magician & Kids Eat FREE @ Broadway Pizza
Need an extra reason or two to call it a pizza night this Tuesday? Roman the Magician is in the house for Family Night at Broadway Pizza, performing magic tricks for all ages tableside from 5-7pm! Plus, kids eat FREE during this time – one free kids menu item per adult entree purchased. Beverage not included. Note that this magical night happens weekly at the Broadway Pizza Champlin location.
03/20/2026: Luce Line Beer Batter Fish Fry @ Luce Line Brewing
This Friday night fish fry is open to all ages and family-friendly. Grab a meal from the Parlour food truck (featuring fried fish plus grilled cheese and burgers) and drinks from Luce Line.
03/21/2026: Maplefest at the Arb @ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
At the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, there’s so much for families with kids to explore! Maplefest is one of those extra special times to visit: reserve your space for the pancake breakfast, take a scavenger hunt around the grounds and plan to spend time visiting the Maple Sugar House for demonstrations. Breakfast price includes Arboretum admission.
03/21/2026: Farmington Breakfast with Bunny @ Schmitz-Maki Arena
Families can enjoy a continental breakfast, make a craft, learn the bunny hop and visit with bunnies from Skyview Ranch. $7/pp. Register early. Fills quickly.Â
03/21/2026: Maple Syrup Festival & Brunch @ Baylor Regional Park
In early spring, Baylor Regional Park, west of the Minneapolis-St Paul metro, presents a special Maple Syrup Festival. Learn about the maple syrup process from tapping to boiling, followed by a pancake brunch. Tickets: $15/advance, $20/day of.
04/05/2026: Minneapolis Cider Easter Bunny Brunch @ Minneapolis Cider
The annual Easter Brunch at Minneapolis Cider Co includes egg hunts and FREE photos with the Easter Bunny. Bring your own bag or basket for eggs. Pre-register to participate in the hunts. $5/egg hunter. Easter Bunny photos FREE. Brunch available to purchase.
04/11/2026: Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt @ 40th Street Park
Begin the day at 40th Street Park with a bunny brunch consisting of pancakes, fruit and beverages. Egg hunts for different age groups are hosted at 11am (ages 0-5), 11:15 (ages 6-12) and 11:30am (ages 13+). Cost of breakfast plus egg hunt is $12 per person.
went to pinstripes for kids free eating on wednesday, but it’s changed to sundays
Thank you for letting us know, Noah. Pinstripes is great and so much fun, but they are inconsistent. I will edit this.
This list is a lifesaver! Finding affordable dining options for the whole family can be challenging, but I love how you’ve compiled all the “Kids Eat Free” spots in the Twin Cities. Can’t wait to try some of these places! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Smurf. Share your favorites!
Thanks for compiling this awesome list! It’s great to find places where the kids can eat for free or cheap. These options really help with family outings on a budget. Can’t wait to check them out!
Keep us updated as you explore these options, Vera. We would love to hear your favorites.
This is such a helpful list! I love finding new places to take my kids without breaking the bank. Thanks for sharing these awesome options for family outings in the Twin Cities!
We’re glad you find it helpful, Daman. Stop back and tell us about any restaurants you visit. We appreciate reader feedback.
Well thank you for sharing with us great information
I’m glad you found it useful, Darren. Stop back and share your reviews.
This list is a lifesaver! It’s great to see so many options for families in the Twin Cities. I can’t wait to take my kids out for some budget-friendly meals. Thanks for compiling this!
Thank you! We would love to hear about your outings. Let us know where you went and what worked and didn’t work for your family.
Love this post! As a local mom, I’m always looking for affordable and fun activities to do with my kids in the Twin Cities. The list of free and cheap places to eat is so helpful. Thanks for sharing!
Stay tuned! We’ll be adding reviews of some of these restaurants in the coming months.
Thank you for your sharing this resource. I am worried that I lack creative ideas for family dinners. It’s always the same, tacos, chicken tenders, cheeseburgers, sandwiches. These promotions give me a start.
I feel you, Bonnie. We do Taco Tuesday and Pizza Friday so often, I sometimes just want to do something different. Plus, there is the whole social aspect of going out for dinner. These free kid’s entrée deals really help when the kids are small. I admit that, now that mine are getting to be teens, it gets to be a little harder to feed us all cheaply. That’s why we’ve started doing Take-Out Deals, so we can supplement at home.
Ze’s Diner locations have kids eat free on Wednesdays!
Thank you, Alicia. We have verified and added this deal.
Wow this very good post, thanks for sharing your researching post.
Thank you, Acton. Did you find a place to dine with your kids?
Very interesting and informative article. Thanks for sharing such type of precious article.
Thanks Bigg! I hope you enjoy your family meals out.
Great article you shared, Thanks for sharing such type of precious article.
We are glad you liked it, K. Did you find a restaurant for your family?
Hi! Primo in Long Lake offers kids meal for free (under 12). Here are details
Thank you, Whitney. We are adding this to our list!
Bloomington Fuddruckers doesn’t offer kids eat free or any combo deal in Wednesdays
Thank you for letting us know, Lauren. We will remove that from our list.
Good news. I have heard back from Fuddruckers and they DO still offer both deals.
“Good Morning Joy,
Yes we are still offering those deals. Both are valid after 4pm and are exactly as you stated. Please feel free to reach out to us with any further questions.
Delighted To Help,
Garrett Beatty
General Manager”
Rosemount – Carbone’s Tuesdays kids eat the buffet for $1.99 with adult purchase ($8.99 buffet).
Fireside Tuesday’s kids eat for $1 with adult entree purchase.
Rudy’s Red Eye Grill Wednesdays kids eat free with a $11 adult entree purchase.
Thanks for the heads up on these Allie. We will check them out.
Would you send me a update list of free family list?
Cathy Callaway @ cathycallaway@charter.net
Hi Cathy:
Are you looking for our Free Calendar or our monthly list Free Twin Cities August Events & Activities?
Is it possible to get an updated version of this listing?
For sure Old Country buffet is gone.
Thanks
Hi Lisa:
I called the Old Country Buffet in Burnsville (the one we list) and they are still open and still offer the same Thursday night deal. I know some others have gone out of business recently. We will verify these deals and add an updated verification date to the various entries.
HoneyBaked Ham- kids eat free with adult purchase (open for lunch)
Thank you, Jill.
We’re going to check this out.
I know that at the Lakeville Green Mill we often go for Sunday Buffet. Most of the time they let our kids eat free…once they did charge us. They said it was for kids 4 and up. I told them we had a 4 year old but they only charged us for the 6 year old. I can’t remember how much maybe $6?
Oh…and we get a senior’s discount as well.