Kids Eat Free in Huntersville

Taking the family out to eat costs less when you time it right. These Huntersville restaurants offer free or $0.99 kids' meals on certain days of the week, organized by day so you can find tonight's options quickly. We included the $0.99 deals too, since a cheap kids' meal saves nearly as much as a free one.

Every deal here requires an adult purchase. Each restaurant below covers what counts as an adult purchase, the hours, and any limits.

We confirmed every deal in person at these Huntersville locations in early October 2026. Deals can change, so ask before you order.

Know of a deal we're missing? Something here changed? Let us know so we can keep this list up to date.

Kids Eat Free Deals by Day of the Week

Most kids' meal deals fall on weeknights when restaurants have more open tables to fill. Fridays and Saturdays are usually their busiest nights, so weekend deals are rare, and we haven't found one in Huntersville yet. Know of one? Pass it along and we'll be happy to add it to the list. 

Kids Eat Free on Sunday

Sunday deals here start before noon, so they work for lunch or dinner or something in between.

• Uncle Maddio’s Pizza: One free kids' meal with purchase of an adult entree, 11 am to 8 pm.
• Firehouse Subs: A $0.99 kids' combo with purchase of an adult meal, 10 am to 9 pm. Limit of two kids' combos per adult meal. Child(ren) must be present.

Kids Eat Free on Monday

Monday deals make for an easy dinner after the first day back at work and school. 

• Outback Steakhouse: One free kids' meal with each adult entree, 4 to 10 pm. Dine in, or order online with the code JoeyFree.
• Firehouse Subs: A $0.99 kids' combo with purchase of an adult meal, 4 to 9 pm. Limit of two kids' combos per adult meal. Child(ren) must be present.

Kids Eat Free on Tuesday

On Tuesday, you have more options for discounted meals for kids than any other day of the week.

• Bob Evans: One free kids' meal for children 12 and under with each adult entree purchase. Dine-in 4 to 9 pm, or carryout and delivery through the Bob Evans app 7 am to 9 pm. 
• Hawthorne's Pizza: Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of each adult entree, 4 to 9 pm. Items $10.99 and up count as an adult entree. 
• Kairu Sushi and Noodle Bar: Kids eat free with a purchase of a full price entree, 11 am to 9 pm. Dine-in only. 
• Firehouse Subs: A $0.99 kids' combo with purchase of an adult meal, 4 to 9 pm. Limit of two kids' combos per adult meal. Child(ren) must be present. 

Kids Eat Free on Wednesday

No Huntersville restaurant offers a free kids' meal on Wednesday yet, but two offer $0.99 kids' meals. 

• Firehouse Subs: A $0.99 kids' combo with purchase of an adult meal, 4 to 9 pm. Limit of two kids' combos per adult meal. Child(ren) must be present.
• Sabor Latin Grill: A $0.99 kids' meal with an accompanying adult meal, 11 am to 9 pm. Limit one kids' meal per adult meal. 

Kids Eat Free on Thursday

Thursday is a popular night to eat out, and discounted kids meal deals give families one more night to eat out for less before the weekend. 

• Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse: One free kid's meal per $12 in adult purchases, 11 am to 11 pm. Dine-in only. Limit one child per adult. 

Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free in Huntersville 

Bob Evans

On Tuesdays, Bob Evans offers one free kids' meal for children 12 and under with each adult entree purchase. For dine-in, the deal runs from 4 to 9 pm. For carryout and delivery, it runs all day, from 7 am to 9 pm, but only on orders placed through the Bob Evans app. That makes a free kids' breakfast possible on to-go orders.

Kids build their own meal from the kids' menu. Breakfast is served all day and comes with a drink and a breakfast meat. Lunch and dinner meals come with a drink, a side, and a treat.

When we stopped by at 7 pm, the dining room was empty, and our server said evenings are usually very quiet. There are no TVs either. If your kids do better without a crowd or screens, that's worth knowing.

Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse

On Thursdays, kids eat free all day at Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse, from 11 am to 11 pm. The deal is one free kid's meal per $12 in adult purchases, and it's dine-in only. There's also a limit of one child per adult, so one adult spending $24 still gets one free kids' meal. The deal runs until 11 pm, so it works after a late game or practice.

The kids' menu is for ages 12 and under. Choices include half of any Philly cheesesteak, chicken tenders, five wings, a hamburger, cheese or pepperoni pizza, and cheese quesadilla. Every meal except the pizzas comes with a kid's drink and a side, like fresh cut fries, tater tots, or mandarin oranges. The kids' menu doubles as an activity sheet with a word search, tic-tac-toe, and a picture to color.

Hawthorne’s Pizza

On Tuesdays from 4 to 9 pm, kids 12 and under eat free at Hawthorne's Pizza with the purchase of each adult entree. Our server told us any item $10.99 or more counts as an adult purchase, so the wing appetizer or a large salad qualifies.

Kids can choose a cheese or pepperoni pizza, mac and cheese, chicken nuggets with waffle fries, pasta with marinara or butter sauce, grilled chicken with a honey glaze and broccoli, or cheese ravioli with marinara. Drink choices are milk, apple juice, pink lemonade, tea, and Coke products. Kids also get a pack of crayons tucked in a paper sleeve they can color.

Kairu Sushi and Noodle Bar

On Tuesdays from 11 am to 9 pm, kids eat free at Kairu Sushi and Noodle Bar with a purchase of a full price entree. Kairu calls the deal Tots 4 Tuesday, and it's dine-in only.

The kids' menu includes plain noodle dishes like udon, pho, egg noodles, and ramen. Kids can also pick chicken nuggets with french fries, a California roll with french fries, a plain maki roll with miso, or a chicken and rice bowl (teriyaki or hibachi). Adding tofu, chicken, shrimp, or steak costs extra. The kids' menu doubles as a coloring sheet, and Kairu has crayons on hand.

Outback Steakhouse

On Mondays, Outback Steakhouse offers a free kids' meal with the purchase of an adult entree from 4 to 10 pm. The limit is one free kids' meal per adult entree. The deal works for dine-in and for online orders with the code JoeyFree. 

The kids' menu at Outback is called the Joey Menu. Choices include chicken fingers, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, a Joey sirloin, and a hamburger. Each meal comes with a small drink (milk is an option) and a side of fries, fruit, or a salad; premium sides cost extra. When you dine in, the kids' menu has a coloring page, and it comes with crayons.

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza

On Sundays from 11 am to 8 pm, Uncle Maddio's Pizza offers one free kids' meal with purchase of an adult entree. The deal cannot be combined with other discounts.

The kids' menu is for ages 12 and under, and every kids' meal includes a drink. Kids can pick a 6" pizza (cheese or one topping, create your own, chef created, or premium) or the kid's meatball, which is two handmade meatballs with melted cheese. Extra toppings on kids' pizzas cost extra. For drinks, kids can choose a fountain drink, milk, or an apple juice box.

Uncle Maddio's keeps crayons and blank paper on hand for kids, and there's a spot in the restaurant where they hang kids' artwork.

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$0.99 Kids' Meals in Huntersville

Firehouse Subs

On Sundays from 10 am to 9 pm and Monday through Wednesday from 4 to 9 pm, kids 12 and under eat for $0.99 at Firehouse Subs. The limit is two kids' combos with purchase of an adult meal, and the child must be present.

Kids can choose turkey and provolone, ham and provolone, a meatball sub, or grilled cheese. Each kids' meal is served with a kid's drink, a cookie, and a fire hat. Chips are available as an upgrade for an extra charge.

Sabor Latin Grill

On Wednesdays from 11 am to 9 pm, Sabor Latin Grill offers a $0.99 kids' meal with an accompanying adult meal. The limit is one kids' meal per adult meal.

Each kids' meal comes with one entree, one side, and a fountain drink. Entree choices are a kids taco, kids chicken tenders, or a kids quesadilla. For the side, kids can pick chips and queso, rice and beans, half an ear of corn on the cob, or kids fries.

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Final Thoughts on Discounted Kids Meals in Huntersville

Picking the right night can make dinner out with kids a lot more affordable. If one of these restaurants is already a family favorite, its deal day is a good night to go.

Thank you to the managers and staff at each restaurant for answering our questions, and to the Huntersville parents who helped us figure out what information mattered most.

Restaurants change their specials often, so call ahead or ask your server before you order. If a deal has ended or you know of one we should add, let us know.