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Back-to-School Made Easy: Kids' Bargains and Free Eats

September 1, 2026


Looking for a way to save money in your family’s dining budget? We are excited to announce our new Kids Eat Free/Cheap Guide! The guide includes businesses throughout Prince William County, and restaurants are listed by town. 

Our guide is updated frequently to include current specials and deals. Please note that deals may change without notice.  While we will do our best to keep the list current, we may not always be notified in advance of changes. As a general rule of thumb, please call the restaurant ahead of time to confirm. 

If you know of a business offering a kids-eat-free/cheap deal that isn’t listed here, please let us know by emailing sylviac@macaronikid.com. 


Arlington

Inca Social

1776 Wilson Blvd

Arlington, VA

Kids (12 and under) EAT FREE – Every Monday, open to close, off our kids' menu.


Ocean Shack 

2163 N. Glebe Road

Arlington, VA

Kids who are less than 3 feet tall can enjoy an all-you-can-eat seafood boil (think crab legs, shrimp, mussels, clams, and more) for free at this beachy eatery. For kids 3 feet to 4.5 feet, the price is $25.99.


Palette 22

4053 Campbell Ave., 

Arlington, VA (Shirlington)

Kids 10 and younger can indulge in the bottomless weekend brunch at this Shirlington restaurant for a mere $10, which includes: the taco, waffle bar, and menu items such as French toast sticks and street corn pizza.



Immigrant Food

4245 N. Fairfax Drive

Arlington (Ballston), VA

Kids younger than 12 get half off kid-friendly items like Hong Kong French Toast (peanut butter, condensed milk, and homemade strawberry jam), PB&J Bao Buns (peanut butter and slow-cooked strawberry jam), and the Havana Sandwich (pork with melted Swiss and pineapple pickles).


Silver Diner

4400 Wilson Blvd. 

Arlington (Ballston)

Kids who dine here enjoy perks such as a free kids' meal every five visits, as well as a kids' entree and shake on their birthday, and a collectible pin every visit. Collect 10 pins, and you can ask for a free T-shirt. 


Westover Taco

5849B Washington Blvd

Arlington, VA

Kids eat free with the purchase of 2 adult dinners


Alexandria

Firenza Pizza

7001 Manchester Blvd

Alexandria, VA 22310

Firenza Pizza offers an everyday Kid’s Meal for $4.99, which comes with a 5-inch personal cheese pizza (plus one topping of choice) and a drink. While this affordable menu item is available daily, specific "Kids Eat Free" promotions (often hosted on Sundays or Tuesdays) depend on individual location participation and local events.


Bertucci’s 

6450 Springfield Plaza

Springfield, VA

Bertucci’s offers a "Kids Eat Free" deal as part of their Daily Dough Deals, where kids 12 and under receive a free meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. The offer includes items from the kids' menu, such as pizza or pasta.


Hard Times Cafe

1404 King Street

Alexandria, VA

From 5-8 pm on Sunday evenings, children get a free kids' meal with the purchase of an adult meal.


Silver Diner

4630 King Street

Alexandria, VA

Kids who dine here enjoy perks such as a free kids' meal every five visits, as well as a kids' entree and shake on their birthday, and a collectible pin every visit. Collect 10 pins, and you can ask for a free T-shirt.