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Family Fun on a Budget: Kids Eat Free in Greater Lansing 2026

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by Sarah Koss
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Kids Eat Free or Discounted in Restaurants all over Lansing

Going out to eat is always a treat – but when kids are involved, it can get pricey in a hurry. Especially if they’ll only eat one chicken tender and two fries.

Enter your saving grace: Kids Eat Free promos.

We’ve done our homework and put together a list of mid-Michigan’s best places where kids eat free or cheap.

Please note: promotions change often so call ahead to confirm the deal is still active before promising to take the kids out to eat.

Kids Eat Free at Bob Evans on Tuesdays Koss
Kids Eat Free at participating Bob Evans restaurants on Tuesdays

Where Kids Eat Free By Day

We can’t get a good latte for much less than $5 anymore. So, it’s a big deal when kids can eat a whole meal for free or close to it. We are lucky to have an abundance of fun and delicious options in Lansing.

Here’s a list of places ranging from chains to local favorites that won’t break the bank on those last-minute food runs, or planned nights out. 

NOTE: Restaurant deals and offers are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm the deal you want is still available.

Monday

Kids Eat Free

Gravity Smokehouse & BBQ
2440 Cedar St, Holt, MI 48842

Deal: Kids 12 and under eat free on Mondays with the purchase of an adult entrée—one free kids’ meal per adult entrée.

Tuesday

Kids Eat Free

Big Boy
660 N Cedar St, Mason, MI 48854
1709 E M-21, Owosso, MI 48867
1408 Old US 27, St. Johns, MI 48879

Deal: Bring your little one to Big Boy every Tuesday from 4 PM to close and enjoy a free kids meal with a toy when you purchase an adult entrée!

Bob Evans
13101 S US 27 Hwy, DeWitt, MI 48820
625 Commercial Dr, Lansing, MI 48917
900 American Rd, Lansing, MI 48911
1250 E M-21, Owosso, MI 48867
1725 N West Ave, Jackson, MI 49202
3321 E Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49202
3880 Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48813

Deal: Enjoy a free Kids Meal with every entrée at Bob Evans—valid Tuesdays only, exclusively in the Bob Evans app (limit three kids meals per three entrées, one offer per customer).

Buddies Pub & Grill
3048 E Lake Lansing Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823

Deal:  One free kids meal with the purchaes of an adult meal and soft drink between 4–8 PM!  See server for details.

Denny’s
2701 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
7330 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917
2560 Airport Rd, Jackson, MI 49202

Deal: Every Tuesday between 4 – 10 PM, get one free Kids Meal with the purchase of each adult entrée. Restrictions may apply. Check with your server for details.

Eagle Inn
13490 W Grand River Hwy, Eagle, MI 48822

Deal: On Tuesdays, kids 13 and under eat free from the kids menu with the purchase of any entrée.

One North Kitchen & Bar
2115 Bondsteel Dr, Jackson, MI 49202

Deal: Every Tuesday from 5 – 8 PM is Family Fun Night with kids karaoke and a free kids meal with entree purchased.

Discounted Deal

Toads LLC
223 N Bridge St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837

Deal: Two Dollar Taco Tuesday—enjoy crispy hard shell tacos loaded with beef, fresh lettuce, and cheese. $2 per taco while supplies last.

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$2 Taco Tuesday at Toads LLC in Grand Ledge, MI

Thursday

Kids Eat Free

Pins & Pints
2120 E Saginaw Hwy, East Lansing, MI 48823

Deal: Kids eat free on Thursdays with the purchase of an adult entrée—dine-in only for children ages 12 and under.

Discounted Deal

MorningLory Cafe & Bakery
115 N Bridge St, Dimondale, MI 48821

Deal: On Thursdays from 7 AM – 7 PM, kids 12 and under can enjoy a $5 meal. Choose chicken tenders, pancake and bacon, or grilled cheese with applesauce—all served with a kids beverage (no refills).

Saturday

Discounted Deal

Old Nation Brewing Co
1500 Grand River Ave, Williamston, MI 48895

Deal: Every Saturday from 11 AM – 4 PM, kids ages 12 and under can enjoy half-off kids’ meals.

Sunday

Kids Eat Free

Looking Glass Brewing Co.
115 N Bridge St, DeWitt, MI 48820

Deal: Kids 12 and under eat free every Sunday (must order off the kids menu and one free meal per adult meal ordered).

Olga’s Kitchen
354 Frandor Ave, Lansing, MI 48912

Deal: Kids 12 and under eat free every Sunday with the purchase of an adult entree.

The Cosmos
1200 N Larch St, Lansing, MI 48906

Deal: Kids eat free on Sundays—dine-in only for children 12 and under. See restaurant for restrictions.

The Old Bag of Nails
210 Cascade Blvd, Lansing, MI 48912

Deal: Kids 12 and under eat free every Sunday with the purchase of an adult entrée. One kids meal per adult entrée.

Discounted Deal

Hibachi Grill & Sushi Buffet
5837 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917

Deal: Enjoy Sunday All Day Dinner with special pricing. Kids ages 3–6 eat for $4.99, ages 7–10 for $9.50, and kids 2 and under eat free.

Leo’s Lodge
2525 E Jolly Rd, Lansing, MI 48910

Deal: On Sundays, buy one pizza and get a second of equal or lesser value free—dine-in only.

Ongoing Deals

Ohana Sushi and Bar
707 Brookside Dr, Lansing, MI 48917

Deal: Kids age 4-10 eat for just $9.95/person and children age 3 and under eat free Monday – Friday 11 AM – 3:30 PM.

Pita Way
13070 S US 27 Hwy, Suite 3, DeWitt, MI 48820
918 E Grand River Ave, Suite A, East Lansing, MI 48823
1201 E Main St, Suite B, Owosso, MI 48867

Deal: Kids 12 and under receive one mini rice bowl (white meat chicken, gyro, dark meat chicken, or falafel) per adult entrée purchase, and must be present with an accompanying adult in-store or online. Maximum of two kids meals per adult entree.

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Sarah is a busy mom of two boys and a dog, juggling work, her family, and husband of 18 years. In her free time, she enjoys reading, naps, planning trips, and spending time with loved ones. Every fall, you’ll find this DeWitt native cheering on her Spartans—Go Green!🐻 mama bear | 🐾 dog lover | 🔍 fun finder | 📚 book reader

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