Who needs to cook when kids eat free every night of the week at restaurants around the DC area? From popular chains like IHOP and Denny’s to neighborhood pubs, Italian bistros, and more, we’ve got you covered with kid-friendly meal deals that will help you enjoy an evening out with your family while saving money, too. 

Read on for our list of 15 restaurants where kids eat free in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. For more great freebies, check out our Guide to Free Things to Do with Kids in DC, and look up our Kid-Friendly DC Restaurants Guide for more family restaurants throughout the area.

Chicago is a foodie's delight. Here are 16 family-friendly places across the city where kids can eat for free.

Not only does the Philly area have loads of options for fun family adventures, it's also a haven for food freebies and discounts for kids. Whether you're visiting the city or the suburbs, you will find chain restaurants and local spots that offer a break on the bill for kiddos. Want to plan an itinerary for the day or weekend? Check out our events calendar or head to a nearby museum, choose a restaurant near your activity, and you're on your way! Don't forget to confirm these deals with the restaurants before you head out.

When you need a break from the kitchen and your wallet needs a break from spending, why not check out a Houston restaurant where kids eat free? 

We've compiled a list of dozens of restaurants where kids eat free all around Houston, from fast-food joints to neighborhood eateries.

If you want more ideas on how to survive as a parent in Houston without going broke, see our Guide to Free Things to Do With Houston Kids. For more ideas on great places to eat as a family, visit our Kid-Friendly Restaurant Guide for Houston Families.

Kids eat free are three little words that make a restaurant dinner feel possible. I'm a mom of four and constantly searching for great food with good deals to feed hungry little mouths in addition to my own. 

This list of restaurants throughout the Los Angeles area offers free meals for kids at least one night a week. The restaurants vary from local joints to national chains, from the valleys to the beaches, from Italian to Mexican, and from seafood to steakhouses—enough to satisfy picky and non-picky eaters.

For more bargains, check out these birthday freebies for kids, discover where to take the kids for free museum days, and uncover more complimentary deals and ways to save with our Guide to Free Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids. 

The sticker price for kids' birthday celebrations can be huge, but did you know there are lots of birthday freebies available for kids? Many national businesses offer free stuff on your birthday: kids can eat free burgers, ice creams, calls from favorite characters (like Paw Patrol or SpongeBob), discounts on clothes, surprise gifts, and even more birthday freebies for kids.

For more birthday freebies near you, check out your city's Guide to Free Things To Do with Kids; and when you're ready to plan that party, be sure to check out our Birthday Party Ideas Guide for Unique Goody Bag and Party Favor Ideas, 100 Kids' Birthday Party Themes, and more.

South Jersey boasts amazing beaches and boardwalks, but chilly months may have you searching for play space and indoor playgrounds.

Read on for our list of some of the best indoor play spaces in the region, with offerings that include trampoline courts, arcades, bumper cars, and much more. 

These kid-friendly Long Island restaurants prove that some things in life are still free.  

From pizza to pasta, fast food to waitress service, and pub fare to ethnic dishes, check out these restaurants in Nassau and Suffolk counties the next time your family is looking for a stress-free dinner. Promotions change, so take a look at restaurant websites before you go. And be sure to check out our roundup of The Best Long Island Brunch Spots for Kids and Families for more great dining ideas. 

Bon appétit!