Parents are always looking for ways to stretch their budget. And this family-friendly offer from IHOP will definitely make families joyous and merry this holiday season.
Take a break from shopping and take the kids to IHOP for a frugal feast because the little ones get to eat for FREE. Then, use the extra money on holiday gifts and decorations.

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From Dec. 1 to 21, 2025, IHOP is letting kids 12 and under eat for FREE with each adult entrée purchased at participating locations — for dine-in only. The special is only available from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Children can choose an entrée from IHOP’s Kids Menu with many all-time favorites, including chicken strips, cheeseburger, quesadilla, pancakes and more.
Kids Eat Free is not valid with the IHOP Value Menu. The offer is not valid with any other offers or discounts.
Hungry for more food deals?
- Shake Shack offers free Shack Sandwich every week in December
- Burger King offers 13 Days of Deals (free food!) this holiday season
- Cracker Barrel offers Meals for Two under $20, free toys for kids this holiday season
- Sonic Drive-In offers 12 days of holiday deals in December
- Chipotle offers buy-one-get-one free entrée on Saturdays in December
- Kids eat free at IHOP in December
- Popeyes’ new $20 Family Meal brings value and easy prep to dining table
- 2026 Key Tag Update! $3 Frosty Key Tag gets free Frosty at Wendy’s all year in 2025
- Pizza Hut’s Triple Treat Box includes pizzas, breadsticks and dessert for under $20
- Tasty Takeover weekly food truck party
This deal is from Living on the Cheap, our sister site.




