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<\/p>\nDining out with your family can get expensive.<\/p>\n
From pancakes to burgers, five popular restaurant chains across the Sacramento region are serving up kids-eat-free deals this summer.<\/p>\n
However, each promotion comes with its own rules and eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n
Here’s where families can score free meals for kids across the Sacramento region:<\/p>\n
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Dulce Garinca, 38, middle, smiles as she sits with her daughter Xochil, 9, outside on Sunday, July 18, 2021.<\/p>\n
Which Habit Burger & Grill locations have free kids meal deal?<\/p>\n
For a limited time, Habit Burger & Grill is offering one free “Kids Favorite Meal”<\/a> with a purchase of $10 or more at participating locations.<\/p>\n The deal is available exclusively to CharClub rewards members.<\/p>\n Eligible members receive the offer in their My Offers wallet every Monday and can redeem one free kids meal per week, according to the company.<\/p>\n Becoming a CharClub member is free by downloading the Habit Burger & Grill app and creating an account.<\/p>\n Here’s where you can find participating Habit Burger & Grill locations<\/a> in the Sacramento area:<\/p>\n How can kids eat free at Chili’s Grill & Bar?<\/p>\n Families can also save at Chili’s Grill & Bar through the restaurant’s Kids Eat Free promotion<\/a>.<\/p>\n Children 12 and younger can receive a free meal from the Pepper Pals menu with the purchase of a regular-priced adult meal at participating locations.<\/p>\n The offer is available to members of the My Chili’s Rewards program<\/a> and can be redeemed through the Chili’s app or offers sent by email.<\/p>\n Kids can choose<\/a> from favorites such as cheeseburger bites, pizza and crispy chicken.<\/p>\n Chili’s has several locations<\/a> in the Sacramento region, including Elk Grove<\/a>, Folsom<\/a>, Rancho Cordova<\/a> and Sacramento<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, not every Chili’s restaurant is participating in the promotion, so families should check with their local restaurant<\/a> or confirm availability<\/a> through the My Chili’s Rewards app before visiting.<\/p>\n When can kids get free meals at Denny’s?<\/p>\n At participating Denny’s restaurants, kids can eat free<\/a> every Tuesday and Sunday from 4 to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n The deal includes up to two free kids meals from the children’s menu with the purchase of one adult meal priced at $6 or more.<\/p>\n The offer is valid for dine-in only and cannot be combined with online orders. Participation and promotion days can vary by location.<\/p>\n You can find participating Denny’s locations<\/a> in the Sacramento area on the company website.<\/p>\n From pancakes to burgers, five popular restaurant chains across the Sacramento region are serving up kids-eat-free deals this summer.<\/p>\n When can kids eat free at IHOP?<\/p>\n Many participating IHOP restaurants offer a Kids Eat Free promotion<\/a> for children 12 and younger.<\/p>\n The daily deal includes one free kids meal with the purchase of one adult meal<\/a>, from 4 to 10 p.m. The offer is available for dine-in only.<\/p>\n Kids can choose from menu favorites<\/a> such as pancakes, chicken strips, cheeseburgers and macaroni and cheese.<\/p>\n Be sure to check with your nearest restaurant before visiting, as participation can vary.<\/p>\n![\"From](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/sacramento_bee_mcclatchy_569\/eb945858349586fbee235090e9da0477.jpeg\"\/)
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