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Going out to eat as a family is one of the easiest ways to turn an ordinary evening into a treat, but the bill adds up fast when you are feeding little ones. This Indy’s Child guide rounds up the kids eat free deals we could verify in and around Indianapolis, so you can plan your week around the savings. Because restaurant promotions can change, always double-check before you head out. All deals were verified from current restaurant websites and offer pages on March 16, 2026. Jump to a day: MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | WEEKENDS | EVERYDAY KIDS EAT FREE MONDAY MCL Restaurant & Bakery MCL has been dishing out Indiana comfort food cafeteria-style for decades, from homestyle entrees to classic bakery desserts. The Deal: Up to two free kids meals per adult meal purchased. MCL's current menu lists this deal for Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Dine-in only. Locations: Find an Indianapolis-area location. Oasis Diner This historic diner in Plainfield serves up good old fashioned diner food, including on of Indy’s top 10 tenderloin sandwiches. The Deal: Kids 12 and under eat free from 4-9 pm with a regular priced entree. Location: 405 West Main Street, Plainfield Related Article: 15 Fun Indianapolis Restaurants for Kids KIDS EAT FREE TUESDAY Birdies Stop in for mini golf and kids eat free on Tuesdays at Birdies. The Deal: One child eats free per parent, as long as the adult orders a main meal. Location: 632 State Road 32 E, Westfield, IN Bob Evans A family dining staple with locations across Indiana, Bob Evans runs a Tuesday deal exclusively through its app. The Deal: One free kids meal per adult entrée purchased, up to 3 kids meals per 3 entrées. Must order through the Bob Evans app. Limit one offer per customer. Locations: Find a nearby Bob Evans. Chiba This Westfield sushi spot keeps a weekly family deal in the rotation for Tuesday nights. The Deal: One free kids meal with every adult purchase of $20 or more. Location: 228 Park St., Westfield, IN 46074 C.R. Heroes Family Pub One of the best-known family restaurant picks in Fishers, C.R. Heroes posts its Tuesday deal right on its website. The Deal: Kids eat free every Tuesday night, 5 p.m. to close, with each adult meal purchase of $12 or more. Dine-in only. Location: 10570 E. 96th St., Fishers, IN 46037 Denny's Denny's continues to advertise a Tuesday family offer on its current promo pages. The Deal: One free kids meal with each adult entrée purchased, Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Participation may vary by location. Locations: Find a nearby Denny's. Related Article: Free Things to Do Around Indianapolis KIDS EAT FREE WEDNESDAY Fishers Test Kitchen Fishers Test Kitchen features a rotating lineup of local food concepts at Fishers District, with family-friendly options in one spot. The Deal: Kids eat free every Wednesday. Get one free kids meal for every adult meal purchased. Kids meal options currently include a cheeseburger with fries, chicken fingers with fries, and a cheese quesadilla. Location: 9713 District North Dr., Suite #1210, Fishers, IN 46037 Books & Brews Brownsburg This Brownsburg taproom lists kids eat free as one of its current weekly specials. The Deal: Kids eat free on Wednesdays. Location: 1551 N. Green St., Suite I, Brownsburg, IN 46112 MCL Restaurant & Bakery MCL's current menu also lists its kids eat free deal on Wednesdays (same deal as Monday). The Deal: Up to two free kids meals per adult meal purchased. Dine-in only. Locations: Find an Indianapolis-area location. Metro Diner Metro Diner is offering a summer Kids Eat Free deal at its Indianapolis-area locations, including 82nd Street, Plainfield and Greenwood. The Deal: Kids eat free every Wednesday all summer, May 20 through Sept. 2, after 2 p.m. Locations: 3954 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46240; 302 Dan Jones Rd., Plainfield, IN 46168; 7225 US 31 S., Indianapolis, IN 46227. Michaelangelo's Italian Bistro This Noblesville Italian spot still has a current weekly kids eat free special posted online. The Deal: One free kids meal per adult entrée on Wednesdays. Location: 550 Westfield Rd., Noblesville, IN 46060 KIDS EAT FREE THURSDAY No Thursday-only kids eat free deals in the Indianapolis area could be verified from current restaurant websites. If you know of one we missed, let us know! KIDS EAT FREE WEEKENDS MCL Restaurant & Bakery MCL has been dishing out Indiana comfort food cafeteria-style for decades, from homestyle entrees to classic bakery desserts. The Deal: Up to two free kids meals per adult meal purchased. MCL's current menu lists this deal for Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Dine-in only. Locations: Find an Indianapolis-area location. Books & Brews Mothership The Mothership location in Indianapolis lists a Sunday family special on its current page. The Deal: Kids eat free on Sundays. Location: 9402 Uptown Dr., Suite 1400, Indianapolis, IN 46256 Books & Brews Brownsburg The Brownsburg location also runs kids eat free on Sundays, in addition to its Wednesday deal. The Deal: Kids eat free on Sundays. Location: 1551 N. Green St., Suite I, Brownsburg, IN 46112 The Melting Pot The Indianapolis Melting Pot runs a weekly Family Day offer for Sunday fondue nights. The Deal: Kids 12 and under receive a free kid's entrée with the purchase of one adult entrée on Sundays. One free child's entrée per adult entrée purchased. Not valid on holidays or with other offers. Location: 5650 E. 86th St., Ste A, Indianapolis, IN 46250 KIDS EAT FREE EVERYDAY Fogo de Chão Planning a special family dinner downtown? Fogo offers a year-round option for younger kids. The Deal: Children 6 and under eat free, and children ages 7 to 12 dine at half price for the Full Churrasco Experience. Location: 117 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 Roots Burger Bar This Carmel burger joint runs a kids eat free deal every day of the week. The Deal: One free kids menu item with every entrée of $13 or more. Restrictions apply. Location: 12552 Gray Rd., Carmel, IN 46032 IKEA Restaurant (Limited Time) Not an everyday-everyday deal, but worth flagging for the next few weeks. The Deal: March 30 through April 13, 2026, IKEA Family members receive up to 2 free kids entrées with the purchase of 1 adult entrée. (IKEA Family membership is free.) Location: 11400 IKEA Way, Fishers, IN 46037 Please note: This list only includes deals verified from current restaurant websites and offer pages. Promotions and participation can change at any time, so check the restaurant's website or call ahead before you go.

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