SOUTHERN MARYLAND– Family night doesn’t have to come with a big bill. With a little planning, families can turn dinner or dessert into a budget-friendly outing by visiting local restaurants on special nights featuring deals and kids-eat-free offers. Check this guide often, as it will be updated regularly with new promotions across Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. Some of these specials were created exclusively for BayNet readers, so be sure to check back frequently as new local deals are added.
Thanks to Cedar Point Federal Credit Union for sponsoring this list and supporting families across Southern Maryland.
Cedar Point Federal Credit Union® serves Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties and is federally insured by the NCUA. The credit union offers everyday banking services for the entire community. For local youngsters, it provides bank accounts featuring an achievement program that rewards good grades.
Learn more about Cedar Point Federal Credit Union programs at www.cpfcu.com.
Daily Deals
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Bruster's Real Ice Cream – Waldorf & Hollywood
Free Cone & Doggie Sundae 🐾
Details: Children under 40 inches tall receive a free Baby Cone.
Dogs receive a free Doggie Sundae when visiting with their owner.
Waldorf: 1276 Smallwood Dr. W, #4761, Waldorf, MD 20603
Hollywood: 23825 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood, MD 20636
Golden Corral – Waldorf
Kids 3 and Under Eat Free, All Day, Every Day
2800 Crain Hwy., Waldorf, MD 20601
Details: Children 3 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult meal.
Phone: 301-893-8790
Lowe's. – All Locations
Free Lollipop, All Day, Every Day
Details: Children visiting Lowe’s may receive a free organic lollipop by joining the MyLowe's Rewards Kids Club. Families can also register for free monthly Kids Club DIY workshops. Registration required.
Sunday Deals
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Baia Coastal Italian – Chesapeake Beach
Kids Meal Deal with Gelato
8323 Bayside Rd., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Details: $10 Bambinos meal includes one kids entrée, a drink and a scoop of gelato. Entrée options include Cheese Pinsa, Spaghetti Pomodoro, Mac & Cheese, or Grilled Chicken with sautéed spinach. Available daily.
Note: Baia Coastal Italian is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
MOD Pizza
Kids Eat Free
Locations in California, Dunkirk and Prince Frederick
Details: Receive one free kids meal with the purchase of a MOD-size pizza or salad. Valid Sundays year-round. Order in-store or online using code KEF2026. Learn More
Plaza Azteca – Lexington Park
Free Ice Cream All Day on Sundays
22201 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653
One free scoop per child with the purchase of a kids meal, with parents’
authorization. Learn More
SoMD Blue Crabs – Waldorf
Kids Eat Free Select Sundays
Blue Crabs Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf, MD
Details: Children 12 and under receive a complimentary meal voucher (hot dog, chips, and 12 oz. fountain drink) with entry during select Kids Eat Free Sunday games. Post-game activities include Kids Run the Bases and player autograph opportunities. Learn More
When: May 31, June 14, July 19, Aug. 16
Monday Deals
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1936 Bar & Grill – Chesapeake Beach
Kids Eat Free, Mondays with Family Night
4100 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Details: For every adult entrée purchased, one child age 10 and under eats free and receives ice cream. Available Mondays. Dine-in only.
Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings – Waldorf
Kids Eat Free
3248 Crain Hwy A, Waldorf, MD 20603
Details: One free kids' meal ages 12 and under with a $10 purchase. Valid Monday through Friday for in-store use only. Cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion or discount.
Texas Roadhouse – California
Kids Night Deal, Mondays, 4:30–8 p.m.
45255 Abell House Lane, California, MD
Details: Kids' meals are available for $2.99 during Kids Night with games and fun.
Learn More
The Front Porch – Leonardtown
Kids Eat Free, Monday & Tuesday, All Day
22770 Washington St., Leonardtown, MD 20650
Details: One free kids' meal with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Valid for children 10 and under.
The Local – Hollywood
Kids Eat Free, 4 p.m.- Close
25188 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood, MD 20636
Details: One free kids' meal with the purchase of a sandwich or entrée. Valid for children under 10. Dine-in only. Offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Trifecta at Harbor Island Marina – Solomons
Kids Eat Free Mondays, 4 p.m.–8 p.m. | 3-Book Reading Program
120 Charles St., Solomons, MD 20688
Details: Free kids' meal available as part of Trifecta’s book reading program. Children 13 and under can earn a free kids' meal after reading three books. Kids may bring the books or provide the titles and authors during their visit.
Tuesday Deals
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Bob Evans – Prince Frederick
Kids Eat Free: Tuesdays, All Day
65 Main St., Prince Frederick, MD
Details: Free kids' meal with purchase of an adult entrée when ordered through the Bob Evans app. (limit three kids' meals per order) Learn More
Chick-fil-A – La Plata
Free Kids Meal on Family Nights
107 Drury Drive, La Plata, MD
Details: One free kids' meal with the purchase of each adult meal. Dine-in only.
Last Tuesday of the month, 5:30-7:30 pm, check Facebook for the event dates.
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Denny's – Waldorf
Kids Eat Free: Tuesdays, 4–10 p.m.
2975 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD
Details: Kids eat free with purchase of an adult entrée (dine-in; location-specific promotion). Learn More
Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings – Waldorf
Kids Eat Free
3248 Crain Hwy A, Waldorf, MD 20603
Details: One free kids' meal ages 12 and under with a $10 purchase. Valid Monday through Friday for in-store use only. Cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion or discount.
Il Gusto Ristorante – La Plata
Kids Eat Free: Tuesdays, All Day
230 Rosewick Rd, La Plata, MD 20646
Details: Kids 15 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée. Offer valid on the kids' menu.
Texas Roadhouse – La Plata
Kids Night Deal: Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m.
103 Drury Drive, La Plata, MD
Details: Kids' meals are available for $3.99 during Kids Night with games and fun. Learn More
TGI Fridays – Waldorf
Kids Eat Free: Tuesdays, All Day
2990 Waldorf Market Place, Waldorf, MD
Details: Kids eat free with purchase of an entrée (dine-in; location-specific promotion). Learn More
The Front Porch– Leonardtown
Kids Eat Free, All Day
22770 Washington St., Leonardtown, MD 20650
Details: One free kids' meal with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Valid for children 10 and under on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Wednesday Deals
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Baia Coastal Italian – Chesapeake Beach
Kids Meal Deal with Gelato
8323 Bayside Rd., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Details: $10 Bambinos meal includes one kids entrée, a drink and a scoop of gelato. Entrée options include Cheese Pinsa, Spaghetti Pomodoro, Mac & Cheese, or Grilled Chicken with sautéed spinach. Available daily.
Note: Baia Coastal Italian is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Bonchon – Waldorf
Kids Eat Free: Wednesday, All Day
3059 Waldorf Market Place, Waldorf, MD
Details: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée during Wednesday dine-in service. 1/2 off wine for adults as well.
Calvet Kettle Corn – Chesapeake Beach & Charlotte Hall
Free Small Bag of Popcorn, Every Day, All Day
Valid at both Chesapeake Beach and Charlotte Hall locations.
Available every day the stores are open (Wednesdays–Saturdays).
Details: Receive one free small bag of kettle corn with the purchase of $20 or more in popcorn. Valid for children 15 and under. Flavor choice may be selected from available options.
Note: Open Wednesday–Saturday with varying hours by location.
El Coquí LLC– Callaway
Kid Eat Free, All Day Wednesday
21030 Point Lookout Rd., Callaway, MD
Details: One child, 12 and under, per family eats free with the purchase of two adult meals. Kids meal includes a choice of boneless chicken or fried pork, served with one side: rice of the day, tostones, sweet plantains, or French fries.
Foster’s Grille – La Plata, Prince Frederick & Waldorf
Free 16 oz. Milkshake, Wednesdays (All Day)
Details: Kids receive a free milkshake with the purchase of a kids' meal.
Available all day Wednesdays at all three locations.
La Plata: 6390 Crain Highway, Suite 105, La Plata, MD 20646
Prince Frederick: 447 Solomons Island Rd. N, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Waldorf: 2975 Shasho Place, Waldorf, MD 20603
Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings – Waldorf
Kids Eat Free
3248 Crain Hwy A, Waldorf, MD 20603
Details: One free kids' meal ages 12 and under with a $10 purchase. Valid Monday through Friday for in-store use only. Cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion or discount.
Red Robin – California & Waldorf
Kids' Meals Half Off, All Day
Both locations, Waldorf and California
Details: Kids 11 and under receive 50% off kids' meals with the purchase of an adult entrée.
The Local – Hollywood
Kids Eat Free, 4 p.m.- Close
25188 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood, MD 20636
Details: One free kids' meal with the purchase of a sandwich or entrée. Valid for children under 10. Dine-in only. Offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Thursday Deals
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Baia Coastal Italian – Chesapeake Beach
Kids Meal Deal with Gelato
8323 Bayside Rd., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Details: $10 Bambinos meal includes one kids entrée, a drink and a scoop of gelato. Entrée options include Cheese Pinsa, Spaghetti Pomodoro, Mac & Cheese, or Grilled Chicken with sautéed spinach. Available daily.
Note: Baia Coastal Italian is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Calvet Kettle Corn – Chesapeake Beach & Charlotte Hall
Free Small Bag of Popcorn, Every Day, All Day
Valid at both Chesapeake Beach and Charlotte Hall locations.
Available every day the stores are open (Wednesdays–Saturdays).
Details: Receive one free small bag of kettle corn with the purchase of $20 or more in popcorn. Valid for children 15 and under. Flavor choice may be selected from available options.
Note: Open Wednesday–Saturday with varying hours by location.
Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings – Waldorf
Kids Eat Free
3248 Crain Hwy A, Waldorf, MD 20603
Details: One free kids' meal ages 12 and under with a $10 purchase. Valid Monday through Friday for in-store use only. Cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion or discount.
The Local – Hollywood
Kids Eat Free, 4 p.m.- close
25188 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood, MD 20636
Details: One free kids' meal with the purchase of a sandwich or entrée. Valid for children under 10. Dine-in only. Offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Friday Deals
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Baia Coastal Italian – Chesapeake Beach
Kids Meal Deal with Gelato
8323 Bayside Rd., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Details: $10 Bambinos meal includes one kids entrée, a drink and a scoop of gelato. Entrée options include Cheese Pinsa, Spaghetti Pomodoro, Mac & Cheese, or Grilled Chicken with sautéed spinach. Available daily.
Note: Baia Coastal Italian is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Calvet Kettle Corn – Chesapeake Beach & Charlotte Hall
Free Small Bag of Popcorn, Every Day, All Day
Valid at both Chesapeake Beach and Charlotte Hall locations.
Available every day the stores are open (Wednesdays–Saturdays).
Details: Receive one free small bag of kettle corn with the purchase of $20 or more in popcorn. Valid for children 15 and under. Flavor choice may be selected from available options.
Note: Open Wednesday–Saturday with varying hours by location.
Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings – Waldorf
Kids Eat Free
3248 Crain Hwy A, Waldorf, MD 20603
Details: One free kids' meal ages 12 and under with a $10 purchase. Valid Monday through Friday for in-store use only. Cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion or discount.
Saturday Deals
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Baia Coastal Italian – Chesapeake Beach
Kids Meal Deal with Gelato
8323 Bayside Rd., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Details: $10 Bambinos meal includes one kids entrée, a drink and a scoop of gelato. Entrée options include Cheese Pinsa, Spaghetti Pomodoro, Mac & Cheese, or Grilled Chicken with sautéed spinach. Available daily.
Note: Baia Coastal Italian is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Calvet Kettle Corn – Chesapeake Beach & Charlotte Hall
Free Small Bag of Popcorn, Every Day, All Day
Valid at both Chesapeake Beach and Charlotte Hall locations.
Available every day the stores are open (Wednesdays–Saturdays).
Details: Receive one free small bag of kettle corn with the purchase of $20 or more in popcorn. Valid for children 15 and under. Flavor choice may be selected from available options.
Note: Open Wednesday–Saturday with varying hours by location.
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