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• The Cheesecake Factory has a new rewards app, and if you sign up or log in by April 30, you’ll get redeemable between April 1 and May 7. You鈥檒l also get an offer for a free slice with any purchase on your birthday.
• The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville, Virginia, is hosting 鈥� no experience necessary 鈥� on March 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. You have to be at least 18, and if you have cowboy boots, wear ’em!
• Laid-off government employees get free admission to the annual put on by the APIC National Capital Chapter. Students and children can also attend for free. The event takes place March 28 at the Hilton Washington, D.C./Rockville hotel.
• The Easter Bunny is hopping into some select Petco stores for with you and your pet on March 28 and 29 from 2-4 p.m. Petco suggests calling ahead to find out if your store is among those the bunny is visiting.
• It’s part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival that families look forward to every year: The free takes place March 29 on the grounds of the Washington Monument.
• March 29 is at National Harbor in Maryland, featuring free Japanese cultural performances and demonstrations. Head to the plaza for free Coca-Cola Cherry Float samples, while supplies last.
• Did you know you can get deals and discounts at businesses in the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood of D.C.? Just head to the Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District’s . Right now, you can get a free pretzel with the purchase of a beer at Prost.
• You have two more chances to enjoy on April 2 and 9. It’s a cherry blossom-themed outdoor series featuring top DJs, dancing and vibrant visuals. It’s free to attend, but RSVPs are encouraged.

• March 20 is the first day of spring, and as always, freebies are blooming at. Stop by any location to get a free 6 oz. Italian ice.
• Hundreds of events – most of them free – are happening now through March 25 to mark , the day when the first European settlers arrived in the state in 1634.
• At Insomnia Cookies, March 20 is your last chance to wear gear from any college basketball team to get a on the bakery’s Classic cookies.
• Several bowling centers in our region will offer kids two free games per day, throughout the summer. You can , for those days when they tell you there’s nothing to do!
• Admission and parking are free for the annual on March 22. It’s happening at St. Andrew Ukrainian Cathedral in Silver Spring.
• If your March Madness bracket gets busted, bring it to now through April 6 for a free six pack of wings. If a March miracle happens, and your bracket is 100% perfect on April 7, you’ll be rewarded with free wings for a year.
• has a really good deal for new customers. Place a $49 order and use code WELCOME to get a free $20 e-Gift card. Some products are excluded.

• Chipotle is bringing back an Show up at a participating Chipotle between 3 and 4 p.m. March 13, show off a real, temporary or drawn-on tattoo, and you’ll be eligible for buy-one get-one free entrees. You can get up to five freebies per check.
• Rio and the City of Gaithersburg team up for the annual on March 14 at 10 a.m. Many retailers and restaurants will be offering deals as well.
• Also happening March 14: . It starts at 11 a.m. at the intersection of Prescott Avenue and Quarry Road near Old Town Manassas.
• Admission is free to the at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on March 14. The organizers only ask that you register in advance.
• On March 15, join the on a bird walk through Kingman and Heritage Islands. Be sure to bring binoculars if you have them. There’s no charge, but the alliance says donations are always appreciated.
• Ready for March Madness? Show your completed college basketball bracket at to get a free cup of soup with your entree purchase. It can be a men’s or women’s bracket, your choice.
• has free, pre-recorded crafting classes to give your kids something to do over spring break, or anytime.
• Everyone has the March 16 and 17. Wear green in-store or at the drive-thru on either day to get a free doughnut slathered in sugary green glaze, no purchase necessary.
• March 19 is at Dairy Queen. Stop by a non-mall location to get a free small vanilla soft serve cone, while supplies last.

• The American Red Cross says there’s a severe need for blood right now, and if you , you’ll get a $15 Amazon Gift Card. Also, you’ll get free A1C testing 鈥� no fasting necessary 鈥� that can help determine if you have prediabetes or diabetes.
• Prom season is coming, and Macy’s at Tysons Corner Center is from 2-4 p.m. to help your teen get ready. The first 200 customers will get a free cosmetics bag, no purchase necessary.
• Did you know stores offer free story time events for kids? On March 7, the will hold a special one to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
• Gone fishing lately? Find a photo of yourself posing with a fish, DM it to and you’ll get a coupon good for a buy one, get one free variety platter. (Bonus fun: The company will also DM you an edited version of your pic, to make it look like you’re posing with a piece of its fried fish.)
• If you’re looking to buy a home or rent for the first time, consider checking out the March 7 in Fairfax. There will be dozens of exhibits, free workshops and free financial coaching.
• Subway is offering a deal on March 9 for . 聽Pay for a six-inch meatball sub, and get it upgraded to a footlong for free if you ask.
• If one slice of pie is never enough for you, there’s an event you should register for now. It’s a pie eating contest on “Pi Day,” March 14, at Every participant takes home a free frozen chicken pot pie, and the winner takes home a $100 gift card.

• On Feb. 27, come early to the new location in D.C. on 14th Street NW, starting at 5 p.m. The first 50 guests get free t-shirts and tote bags. The shop will also be handing out free shots of Hot Italian Sipping Chocolate.
• This is closing weekend for at the National Gallery of Art. Admission is free, and events on Feb. 28 include artist and gallery talks, and musical performances featuring the didgeridoo. It’s a rare chance to hear this wind instrument played live.
• The celebration at Westfield Montgomery Mall wraps up Feb. 28 at Macy’s Court, with events marking the Lantern Festival.
• , Footlong Quarter Pound Coneys are buy one, get one free through March 1. You have to order through the SONIC app and be a registered user. One more thing: The deal is only good once a week.
• On Feb. 28, head to in Fort Washington for a free Black History Month family day. Kids can enjoy hands-on fun, and there will be guided tours of the center’s exhibition: “Black County, Black History: Preserving, Promoting, and Protecting Black History in Prince George鈥檚 County.”
• March 3 is . That means a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes is yours when you dine in at participating locations between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. While you’re there, you’re invited to support your local food banks by donating to Feeding America.

• Guys! Buy that special someone a ticket to see , and your ticket will be free. Just use code DUDESGOFREE at checkout for a limited time.
• BLACK INK, an open house celebrating Black artists, is back at the Pyramid Atlantic Art Center in Hyattsville on February 14.聽 Admission is free, . There will be an artist talk, hands-on demos of things like screen printing and bookmaking, and you’ll be able to explore artists’ private studios.
• QDOBA . On Feb. 14 at participating locations, Rewards Members who buy an entree and a drink will get a second entree free.
• More than a thousand people will march in the , on Feb. 14 from 2-4 p.m. This year’s event will be extra special, in honor of America’s 250th birthday.
• On Feb. 14 at Shake Shack, . They’re made by mixing strawberry puree into vanilla frozen custard, and covering it with a dark chocolate shell you can crack open. But there’s more. The whole thing gets topped with chocolate whipped cream and strawberry curls.
• The American Lung Association is in Brightwood, Brookland, Columbia Heights, Fort DuPont, Fort Totten and Southeast. The goal is to increase early detection, and boost survival rates.
• You and your pet are invited to the grand opening of the . Along with tours of the place on Wisconsin Circle, enjoy free hot cocoa, a kissing-booth style photo area, and let an artist make a caricature of you and your best bud.
• Giveaway alert! on Feb. 14 between noon and 4 p.m. for Valentine-themed freebies, while supplies last.
• Valentine’s Day will be particularly cheesy at all California Tortilla locations in the D.C region. 聽On Feb. 14, buy an entree and you can get a free small chips and queso, or chips and salsa. 聽Just say “I love cheese” at the register, or .

• If you have a , you can get into several local museums for free Feb. 7 and 8, including the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the Rubell Museum, and the Phillips Collection.
• There are two ways to score freebies at participating Buffalo Wild Wings. First, make a $25 preorder by Feb. 7 for pickup Feb. 8. You’ll earn you can claim on a future visit through March 10. Second, if the Super Bowl goes into overtime, everyone earns six free wings that be claimed Feb. 23.
• Here’s another super deal for the Super Bowl: On Feb. 8, you can get with any $40 online purchase for takeout or delivery at Applebee’s. Just use promo code SBWINGS26.
• At Noodles & Company, buy a catering pan and you’ll get a . The offer is valid through Feb. 8.
• If you’re a Popeyes rewards member, this one’s for you: Get with a $10 online purchase on Feb. 8. You can choose boneless or bone-in.
• Don’t fumble a super night out by drinking and driving home. You can get a 鈥� worth up to $15 鈥� through the SoberRide program. Rides will be available starting Feb. 8, into the wee hours of Feb. 9.
• On Feb. 9, Starbucks Rewards members can grab a with the purchase of another drink of equal or greater value.
• Here’s a Monday freebie for Paris Baguette rewards members: Make a pastry purchase Feb. 9, and you’ll get a .
• On Feb. 10, head to Mount Vernon Triangle’s “” event in the Bar Noir lounge area of the new restaurant Kach茅. The first 50 attendees to check in during happy hour, which starts at 5 p.m., get a free drink.

• Jan. 30 is ! La Madeleine is giving away free regular croissants with any purchase. Burger King and Paris Baguette are offering freebies too.
• Lidl is also giving away in its stores on Jan. 30. Use code FREECROISSANT in the MyLidl app to get yours.
• Tubi is a with 4-6 minutes of ads per hour. In February it’s adding new, original content, along with a whole bunch of movie favorites.
• QDOBA has a heavenly deal for 2026. On the day of each month’s full moon, you can get when you buy a full-sized entree. You have to be a QDOBA Rewards member to take advantage. Upcoming full moons include Feb. 1, March 3 and April 1.
• Do you enjoy traveling with your pet? The pet-friendly hotel chain Staypineapple has an offer for you. Book a stay in February, and your s all year. The standard pet fee of $29.95 a night will be waived. Staypineapple has locations in places like New York City, Boston, Chicago and San Francisco.
• At Victoria’s Secret, some beauty through Feb. 16. Many are packaged especially for Valentine’s Day giving.

In addition to tracking a mighty January storm, 草莓传媒 is tracking weather-related freebies and deals for Sunday and Monday (Jan. 25 and 26) and beyond.

We’re posting them here, if you’d like to venture out on foot to a neighborhood favorite (local leaders are urging you NOT to drive during the storm).

• in Northwest D.C. has declared Sunday “Sleet Day.” Specials include glasses of Narragansett and Pabst Blue Ribbon beer for $4.99 each, and hot spiked apple cider for $11.99.
• in D.C.’s Navy Yard is open Sunday, offering $10 liters of lagers. It’s serving up half-priced wings, and a $10 grilled cheese and tomato soup combo.
• On Sunday, in Arlington, Virginia, is open and offering free Jell-O shots while you watch the NFL conference championship games.
• The locations in D.C.’s Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom and Woodley Park are open Sunday. They’re pouring four different drinks for $8 each, including boozy hot chocolate and an espresso martini.
• All-day happy hour is happening Sunday at in Northwest D.C. You can also order $49 Storm Day Survival Kits for pickup or delivery. They’re loaded with six pupusas or tamales, two sides and a 32 oz. Agua Fresca. You can add on some margaritas for an extra charge.
• The in Northwest D.C. will be open Monday with happy hour specials from 1-5 p.m.
• in Northwest D.C. is throwing a snow party on Monday, starting at 1 p.m. It has golf simulators, virtual putting greens and interactive darts 鈥� and all games are 50% off. It’s also offering $3 hot dogs, $5 drafts and more.
• in Southeast D.C. is open Sunday, offering free hot cocoa, activities for kids and $5 and $10 drink specials for adults.
• Winter storm specials can be found at in Northeast D.C. on Sunday and Monday. Enjoy $1 off rail drinks and beers, and $5 Fireball Apple shots.
• is offering “snow day drink specials” all day Sunday at its D.C. locations on U Street and The Wharf. A $9 Frostbite Fighter is made with Rumple Minze, Irish cream, hot cocoa and amaretto whipped cream. Also, $10 gets you a glass of Capit-Ale Golden IPA and a shot of Rittenhouse rye.

• Jan. 23 and 30 are “” at participating Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations. That means Giant Loaded Bakers are buy one, get one free. They’re baked potatoes packed with pit-smoked meats and classic Dickey’s sides.
• Fresh Baguette opens a new location in Germantown on Jan. 28. At the 8 a.m. ribbon cutting, while supplies last. Plus, the first 20 people in line get free croissants for a year. That’s a lot of butter!
• A lunchtime-only pop-up called Taco Taco kicks off Jan. 28 at Cranes, a Spanish-Japanese fusion restaurant in D.C. During opening week, you can get a pretty amazing deal. Tacos will be while supplies last!
• On National Croissant Day, Jan. 30, Burger King is giving Royal Perks members with a $3 purchase.

• IHOP is offering (served two at a time) when you buy certain breakfast combos. Fill up while you can, because the deal is only good for a limited time at participating restaurants.
• Get a with a $10 order at Shake Shack every Sunday through June 28. Place your order at an in-store kiosk or on the app, and use code “CHICKENSUNDAY” at checkout.
• Williams Sonoma is offering at its stores on Jan. 18 and 25. They’re free, but you need to reserve a spot in advance. One is called “The Art of the Tart.”
• On National Popcorn Day, Jan. 19, dress up like your favorite movie star to get a . Just be prepared to tell the person at the concession stand who you’re dressed as!
• Hungry Howie’s has brought back its limited-edition garlic ranch flavored pizza crust. The option is available for , now through March 31, or while supplies last.
• Jan. 22 is Guest Appreciation Day at Chicken Salad Chick. That means you can stop by and get a , no purchase necessary, while supplies last. If you order online or through the restaurant chain’s app, you’ll get a free scoop with every meal you buy.
• Buy two boxes of Club Extra Buttery crackers in a single transaction, and you can claim a promo code good for a .

草莓传媒’s Friday Freebies are coming to you early this week in honor of the New Year ahead.

• If you’re a Dunkin’ Rewards member, use code PRODUNKTIVITY in the app on Dec. 29 鈥� while supplies last 鈥� to get a free, .
• If you have kids who want to ring in 2026 without the staying up really really late part, Noon Yards Eve is for you! The free celebration at the Yards in D.C. runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 31 and includes carnival games, train rides, bounce houses and a .
• Now through Jan. 1 at Raise the Roost restaurants, are buy one, get one free.
• Frederick, Maryland, welcomes the new year on Dec. 31 with a free “” on Carroll Creek. A big key covered with lights will descend from the William O. Lee Memorial Bridge at midnight!
• Through Jan. 1, My Sheetz Rewards customers can enjoy a free through the Sheetz app. Just check the OFFERZ tab.
• Doughnut lovers, consider a trip to Hagerstown for the Krumpe’s Doughnut Drop at Meritus Park on Dec. 31. The fun starts at 5 p.m. with live music, a kids’ zone and more. A giant doughnut will be dropped just before 7 p.m., followed by a fireworks finale. Admission is free, and will be handed out to the first 5,000 people. Everyone gets free coffee and hot chocolate too!
• Avoid drinking and driving by taking advantage of a from Lyft, worth up to $15. Limited quantities are available nightly through the SoberRide program, until 4 a.m. Jan. 1.

• Dec. 19 is the last day to book a roomette on Amtrak and. It’s a private sleeper cabin with two seats that transform into upper and lower beds and it comes with free meals. The deal is good for travel in 2026 between Jan. 4 and March 31.
• Dec. 20 is “Extra Sweater Day” at Chipotle. Wear a festive or “over-the-top” sweater and buy an entree to .
• There’s nothing like a live performance of Christmas carols to lift your spirits. You can now through Dec. 23 at the Willard Hotel near the White House. The free performances in the hotel’s lobby 鈥� which are a longtime tradition 鈥� run from 6 to 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 to 8 p.m.
• Want to add some to your Kindle or other e-reader? Indie Author Collective is offering some for free, and others for just 99-cents through Dec.聽 20.
• This year’s holiday display at the U.S. Botanic Garden has been invaded by dinosaurs! In addition to festive holiday decor, you’ll see model trains snaking through displays of ancient beasts made from plants! Admission is free. The outdoor display and conservatory are open daily through Jan. 4, except on Dec. 25.
• California Tortilla will give you a coupon that’s good for a , for every $25 in physical gift cards you buy at one of the chain’s locations. The offer is good through Dec. 31, and the coupons are valid in January of next year.
• All through December, visit the and see the “America Celebrates” display that surrounds it. It features ornaments made by students from every state, territory and D.C. There’s no charge to visit the display.

• Burger King is offering freebies with purchase every day, all the way through Christmas Eve. They’re all available through the fast food chain’s app. The deal for Dec. 12 is a with a $5 purchase.
• If you’re a Disney+ member, Dec. 12 is the last day to take advantage of some holiday perks. They include a from Subway, $20 back when you buy a $100 Nordstrom gift card, up to 30% off performances of Disney on Broadway’s Aladdin and more.
• Reserve a time slot to take your pet to a nearby PetSmart for a Dec. 13 or 14.
• Dine in at Cracker Barrel anytime between now through Dec. 24, and you’ll get a worth up to $5 when you buy a kid’s meal.
• The are set for Dec. 13. The festivities include free live performances, free hot chocolate, free face painting and more.
• On Dec. 13 from 4 p.m. to close, buy a burrito at Chipotle, and get a .
• The Eastport Yacht Club’s annual along Annapolis Harbor and Spa Creek, is set for Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.
• Potbelly Perks members, this one’s for you. On Dec. 16, buy a big or original sandwich or wrap, and you’ll get an original.
• Dec. 18 is the last event of the holiday season in downtown Annapolis, where you can take advantage of free parking, street entertainment and in-store treats.
• Hulu is offering seasonal perks for subscribers, dropping weekly. For example, KFC Rewards Members who make a $5 online KFC purchase through Dec. 21, get a .

• Some are buy one, get one free online at Montana West, for a limited time.
• Shake Shack has freebies with purchase every week in December, starting with a when you make a $10 purchase through Dec. 7.
• Dec. 6 is the Alexandria , and the city’s !
• Chipotle is serving up buy one, get one free offers during the first three Saturdays in December, that change each week. For instance on Dec. 6 after 4 p.m., buy a three-taco entree and you’ll get another . Chipotle Rewards members will also see offers such as free chips or free guac added to their wallets throughout the month.
• The Wharf’s and Party in D.C. on Dec. 6 includes live music and fireworks.
• The American Red Cross is handing out free while supplies last, if you give blood by Dec. 7.
• Subway’s Sub Club is back! Join the loyalty program, and you’ll earn a after every three footlongs or six 6-inch subs you buy.

• Alexandria calls Black Friday to honor its Scottish heritage, and on Nov. 28 many of its independent shops are offering discounts, deals and freebies. is free that day, too!
• the first 50 MyLowe’s Rewards members in each store get a free bucket of products, and a chance to win a free appliance.
• Nov. 28 is with free parking around town, goodie bag giveaways for early visitors to local shops, live holiday music and more.
• On Nov. 28, the first 100 shoppers at get a free swag bag full of goodies. Some bags have an extra treat inside worth $99 or more.
• In Merrifield on Nov. 28, Santa will ride through Mosaic District on a fire truck to greet onlookers. The starts at 6:30 p.m. followed by a tree lighting at 7 p.m.
• Buy a in 2026 and enjoy 40% off. Plus, you’ll get a free District Blueprint City Connect beanie. The offer is good through Dec. 1.
• Starting Nov. 28, with purchase on several items, while supplies last. One is a free Star Trek Type-15 Shuttlepod, with purchase of a Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D.
• Reston Town Center’s happens Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. along Market Street. The fun continues later in the day with a tree lighting at 6 p.m.
• In Annapolis, enjoy 2 hours of at metered spaces between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Also, the city’s is set for 3 p.m. Nov. 30 near the Market House.
• lights its holiday tree Nov. 29. The fun runs from 5-7 p.m. with live music, balloon artists, holiday treats and more.
• On Dec. 2, will feature live performances, free hot chocolate, cookies and popcorn, and Santa will ride in on a fire truck.
• Register in advance for the on Dec. 4. There will be live music, pop-up talks and a holiday tree will be lit in the Great Hall.

• Walgreens has buy one, get one free right now. We’re talking seasonal goodies from Dove, Hershey’s and M & M’s.
• On Nov. 22 look for floats, marching bands and inflatable turkeys on the streets of Silver Spring, Maryland, during the Montgomery County . It steps off at 10 a.m.
• Love H盲agen-Dazs? Get the rewards app and sign up to get a . You’ll also be all set to earn points toward more freebies at their shops.
• Buy a one-year Costco Gold Star Membership for $65, and get a free . It’s a Groupon deal available until Dec. 21.
• Here’s a freebie for “Friendsgiving”: Sign up to get a coupon for a on Nov. 25 at any Capital One Cafe.
• Take part in any “turkey trot” run this Thanksgiving while dressed up as a QDOBA burrito, and you’ll be rewarded with a . You’ll also have a chance to win free burritos for a year. You must be a QDOBA rewards member (it’s free to join), and post a photo of yourself in costume to Instagram on Nov. 27 or 28. Check out all the requirements before you make that post.
• are buy one, get one free Nov. 27-30 at 7-Eleven’s Raise the Roost locations. There are two sites in the D.C. area in Manassas and Purcellville.

• Through Nov. 16, MyPanera members can get when they place a minimum order for delivery. There are also daily deals for members through that date.
• Uniqlo’s grand reopening at Tysons Corner Center includes . They include free goodie bags and free breakfast for early shoppers, as well as free Japanese Taiko drum performances.
• Corner Bakery has a . Buy one Baby Bundt or Bundt Bite and you’ll get one free at participating shops on Nov. 15, while supplies last.
• National Harbor’s 60-foot-tall holiday tree has been lit, and there are from sunset until 9 p.m. now through Dec. 27. On Saturday nights, there are fireworks shows, too!
• The first 100 people in line for the grand opening of a on Elden St. in Herndon get freebies on Nov. 18, followed by giveaways with purchase for early visitors Nov. 19-22.
• Wizards fans can get . During home games, when an opposing player misses two free throws in a row in the fourth quarter, you win a free sandwich. You have until the day after the game to claim the offer, and five days to redeem it.
• Bass Pro Shops are once again offering through Christmas Eve. Reserving a spot in advance is recommended.

• Buy six mini doughnuts at Ice Cream Jubilee’s Georgetown location, and you’ll . The deal is good through Sunday.
• Make any purchase through the SONIC App, and you’ll get . You can customize your free drink with as many flavor add-ins (there are 11) as you want.
• Cracker Barrel wants to fill your table for Thanksgiving. Preorder a Heat and Serve Feast or Dinner by Sunday for pick up Nov. 22-30, and you’ll .
• Saturday and Sunday, get a with purchase of a pint of beer at the new Atlas Bridge District Brewery and Tap Room in Southeast D.C.
• Williams Sonoma stores are hosting this Sunday and Nov 16. Just find your local store and sign up.
• National Park Service sites that normally charge admission will be , Tuesday. Beware: Some sites are closed because of the federal government shutdown.
• A whole bunch of restaurants and retailers are offering freebies for Veterans Day. On Tuesday, Applebee’s is serving up .
• At Bob Evans, veterans and active duty members of the military can choose on Tuesday.
• California Pizza Kitchen is thanking veterans and active military for their service with from a special menu.
• On Tuesday, Chili’s will be handing out of the military.
• Dave and Buster’s Veterans Day offer is a little different. It’s serving up , along with free $10 Power Cards to use for games.
• Active duty and retired members of the military can enjoy a between 5 a.m. and noon on Tuesday.
• Golden Corral’s runs from 4 p.m. to close on Tuesday. Anyone who has served in the U.S. military can come in for a free dinner.
• Veterans can get a at The Greene Turtle on Veterans Day.
• Mission BBQ is giving out on Tuesday.
• Veterans and active duty military members can get a at Red Robin on Veterans Day.
• At Sheetz locations in the Mid-Atlantic, active duty military and veterans can get a on Tuesday, along with a free $9 car wash at locations that have them.
• Veterans, military members and military spouses can get a at Starbucks.
• One more thing: As long as the government shutdown continues, 草莓传媒 will continue to update our separate list of freebies and deals for federal workers.

• If your Halloween party involves a little too much alcohol, you can get a free Lyft ride home through the. Rides will be available starting at 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and continuing until 4 a.m. the next morning.
• Donning a Halloween costume will get you a bunch of perks on Oct. 31. , you can pick up a free Original Glazed or Classic Ring doughnut for free.
• Kids in costume can grab a free cookie of their choice at participating shops on Halloween. The only rule is, they have to be accompanied by an adult.
• On Oct. 31, the first 50 guests in costume to visit a location get a scratch-off card for a chance to win things like a free appetizer or even a $50 gift card. Those restaurants include Big Buns, Makers Union, Milk & Honey, The Ridley, Social House and Wiseguy Pizza.
• Show up in an avocado costume at participating locations on Oct. 31, to get a free Avocado Toast.
• Kids in costume get free admission to the in Bowie from Oct. 31 through Nov. 2. There will be Halloween fun, including spooky radio shows to listen to.
• will give you a free Classic Cookie with any purchase if you show up in costume Oct. 31 through Nov. 2.
• , “BOOGO” is back. Rewards members can get a free entr茅e with purchase of an entr茅e and a drink. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.
• Dress your dog or cat in a costume Oct. 31, and bring them to a participating for a free treat from the treat bar.
• Kids eat free at participating locations on Halloween.
• , rewards members get a free pastry with the purchase of a drink on Oct. 31.
• rewards members who buy a whole pizza will get another one free on Oct. 31. The offer is also good through 7NOW Delivery.
• On Halloween, get a free kid’s meal at with purchase of an adult entr茅e. Dine in or order online with code SPOOKYFREE.
• is offering buy one, get one free entr茅es Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at participating locations.
• “Boo-tacular” is back at through Nov. 2. At participating locations, kids can enjoy free candy, 500 free e-tickets if they come in costume and more.
• , buy a bowl or food to get a free 24 oz. smoothie from Nov. 3-9. You must be a Tropic Rewards member and order through the app.
• One more thing: As long as the government shutdown continues, 草莓传媒 will continue to update our separate list of freebies and deals for federal workers.

• Wear a costume to a participating Krispy Kreme shop on Saturday or on Halloween, and you’ll get a, no purchase necessary.
• The returns Saturday. Because of construction, this year’s walk starts with a gathering and dance party at All Set Restaurant. Then, “undead” after-parties will be held at various spots downtown.
• On Sunday, the takes over Mount Vernon Avenue. There will be contests for costumed pets and people with strollers.
• at National Harbor is Sunday. Kids and dogs in costume get a free ride on The Capital Wheel when an adult buys a ticket. The fun will also include trick-or-treating at participating shops and restaurants, a “Pet Pawrade” and costume contest, and a free screening of “Hocus Pocus” on the Plaza.
• A must-see event is returning to the Dupont Circle neighborhood for a 38th year. is set for Tuesday. The fun begins with a parade of costumed drag queens at 6:30 p.m., followed by the race itself at 9 p.m.
• Furloughed federal workers, 草莓传媒 continues to have your back! Check out our updated list of freebies and deals to help you through the government shutdown.

• Lime, the company that offers e-scooter and e-bike rentals in D.C., wants to give you some freebies! Lime’s “More Store,” described as a corner store on a bike, will be giving away free snacks, rides and Lime merch on Friday. Look for it around Dupont Circle between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Get more information on .
• Taco Bell Rewards members: Place an order on the Taco Bell app, use Venmo to pay, and you’ll be rewarded with a you can claim on a future order. The offer is good for orders placed through Dec. 31.
• Get your kids in the mood for spooky season at the Yards in D.C. with a of Disney’s “Halloweentown” on Friday.
• Kids Eat Free Weekends are back at Potbelly for a limited time. After 3 p.m. on Fridays, and all day on Saturdays and Sundays, buy any entr茅e and you’ll get for those 12 and under.
• Sassy Woof in Sterling is throwing event on Saturday. You’re invited to dress up your pup in costume, and bring them over for treats, toys and photo ops. Free trick or treat bags will be handed out to the first 200 visitors.
• Saturday is . The event will include a “trick or treat trail,” a parade, a ghost tour and vendors. Admission, parking, entertainment and children’s rides are all free!
• Buy three Chex products all at once by Dec. 31 and send in your receipt to get a .
• Early heads up: in NoMa happens Oct. 22. Starting at 4:15 p.m., free pumpkins will be given away (one per person) while they last! There will also be live entertainment, a petting zoo, a costume parade, a free movie screening and more.
• If you’re a furloughed federal worker, we continue to update our list of freebies and discounts being offered to you during the government shutdown.

• Cheese dip lovers: . From Oct. 7-21, My Chili’s rewards members can enjoy a free order of Southwestern Queso and chips.
• A band that churned out hits in the late 90s and early ’00s 鈥� Smash Mouth 鈥� performs for free at on Oct. 11, during Rocktoberfest at the Pavilion.
• At Shake Shack, Use code SPOOKY in the app, at in-store kiosks, or at shakeshack.com.
• is throwing a Fall Festival on Oct. 11, with music, face and pumpkin painting, exclusive shopping offers and more. Also, kids are invited to trick-or-treat at many stores.
• Interested in IV vitamin and hydration therapy? The opens its newest location Oct. 11 in Georgetown. Book a visit before Oct. 11 to get 50% off your first IV drip and a free B12 shot.
• Dress your pup in costume for the at The Yards in D.C. on Oct. 15. In addition to doggie-themed eats and drinks that will be available for purchase, participating restaurants will give away “pup perks” for dogs while supplies last. The freebies will range from doggie treats to toys and bandannas.
• If you’re a furloughed federal worker, we have a running list of freebies and discounts especially for you.

• On Oct. 3, Corner Bakery is celebrating World Smile Day with a big batch of giveaways. Every customer gets a with any purchase and a free Funfetti Bundt Bite. Show up early and the rewards get bigger. The first 20 guests at each location get a free Smiley Mug and free coffee for a year, no purchase necessary.
• Every Friday is “Free Fries Friday” at McDonald’s all year long. Get with any purchase of $1 or more in the McDonald’s app.
• returns for a 30th year on Oct. 4. The street festival in the Del Ray neighborhood features artists, music, food and kids’ activities.
• Wear a football jersey or shirt, or bring a ticket stub from an October football game to Cracker Barrel, and you’ll get a when you buy an entr茅e and dine in. The offer is available through Oct. 31.
• in D.C. happens Oct. 4, and includes the always popular Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash, a stein hoisting contest, a polka-dancing lesson and more.
• On Oct. 4 and 5, Bank of America cardholders can enjoy to The Phillips Collection and the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Both remain open during the government shutdown.
• Attention federal workers: 草莓传媒 is keeping a constantly updated list of freebies and deals available just for you, during the government shutdown.

• Get a a breakfast sandwich at a participating 7-Eleven, through Oct. 28.
• Catch special free performances by the on Sept. 26 and 27, as part of the company’s citywide Dance For All initiative.
• If you’re an Ikea Family member, enjoy a on Sept. 27. The company is offering 40 weeks of deals, giveaways and events to mark 40 years since it opened its first U.S. store.
• returns Sept. 27 and 28 with a festival along Pennsylvania Avenue, and a Sunday parade along Constitution Avenue.
• Admission is free to all National Parks on Sept. 27, in recognition of .
• The free street festival takes place Sept. 27. There will be live music, kids activities and more than 150 exhibitors.
• The National Coffee Day fun starts days EARLY at Paris Baguette. Rewards members can get a free medium hot or iced brewed coffee with any purchase Sept. 27-29.
• Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day; Dunkin Rewards members are invited to pick up a , when they make any purchase through the app.
• deal is especially generous. Visitors to participating shops on Sept. 29 will get a free medium hot or iced coffee and a free doughnut of their choice. You don’t have to buy a thing!
• Sheetz is honoring National Coffee Day from Sept. 29-Oct. 1. That’s when customers can get , with any purchase.
• At Shipley Do-Nuts, loyalty members (its new Cold Brew flavor, or Original Glazed) with the purchase of any coffee at participating locations on Sept. 29.
• Even Smoothie King has a National Coffee Day offer. Visit before 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 29, prove you’re a member of Dunkin or Starbucks rewards, and you’ll get a. The flavors being given away are Coffee High Protein Almond Mocha and Pumpkin Coffee High Protein.

• At Long John Silver’s, talk like a pirate to get a free piece of fish or chicken, or dress like a pirate to get a free two piece basket of fish or chicken.
• For the first time, the entire U.S. Constitution is on display at the National Archives Museum through Oct. 1. The museum will be open longer than usual on Sept. 20 & Sept. 21 to accommodate more visitors. If you’re considering checking it out, you’re encouraged to reserve timed entry tickets in advance.
• Looking for an adventure, on foot? continues through Sept. 20, and there’s still time to register in advance for a free walking tour.
• Sept. 20 is , and everyone gets a free cup of queso at participating Moe’s Southwest Grill. You don’t have to buy anything to get yours.
• happens Sept. 19 to Sept. 21. Missed your chance to sign up in advance? There are online waitlists, and there will be opportunities to show up on the day of, to play.
• Kids can get behind the wheel of snow plows, fire trucks, police cruisers and more at Alexandria’s event on Sept. 20. It starts with a “sensory friendly” hour from 10-11 a.m.
• Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is offering every Wednesday through Oct. 15. The deal is for rewards members only, and available through the Rita’s app.