Looking for free events and food deals today? Sunday, October 11, 2026 brings limited Lowe’s member gifts, a free costume drink for kids at participating BIGGBY shops, a Halloween craft at Michaels and several restaurant offers worth checking before you order.
Make Lowe’s your first stop: its giveaway starts at 10 AM local time, with limited quantities. Food offers below are clearly marked when a purchase is required, so you can plan a treat without a surprise bill.
Checked October 11, 2026. This is a dated Sunday guide, not a promise that these offers are available on later days. Times are local; participation and supplies vary.
Today’s freebies and events at a glance
Store freebies and a Halloween activity today
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 · 10 AM–1 PM
Lowe’s: free gifts for MyLowe’s Rewards members
NO PURCHASE REQUIRED · First 150 members per store, while supplies last
Lowe’s official banner advertises in-store prizes from 10 AM to 1 PM on October 10–11. Current event coverage lists gifts for the first 150 MyLowe’s Rewards members per store each day, with one gift per member and no purchase necessary.
Reported possibilities include socks, a luggage tag, a small game, a mini bucket item or MyLowe’s Money. Selection varies; a particular gift or reward amount is not guaranteed. MyLowe’s Money is a store reward, not cash.
Before heading out: join the free Rewards program or sign in, and have your member ID ready. Arrive early and ask an associate where the giveaway is located. The separate offer to earn rewards with a $200 purchase is not the giveaway’s purchase requirement.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 · OFFER RUNS OCTOBER 1–31
BIGGBY COFFEE: free kids’ drink in costume
KIDS’ COSTUME OFFER · Participating locations
Give that Halloween costume an early outing! BIGGBY’s official fall announcement offers a free kids’ drink to children visiting in costume throughout October.
The announcement does not list a purchase requirement, universal age cutoff, drink size or eligible drink list. Call your local shop to confirm those details before promising a specific drink or making a special trip.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 · 1–3 PM
Michaels: make a Ghost in a Jar
JAR PURCHASE REQUIRED · Listed for ages 13+
Make a little Halloween decoration at Michaels’ Ghost in a Jar event. Purchase the jar, and Michaels provides the materials for creating the ghost.
The official class listing shows 1–3 PM, a two-hour session and age guidance of 13+. Choose your nearby location on the class page to check availability and enrollment. This is a purchase-required craft activity, not a free jar giveaway.
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Free food with purchase and cheap food deals today
The restaurant offers below require a purchase. Open the current offer, select your location and confirm the discount before paying. Taxes, delivery charges, service fees, tips and extras can increase your total; do not assume offers can be combined.
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SUNDAY OFFER · CODE: SHACKSUNDAY
Shake Shack: a free sandwich or chicken bites
FREE WITH $10 IN OTHER QUALIFYING FOOD OR DRINK
Use SHACKSUNDAY in all caps for an eligible Chicken Shack, single ShackBurger, six-piece Chicken Bites or West Coast Chicken Sandwich with at least $10 in other qualifying food or drinks. Add the free item to your order; taxes, fees and gift cards do not count toward the minimum.
Order through Shake Shack’s website or app, or at an in-store kiosk. The offer excludes drive-thru orders, third-party delivery and certain venues such as airports and stadiums. Limit one free item per order, up to $9.99 off; paid add-ons cost extra. It cannot be combined with another promotion.
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SUNDAY’S WEEKLY CODE · REDEEM SUNDAY–THURSDAY
Applebee’s: six free boneless wings
FREE WITH $15 ONLINE PURCHASE · Wing Ticket required
Club Applebee’s members enrolled in the NFL Season Wing Ticket receive a weekly emailed code for six free boneless wings with a qualifying $15 online order. Sunday, October 11 starts another weekly redemption window.
Order on Applebee’s website or app and use the current code from your email. The minimum excludes alcohol, gift cards, taxes, delivery and service fees, and gratuity. Limit one wings order per week; third-party delivery sites do not qualify. New members should confirm their code has arrived before ordering.
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SUNDAY · CODE: KIDS85
Dickey’s: a free kids’ meal on Sunday
FREE KIDS’ MEAL WITH $15+ ADULT PURCHASE
Dickey’s current deals page offers a free kids’ meal with an adult purchase of $15 or more before tax. Add the kids’ meal to the cart and use KIDS85 at checkout.
Valid on Sunday in store or for online pickup. Dickey’s specifically excludes delivery orders placed through its website or app from this offer. Confirm participation and the final discount with your location.
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LAST DAY: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
Sonny’s BBQ: free Cheese Curds or Pecan Pie Egg Rolls
REWARDS OFFER · Buy a Sonny’s Original
Today is the last scheduled day for this week’s Porktoberfest offer: buy a Sonny’s Original and receive free Cheese Curds or Pecan Pie Egg Rolls.
The weekly deals are for Sonny’s BBQ Rewards members. Check the offer in your account and confirm it applies to your order before paying. This is the October 5–11 promotion, not tomorrow’s separate pulled-pork sandwich special.
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SUNDAY & MONDAY · CODE: SCORE
Tropical Smoothie Cafe: a $2 smoothie
PAID DEAL · Qualifying food or Tropic Bowl purchase required
Use SCORE at digital checkout to get a $2 smoothie with a qualifying food or Tropic Bowl purchase at participating cafes on Sundays and Mondays during football season.
This is not a standalone $2 smoothie or a free drink. The brand’s current location pages advertise the deal; find your cafe and check the eligible items and final price in your order.
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LAST DAY: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
Panera: a free bakery treat with delivery
MYPANERA REWARD · Paid delivery order required
MyPanera members can get one eligible bakery treat free with a delivery order placed directly through Panera’s app or website. Select the reward from your wallet; it is not applied automatically.
The offer ends October 11, with a delivery minimum of $8–$10 before fees, depending on location. Delivery prices and fees may be higher. One use per transaction; the discount applies to the lowest-priced eligible treat, up to $8.39. Multipacks, breads, spreads, catering and third-party orders are excluded. Cannot combine with another offer.
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AVAILABLE TODAY · ENDS OCTOBER 14
McAlister’s Deli: free dessert with an entrée
REWARDS MEMBERS · Qualifying entrée purchase required
McAlister’s Rewards members can apply the Dessert On Us reward with an eligible entrée in the same transaction. Qualifying categories include sandwiches, salads, spuds and shareables.
Kids’ Meals and the $7.99 Value Meal are excluded. Apply the reward at checkout; this is a single-use offer and excludes add-ons, substitutions and third-party delivery. It cannot be combined with another reward. Taxes and applicable service fees remain.
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A simple Sunday plan
Start with Lowe’s before the limited gifts run out. If your child wants to wear a costume, check the nearest BIGGBY’s drink offer. The Michaels craft is an afternoon option if you already planned to buy a jar. Then choose a restaurant deal that fits a meal you actually want—not an extra order just to get something free.
Questions about today’s freebies
Is everything in this guide completely free?
No. Lowe’s member giveaway requires no purchase. BIGGBY advertises a costume drink without stating a purchase requirement, so confirm local details. Michaels requires a jar purchase, and every food deal in the restaurant section requires a qualifying order.
Do all locations participate?
No. Event supplies, restaurant participation and account offers can vary. Check your location and reward before leaving; no guide can guarantee remaining stock.
Can I use these offers after October 11?
Some repeat or run longer, but this guide is specifically for Sunday, October 11, 2026. Sonny’s featured offer and Panera’s bakery-treat offer end today. Use each official link to check later dates.
Planning ahead? See our Lowe’s October freebies and MrBeast guide or browse the October freebies and deals calendar.
Details checked October 11, 2026. Brand announcements and offer terms are linked in each section; the Lowe’s quantity and gift examples also use linked current event coverage. Offers may change or end early. Cover artwork is an editorial illustration, not a depiction of guaranteed giveaway items.
