When is IHOP's Kids Eat Free deal available?

The deal is available daily from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. local time until December 21.

What do kids get for free at IHOP during the promotion?

Children under 12 receive a free kids' menu entrée with the purchase of a full-priced adult entrée.

What new items are on IHOP's kids' menu?

New items include specialty pancakes, a Jr. Cheeseburger, Kraft Mac & Cheese, and Jr. Chicken Strips.

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IHOP's Kids Eat Free Deal Returns for Holiday Season

3 Dec, 2025

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Summary

IHOP offers free kids' meals with adult entrée purchase for nearly three weeks.
The promotion runs daily from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. local time until December 21.
New kids' menu items include creative pancakes, burgers, and mac & cheese.

IHOP's Kids Eat Free Deal Returns for Holiday Season

IHOP has reintroduced its Kids Eat Free deal, allowing children under 12 to receive a free kids' menu item when an adult purchases a full-priced entrée. This family-friendly promotion is active daily from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. local time and will conclude on December 21. As part of the offer, young diners will receive a new activity sheet with games and characters.

This initiative arrives shortly after IHOP launched its value menu, featuring options starting at $6. This everyday menu aims to make dining more affordable, with items like combos, scrambles, and omelets. IHOP leadership stated the value menu is a direct response to customer demand for affordability without compromising on taste or variety.

The expanded kids' menu includes several new items such as a Jr. Waffle, a custom-decorated Happy Face Pancake, and a Jr. Protein Pancake. Other new additions feature French toast sticks, a Jr. Cheeseburger, Kraft Mac & Cheese, and Jr. Chicken Strips, alongside updated side options.