THE FAMILY DINNER FINDER
Kids Eat Free in Northern Virginia
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Fat City Kitchen
West End · Alexandria
Monday · all day
Kids-menu meals are free with any adult food purchase.
⌖ 330 South Pickett Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
Checked Aug 27, 2026 · Official weekly specials
Village Brauhaus
Old Town · Alexandria
Monday · restaurant hours
One free kids-menu item with a regular-menu purchase.
⌖ 710 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Checked Aug 27, 2026 · Official weekly specials
Inca Social
Arlington · Arlington County
Monday · all day
Kids eat free from the kids menu.
⌖ 1776 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209
Checked Aug 26, 2026 · Official April 2026 menu
Inca Social
Vienna · Fairfax County
Monday · all day
Kids eat free from the kids menu.
⌖ 2670 Avenir Pl, Vienna, VA 22180
Checked Aug 26, 2026 · Official April 2026 menu
Copperwood Tavern
Shirlington · Arlington County
Monday · lunch and dinner
One free kids-menu item with each adult entrée.
⌖ 4021 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206
Checked Aug 28, 2026 · Official recurring event
Matchbox
Pentagon City · Arlington County
Tuesday · all day
One free kids cheese pizza with a qualifying adult entrée.
⌖ 1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202
Checked Aug 26, 2026 · Offer valid through May 1, 2027
Mount Vernon Inn
Mount Vernon · Fairfax County
Tuesday · restaurant hours
One complimentary kids meal with each adult entrée.
⌖ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Checked Aug 28, 2026 · Official Mount Vernon announcement
Matchbox
McLean · Fairfax County
Tuesday · all day
One free kids cheese pizza with any adult entrée.
⌖ 1340 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22101
Checked Aug 28, 2026 · Official Matchbox promotion
Matchbox
One Loudoun · Loudoun County
Tuesday · all day
One free kids cheese pizza with any adult entrée.
⌖ 44720 Thorndike St, Ashburn, VA 20147
Checked Aug 28, 2026 · Official Matchbox promotion
Miller’s Ale House
Sterling · Loudoun County
Tuesday · all day
Free kids meal with a qualifying adult food purchase.
⌖ 46280 Potomac Run Plaza, Sterling, VA 20164
Checked Aug 26, 2026 · Official Tuesday specials
Ruby Tuesday
Woodbridge · Prince William County
Tuesday after 5 PM · Friday all day
One free kids meal with a full-price adult entrée.
⌖ 12721 Marblestone Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22192
Checked Aug 26, 2026 · Official daily specials
Smashburger
Kingstowne · Fairfax County
Wednesday · restaurant hours
One free kids meal with an adult meal.
⌖ 5920 Kingstowne Towne Center #120, Alexandria, VA 22315
Checked Aug 26, 2026 · Official 2026 promotion
Smashburger
Gainesville · Prince William County
Wednesday · restaurant hours
One free kids meal with an adult meal.
⌖ 14082 Promenade Commons St, Gainesville, VA 20155
Checked Aug 26, 2026 · Official 2026 promotion
Fogo de Chão
Tysons · Fairfax County
Every day · meal-service hours
Children 6 and under dine free; ages 7–12 receive half-price Full Churrasco.
⌖ 1775 Tysons Blvd, Suite 50, Tysons, VA 22102
Checked Aug 26, 2026 · Official family dining FAQ
Fogo de Chão
Reston · Fairfax County
Every day · meal-service hours
Children 6 and under dine free; ages 7–12 receive half-price Full Churrasco.
⌖ 11915 Democracy Dr, Reston, VA 20190
Checked Aug 26, 2026 · Official family dining FAQ
Founding Farmers
Tysons · Fairfax County
Saturday and Sunday · 8:45 AM–2 PM
Children 3 and under eat the Farmers Market Buffet Brunch free.
⌖ 1800 Tysons Blvd, Tysons, VA 22102
Checked Aug 28, 2026 · Official Tysons brunch menu
District Taco
Seven Northern Virginia locations
Sunday · all day
One free kids meal with each qualifying adult entrée.
⌖ Arlington, Alexandria, Vienna, Bailey’s Crossroads, Springfield and McLean
Checked Aug 26, 2026 · District Taco release, June 2026
PJ Skidoos
Fairfax · Fairfax County
Sunday brunch · 10 AM–2 PM
Children 5 and under eat Sunday brunch free.
⌖ 9908 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030
Checked Aug 26, 2026 · Official Sunday brunch menu
Hard Times Cafe
Old Town · Alexandria
Sunday · 5–8 PM
One free kids meal with each adult entrée purchase.
⌖ 1404 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Checked Aug 28, 2026 · Official daily specials
The Casual Pint
Falls Church · Fairfax County
Sunday · all day
Kids eat free from the full kids menu with an adult entrée.
⌖ 6410 Arlington Blvd, Suite E, Falls Church, VA 22042
Checked Aug 28, 2026 · Official recurring event calendar
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HOW WE CHECK
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Rules in plain English
Age, adult purchase, dine-in limits and timing live on every card.
Dated checks
Each offer shows when it was reviewed and links to the evidence.
Still call ahead. Restaurant promotions can change without notice, especially on holidays or at franchise locations.
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions parents ask
Where can kids eat free today in Northern Virginia?
Use the day tabs above. The finder opens on today and includes everyday child pricing alongside day-specific promotions.
Does “kids eat free” always mean no purchase is required?
No. Most offers require a full-price adult entrée or minimum adult purchase. The BUY row on each card states the requirement.
Why are some familiar restaurants missing?
We exclude deals that are expired, unsupported by a current source, or attached to a location that has closed. A smaller verified list is more useful than a long stale one.
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