November 2025 Weekly Freebies And Promotional Offers Across The Us

The fall season brings numerous opportunities for consumers to enjoy free products and special promotions across various sectors. From restaurant deals to retail promotions and seasonal events, November 2025 offers a wide array of freebies and discounted items. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the available offers, organized by category and date, to help consumers maximize their savings while enjoying local attractions and products.

Weekly Freebies Programs

WTOP has relaunched "Friday Freebies," a weekly roundup featuring top free offerings available in the Washington D.C. region. The program highlights freebies every Friday morning on 103.5 FM and on WTOP.com. Consumers can submit suggestions for freebies to be featured in future roundups. This initiative focuses on providing regular, updated information about no-cost opportunities in the local area.

The program covers a diverse range of offers from food establishments to entertainment venues. For instance, MyPanera members can receive a free bakery treat with minimum delivery orders through November 16. Additionally, Uniqlo's grand reopening at Tysons Corner Center includes daily freebies from November 14-19, featuring goodie bags, breakfast for early shoppers, and Japanese Taiko drum performances.

Restaurant Food Freebies

Chain Restaurant Promotions

Several national restaurant chains offer periodic free food items as part of their promotional strategies:

  • Krispy Kreme provides a free Original Glazed or Classic Ring doughnut to customers wearing costumes on Saturday or Halloween, with no purchase necessary.
  • SONIC offers a free any-size Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, or Coke Zero Sugar with unlimited customizations through their app with a purchase once daily for a limited time.
  • Circle K Inner Circle Rewards members can receive 40 cents off per gallon on November 20 at participating locations in Arizona and Nevada.
  • Fazoli's Rewards app users can get a free whole pizza with any Family Meal purchase using code Thanks25 from November 26 through December 1, and a buy-one-get-one-free Fettuccine Alfredo with code Shop25 from November 28 through December 1.
  • Kona Grill offers all-day happy hour pricing on beverages in their bar & lounge seating areas on National Happy Hour Day, November 12.

Limited-Time Restaurant Offers

Several restaurants provide time-sensitive freebies:

  • Corner Bakery offers a buy-one-get-one-free deal on Baby Bundt or Bundt Bites at participating locations on November 15, while supplies last.
  • Ice Cream Jubilee's Georgetown location allows customers to get six free mini doughnuts with the purchase of six, a deal valid through the end of the week.
  • Williams Sonoma stores host free Thanksgiving cooking classes on select dates, including the upcoming Sunday and November 16.
  • Cracker Barrel provides free mini salt and pepper shakers with the preorder of a Heat and Serve Feast or Dinner by Sunday for pickup between November 22-30.
  • Andy's Pizza offers a free slice with the purchase of a pint of beer at the new Atlas Bridge District Brewery and Tap Room in Southeast D.C. on Saturday and Sunday.

Retail Store Promotions

Grand Openings and Special Events

Retail establishments frequently offer incentives during special events:

  • Uniqlo's grand reopening at Tysons Corner Center includes free goodie bags and breakfast for early shoppers from November 14-19, along with free Japanese Taiko drum performances.
  • The first 100 people in line for the grand opening of a new Chicken Salad Chick restaurant on Elden Street in Herndon receive freebies on November 18, followed by giveaways with purchase for early visitors from November 19-22.

Store-Specific Free Offers

Several retailers provide ongoing or seasonal free items:

  • Bass Pro Shops offers free photos with Santa through Christmas Eve, with advance reservations recommended.
  • Angie's Prime Grill features warm bowls with seasoned brown rice and grilled chicken or seared falafel for $4.99 from November 12 through the end of the year.
  • Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop celebrates National Sandwich Day 2025 on Monday, November (date cut off in source material).

Seasonal and Holiday Offers

Halloween Events

The Halloween season brings numerous free activities and promotions:

  • Krispy Kreme provides free doughnuts to customers in costume on Saturday or Halloween.
  • The Silver Spring Zombie Walk includes a gathering and dance party at All Set Restaurant, with "undead" after-parties at various downtown spots.
  • The Del Ray Halloween Parade features contests for costumed pets and people with strollers on Sunday.
  • National Harbor's "Harbor Halloween" offers free rides on The Capital Wheel for kids and dogs in costume when an adult purchases a ticket, along with trick-or-treating, a "Pet Pawrade," costume contest, and a free screening of "Hocus Pocus" on the Plaza.

Thanksgiving Promotions

Thanksgiving-related promotions begin early in November:

  • Williams Sonoma stores host free Thanksgiving cooking classes on select dates.
  • Cracker Barrel offers free mini salt and pepper shakers with preorder of Thanksgiving meals.
  • Several restaurants prepare special Thanksgiving feasts with purchase requirements.

Holiday Season Kickoff

National Harbor's 60-foot-tall holiday tree has been lit, with nightly light and sound shows every half hour from sunset until 9 p.m. now through December 27. Saturday nights feature additional fireworks displays.

Military and Veterans Appreciation Offers

Veterans Day, November 11, 2025, brings numerous free meals and discounts for military personnel:

  • Golden Corral provides a free "thank you" buffet meal with beverage to all veterans, active-duty military personnel, retirees, reservists, and guardsmen from 4 p.m. to close on Veterans Day. This dine-in offer does not extend to spouses or family members.
  • IHOP offers veterans and active-duty military personnel a free Red, White, and Blueberry Pancake Combo (two buttermilk pancakes with strawberries, blueberry topping, and whipped cream, plus two eggs, hash browns, and choice of two bacon strips or pork sausage links) when dining in, with proof of military service required.
  • Juice It Up! provides a free medium classic smoothie to veterans and active-duty service members in-store only, requiring proof of service.
  • Lime Fresh Mexican Grill allows veterans and active-duty military personnel to eat free on Veterans Day with valid ID and receive a $50 Challenge Coin for another free meal (excluding alcohol) on the 11th of each month.
  • Mountain Mike's Pizza offers free Garlic Sticks with a $25 or more purchase via the Mountain Rewards app or with code VT25 to veterans and active-duty military from Veterans Day through Monday, November 17.
  • Outback Steakhouse provides special offers for the U.S. Marine Corps Birthday on Monday, November 10, and Veterans Day on November 11.
  • The National Park Service waives admission fees at normally收费 sites on Veterans Day.

Entertainment and Event Freebies

Several entertainment venues and events offer free access or activities:

  • The first 100 people in line for the Chicken Salad Chick grand opening receive freebies.
  • Wizards fans can get free food through the Chick-fil-A app during home games when an opposing player misses two free throws in a row in the fourth quarter. Winners have until the day after the game to claim the offer and five days to redeem it.
  • The Dupont Circle neighborhood hosts a returning event for its 38th year (details cut off in source material).
  • The National Mall Pickleball events are free to participate in, with sign-ups available for the event running from September 19-21.

Conclusion

November 2025 presents numerous opportunities for consumers to enjoy free products, meals, and experiences across various sectors. Weekly programs like WTOP's "Friday Freebies" provide regular updates on local no-cost offerings. Restaurant chains offer periodic free food items, from doughnuts to smoothies to complete meals. Retail establishments incentivize visits with grand opening promotions and special events. Seasonal celebrations like Halloween and Thanksgiving bring unique free activities and giveaways. Military and veterans receive special appreciation offers on November 11, with numerous restaurants providing free meals to those who have served. Entertainment venues and events also contribute to the array of free experiences available during this month.

Consumers interested in these offers should verify details with participating locations, as offers may vary by region, have limited availability, or require specific conditions such as proof of military service or membership in loyalty programs. Regular checking of official sources and local announcements will ensure access to the most current and complete information about available freebies and promotions.

Sources

  1. WTOP Friday Freebies
  2. Recordnet Veterans Day Discounts
  3. Military.com Golden Corral Discount
  4. ABC15 November Deals