March is one of the BEST months to save money on food, family activities, and everyday essentials. From free kids workshops and museum days to cheap meals, app-only food deals, and seasonal sales, there are so many ways to eat cheap in March without sacrificing fun.
Below is your ultimate guide to the best March deals, all in one place
March 1
– Free Kids Art Class at Michael’s. Details Here
– Free Stickers & Coin Target stores. Details Here
March 2
– McDonald’s $1 Egg McMuffin deal
March 3
– Jack in the Box: 2 tacos for 75¢ in app
– Free short stack at IHOP (order in the Jack app)
March 4
– Long John Silver’s: Free fish meal. Need to send a picture via Instagram. Details Here
March 5
McDonald’s: Try the new Big Arch Burger
March 6
– Ulta Beauty: 50% off during 21 Days of Beauty (runs through March 26). Preview Here
March 7
– 7-Brew Jackpot Day – Free motel keychain
– Home Depot: Free Kids Workshop. Details Here
March 8
– Bank of America Museums on Us: Free museum admission. Details Here
March 9
IHOP: Free bottomless pancakes with purchase
March 10
– Starbucks: New Starbucks Rewards program officially launches. Details Here
March 11
– Tropical Smoothie Café: Free smoothie with purchase from March 3 to March 15 Details Here
March 12
Cracker Barrel: Dinner for 2 for $19.99
March 13
Shake Shack: $1 sodas, $3 fries, and $5 shakes (app only)
March 14
Target is hosting a St. Paddy’s giveaway from 12 to 4pm. Details Here
JCPenney – FREE JCPenny Kids Zone Activities Create a Flower Wreath. Saturday, March 14 | 11 am – Noon. Details Here
Pi Day deals Free food will be posted on all my social media platforms.
March 15
Bass Pro Shops: Free Easter Bunny photo. Reservations open on March 14, 2026 Details here
March 16
Dunkin’: $5 meal deal
March 17
– St. Patrick’s Day: Lots of free food and restaurant specials deals will be posted on all my social media platforms
March 18
– March Madness: Lots of freebies and food deals will be posted on all my social media platforms
March 19
Dairy Queen: Free cone day
March 20
– First Day of Spring: Lots of seasonal freebies will be posted on all my social media platforms
March 21
– Lowe’s: Free lawn mower kids workshop. Details here
– Target: Ger a free magnetic chore chart with purchase of a Febreze, Dawn or Swiffer product. Try new Febreze Air Mists Details Here
March 22
Del Taco: 2 grilled shrimp tacos for $6
March 23
Red Lobster: $15.99 shrimp trio meal
March 24
Pizza Hut: $3 personal pan pizza (every Tuesday)
March 25
Subway: Meal of the Day (6” sub, small drink, chips or cookies)
March 26
Wendy’s: $4, $6, or $8 Biggie Deals
March 27
McDonald’s, Carl’s Jr., and Burger King: Free fries Friday
March 28
Target: Discover basket bulders & Easter Egg Hunt, more. Plus, enjoy festive giveaways. (12 PM – 4 PM). Details Here
March 29
Shake Shack: Free chicken sandwich with purchase (every Sunday, ends June 28)
March 30
Panera Bread: $4.99 Mix & Match meals
March 31
Ruby Tuesday: $6.99 burger and fries
How to Eat Cheap in March
March is one of the best months for food deals thanks to Pi Day, St. Patrick’s Day, March Madness, and the start of spring. Many of these deals repeat weekly or are app-exclusive, so downloading restaurant apps and joining rewards programs can unlock even more savings.
Money-saving tip: Stack rewards, birthday perks, and app coupons whenever possible to stretch these deals even further.
