Just In Time For Back-To-School, Cracker Barrel Has A Freebie Deal

Back-to-school season can feel like a lot of things at once. There are new classes, new schedules, homework, and figuring out what to make for dinner again. Cracker Barrel is adding a little something to the mix with a deal that could make kids very happy.

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The restaurant is bringing back its popular Free Kids Toy promotion, and this time, the prize is a collection of cute B’loonie Petz characters. But as always, this is a limited-time offer that runs for just a couple of weeks.

A Free Toy Comes With Dinner

The deal is pretty simple. Starting August 18th through September 7th, when a qualifying Kid’s Meal is purchased with a qualifying adult entrée, your child gets a free collectible B’loonie Petz toy.

The B’loonie Petz collection is made up of fun, squishy characters that look like little balloon-style animals. The toys are really cute, soft, and easy for little hands to carry around. There are several different characters in the collection, so kids may not know which one they are getting until it is time to see their new friend.

It’s also worth mentioning that Cracker Barrel also has some sweet deals from its Crispy Homestyle Chicken menu.

Kids Can Pick A Different Toy, Too

The free B’loonie Petz might be the main attraction, but there is another option for kids who already have their eyes on something else.

Cracker Barrel is also offering $5 off another retail toy item at its Old Country Store during the promotion. That could be useful for a child who walks into Cracker Barrel with their parents, spots a plush toy or game on the shelf, and immediately decides that the free B’loonie Petz is not what they want.

The Old Country Store has a wide mix of toys and games, including plushies, classic games, and licensed toys. The selection changes, so the $5 discount could be a nice excuse to browse the shelves after dinner.

A Small Treat For Back-To-School Season

Cracker Barrel’s timing is pretty perfect. The last free toy giveaway was in December 2025. Now, we’re in August which means school is starting back up for many families, so the chain is giving parents a simple way to make a regular meal feel a little more special.

The B’loonie Petz toys also give kids something to look forward to. There is the meal, the excitement of finding out which character comes home, and then the possibility of browsing the Old Country Store for another toy.

The deal runs through September 7th, so there’s still a couple of weeks to grab the freebie.