Have A Family Night Out in Sanford

Time is scarce and some days (most days for some of us), the thought of getting dinner on the table in time to get the kids fed (and then bathed, and in bed by a decent hour) makes you cringe.

For those days -- or when you just want a change of pace -- consider these local "kids' nights" options for a fun and affordable treat:

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BY RESTAURANT

Chick-Fil-A of Sanford, 3224 NC Hwy 87 S, Sanford NC, 919-777-0707
When: The first Monday of each month
What: Crafts, face painting, balloon art, and games.
Terms: Meals are regular price.
Notes: The Cow will be in attendance and some months will have special themes.

***Free*** Dickey's Barbecue Pit, 2278 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Sanford NC, 919-775-1847
When: Sundays
What: Kids under 12 eat free.
Terms: An adult must purchase a dine-in meal.
Notes: Ice cream is free every day when you purchase a meal (adults included).

Fairview Dairy Bar, 109B Carbonton Road, Sanford NC, 919-775-5721
When: Thursday nights
What: Kids meals are discounted by 50 cents
Terms: Drink not included.
Notes: Coloring sheets available. Kids meals come with a scoop of ice cream.

***Free*** Firehouse Subs, 3248 NC Route 87 South, Sanford NC, 919-777-2996
When: Wednesdays after 4pm, all day on Sundays
What: Kids eat free
Terms: An adult must purchase a dine-in meal
Notes: Kids get a firefighter hat with meal.

Jeff & Lisa's Brickhouse Grill, 1401 Colon Road, Sanford NC, 919-777-0427
When: Wednesday nights
What: Kids eat for 99 cents
Terms: An adult must purchase a meal
Notes: Coloring sheets available.

***Free*** Pizza Hut, 1923 S. Horner Blvd, Sanford NC, 919-776-8306
When: Tuesday nights from 5pm-8pm
What: Kids eat free from buffet
Terms: 10 and under only, one free child's meal per each paid adult meal, drink not included.
Notes: No coloring sheets. Extras include a child's craft, arcade games, and a jukebox.

***Free*** Pizza Inn, 1952 S. Horner Blvd, Sanford NC, 919-708-5700
When: Tuesday and Saturday nights beginning at 5pm.
What: On Tuesdays: Kids get full buffet for free; On Saturdays kids get the buffet for $1.99
Terms: An adult must purchase a regular buffet. Drink is included.
Notes: Arcade games.

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BY DAY

Monday

Chick-Fil-A of Sanford, 3224 NC Hwy 87 S, Sanford NC, 919-777-0707
When: The first Monday of each month
What: Crafts, face painting, balloon art, and games.
Terms: Meals are regular price.
Notes: The Cow will be in attendance and some months will have special themes.

Tuesday

***Free*** Pizza Hut, 1923 S. Horner Blvd, Sanford NC, 919-776-8306
When: Tuesday nights from 5pm-8pm
What: Kids eat free from buffet
Terms: 10 and under only, one free child's meal per each paid adult meal, drink not included.
Notes: No coloring sheets. Extras include a child's craft, arcade games, and a jukebox.

***Free*** Pizza Inn, 1952 S. Horner Blvd, Sanford NC, 919-708-5700
When: Tuesday and Saturday nights beginning at 5pm.
What: On Tuesdays: Kids get full buffet for free
Terms: An adult must purchase a regular buffet. Drink is included.
Notes: Arcade games.

Wednesday

***Free*** Firehouse Subs, 3248 NC Route 87 South, Sanford NC, 919-777-2996
When: Wednesdays after 4pm, all day on Sundays
What: Kids eat free
Terms: An adult must purchase a dine-in meal
Notes: Kids get a firefighter hat with meal.

Jeff & Lisa's Brickhouse Grill, 1401 Colon Road, Sanford NC, 919-777-0427
When: Wednesday nights
What: Kids eat for 99 cents
Terms: An adult must purchase a meal
Notes: Coloring sheets available.

Thursday

Fairview Dairy Bar, 109B Carbonton Road, Sanford NC, 919-775-5721
When: Thursday nights
What: Kids meals are discounted by 50 cents
Terms: Drink not included.
Notes: Coloring sheets available. Kids meals come with a scoop of ice cream.

Saturday

Pizza Inn, 1952 S. Horner Blvd, Sanford NC, 919-708-5700
When: Tuesday and Saturday nights beginning at 5pm.
What: On Saturdays: Kids get full buffet for $1.99.
Terms: An adult must purchase a regular buffet. Drink is included.
Notes: No coloring sheets, offers character appearances; balloon animals, and arcade games.

Sunday

***Free*** Firehouse Subs, 3248 NC Route 87 South, Sanford NC, 919-777-2996
When: Wednesdays after 4pm, all day on Sundays
What: Kids eat free
Terms: An adult must purchase a dine-in meal
Notes: Kids get a firefighter hat with meal.

***Free*** Dickey's Barbecue Pit, 2278 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Sanford NC, 919-775-1847
When: Sundays
What: Kids under 12 eat free.
Terms: An adult must purchase a dine-in meal.
Notes: Ice cream is free every day when you purchase a meal (adults included).

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