Applebee's Halloween 2026: Hallowings Bucket & Spooky Sips Guide
What's on for Halloween 2026
Two headline offers, plus one limited-time menu running alongside them:
| Offer | What you get | Price | Dates | How to order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallowings Bucket (NEW) | 20 boneless wings, 6 sauces, bleu cheese or ranch | $12.99 | Oct 25–31 | To Go / delivery via applebees.com or the app — no promo code; third-party delivery excluded |
| Spooky Sips | Tipsy Zombie, Dracula's Juice, Graveyard Dirty Soda, Tropical Spell Mocktail | $6 (cocktails, mocktails, dirty sodas) | Now through Nov 15, 2026 | Dine-in where alcohol is served; 21+ for the cocktails |
| Sizzlin' Skillets | Cheesy Chicken, Chicken & Shrimp Scampi, Garlic Sirloin, Bourbon Street skillets | from $12.99 | Limited time (no end date announced) | Dine-in, To Go, delivery |
The $12.99 Hallowings Bucket (October 25–31)
Applebee's announced the Hallowings Bucket on October 12, 2026 (Business Wire) — a brand-new Halloween offer: 20 crispy boneless wings for $12.99, which Applebee's pitches as "made for sharing" and built for Halloween parties. Seven days only, while supplies last.
How to order it:
- Order on applebees.com or the Applebee's app — Carside To Go or delivery. This is an off-premise-only deal.
- Pick your wing flavor in the cart — the bucket adds straight to your order; no promo code needed.
- Skip third-party delivery — DoorDash and Uber Eats don't count. Order direct or the deal won't apply.
All six sauces, from the official announcement:
| Sauce | Style |
|---|---|
| Classic Buffalo | The original heat |
| Honey BBQ | Sweet and smoky |
| Sweet Asian Chile | Sweet with a kick |
| Garlic Parmesan | Savory, no heat |
| Extra Hot Buffalo | Bring napkins |
| Hot Honey Glaze | Sweet heat |
Every bucket comes with your choice of bleu cheese or house-made buttermilk ranch dressing. Fine print: while supplies last, participating locations, and franchise menus set their own prices — $12.99 is the national figure. Applebee's hasn't published calories for the bucket itself; boneless-wings macros are on our nutrition page. Ordering To Go? Here's how takeout works.
The $6 Spooky Sips Lineup
The Halloween drinks menu, through November 15, 2026:
| Drink | What's in it | Alcohol? |
|---|---|---|
| Tipsy Zombie | Bacardí Superior rum, passion fruit, pineapple, cherry, lime | Yes — $6 |
| Dracula's Juice | Bacardí Superior Rum, Cuervo Tradicional Blanco, prickly pear, premium lemon sour | Yes — $6 |
| Graveyard Dirty Soda | Mountain Dew with blue raspberry, cream, whipped cream, grenadine, crushed OREO cookies | No — $6 |
| Tropical Spell Mocktail | Booze-free | No — $6 officially; some menus list it at $4 |
21+ for the cocktails; the Sips are dine-in in most places and only where alcohol is served; participation varies by location — nearly every Applebee's is franchise-owned. The official press release prices mocktails and dirty sodas at $6 with the rest of the lineup; one tracker lists the mocktail at $4, so your local menu is the final word. Full builds are on our cocktail menu and dirty soda guide.
Is the Dollar Zombie Back?
No. The Dollar Zombie was Applebee's $1 October special in 2024 — and it is not on the 2026 Spooky Sips menu (hauntedattractionnetwork, updated October 13, 2026). The good news for fans: the $6 Tipsy Zombie lists the same ingredients, so if the Dollar Zombie was your drink, the Tipsy Zombie is the order this year. (Wondering about the other famous $1 drink? Our happy hour page has the latest on the Dollarita — last national run July 1–31, 2026, with $1 Dollaritas back in select October markets.)
What Applebee's Is NOT Doing for Halloween
- No national $1 drink right now. The $1 Dollarita's last national run was July 1–31, 2026. $1 Dollaritas are back this October only in select markets (Maryland Rose Group locations, all month for Neighborhood Appreciation Month) — check your local restaurant.
- No costume promo announced. Nothing in the official announcement mentions a costume deal.
- No third-party delivery for the bucket. The Hallowings Bucket is Applebee's site/app only — DoorDash and Uber Eats orders don't get the $12.99 price.
- After Halloween, the season keeps going: the Spooky Sips run through November 15, and Veterans Day (November 11) brings the confirmed free entrée for veterans and active-duty military — details on our Veterans Day page.
Making the Most of Halloween Week
- Don't wait until the 31st for the bucket. It's a 7-day window and it's while supplies last — earlier in the week is safer.
- Split your run. The bucket is To Go/delivery-only; the Spooky Sips are dine-in. Plan one of each if you want both.
- Confirm participation. Prices and participation vary by franchise — a 30-second call beats a wasted drive.
- Watch the full calendar. Every limited-time deal with dates and fine print lives on our specials and deals page.
How We Verified This
The Hallowings Bucket and Spooky Sips details come from Applebee's own announcement (Business Wire, October 12, 2026): $12.99, October 25–31, To Go/delivery via applebees.com or the app, no promo code, third-party excluded, all six sauces, $6 Mucho cocktails, mocktails, and dirty sodas. Cross-checked against eatdrinkdeals (October 2026, updated ~5 days ago; Halloween specials guide updated ~1 day ago), hauntedattractionnetwork (updated October 13, 2026 — drink builds, Dollar Zombie history, November 15 end date), and fabulesslyfrugal (October 2026). One conflict found and disclosed: the Tropical Spell Mocktail is $6 in the official release but $4 on one tracker — check your local menu. No prices invented; franchise variance noted throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dollar Zombie back at Applebee's in 2026?
No. The $1 Dollar Zombie was the October special in 2024 and is not on the 2026 Spooky Sips menu. The $6 Tipsy Zombie lists the same ingredients — that's the order if the Dollar Zombie was your drink.
How do I order the Hallowings Bucket?
On applebees.com or the Applebee's app, October 25–31, for To Go or delivery. Choose your wing sauce in the cart — no promo code needed. It doesn't work on DoorDash or Uber Eats, and it's while supplies last.
How long are the Spooky Sips available?
Through November 15, 2026, at participating locations — dine-in where alcohol is served, 21+ for the cocktails, while supplies last.
Are Applebee's Halloween drinks alcoholic?
Two are: the $6 Tipsy Zombie and Dracula's Juice. The Tropical Spell Mocktail and Graveyard Dirty Soda are booze-free.
Does the Hallowings Bucket deal work on DoorDash?
No. It's valid only on orders placed through applebees.com or the Applebee's app — third-party delivery is explicitly excluded.
