Things to do with kids in El Paso without overspending: free museum days, parks where kids get in free, family meal packs and the best deals at bowling alleys, theaters and play centers. This page is just the Central and Downtown El Paso ones, around Downtown, UTEP, Five Points and Kern Place; the whole city is on the Family guide.
Quick answer (October 28, 2026): 39 places in Central and Downtown El Paso have family deals right now. Top picks:
Crystal Gallery & Museum (Gem Center): Crystal of the Month: 50% off, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday;
The Grand 10 Fort Bliss by Santikos: Super Tuesday: $5.99 movies + $5.99 large popcorn or drink, Tuesday;
El Paso Chihuahuas (Southwest University Park): Military & first responders: up to 25% off, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday;
La Nube Children's Museum: $17 admission for military, educators & seniors, Every day.
Gift · 4012 Alameda Avenue
Save 50%Crystal of the Month: 50% off
Save 15%Members-only15% off jewelry
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Members-onlyPurchase Break Geode $15.00 and up get free stands.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Cinema · 1619 Pleasonton Rd
Save 50%Super Tuesday: $5.99 movies + $5.99 large popcorn or drink
Entertainment · 1 Ballpark Plaza
Save 25%Military & first responders: up to 25% off
Entertainment · 201 W Main Dr
Save $5$17 admission for military, educators & seniors
Barber · 5600 Dyer St Ste B
Save $2$2 off for military; $25 haircuts & fades
Pest Control · 5671 Beacon Ave
Free termite inspection
Restaurant · 1614 Pleasonton Road
Kids meals from $6.99
To-go party platters, serve up to 8
Veterans Day (Nov 11): free meal for vets & active duty
Fast Food · 2900 North Mesa Street
Family Meal feeds 4–6, about $50
Fast Food · 1617 Pleasonton Road
Family Meal feeds 4–6, about $50
Fast Food
10 pc family meal + 2 sides + 5 biscuits, ~$22
Every day · 10 pieces (or tenders), 2 large sides and 5 Honey-Butter Biscuits; feeds 4–5. Price varies by location.
Restaurant · 1613 Pleasonton Road
Grand Slam Pack feeds 4–5, about $30
Kids eat free Tuesdays 4–10pm
Fast Food · 2601 Mesa Street
Perfect Combo: 2 pizzas, bites, twists, 2L ~$20
Fast Food
Perfect Combo: 2 pizzas, bites, twists, 2L ~$20
Every day · 2 medium 1-topping pizzas, 16 Parmesan Bread Bites, 8 Cinnamon Twists and a 2-liter; feeds 3–4. Price varies.
Restaurant
Combo Mr. Carbón: 12 pc chicken + 2 sides, about $42
Every day · 12 mesquite-grilled chicken pieces, 2 large sides, tortillas and salsas; serves 4–6. The 16-piece Super Carbón with 4 sides (about $60) serves 6–8. Online-menu prices; in store may…
Museum · 715 N Oregon St
Free admission to El Paso Holocaust Museum
Museum · 1 Arts Festival Plaza
Free admission, every open day
Museum · 510 North Santa Fe Street
Free admission; open late Thursdays to 9pm
Zoo · 4001 East Paisano Drive
Active duty military & spouse admission $10.95
Restaurant · 2920 Piedras St
Weekend family deal: 2 large pepperoni pizzas $30
Friday, Saturday · 2pm–10pm · Two large pepperoni pizzas for $30, Friday and Saturday 2–10pm.
Fast Food · 3601 Gateway West Boulevard
$20 Build-A-Bucket: 8 pc, 4 sides, 4 biscuits
Entertainment · 1117 Magoffin Ave
$6 admission for seniors, vets & teachers
Fast Food · 217 East Paisano
$2 treats pack: 12 coupons for free food
Fast Food · 2130 East Paisano Drive
$2 treats pack: 12 coupons for free food
Every day · $2 buys 12 coupons: 3 hamburgers, 3 vanilla cones, 3 apple slices, 3 juice or milk jugs. Through Dec 31 while supplies last; some stores limit to kids 12 and under.
Fast Food · 5440 Dyer Street
$2 treats pack: 12 coupons for free food
Fast Food · 2401 North Mesa Street
$2 treats pack: 12 coupons for free food
Fast Food
$2 treats pack: 12 coupons for free food
Every day · $2 buys 12 coupons: 3 hamburgers, 3 vanilla cones, 3 apple slices, 3 juice or milk jugs. Through Dec 31 while supplies last; some stores limit to kids 12 and under.
Fast Food · 2811 Gateway Boulevard West
$2 treats pack: 12 coupons for free food
Fast Food · 5620 Montana Avenue
$2 treats pack: 12 coupons for free food
Fast Food · 1613 Pleasonton Road
Family Meal $35: 3 large entrées + 2 sides
Fast Food · 2600 North Mesa Street
Family pizza deal: 2 large 2-toppings $22.99
Fast Food · 196 Cassidy Road
$20 Family Meal: 9 pc or 11 tenders + side
Fast Food · 1724 Marshall Road
25 Finger Tailgate feeds 6–8, about $40
Fast Food
25 Finger Tailgate feeds 6–8, about $40
Fast Food · 1618 Pleasonton Road
Kids Eat Free Wednesdays
Fast Food · 2103 North Mesa Street
Meal for 4: Crunchwraps, quesadillas, tacos ~$21
Fast Food · 1611 Marshall Road
Meal for 4: Crunchwraps, quesadillas, tacos ~$21
Fast Food
Meal for 4: Crunchwraps, quesadillas, tacos ~$21
Every day · 2 Crunchwrap Supremes, 2 chicken quesadillas, 4 soft tacos and 2 chips & cheese. In the app or online; price set by location. 12-taco Party Pack about $21 too.
Restaurant · 1916 Montana Ave
Menudo or pozole familiar for 4, about $45
Every day · Family menudo for 4 with breads, limes and fixings (pozole verde for 4 about $47). Paquete Don Cuco with 20 tortillas and sides from about $59. Online-menu prices; may vary by loca…
Restaurant
Family packs feed 4 from about $45 (pickup)