How to Get Free Samples at Grocery Stores Before Thanksgiving
Clip Friday freebies, ask for cheese tastes, and hit Nov. 7 and Nov. 14-15 holiday samplings before you shop.
To get free samples at grocery stores before Thanksgiving, ask for a taste at service counters, clip a Friday free-item coupon with a store account, and attend scheduled holiday tastings on Nov. 7 and Nov. 14-15.
These options let you test cheese, sides, and seasonal items before you buy for the holiday. Limits vary by store, date, and account. Some tastes depend on asking in person.
Others require a digital account or apply only at named locations and times.
Verification note: Program terms and availability can change. This page was checked against linked sources on November 05, 2026.
Can you taste cheese before building a Thanksgiving board?
Yes. Whole Foods Market says its cheesemongers will give a free taste of any cheese you are considering in its cheese-samples guide. The same source says staff will cut cheese to order.
That helps hosts compare two or three options for a cheese board. You can test flavor and texture without buying a large piece. Bring notes on how much you need and what else you plan to serve.
How does Kroger's Friday freebie work?
Kroger runs Free Friday Download on select Fridays each month, according to the Kroger Free Friday Download page. The offer is one free item through a digital coupon for customers with a digital account. Kroger says the coupon must be clipped Friday from 12am to 11:59pm PT.
It is redeemed with a Shopper's Card. Check the page each Friday to see if an item is available and whether your store accepts the coupon.
Where are Thanksgiving tastings scheduled in Michigan?
Busch's Fresh Food Market scheduled Tastes of the Season for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov.
14-15, according to Michigan Mama News event report. The report lists all 16 southeastern Michigan stores as participating. Arrive during the posted hours because samples are tied to that window.
Use the tastes to compare stuffing and relish styles before ordering.
- Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 14-15
- Place: all 16 southeastern Michigan stores
- Samples named: sage brush stuffing, cranberry orange relish, and Farm Truck Cheddar
- Extra: holiday-meal ordering information
What can you sample at a Baltimore holiday event?
Eddie's of Roland Park scheduled Sweet and Savory for Thanksgiving for Nov. 7, 12-3 p.m., according to the Eddie's event listing. The listing says the store will sample holiday desserts and sides from its kitchen.
The event also links to its holiday menu for orders. Taste first, then decide which sides and desserts fit your guest count. Bring your holiday menu list to match samples to orders.