The celebration of 4/20, an unofficial holiday for those who celebrate pot, cannabis, or marijuana, goes back decades. It’s a good day for specials and deals on food and cannabis-related products.
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Whether you call it 4/20, 420 Day or Weed Day, April 20 has been observed for decades as an unofficial holiday for fans of cannabis and marijuana.
This year, 420 Day, as it’s referred to by The National Day Calendar, lands on a Sunday and the same day as Easter Sunday. To mark the day, purveyors of weed often have deals for customers.
The number of states where marijuana is legal for medical and/or recreational purchase has grown beyond 24 and the District of Columbia – and there’s typically events to rally for increased access to marijuana for recreational and medical usage.
In addition to cannabis and THC brands offering deals on edibles and drinks made with THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (Cannabidiol), two chemicals found in the marijuana and hemp plants, some restaurants also have 420 specials and deals, too.
Jimmy John’s THC Box special
The sandwich chain has added a 420-themed limited-time meal to its menu: the Toasted Hot Combo (THC) Box, which includes a Toasted Sandwich, any flavor of Jimmy Chips, a choice of sweet treat, and a crisp Jimmy Pickle spear (available now, price varies depending on the sandwich selection).
Red Lobster’s ‘Side Hustle by Dre + Snoop’ cocktail special
All week, Red Lobster is celebrating 4/20 with a limited-time cocktail ($4.20) made with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s Still G.I.N. and orange, pineapple, and guava, along with a side car of Skittles, apparently Snoop’s favorite munchie (available at select Red Lobster locations).
Snoop Dogg has a growing line of beverages including THC-infused Do It Fluid and Doggy Spritz brands, and he also opened a dispensary in 2024 in Los Angeles.
Hostess Munchie Mobile’s ‘Route 420’ free snacks in NJ, NY
Hostess snack brand has created a Munchie Mobile, which will be serving snacks including Ding Dongs, Donettes, Kazbars and Twinkies at spots in New Jersey on April 18 and April 19, then New York on April 20. See the itinerary on the Hostess Snacks Instagram.
Nugs.net free livestream from SweetWater 420 Fest
You are going to need music on 420 Day. Here’s the ticket – and it’s free: Music streaming subscription service Nugs.net is celebrating April 20, which it has christened as National Live Music Day, with free streamed music through April 20.
That includes all three days of the SweetWater 420 Fest in Atlanta, April 18-20. Performers include Drive-By Truckers, Marcus King, and Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge. Also available: Billy Strings livestreams on April 18-19 from his shows in North Carolina.
More 420 Day deals
- Benevolent Bakery: The Black-owned edibles company has 20% off its products, which include THC-infused brownie mix and hot cocoa, through April 30 with discount code: GETBAKED20. A portion of every sale goes to a local nonprofit to help fight homelessness.
- BRĒZ: The maker of microdosed cannabis and mushroom beverages on April 20 launches its new Shots – single-serving, 2-ounce portions of its beverages. To celebrate, shoppers can get $10 off any purchase with code SHOTS10. Any purchase of $100 or more qualifies for free shipping, too.
- Buffalo Wild Wings: Current and new members of the Buffalo Wild Wings Rewards loyalty program can celebrate 420 Day with several specials, including a free sandwich with your order of $15 or more. Or get 10 free Boneless Wings with a $20 purchase. All offers end April 30 (each can only be used once and offers do not stack).
- Cake Life Bake Shop: The Philadelphia-based artisanal bakery – known for supplying Beyoncé’s birthday cake twice – has some specials for April 20, including the 4/20 Munchie Box ($43) with two Weed Leaf Sugar Cookies, two Cosmic Blackout Brownies, two Peanut Butter-Stuffed Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies, two Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispy treats, and one joint-shaped candle.
- Cann: Through April 20 get 25% off the site’s THC- and CBD-infused drinks and gummies.
- Carl’s Jr.: The fast-food chain has a special 420 Day deal through April 20 for members of its My Rewards loyalty program. For $4.20, get a Snack Stash with your choice of three sides: Onion Rings, Waffle Fries, Jalapeño Poppers Bites, Natural Cut French Fries or Fried Zucchini. My Rewards members can also get a free Snack Stash with the order of a Triple Burger.
- Cheba Hut: The cannabis-themed restaurant chain has its 4-inch Nug Sub sandwiches priced at $4.20 all day on April 20. Customers also get a free Cheba Hut-branded frisbee.
- DaySavers: The smoking tools site has 25% off its 4/20 Blunt Cones Bundle with the Fast Fill Rolling Tray for 420 Day. You can also sign up for email alerts to get 10% off your first order.
- Fatburger: Fans can get the fast-food chain’s Baby Fat burger, made with a 2.5-ounce patty, through June 30 at participating locations, or online at fatburger.com with code BABYFAT5. Get free delivery April 18-20 on online orders of $20 or more.
- Grön: The women-owned cannabis edible brand is offering 30% of all edibles at participating dispensaries nationwide (deals may vary; check on the Grön website).
- High-Not: Buy one, get one free of the company’s THC Recovery Shot products, with code Buy1Get1 through April 30
- Insomnia Cookies: Through April 20, get $4.20 off a Deluxe six-pack with code GOODSTUFF (offer good in stores, for delivery and with pickup orders placed online). You can also get free local delivery on orders of $15 or more with code GARDENING through April 20. And starting April 18, get a free mini flowerpot keychain with every in-store purchase (pot, get it?), while supplies last. New limited-time Garden Collection flavors include Lemon White Chocolate, Strawberry Lemonade Filled, and Carrot Cake Filled cookies.
- Little Red Kitchen Bake Shop: Cookies make great snacks. This woman-owned company is offering 15% off its gourmet cookies through April 30 with the code: munchies.
- Magnolia Bakery: The bakery chain teamed with delivery service GoPuff for a special nationwide 420 treat, available this weekend – Puff’rnutter Cupcakes. You get two of the vanilla and chocolate cupcakes with marshmallow filling and topped with peanut butter buttercream for $11.99. GoPuff FAM subscribers ($7.99 monthly, free deliveries and more) can also get 30% off 4/20 bundles of snacks such as “The Cheesy Bundle” (Goldfish, Cheez-Its, and Lunchables Extra Cheesy Pizza).
- Mellow Mushroom: The pizza chain has its Pretzel Bites priced at $4.20 all week (offer good in-restaurant and online using code MEL420).
- Mr. Yoshida’s Spicy Wing & Rib Barbecue Sauce: If you get the munchies and need to sauce things up, this Japanese brand is now available in the U.S. for the first time, priced on Amazon.com at $25 for a 2-pack of 46-ounce bottles.
- &pizza: Get all signature knots, including the new Lemon Pie Knots for $4.20 deal this weekend, April 19-20. Deal good for in-store and online orders (no limit).
- Popeyes: Through April 20, Popeyes has a limited-time Munchies Menu available only in the Popeyes App or on Popeyes.com. You’ll find specially priced items including $4.20 sandwiches (options include the new Pickle Glaze Chicken Sandwich; offers good for pickup or delivery online or in the app).
- Raw Garden: The Santa Barbara, California-based cannabis brand has 420 deals on its website and it has teamed with graphic artist Jeremy Dean on a special 420 merchandise collection for the holiday, including hoodies, T-shirts and caps.
- Smashburger: On April 19–20, you can get four Classic Smash Singles for just $20. The deal on the burgers – each comes with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, Smash Sauce, and ketchup on a toasted bun – is good in stores, online and through the Smashburger app.
- Squier’s Specialty Elixirs: Get 25% off the cannabis beverage company’s THC cocktails and elixirs through April 30.
- STIIIZY: The cannabis brand has special STIIIZY High Society 420 Tour events at dispensaries across the U.S. (see the schedule here) and online if you spend $100 or more at participating dispensaries and retailers, you can get a limited-edition Nug Pillow for just one penny (while supplies last, check your local retailer for specific 4/20 deals and promotions).
- Velvet Taco: The taco chain is bringing back its 420 Blazin’ taco, a limited-edition taco ($4.20) made with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos-crusted crispy chicken tenders, mac and cheese, flamin’ red chile aioli, and a sprinkle of Fruity Pebbles, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. And check Velvet Taco’s social media accounts for a chance to win two tickets to Lollapalooza.
Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY’s Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @mikegsnider.bsky.social & @mikesnider & [email protected]
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