Kids' Meals · Updated July 2026
Wendy’s Kids’ Meal
The short answer
Every Kids’ Meal includes a toy, no extra charge, alongside a choice of five entrees, a side and a drink. The toy itself rotates every one to three months around a licensed theme, so we point to Wendy’s own current-toy page rather than naming one here.
Entree price
—
before side & drink
Entree choices
5
burger, chicken or tenders
Side choices
2
fries or apple bites
Toy
Included
rotates every 1–3 months
By Sarah Jenkins · Wendy's Data & Menu Editor
Nutrition figures checked by Sarah Jenkins
Does the Kids’ Meal come with a toy?
Yes, at no extra charge. Wendy’s states plainly that every Kids’ Meal comes with an entree, a side, a drink and a toy. What the toy actually is changes on a rotating schedule tied to a licensed theme, usually running one to three months before the next promotion replaces it.
Because that rotation happens several times a year, we are not going to name today’s toy on this page and let it go stale. For what is running right now, Wendy’s own current-kids-meal-toys page is the only source that stays accurate. Toys are generally designed for ages 3 and up, and not every cycle includes a separate option for children under 3, so check the packaging or ask before handing one to a toddler.
Lightest and heaviest combinations
The lowest-calorie combination is the Hamburger with apple bites and a Honest Kids drink, landing under 300 calories total. The heaviest is Tenders with fries, which tops 800. Neither choice is wrong, but if calories are the concern, the side matters as much as the entree does.
Kids’ Meal questions
Does the Wendy's Kids' Meal come with a toy?
Yes, every Kids' Meal includes a toy at no extra charge, alongside the entree, a side and a drink. The toy lineup rotates roughly every one to three months around a licensed theme, so what's in the box today will not be what's in it this fall.
What toy is in the Wendy's Kids' Meal right now?
It changes on a rotating schedule, so any answer printed here would be outdated within weeks. Wendy's posts the current promotion at wendys.com/current-kids-meal-toys, which is the only reliably current source.
How much is a Wendy's Kids' Meal?
Expect roughly $3.30 to $4.10 for the entree alone before the side, drink and toy are added, based on current per-store averages. The burger options run slightly higher than the nugget or tender options.
What entree choices does the Kids' Meal offer?
Five: Hamburger, Cheeseburger, 4-piece Nuggets, 4-piece Spicy Nuggets, or 2-piece Tenders. All five pair with the same side and drink choices, so the entree is the only real decision to make.
What sides come with a Wendy's Kids' Meal?
Jr. Natural-Cut Fries or Apple Bites. The fries carry roughly six times the calories of the apple bites, so that choice moves the total more than the entree choice does.
How many calories are in a Wendy's Kids' Meal?
It depends entirely on what gets picked. The lightest combination, a Hamburger with apple bites and Honest Kids, lands under 300 calories; the heaviest, Tenders with fries, tops 800. The entree itself varies less than the side does.
Is there a toy option for kids under 3?
It depends on the current promotion. Some toy cycles include an under-3 alternative and some do not; Wendy's states this explicitly on its current-toy page each cycle rather than guaranteeing it as a standing policy.
Can you buy the Kids' Meal toy without ordering the meal?
At some locations, yes, for a small add-on charge separate from the meal price. It is not a standard menu-wide option and availability varies by store, so it is not something to plan on finding everywhere.
Does Wendy's have a Kids' Meal with milk instead of a fountain drink?
Milk is offered as a drink substitution at most locations on request, alongside the juice and lemonade options. It is not listed as a headline choice on the board, so ask for it directly when ordering.