Consider this your complete guide to everything you can score on your birthday every year! Most of these birthday freebies require you to sign up for their email list or join their rewards club ahead of time, so be sure to do that before your birthday arrives. I’ll do my best to come back to this post every year to update it and remove any offers that are no longer relevant. So without further adieu, let’s get right into it!
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Table of Contents:
- Fast Food/Quick Service Freebies
- Sit Down Restaurant Freebies
- Quick Treat Freebies
- Kid-Specific Freebies
- Entertainment
Fast Food/Quick Service Birthday Freebies
1. A&W
Join the A&W Mug Club to get exclusive deals and coupons and celebrate your birthday with a free rootbeer float!
2. Chick-fil-A
Join Chick-fil-A One to get a “little something special” on your birthday, most likely a free cookie.
3. Chipotle
Join the Chipotle Rewards Program to get free guac on your birthday. When you sign up, you’ll get another free instant guac offer.
4. Culver’s
Not only do YOU get a free birthday scoop with one topping when you sign up for MyCulver’s, but if you load your family members’ birthdays onto your account, they’ll get the birthday freebie, too!
5. Dairy Queen
When you’re a member of DQ Rewards, you’ll receive a “special birthday surprise.” Check your email for instructions on how to access the offer in the DQ app.
6. Del Taco
If you join Del Yeah! Rewards, you can enjoy a regular-size premium shake for your birthday. If you’ve racked up more than 1,000 points, you’ll get your choice of a shake or any dessert — except for Cheesecake Bites.
Plus you’ll get two free The Del tacos when you sign up.
7. Earl of Sandwich
When you sign up for Earl of Sandwich’s Royalty Club, you’ll get a free brownie & double points on your birthday.
8. Einstein Bros. Bagels
Get a free egg sandwich with a purchase on your birthday when you join the Shmear Society — You’ll have 14 days to claim your reward.
9. Firehouse Subs
Sign up for the Firehouse Rewards Program to get a free medium sub with any purchase on your birthday.
10. Jamba Juice
Join Jamba Rewards to get a free small smoothie on your birthday as long as you’ve spent at least $10 with your account over the past 12 months. Plus, you’ll get 50% off your first smoothie just for signing up. After that, you’ll get another offer for 50% off a food item.
11. Jersey Mike’s
Jersey Mike’s offers a free birthday sub with the purchase of a regular sub in the past year when you sign up for MyMike’s.
12. McDonald’s
Download the MyMcDonald’s Rewards app, and you may get an in-app push offer for free birthday eats! Usually, you get to pick from the following items as your birthday freebie:
- 6-piece chicken nugget
- Cheeseburger
- French fries
- Hash browns
- McChicken
- Iced coffee
- Sausage burrito
13. Moe’s Southwest Grill
Sign up for Moe Rewards and get a free burrito on your birthday, plus a free cup of queso just for signing up. The only catch is that you have to be a Moe’s Rewards member one month in advance to receive the birthday burrito offer in the same year.
14. Papa John’s
Join Papa Rewards and you’ll get a free dessert during your birthday month. You have to claim it via your online account, and not all locations will honor it. So be sure to call around before you head in to claim it.
15. Pei Wei
Sign up for My Wei Rewards and choose from these birthday freebies:
- Crab wontons
- Traditional edamame
- Vegetable spring rolls or
- Pork egg roll
The reward will automatically appear in your app seven days prior to your birthday, but you’ll have to order and pay for either a small plate or soft drink during your birthday month in order to claim it.
16. Pita Pit
Sign up for Pita Pit Rewards and receive a free pita on your birthday.
17. Pizza Hut
Join the Hut Rewards program to get a free order of cinnamon sticks or breadsticks for your birthday. You’ll have 14 days to claim your offer.
18. Quiznos
Sign up for Quiznos Loyalty program and get a buy-one-get-one-free offer for an 8” sub on your birthday. Plus, you’ll get $5 off the first order you place using the Quiznos app.
19. Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
Receive a free drink on your birthday when you join the Caniac Club. Plus, you’ll get more special offers on your account anniversary every year. To join the club, you’ll need to ask for a membership card the next time you visit the restaurant in person. Then, you’ll hop online and register your card on this page.
20. Shake Shack
Add your birthday to your Shack Shack profile on the app for a free birthday shake.
21. Taco Bell
Taco Bell Rewards members get a free Mountain Dew Baja Blast Freeze for their birthday.
22. Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Download the Tropical Smoothie Cafe app to be eligible for a free birthday smoothie after your first purchase.
23. Wingstop
Receive a coupon for free french fries in your email when you sign up for Wingstop’s email list – known simply as The Club.
Sit Down Restaurant Birthday Freebies
24. Applebee’s
Get a free dessert on your birthday when you join Club Applebee’s, as long as you spend $15 or more on your big day.
25. Benihana’s
Register for the Chef’s Table, and you’ll get a $30 birthday certificate. Use it any time during your birthday month.
26. BJ’s Restaurant
Join BJ’s Premier Rewards Plus to get a FREE Pizookie® and start earning points on every purchase (excluding alcohol). You’ll also get exclusive offers and specials.
27. Bonefish Grill
Unlock exclusive rewards when you join their Dine Rewards program. You’ll earn a complimentary $10 reward on sign-up, earn points towards visits, enjoy perks and other surprises.
28. Buffalo Wild Wings
Sign up for Blazin’ Rewards to get six free birthday wings during your birth month.
29. California Pizza Kitchen
Join CPK Rewards to get a free dessert on your birthday! If you earn 350 points or more throughout the year, your birthday reward will be upgraded to a free entree.
30. Cheesecake Factory
Receive a free slice of cheesecake on your birthday and rack up rewards points when you sign up for Cheesecake Rewards.
31. Chili’s
Get a free dessert for your birthday when you join My Chili’s Rewards Club. Plus, as long as you spend $5 and have visited at least once in the past 45 days, you get free chips and salsa or a non-alcoholic beverage with every visit!
32. Cracker Barrel
Enjoy a free dessert & birthday song when you go to your nearest location.
33. Denny’s
Sign up for Denny’s Rewards program online or via the mobile app. You’ll get 20% off your next visit, plus during your birthday month you’ll get “a delicious birthday gift.” Your breakfast choice from two pancakes, two french toast, or biscuit & gravy
34. First Watch
Get a BOGO breakfast, brunch or lunch for your birthday when you join the Sun EClub. You can sign up by downloading the First Watch app via the App Store or Google Play.
35. IHOP
Sign up for the International Bank of Pancakes (IHOP’s loyalty program) and get a free full stack of pancakes on your birthday.
36. Olive Garden
Get a complimentary dessert on your birthday. You don’t have to sign up for this one – Olive Garden offers it to anyone who walks in the doors. But you can get an email reminder and access other discount offers by signing up for the eClub.
37. On the Border
Join Border Rewards and get a “special surprise” on your birthday. Plus, when you sign up, you’ll get a free guacamole appetizer, dessert or non-alcoholic beverage.
38. P.F. Chang’s
Provide your birth date on your Chang’s Ca$h profile, and P.F. Chang’s will give you a free appetizer or dessert during your birthday month.
39. Red Lobster
Enjoy a “birthday reward” when you sign up for the My Red Lobster Rewards program. Plus, when you sign up you’ll get a reward for 12 free cheddar bay biscuits to go (with a $15 purchase) loaded onto your account. You’ll also get another coupon for 10% off a dine-in purchase upon signup.
40. Red Robin
Register for the Red Robin Royalty Program and get a free birthday burger. You get to pick from any item listed under ‘Gourmet Burgers,’ ‘Tavern Burgers,’ or ‘Veggie & More.’ You will have to have made at least one purchase of $4.99 or more during your birthday month in order to qualify.
41. Ruby Tuesday
Join the Ruby Rewards program to get a free dessert or add-on garden bar on your birthday.
42. Texas Roadhouse
Sign up for the VIPclub and you’ll get a free appetizer or a sidekick of ribs or shrimp on your birthday. Plus, you’ll get a special “welcome gift” when you sign up!
43. The Melting Pot
Members of Club Fondue will get a “birthday voucher,” along with a free box of six Signature Dipped Strawberries just for signing up.
44. TGI Friday’s
You get a free birthday dessert as a Friday Rewards member. Plus, you’ll get free chips and salsa (or $3 off an appetizer – your choice) on every visit.
45. Uno Pizzeria & Grill
Join the Uno Extras program, and receive a birthday coupon as long as you’ve spent $20 or more at Uno over the past 11 months. You also get a free individual pizza with any purchase just for signing up.
46. Waffle House
Make sure you’re a member of the Waffle House Regulars Club to receive a free waffle on your birthday. You’ll also get free hashbrowns when you sign up. Additionally, Regulars receive an Anniversary Bacon Coupon, seasonal coupons, and other offers throughout the year.
Quick Treat Birthday Freebies
47. 7-11
Download the 7Rewards App and Get a free Slurpee anytime during your birthday month, plus earn points on nearly every dollar you spend!
48. Auntie Anne’s
Download the Pretzel Perks app and get a free pretzel after your first purchase of $1 or more. Plus, you’ll get a free pretzel on your birthday as long as you’ve spent at least $10 over the past year.
49. Baskin Robbins
Create an account, join the Birthday Club, and get a free scoop of ice cream on your birthday.
50. Ben & Jerry’s
Sign up to be a Flavor Fanatic and get free ice cream for your birthday.
51. Carvel
Free cone? Yes, please! Just sign up for the Fudgie Fanatics email list and you’re all set.
52. Cinnabon
Subscribe to Cinnabon Rewards to get a free iced coffee on your birthday and a free order of BonBites for signing up.
53. Cold Stone Creamery
Get a BOGO coupon for your birthday by signing up for the My Cold Stone Club. You’ll also get a BOGO coupon just for signing up!
54. Crumbl Cookies
Get a “Free Single” voucher every year on your birthday when you sign up for a Crumbl Loyalty Account by downloading the Crumbl app.
55. Dippin’ Dots
Join the Dot Crazy! Email Club to receive emails with special coupons, free Dippin‘ Dots on your birthday, offers and more!
56. Dunkin’
If you provide your birth date when you sign up for Dunkin’ Rewards, Dunkin’ will send you “birthday offers”.
57. Dutch Bros Coffee
Join Dutch Rewards and you’ll get a free drink of any size on the day of your birthday, redeemable in-app. Plus, you’ll get a free medium drink just for signing up!
58. Edible Arrangements
If you want your birthday to feel like Valentine’s Day, consider joining Edible Arrangements’ rewards program. You get a free 12-count box of chocolate-dipped fruits.
59. Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme Rewards members receive ‘a sweet birthday gift,’ which is usually free donuts (plural.). You can claim them any time during your birthday month.You’ll also get a free doughnut when you sign up.
60. Nothing Bundt Cakes
Join the Nothing Bundt Cakes eClub and get a free Bundtlet on your birthday.
61. Pinkberry
Sign up for a Pinkcard or download the app, and receive a free, small Pinkberry with toppings on your birthday.
62. Smoothie King
Get a free birthday smoothie when you sign up for Healthy Rewards at Smoothie King. You’ll also get a $2 reward just for signing up.
63. Sprinkles
Receive a free cupcake (make that a baker’s dozen if you’re a Red Velvet tier member) for your birthday when you join Sprinkles Perks.
64. Starbucks
Get a birthday beverage or food item as a member of Starbucks Rewards. To qualify for the offer, you’ll need to have made at least one star-earning purchase in the past year, and you can only claim your free caffeine on the actual day of your birthday.
65. TCBY
Join Froyo Club Rewards to receive a free frozen yogurt (worth up to $5) at the end of your birthday month. You’ll also get $1 off your first order as a new rewards member.
66. Wetzel’s Pretzels
Get a free Original or Sinful Cinnamon pretzel for your birthday when you sign up for a rewards account with the Wetzel’s Pretzels app. Plus, you’ll get another free pretzel after your first purchase.
Kid-Specific Birthday Freebies
67. Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble has two membership tiers: Rewards and Premium. Rewards membership is free to join, but there’s no birthday benefit.
Premium costs $39.99/year to join, but does give you a “special offer” for your birthday. If you load your child’s birthday onto your account, they’ll get a treat from the cafe and a free Paper Source craft on their big day. There are other perks to the paid membership, too, like 10% off most purchases, free drink upgrades at the cafe, and early access to special editions and store events.
68. Build-A-Bear
Get a “special reward” on your birthday when you join the Build-A-Bear Bonus Club.
69. Carter’s
Add your kids to your Carter’s Rewards account and get a free birthday gift for them to enjoy. You can add up to 5 kids to your account, and get a gift for each one!
70. Chuck E. Cheese
If you sign up for Chuck E. Cheese’s rewards program, you’ll receive an email on your child’s birthday with coupons for free tokens or gameplay time, plus other special offers throughout the year. Chuck E. Cheese also has half-birthday surprises.
71. Crayola Experience
Visit Crayola Experience within 7 days of your birthday and get in free! Then celebrate your day in color, making tons of handcrafted keepsakes at dozens of interactive attractions.
72. Disney Store
If you’re signed up for the Disney Store account, your little one can get a birthday button, plus some fun in-store birthday magic.
73. Gymboree
My Place Rewards members will get a 20% coupon during the month of their child’s birthday and My Place Rewards Credit Cardholders will get 25% off coupon. You can receive coupons for up to four children.
74. Justice
Sign up for the Club Justice to get a free birthday gift. Parents can add their child’s birthday to receive the gift during their birthday month.
75. Nick Jr.
Sign your child up for Nick Jr.’s free birthday club, and their favorite character celebrates them with a pre-recorded call. Choose from a variety of popular characters ranging from the Paw Patrol gang to Shimmer and Shine, Dora, SpongeBob, and more.
76. Red Robin
I know I already listed Red Robin above, but you can now add your kids’ birthdays onto your account. If they’re 13 or older, they’ll get the birthday burger, but if they’re 12 or younger, they’ll get a free birthday kids meal.
Entertainment Birthday Freebies
77. AMC Theatres
Become an AMC Stubs Insider to get a free large popcorn during your birthday month. Everyone gets the free birthday popcorn, but if you spend $15 to upgrade your membership to Premier status, you’ll also get a free large fountain drink in celebration of your birthday.
78. Disneyland/Walt Disney World
Birthday button. Google all their freebies. When you’re dining at Disneyland, Disney-themed restaurants may give you a free birthday dessert when you let them know it’s your big day.
Retail Birthday Freebies
79. Adidas
Join adiClub Rewards to get a “birthday gift” on your special day – but only after you’ve earned 1,000 points.
80. Aveda
You need to pay a one-time $10 fee to join Aveda’s loyalty rewards program, but you’ll receive a free gift and double points on your Aveda purchase when you shop on your birthday.
81. Banana Republic
When you sign up for Banana Republic Rewards, you’ll get a “special surprise” for your birthday.
82. Bath & Body Works
When you sign up for Bath & Body Works Loyalty Rewards, you’ll get a free “birthday gift” on your big day. Plus, you’ll get a $10 off $30 coupon just for signing up, and a free product worth up to $16.95 after you’ve spent $100.
83. Columbia
Members of the Greater Rewards program get 20% off on their birthdays from the sportswear and outdoor gear retailer. You’ll also get 15% off your first order after you join.
84. Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW)
Join the free DSW VIP Club to get a $5 birthday reward. You’ll get $10 if you spend $500 annually as a VIP Elite member.
85. elf Cosmetics
Join Beauty Squad to earn major rewards and surprises every time you shop e.l.f., including a birthday freebie.
86. Famous Footwear
Famously You Rewards members get a $5 birthday cash reward. You’ll also earn double points on all of your purchases during your birthday month.
87. Hot Topic
Join Hot Topic Rewards and get a $5 coupon for your birthday every year.
88. JCPenny
Receive a $10 CashPass Reward for your birthday when you sign up for JCPenney Rewards. If you are not a JCPenney credit card member, you must have earned points within the last 12 months. If you are a credit card member, you must have made a purchase with your JCPenney Credit Card within the past 12 months.
89. Kiehl’s
As a My Kiehl’s Rewards member you’ll receive a birthday gift according to which level you’re signed up for. The EXTRA tier gifts a lip balm and one deluxe sample, the SUPER tier gifts a lip balm and two deluxe samples and the EVEREST tier gifts a travel-sized mini set and three deluxe samples.
90. Kohl’s
Members of the Kohl’s Rewards program get a “special birthday gift” as long as they’ve made at least one purchase prior to their birthday month.
91. MAC Cosmetics
Get 2X the points as well as an annual gift once you’re in the Silver Lover or Gold Lover tier in MAC Lover Rewards.
92. Old Navy
When you join Navyist Rewards, you’re eligible for “extra perks” on your birthday.
93. Sephora
Beauty Insiders are eligible to choose a free makeup or skin care gift for their birthday. There are four options to choose from if you spent less than $350 in the past year, but there are six options if you spent $350 or more. Regardless of membership level, you can opt to swap out your gift for 250 bonus rewards points. Bear in mind that if you want to claim it online, you’ll have to make a $25 purchase. It’s way more free if you pick up your birthday gift in person!
94. Target
As a Target Circle member, you’ll get a birthday coupon for 5% off any single purchase. It’s valid for 30 days after your big day.
95. Tarte
Join Tarte Perks to receive 10 points for every $1 spent & redeem points for exclusive discounts. Offers free birthday gifts at any tier level.
96. Tilly’s
Joining Tilly’s Rewards gives you the opportunity to earn Tilly’s Cash. It also gets you a $5 coupon for your birthday.
97. Torrid
Sign up for Torrid Rewards and get a “special birthday gift” during your birthday month.
98. Ulta Beauty
As an Ultamate Rewards member, you’ll get your choice of one of three different free birthday gifts. If you’ve spent enough money to be a Platinum ($500) or Diamond ($1,200) member, you get an additional $10 coupon.
During your birthday month, you’ll earn double points on all of your purchases regardless of membership level.
99. Victoria’s Secret
Members of VS & PINK Rewards program get $10 in birthday rewards. If you have a Victoria’s Secret or PINK credit card and you’ve spent $750 in the past year, the birthday reward bumps up to $15.
100. Yankee Candle
When you join Fragrance Family – Yankee Candle’s rewards program – you’ll get a free birthday gift. If you’ve earned more than 1,000 points, you can count on a “premium gift” for your big day!
Make your birthday—or your childs’—extra special this year by taking advantage of these awesome birthday freebies! Whether you’re enjoying a free meal, indulging in a beauty treat, or treating your kids to a special birthday adventure, there’s something for everyone. Sign up now for these freebies and start planning a birthday the whole family will love—without breaking the bank! Let me know which ones you’re able to score!
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