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85 Places Offering Free Birthday Stuff
Every year, I consider going on a ridiculous scavenger hunt of sorts: running around town and getting all the free birthday stuff I can.
The problem is, I can only eat so much stuff in a single day. Ben & Jerry’s, Baskin-Robbins, and Cheesecake Factory, I’m looking at you!
Since I know I’m not the only one who likes getting free stuff from businesses on my birthday, we’ve put together an epic list of all the best birthday freebies we could find.
Fill up your gas tank, grab a few friends, plan your route, and get ready for all the birthday freebies!
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85 Companies Offering Birthday Freebies, Discounts, & More
If you love free stuff, and you’re searching for “birthday freebies near me,” here’s where to look.
Food and Drink Birthday Freebies
1. Abuelo’s
Abuelo’s provides a special birthday offer if you join its Mi Aubelo’s rewards program. You’ll also get a coupon just for joining.
2. Applebee’s
If you sign up for the Applebee’s e-club, you’ll be eligible to get a free food item on your birthday. The item will vary depending on your location. Some restaurants provide a free dessert while others give a free entrée with the purchase of another entrée.
3. Arby’s
When you join the Arby’s email list, you’ll get a coupon for free fries and a soft drink if you purchase a signature sandwich. You may also receive a free shake on your birthday.
4. Au Bon Pain
Au Bon Pain provides a free travel mug and a birthday lunch or dessert if you join its email list.
5. Auntie Anne’s
Join the Pretzel Perks program at Auntie Anne’s and get a free birthday treat. You’ll also receive a free pretzel after your first purchase of $1 or more.
6. A&W
If you join A&W’s Mug Club, you’ll get a free root beer float on your birthday, and you’ll also be eligible for other deals and coupons.
7. Benihana
Adults who join the Benihana rewards program, The Chef’s Table, will qualify for a $30 gift certificate. It’s not valid on the weekends or for alcohol, so be aware before you go. Otherwise, this $30 birthday freebie should cover most of an adult entree.
For birthday freebies for kids 12 and under, there’s a Kabuki Kids program, which entitles them to a free mug with the purchase of a kid’s meal during their birthday month. They’ll also get a birthday card in the mail.
8. bd’s Mongolian Grill
Members of the bd rewards program will get a free birthday meal and a $5 off coupon for your first visit.
9. BJ’s Brewhouse
BJ’s Premier Rewards Plus members will get a free pizookie on their birthday (which is like a cookie cake) and a free pizookie for joining the program.
10. Black Angus Steak
By joining the Prime Club at Black Angus, you’ll get a free birthday steak dinner if you purchase another steak dinner. If you purchase a regular entree, you’ll get a free dessert. You can only use this birthday deal once. For each birthday after that, you’ll get a free cookie with the purchase of an entree.
11. Boston Market
Customers and members of the Rotisserie Reward program will get a free cookie on their birthday, no purchase necessary.
12. Bojangle’s
Users who join the Bojangle’s email list get a free Bo-Berry Biscuit for their birthday and a free half gallon of iced tea just for signing up.
13. Cold Stone Creamery
If all you want is a birthday treat, go to Cold Stone for ice cream. If you join the My Cold Stone Rewards Club, you’ll get a BOGO free ice cream creation coupon on your birthday (plus 25 points toward a future purchase). For every $1 you spend in the future, you’ll earn another point. You can redeem 50 points for $5 worth of ice cream that you can use any time.
14. Carvel
If you join the Fudgie Fantatics, you’ll get a free ice cream cone on your birthday. You may also get other coupons and special offers.
15. Chili’s
When you become a member of the My Chili’s Reward program, you get a free dessert on your birthday. You’ll also get other discounts, like free chips and salsa or a non-alcoholic beverage if you visit a Chili’s once every 60 days.
16. Culver’s
Culver’s will send you a birthday coupon for a free sundae. When you register for its My Culver’s program, you’ll also get a BOGO coupon for a Value Basket.
17. Denny’s
Get your first free birthday meal at your local Denny’s. Its free Rewards Program lets you build your own Grand Slam meal every year. You’ll also get a 20% off coupon to use on your first order after joining the program.
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18. Dippin’ Dots
Get free Dippin’ Dots on your birthday when you join its email club. You’ll get other fun offers throughout the year as well.
19. Dunkin’ Donuts
Customers who join the DD Perks reward program get a free beverage on their birthday, excluding cooler beverages. The birthday reward expires within seven days of your special day.
20. Del Taco
Members of the Del Taco Raving Fan Club will get a free premium shake on their birthday (chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla) and a coupon for two free tacos when they register.
21. Edible Arrangements
For free chocolate-covered fruit, you can join the Edible Rewards program from Edible Arrangements. Its birthday treat is a 12-piece box of chocolate-dipped fruit. The reward program comes with additional perks, like a free chocolate-dipped fruit box every 3rd purchase.
22. Einstein Bros. Bagels
Bagel fans will get a free egg sandwich, with purchase, on their birthday when they join the Schmear Society from Einstein Bros. Bagels.
23. Famous Dave’s
Join Famous Dave’s Famous Nation club and get a free birthday treat and other offers and coupons.
24. Firehouse Subs
Head over to Firehouse Subs and grab a free medium sandwich if you’re a member of the Firehouse Rewards program. Your free sub offer starts on your birthday and ends 6 days after. Parents can also enroll their children in the program so they can get a free kids’ combo or free medium sub with the purchase of a medium or large sub, chips, and a drink.
25. Friendly’s
Friendly’s gives members of its BFF Email Club a free medium sundae on their birthday, 25% off their visit, and other discounts throughout the year.
26. Godiva Gourmet Chocolate
Who doesn’t love chocolate? The Godiva rewards club is free to join and comes with one free chocolate on your birthday, plus another every month.
27. Habit Burger Grill
Users who join the CharClub at Habit Burger Grill get a special birthday treat.
28. IHOP
Breakfast lovers get free pancakes on their birthday when they join the MyHop rewards program. You can also get free pancakes just for joining the program and on the anniversary date every year.
29. Jason’s Deli
Not only does Jason’s Deli give out free ice cream every day, but you can also get a gift voucher for $5 toward anything on the menu, like a sandwich, bowl of soup, or any other entree. Join the Jason’s Deli Birthday Club to receive this offer.
30. Jersey Mike’s
Get a free birthday sub from Jersey Mike’s when you join its rewards program.
31. Krispy Kreme
Members of the Krispy Kreme Rewards club get a free doughnut for signing up and other offers during the year.
32. Landry’s Select Club
Landry’s owns several steakhouses, including McCormick & Schmick’s, Morton’s, and Joe’s Crab Shack. Signing up for the Select Club will get you a $25 birthday reward you can use any time during your birthday month.
33. Marie Callender’s
Users who join the Marie Callender’s email rewards program get freebies on their birthday and wedding anniversary, and a special offer just for joining.
34. The Melting Pot
Fondue lovers will enjoy a free box of chocolate-covered strawberries with dinner at The Melting Pot. Join the Club Fundue program to receive this reward.
35. Moe’s Southwest Grill
Moe’s provides a free burrito on your birthday when you sign up for its rewards program. You’ll also get a free cup of queso when you join the program.
36. Olive Garden
Olive Garden rewards members get a free dessert, worth up to $8.50, on their birthday.
37. On the Border
The Club Cantina program from On the Border provides a free birthday surprise and free queso (with the purchase of an entrée) when you join.
38. Panera Bread
You can grab a free birthday pastry from Panera Bread as a member of its MyPanera program. If you’re already a big Panera fan, you can earn more free meals or drinks throughout the year by accumulating points on your purchases.
39. Pei Wei
Pei Wei’s rewards program, My Wei, provides a small plate of free food on your birthday. Customers can choose from crab wontons, traditional edamame, vegetable spring rolls, or pork egg rolls.
40. Perkins
MyPerkins rewards members get a free birthday treat, and kids 12 and under are also eligible. You also get a 20% off coupon for joining.
41. Pinkberry
Download the Pinkberry app on your phone or sign up for a free online Pinkcard to get a free frozen yogurt on your birthday and after 10 purchases.
42. Pita Pit
Members of the Pita Pack Rewards Club get a free pita on their birthday. Those who visit more frequently will be eligible for more rewards, between $1 and $6 to put toward any purchase.
43. Planet Smoothie
Smoothie lovers will get a free smoothie on their birthday when they sign up for the Planet Smoothie Club.
44. Ra Sushi
Ra Sushi provides a $20 gift certificate on your birthday and half-birthday if you join its rewards program, The Hook Up. There are Ra Sushi locations from California to Texas to Maryland.
45. Red Lobster
Seafood lovers who join the My Lobster Rewards Club will get a birthday surprise and points every time they visit Red Lobster.
46. Red Robin
Members of the Red Robin Royalty program get a free burger on their birthday.
47. Ruby Tuesday
Rewards members get a free burger or garden bar entree on their birthday and a free appetizer just for joining.
48. Sonny’s BBQ
Members of ‘Q Crew Perks get a free Big Deal Combo on their birthday. You’ll also get $5 off when you sign up.
49. The Spaghetti Warehouse
Members of The Warehouse Club get a special birthday meal and a free appetizer with an entrée purchase.
50. Sprinkles
Sprinkles Perks members get a free cupcake on their birthday when they join. You can also earn points with each visit and potentially get more rewards.
51. Starbucks Coffee
Starbucks offers a free single-serve drink or food item on your birthday. You’ll need to become a rewards member at least one week prior to your birthday to be eligible. There’s no size restriction on the free item, so you can opt for a Venti (its largest size). You’ll need to have made at least one purchase in the previous 12 months to get a free birthday item.
52. Steak ‘n Shake
Members of the Rewards Club get a free specialty milkshake on their birthday and a free Double ’n Cheese ’n Fries.
53. Subway
The Subway MyWay rewards program provides a free birthday surprise to members, and you’ll earn more points for each visit.
54. Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse gives a free birthday surprise and free appetizers to members of its VIP Club.
55. Uno Pizzeria & Grill
You’ll get a free dessert and appetizer if you join the Uno’s Insider Club.
56. Wienerschnitzel
Members of the Wiener Lover’s Club get a free item on their birthday and a free chili dog for joining.
57. Wingstop
Get a free birthday gift and free fries for signing up for the Wingstop rewards program.
58. Yogurt Mountain
Customers in the YOMO Club get a free treat on their birthday. You’ll also be notified of new products.
59. Zaxby’s
The Zax Club comes with a free combo meal on your birthday and a free sandwich meal when you join.
Makeup and Beauty
If you love makeup, here are some free birthday makeup offers.
60. The Body Shop
Members of the Love Your Body club get a $10 off coupon during their birthday month.
61. Aveda Free Services
Participating Aveda locations give out a free travel size body oil when you join its email list. You can redeem in store or online.
62. Sephora
By signing up to be a Sephora Beauty Insider Member, you can score a small birthday beauty treat from brands like GlamGlow, Bite, and Bumble and Bumble. You can redeem at a brick-and-mortar store, a Sephora JCPenney location, or at sephora.com anytime during your birthday month.
63. Ulta
Ulta provides a free birthday gift and 2X points on all purchases during your birthday month.
64. Smashbox
You have to be a Level 2 or 3 member to get a free birthday gift from Smashbox. That means you’ll need to spend at least $75 in previous purchases to qualify.
65. Urban Decay
When you’re part of the UD Beauty Junkies program, you’ll receive birthday freebies and offers, which change every year.
66. BareMinerals
Spoil yourself with a free birthday gift from BareMinerals. As a member, you’ll also receive a 15% offer for filling out your profile and $10 off for every $150 spent.
67. Lancôme
Sign up for Lancôme’s Elite Rewards Program to receive a free gift on your birthday each year.
Clothes
If you’re in the area, you’ll want to check out the opportunity to snag some free birthday clothes from these brands.
68. J. Crew Factory
The J. Crew outlet store provides a birthday discount if you join its email list.
69. Old Navy
When you join Old Navy’s birthday club, it’ll send you free birthday stuff on your special day. You’ll also get a 20% off coupon when you join.
70. Express
When you join the EXPRESS NEXT program, you’ll get a surprise birthday gift.
71. Victoria’s Secret
As an Angel Credit Card holder, Victoria’s Secret will send you a free birthday gift every year. You’ll just need to periodically use your card to keep the account active. The card also gets you free shipping, rewards on every purchase, and $25 off your first order as a cardholder.
72. American Eagle and Aerie
Clothes shoppers who join the American Eagle Real Rewards program get a special birthday coupon on their birthday.
More Places to Get Free Stuff on Your Birthday
73. Swagbucks Bonus Points
Swagbucks is a great way to get points for taking surveys or watching videos. You can also get extra points on your birthday.
74. Disney Movies
Sign up for a Movie Rewards account and it’ll send you free rewards points. Save up and use your points as credit toward your favorite Disney movie.
75. AMC
Planning to catch a movie in person on your birthday? If so, go to your nearest AMC Theater and get a free large container of popcorn on your special day when you become an AMC Stubs Insider. If you already happen to be an A-List or Premier member, then you also qualify for a free large fountain drink as well.
76. Harkins Theatres
If you live near a Harkins Theatre, you’ll get a $5 coupon when you join the My Harkins Awards program.
77. Redbox
When you join the Redbox email list, you get a free movie on your birthday. Like most programs, it also offers points and special codes throughout the year.
78. Alamo Drafthouse
Join the free Victory rewards program to get a free ticket on your birthday. You can also earn points for each visit, which may entitle you to an extra birthday ticket. Victory members also get two other free tickets each year.
79. Showcase Cinemas
Join the StarPass loyalty program and get a free regular popcorn on your birthday.
80. DSW
Join the VIP club program at DSW to automatically qualify for a $5 voucher on your birthday. You can use that in store or online. If you reach its Elite member status by spending over $500 on eligible items in a calendar year, you’ll qualify for $10 in birthday benefits.
81. Journeys
When you join the Journeys Birthday Club, you’ll receive a free birthday coupon.
Birthday Freebies for Kids
82. Medieval Times Admission
If you’re looking for birthday freebies for kids, you can enroll kids 12 and under in the Medieval Times’ version of a birthday club program, known as The Birthday Fellowship. That’ll get you free admission along with the paid admission of an adult. The offer is valid any time throughout their birthday month. You’ll get an email with the details in the weeks leading up to the celebratory day.
Feel like stepping it up a notch? You can book a birthday party for an extra $7 per person and get fun perks like cake and an announcement in the stadium.
83. Barnes & Noble Kids’ Club
It’s free to join the Barnes & Noble Kids’ Club, and kids get a free cupcake on their birthday. They also get a 30% off coupon on their first purchase.
84. Chuck E. Cheese
Kids who are part of the More Cheese rewards club can get a free treat on their birthday and half birthday. They also get a free one-topping personal pizza on their first visit.
85. Journeys Kidz Club
Parents who sign their kids up for the Journeys Kidz Birthday Club will get a free coupon.
There Are Tons of Places to Get Free Stuff on Your Birthday
If you time your rewards, you can earn free ice cream, steak, makeup, entertainment rewards, and more.
When you sign up for many of these freebies, you won’t get just get free stuff on your birthday. You’ll also get perks all year long. Make sure to register for these rewards at least a month before your birthday since many companies require advance notice for you to qualify for a birthday freebie.
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