84 places to get free stuff on your birthday
Want free ice cream? A birthday coupon? Maybe a no-cost beauty gift or amusement park perk? Good news — lots of national brands celebrate your big day with something special.
We’ve rounded up 84 birthday deals and freebies that families can enjoy together. From fast food to fun experiences, this list is organized to make planning your birthday freebies a breeze.
Food & drink
Fast food / fast casual restaurants
1. A&W Restaurants – Free root beer float through the Mug Club.
2. Baja Fresh – Birthday freebie through Club Baja.
3. Bojangles – Free Bo-Berry Biscuit with purchase as part of the E-Club.
4. Boston Market – Birthday coupon with VIP Club membership.
5. Chick-fil-A – Free cookie or brownie with Chick-fil-A One membership.
6. Del Taco – Free premium shake with any purchase on your birthday as a rewards member.
7. El Pollo Loco – Free $5 birthday reward with Loco Rewards.
8. Firehouse Subs – Free medium sub with rewards app and minimum purchase of $1.
9. Fuddruckers – Free birthday menu item with email club (varies by location).
10. Jersey Mike’s – Free sub and drink with MyMike’s Rewards if you’ve made at least one purchase in the 12 months prior to your birthday.
11. Moe’s Southwest Grill – Free cup of queso or guac via Moe Rewards.
12. Noodles & Company – Free birthday dessert via Noodles Rewards.
13. Panera Bread – Birthday pastry with MyPanera membership.
14. QDOBA – Free chips and queso with QDOBA Rewards.
15. Red Robin – Free birthday burger with loyalty sign-up.
16. Tim Hortons – Surprise birthday reward with Tims Rewards app.
17. Zaxby’s – Free big Zax Snak meal with the Zax Rewards app.
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Sit-down restaurants
18. Applebee’s – Birthday dessert via Club Applebee’s.
19. Benihana – $30 birthday certificate as part of The Chef’s Table rewards program.
20. BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse – Free Pizookie with Premier Rewards.
21. Buffalo Wild Wings – Six free wings via Blazin’ Rewards.
22. The Cheesecake Factory – Free birthday cheesecake with purchase as a rewards member.
23. Chili’s – Free dessert for My Chili’s Rewards members.
24. Denny’s – Free Grand Slam breakfast as a rewards member.
25. Hooters – Free wings for Rewards Club members.
26. IHOP – Free stack of pancakes as an IHOP Rewards member.
27. Logan’s Roadhouse – Free dessert via rewards program.
28. Olive Garden – Free dessert for eClub members.
29. Perkins Restaurant & Bakery – Free birthday treat with MyPerkins sign-up.
30. RA Sushi – $20 birthday gift for Loyalty Club members.
31. Ruby Tuesday – Free dessert or garden bar add-on as a member of the SoConnected rewards program.
32. Texas Roadhouse – Free dessert on your birthday as a rewards member.
33. TGI Fridays – Free dessert with Fridays Rewards.
Pizza shops
34. Papa John’s – Free birthday dessert through Papa Rewards.
35. Papa Murphy’s – Coupon for a free regular pizza Birthday coupon if you have been a rewards member at least 180 days before your birthday.
36. Pizza Hut – Free breadsticks or cinnasticks via Hut Rewards.
37. Round Table Pizza – Free personal pizza with drink purchase and rewards account.
Coffee and smoothie shops
38. Caribou Coffee – Free birthday drink with Caribou Perks.
39. Peet’s Coffee – Free birthday drink for Peetnik Rewards members.
40. Smoothie King – Free birthday smoothie with Healthy Rewards.
41. Starbucks – Free drink or treat if you’re a Rewards member.
Ice cream and dessert shops
42. Auntie Anne’s – Free pretzel on your birthday via the Pretzel Perks app if you spend $10+ annually.
43. Baskin-Robbins – Free scoop when you sign up for the Birthday Club.
44. Cinnabon – Free 16oz cold brew with Club Cinnabon account.
45. Cold Stone Creamery – BOGO coupon for your birthday when you join My Cold Stone Club.
46. Dairy Queen – If you’ve spent at least $1 on your DQ Rewards account within 45 days of your birthday, you will receive a BOGO coupon on your birthday.
47. Dunkin’ – Dunkin’ Rewards members can unlock 3x points on their birthday.
48. Edible Arrangements – Free chocolate-dipped fruit box with sign-up at least 24 hours before your birthday.
49. Einstein Bros. Bagels – Free egg sandwich with purchase on birthday as a rewards member.
50. Godiva – Free birthday gift with $10 purchase as part of Godiva Rewards Club.
51. Insomnia Cookies – Free cookie on your birthday with CookieMagic Rewards.
52. Krispy Kreme – Free doughnut on your birthday with rewards account.
53. Nothing Bundt Cakes – Free Bundtlet when you join the eClub.
54. Rita’s Italian Ice – Free small Italian ice through their app.
55. Sprinkles Cupcakes – Free cupcake via Sprinkles Perks.
Retail stores
56. CVS – ExtraCare rewards members receive a $3 bonus if they have entered their birthday in their rewards account at least four weeks before their birthday.
57. DSW – $5 reward for VIP members who have made a purchase at DSW before.
58. Famous Footwear – $5 birthday bonus for Rewards members.
59. Gap – Birthday discount via Gap Good Rewards.
60. Hot Topic – Receive a birthday reward, depending on your reward account tier.
61. JCPenney – A $10 cash pass for Rewards members.
62. Kohl’s – Birthday coupon for Kohl’s Rewards members who have made a purchase in the month prior to their birthday.
63. Office Depot – Birthday reward for account holders.
64. Old Navy – Surprise birthday offer with email sign-up.
65. Target – 5% off coupon for Circle members.
Beauty and lifestyle brands
66. Aveda – Free composition oil with purchase on your birthday Aveda’s rewards program.
67. bareMinerals – Birthday reward that includes eye cream and mascara for Good Rewards members.
68. Bath & Body Works – Get a free item of your choice, up to $9.99, with a purchase on your rewards account.
69. Benefit Cosmetics – Coupon for 20% off purchase if you join the Benefit Loves loyalty program before the first day of your birthday month.
70. The Body Shop – $10 birthday reward with Love Your Body Club.
71. Claire’s – C. Club rewards members receive a $5 reward on their birthday.
72. MAC Cosmetics – Double points on purchases during your birthday month with MAC Lover account.
73. Origins – Surprise birthday gift for being a rewards member.
74. Sephora – Free birthday gift with $25+ purchase as a Beauty Insider member.
75. Smashbox – Birthday surprise for rewards members.
76. Ulta – Receive your choice from a selection of free beauty items with Ultamate Rewards.
77. Urban Decay – Birthday reward as UD Rewards member.
78. Victoria’s Secret – $10 birthday reward with Pink Nation membership.
79. Yankee Candle – Receive a free candle on your birthday via the Fragrance Family Rewards club.
Parks & experiences
80. AMC Theatres – Free large popcorn for AMC Stubs members.
81. Chuck E. Cheese – 30 minutes of free game play, 500 bonus tickets, and free cotton candy if you sign up for the Birthday Club at least seven days before your birthday.
82. Disneyland / Disney World – Free birthday pin so castmembers can greet you on your special day.
83. Puttshack - One free game to to use on bookings of four or more players.
84. Regal Cinemas – Free popcorn on your birthday via Regal Crown Club.
How to get birthday freebies
Want to maximize your birthday perks? Here’s how:
Join rewards programs early. Many freebies require you to sign up at least 7 days before your birthday.
Use a birthday email. Consider creating a separate email just for rewards.
Download store apps. Lots of coupons are app-exclusive.
Be kind and ask! Especially at restaurants — even if they don’t advertise freebies, they may surprise you.
FAQs
What are some popular birthday freebies?
Free food (like Starbucks, Denny’s, and Chick-fil-A), retail discounts (Target, Sephora), and entertainment perks (Disney pins, AMC popcorn) are all fan favorites.
Do I need to sign up for birthday freebies?
Yes — most require joining a rewards program or app in advance. Some (like Denny’s) don’t require anything at all.
How can I find birthday freebies near me?
Search for “birthday freebies + your city” or check local stores’ websites. Many chains list their birthday rewards online.
Does Target do a birthday freebie?
Yes! Circle members get a 5% off coupon around their birthday.
Does Amazon give you a birthday gift?
No, Amazon does not give you a birthday gift.
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