119 Best Birthday Freebies for the Happiest of Birthdays (2024)

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Food-related birthday freebies

It’s your day, so you get to have your birthday cake and eat it too! Not feeling birthday cake? How about free popcorn, pretzels, burritos, waffles or wings? Yes, please! But before you dive in, a quick note: If you don’t see some of your favorites listed here, it’s not because we forgot about them. Businesses are constantly reevaluating and changing their rewards programs.

1. Abuelo’s: Members of their Mi Abuelo’s Rewards program will receive a “special reward” for their birthday.

2. AMC Theatres: Members of their AMC Stubs program (either the free Insider tier or the paid Premiere and A-List tiers), will get a free large popcorn and free large foundation drink on their birthday.

3. Applebee’s: Members of Club Applebee’s will get a free dessert on their birthday when they spend $15 or more.

4. Arby’s: Members of the Arby’s Rewards program get a birthday freebie, such as a free sandwich or a discount.

5. Auntie Anne’s: Members of their My Pretzel Perks program will receive a coupon for a free pretzel of their choice on their birthday.

6. Barnes & Noble: If you have a Premium Membership, you’ll receive a birthday coupon that can be used for a special offer in-store or online during your birthday month. If you’re part of the B&N Kids’ Club, your child can get a free cupcake from the B&N Café during their birthday week, valid from seven days before to seven days after their birthday.

7. Baskin Robbins: Members of the Birthday Club will get a free scoop of ice cream on their birthday.

8. Bonefish Grill: Members of their Dine Rewards program will get a $10 reward that can be used during their birthday month or at another time. You may also get a special birthday offer that can range from a free dessert or a free appetizer.

9. Buffalo Wild Wings: Members of their Blazin’ Rewards program will typically receive a free snack-sized order of wings on their birthday.

10. Burger King: Members of their Royal Perks program will get a birthday freebie, often in the form of a free Whopper, fries or other menu item. Redeem your reward in the Burger King app during your birthday month.

11. California Pizza Kitchen: Members ofCPK Rewards will get a free dessert on their birthday! If you end up earning 350 points or more throughout the year, your birthday reward will be upgraded to a free entree.

12. CAVA: Members of their CAVA Rewards program will get a $9 birthday credit if they’ve spent at least $100 during their membership.

13. Cheesecake Factory: Members of their Cheesecake Rewards program will get a free slice of cheesecake on their birthday.

14. Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A OneMembers can get a free Chocolate Chunk Cookie or a free Chocolate Fudge Brownie on their birthday. Chick-fil-A One Silver Members will receive a dessert variety reward, which they can redeem for their choice of a Chocolate Chunk Cookie, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Small Milkshake, Small Frosted Lemonade, Small Frosted Coffee, Small IcedreamCone or Small IcedreamCup. Chick-fil-A One Red Members can choose between a free grilled or regular sandwich, or eight and 12 nuggets. Chick-fil-A One Signature Members will receive their choice of entrée. Take note, Chick-fil-A’s birthday freebies and rewards are subject to change at any time without notice.

15. Chili’s: Members ofMy Chili’s Rewards Club will get a free dessert on their birthday. Plus, with every visit, they’ll get free chips and salsa or a non-alcoholic beverage if they spend $5 and have at least visited once in the past 45 days.

16. Chipotle: Chipotle’s birthday freebie varies, but in previous years, members of their Chipotle rewards program have received a free burrito, bowl or another menu item on their birthday.

17. Cinnabon: Members of their Cinnabon Delights rewards program will get a free birthday treat, such as a Classic Roll.

18. Cold Stone Creamery: Members of theMy Cold Stone Clubwill get a BOGO coupon on their birthday. You also get a BOGO coupon for signing up.

19. Crumbl Cookies: Members of their Crumbl Rewardsprogram often get a free cookie or a special discount to celebrate their birthday.

20. Dairy Queen: Members of their DQ Rewards program usually get a free birthday Blizzard or ice cream treat.

21. Denny’s: Members of the Denny’s Rewards program usually get a free Grand Slam breakfast on their birthday.

22. Edible Arrangements: Members of their Edible Rewards program will get a birthday discount or special offer that can include a percentage off certain items. Currently, they are offering a free six-count box of chocolate-dipped fruit, but check their website on your birthday to see if this birthday freebie changes.

23. Firehouse Subs: Members of their Firehouse Rewards program will get a free medium sub on their birthday.

24. IHOP: Members of the IHoppy Hour loyalty program will get a free stack of pancakes or a similar breakfast item on their birthday.

25. Krispy Kreme: Members of the Krispy Kreme Rewards program will get a free doughnut of their choice and a free coffee on their birthday.

26. McDonald’s: Members of the MyMcDonald’s Rewards program will receive a special birthday freebie, which can vary based on the current promotion. As of now, they are offering free medium fries, but past birthday freebies included a sandwich or drink. The reward is available through the McDonald’s app and you can redeem your freebie by scanning a code during your birthday month.

27. Mellow Mushroom: Members of their Mellow Rewards program will get a free small pizza or a discount on their birthday.

28. Milkbar: Members of Milkbar’s rewards program will get a free treat or a discount on their birthday.

29. Moe’s Southwest Grill: Members of Moe’s Rewards will get a free burrito or a similar menu item on their birthday.

30. Panera Bread: Members of their MyPanera rewards program will get a free pastry or baked good on their birthday.

31. Pinkberry: Members of Pinkberry’s loyalty programwill get a free small yogurt or a discount on their birthday.

32. Pita Pit: Members of the Pita Pit Rewards program will receive a free pita on their birthday.

33. Quiznos: Members of theQuiznos Loyalty program will receive a buy-one-get-one-free offer for an 8” sub on their birthday. They’ll also get $5 off the first order placed using the Quiznos app.

34. Red Lobster: Members of theMy Red Lobster Rewards program will get a “birthday reward” on their birthday. Plus, they’ll get 12 free cheddar bay biscuits to go (with a $15 purchase) when signing up, along with a 10% off coupon for a dine-in purchase.

35. Red Robin: Members of theRed Robin Royalty Program will receive a free birthday burger from any item listed under “Gourmet Burgers,” “Tavern Burgers” or “Veggie & More.” Plus if you add your kids to your account, they’ll get a birthday burger (13 and up) or a free birthday kids meal (12 and younger). Take note, you will have to have made at least one purchase of $4.99 or more during your birthday month to receive your birthday freebie.

36. Regal Cinemas: Members of their Regal Crown Club will get a free small popcorn on their birthday.

37. Rita’s: Members ofRita’s Birthday eClub will get “exclusive discounts” on their birthday. But, if their birthday falls in the six months a year when Rita’s is closed, they’ll get a half-birthday offer instead.

38. Ruby Tuesday: Members of theRuby Rewards program will get a free dessert or add-on garden bar on their birthday.

39. Sonny’s BBQ: Members of the‘Q Crew, will get a free Big Deal Combo meal on their birthday, plusa $5 off $25 coupon for signing up.

40. Sprinkles: Depending on their tier status, members of the Sprinkles Perks loyalty program will get a free cupcake on their birthday.

41. TCBY: Members of theFroyo Club Rewards program will get a free frozen yogurt (worth up to $5) at the end of their birthday month, plus $1 off their first order when signing up.

42. The Melting Pot: Members ofClub Fondue will receive a “birthday voucher,” plus a free box of six Signature Dipped Strawberries for signing up.

43. The Spaghetti Warehouse: Members of theWarehouse Club will get a free meal on their birthday, along with a free appetizer with an entree purchase for signing up.

44. Waffle House: Members of the Waffle House Regulars Club will get a free birthday meal, often including a waffle or breakfast item on their birthday.

45. Wetzel’s Pretzels: Members of Wetzel’s Pretzels Rewards program will get a free pretzel or a discount on their birthday.

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Drink-related birthday freebies

Enjoy freebies on your birthday and toast in the form of a free coffee, smoothie or other birthday beverage at these locations. We’ll drink to that—and so will you!

46. 7-Eleven: Members of their 7Rewards loyalty program get a free birthday treat or discount. Members also get a free Slurpee on 7-Eleven’s birthday month in July.

47. A&W Restaurants: Members of their A&W Rewards program get a free Root Beer Float or a similar treat on their birthday.

48. ABC Fine Wine and Spirits: Members of their ABC Access Rewards program generally get a birthday discount or special offer.

49. Au Bon Pain: Members of ABP’s email club get a free coffee and bakery item on their birthday.

50. Biggby Coffee: Members of BIGGBY Nation will get a free drink (anything up to 24oz) on their birthday.

51. Caribou Coffee: Members of the Caribou Perks rewards program will get a free beverage of their choice.

52. Del Taco: Members of their Del Yeah! rewards program will get a free birthday item or discount.

53. Duck Donuts: Members of their rewards program usually get a free donut or a discount on their birthday.

54. Jamba Juice: Members of the Jamba Juice rewards program will get a free birthday smoothie or juice.

55. Juice It Up: Members of their rewards program will get a free smoothie or a discount on their birthday.

56. Peet’s Coffee: Members of the Peetnik Rewards program will get a free beverage of a discount on their birthday.

57. Planet Smoothie: Members of Planet VIP will get a $6 birthday reward.

58. Sheetz: Members of their Sheetz Freakz rewards program will get a free menu item on their birthday. This could be a free fountain drink or coffee depending on your status.

59. Sonic: Members of their Sonic App or rewards program will get a birthday freebie, such as a free drink of a discount.

60. Starbucks: Members of the Starbucks Rewards program usually get a free drink or food item (up to a certain value) on their birthday.

61. Taco Bell: Members of the Taco Bell Rewards program will get a discount or free item, such as a regular Mountain Dew Baja Blast Freeze.

62. Tropical Smoothie: Members of their Tropic Rewards program will get a free smoothie or discount on their birthday.

63. Wahlburgers: Members of theWahlclub will get a free non-alcoholic shake on their birthday, along with $5 off their first order for signing up.

64. Wawa: Members of the Wawa Rewards program will get a discount or a free birthday item, such as a free hot coffee, fountain drink or Icee.

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Beauty-related birthday freebies

If you’ve had your eye on products from your favorite beauty and skin-care brands but didn’t want to pay full price, now is the time to buy! The companies below will give you free sample products or coupons to use on whatever your heart desires.

65. Aveda: Members of the Aveda Plus Rewards program will get a birthday freebie in the form of a discount or special gift. Currently, members will get a free bottle of composition oil with any purchase on their birthday.

66. Bare Minerals: Members of their Good Rewards program will get a free sample-size birthday gift.

67. Bath & Body Works: Members of the My Bath & Body Works rewards program will get a free birthday gift.

68. Benefit Cosmetics: Members of the Benefit Loves Loyalty program will get free birthday gift or exclusive offer. You can also get a free brow service at a Benefit location for your birthday.

69. Blue Mercury: Members of their BlueRewards program will get a birthday gift or special discount. Birthday freebies include deluxe samples or beauty products.

70. The Body Shop: Members of their Love Your Body Club will get a $10 reward voucher on their birthday.

71. Clinique: Members of the Clinique Smart Rewards program will receive a birthday freebie or exclusive offer.

72. CVS: Members of their ExtraCare program typically receive a birthday reward, such as ExtraBucks or a special coupon.

73. European Wax Center: Members of their Wax Pass or rewards program will get a birthday discount.

74. Kiehl’s: Members of their My Kiehl’s Rewards program will receive a deluxe sample of Ultra Facial Cream during their birthday month.

75. L’Occitane: Members of L’Occitane’s reward program will get a free birthday gift with any purchase.

76. Mac Cosmetics: Mac Lover members will receive a birthday gift during their special month.

77. Rituals: Members of their loyalty program will get a birthday freebie, usually a small product or discount.

78. Sephora: As a Beauty Insider, members can choose from several mini sets for their birthday freebie.

79. Smashbox: Members of SmashCash will get a small birthday gift offer.

80. Supergoop: Members of their rewards program will receive a small skincare gift as their birthday freebie.

81. Tarte Cosmetics: Tarte Perks members will receive a birthday gift, potentially the travel-sized Tarte Maneater Mascara.

82. Ulta: Members of the Ulta Beauty Rewards program can choose from multiple options for their birthday freebie, such as the Tarte Maneater Mascara or OSEA Cleansing Body Polish.

83. Urban Decay: Members of their rewards program will get a birthday freebie, typically a mini product.

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Retail-related birthday freebies

Have you been wanting a pair of Cozy Earth pajamas since you read how much our editors love them? Or maybe you need to stock up on some new work clothes or your home needs a seasonal refresh? There are a million things you probably need…and more than 20 stores where you can get them as birthday freebies or for less.

84. Ace Hardware: Members of ACE Rewards will get a $5 coupon on their birthday at participating stores. If you upgrade to Premier, you’ll get $10 off on your birthday.

85. Adidas: Members of adiClub Rewards get a “birthday gift” on their special day (only after they’ve earned 1,000 points).

86. American Eagle/Aerie: Members of the RealRewards loyalty program will get a $5 discount on their birthday.

87. Anthropologie: Members of Anthro Loyalty will get a 20% of coupon during their birthday month.

88. Build-a-Bear: Members of Build-a-Bear’s Bonus Club will be able to have their child make a Birthday Treat Bear during their birthday month. The age they are turning is how much it will cost.

89. Catbird: Members of their email list will get a “birthday treat.”

90. Container Store: Members of their loyalty program will get 15%, 20% or 25% off, depending on their tier status.

91. Cost Plus World Market: Members of their World Market Rewards program will get a birthday coupon, but the exact discount can vary.

92. Cozy Earth: members of the Cozy Earth Club will get 50 reward points as their birthday freebie.

93. DSW: Members of the DSW VIP program will get a $5 coupon. Higher-tier members (VIP Gold or Elite) may get additional birthday perks.

94. Famous Footwear: Members of Famous Footwear’s rewards program will get a $5 reward cash and double points during their entire birthday month.

95. H&M: Members of H&M’s loyalty program will get 25% off an item of their choice during their birthday month.

96. Ikea: Members of the Ikea Family program will get a free Family Birthday Coupon to be used in-store only; you’ll also get a free coffee or tea while you shop.

97. JCPenney: Members of JCPenny Rewards will get a $10 CashPass Reward for their birthday.

98. JJ Winks: Members of the JJ Winks VIP Club will get up to 200 birthday points ($10), depending on their VIP Club status.

99. Kendra Scott: Members of their rewards program will get 50% off one item during their birthday month and Jolie earrings or a necklace for just $25 when you redeem your birthday discount.

100. Kohl’s: Members of Kohl’s Rewards will get $10 Kohl’s Cash on their birthday.

101. Madewell: Members of the Madewell Insider program will get a $25 coupon during their birthday month.

102. The Paper Store: Members of the Hallmark Crown Rewards program will receive a 20% off coupon for both their birthday and half-birthday.

103. Petco: Members of Vital Care will get a 10% off coupon for online orders on their birthday.

104. Petsmart: Members of the PetSmart Treats loyalty program get a birthday coupon that can be used for a toy or treat.

105. Target: Target Circle members get 5% off their entire purchase on their birthday.

106. Tractor Supply: As a Neighbor’s Club member, you’ll receive a $10 coupon on your birthday.

107. Victoria’s Secret: Members of the Victoria’s Secret Angel Card program will receive a $10 birthday reward.

108. White House Black Market:Members of WHBM Rewards will get a birthday reward coupon, although the exact amount depends on their membership status.

109. Yankee Candle: Members of the Yankee Candle Rewards program will receive a free small candle on their birthday.

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Entertainment-related birthday freebies

You might think you’re too old for a birthday party, but we say there’s no such thing. Even if your celebrations are limited to your favorite people—or just you—these freebies on your birthday will put a big smile on your face. Invite your besties, share a few birthday puns or have a family day.

110. Chuck E. Cheese: Members of Chuck E. Cheese Rewards receive birthday and half-birthday rewards, including 500 tickets for use at the arcade when you sign up.

111. Dave & Buster’s: Members of Dave & Buster’s Rewards program will receive a free $10 game play credit on their birthday.

112. Disneyland: While there isn’t a formal birthday freebie program for Disneyland, guests can visit City Hall for a free birthday button, which might give you extra attention from cast members at the park.

113. Disney Movie Insiders Club: Members will earn 25 bonus points on their birthday, which can be redeemed for rewards, from movie tickets to exclusive Disney merchandise.

114. Disney World: Like Disneyland, Disney World doesn’t offer a specific birthday freebie, but you can get a free birthday button.

115. Harkins Theatres: Members of the My Harkins Awards program will receive a $5 birthday-treat reward that can be used for movie tickets, concessions or other in-theater purchases.

116. LEGOLAND: LEGOLAND gives guests a free birthday button.

118. Medieval Times: If you sign up for their Birthday Fellowship program through their website, you can enjoy free admission during your birthday month.

119. Nickelodeon: Members of the Nickelodeon Birthday Club can receive a personalized birthday phone call from their favorite character.

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Originally Published: August 10, 2023