Free Birthday Stuff 2026: Food, Gifts & Discounts

Birthday freebies: free food, gifts and birthday deals

YOUR BIRTHDAY. MORE LITTLE PERKS.

Updated October 14, 2026 · 197 places for birthday freebies, rewards & discounts

Where to get free stuff on your birthday

Birthday treats? Yes, please! From pancakes and coffee to beauty gifts and birthday discounts, there are plenty of ways to celebrate for less. Browse the categories below to find the rewards you actually want—and see what you need to do before your big day.

This guide brings together brand information, birthday coupons, and reports from The Freebie Guy community.

There’s a birthday perk for everyone! Some rewards are completely free, while others come with a purchase, previous spending, or reaching a certain membership tier. We’ve flagged those details below to help you find your favorites—check your account for redemption dates and enjoy your birthday treats!

Find your birthday perks

Last-minute claims Meals & restaurants Coffee, drinks & smoothies Desserts & treats Beauty gifts Shopping discounts Entertainment Kids’ rewards More perks

Popular birthday rewards worth a look

Start with these popular birthday rewards, from coffee and cheesecake to beauty gifts. Tap a brand below for offer details and requirements.

Starbucks — Free eligible birthday drink or food item; advance signup and a prior purchase required.
The Cheesecake Factory — Free birthday slice of cheesecake or layer cake with any purchase.
Sephora — Birthday gift at Sephora or Sephora at Kohl’s; shipped-order purchase requirements differ.
Ulta Beauty — Free birthday beauty gift; online and pickup redemption require a purchase.
Krispy Kreme — Free birthday three-pack of doughnuts with any purchase.
Jersey Mike’s — Free birthday sub for email club members who purchased a regular sub within the past year.
Nothing Bundt Cakes — Free birthday Bundtlet for Bundtastic Rewards members.
Denny’s — Free Everyday Value Slam birthday breakfast for Denny’s Rewards members.
Chick-fil-A — Free cookie or brownie for Chick-fil-A One members; higher tiers have more choices.
Buffalo Wild Wings — Six free birthday wings with a $15 purchase.

Before your birthday: a quick checklist

Start several weeks ahead when possible. There is no universal signup deadline, so check each program’s rules.

Join the programs you will use. Choose nearby stores and restaurants rather than signing up for every offer.
Add your birthday to your profile. Complete any required email opt-in or account verification.
Check purchase history and membership tiers. Some rewards require a qualifying purchase before your birthday.
Save the actual offer. Note the coupon, barcode, redemption dates and participating locations before planning your stops.

Last-minute birthday freebies & deals

Birthday today or tomorrow? You may still have time for a treat! These options have flexible signup timing or let you celebrate with your photo ID.

Target	Birthday tomorrow? Add your birth date to Target Circle before your birthday for a 5% birthday discount, valid for 30 days.
Dutch Bros	Join on your birthday and your free drink reward arrives the next day. You have 30 days to use it.
Krispy Kreme	Add your birthday to your rewards profile, even on your birthday. Krispy Kreme says to allow up to 24 hours for the reward to arrive.
Boiling Point	Free small hot soup and medium drink on your birthday. Dine in and show a valid photo ID with your birth date.

Readers have also had luck with these last-minute options. Ask your location or look for the reward in your account before planning a stop:

7 Brew: Readers report getting a free birthday drink by showing photo ID, without downloading the app.
Bath & Body Works: Some readers report receiving their birthday reward after signing up that same day.
Outback Steakhouse: Tell your server it’s your birthday. Readers report receiving a birthday dessert without prior rewards signup.

Back to birthday categories ↑

Restaurant & fast-food birthday freebies

Find birthday meals, dining rewards and restaurant treats. Purchase requirements and member benefits differ by program. Looking for shakes or root beer floats? Jump to birthday drinks.

Store	Birthday offer
99 Restaurant & Pub	Free dessert
Abuelo's	Free entrée or dessert during your birthday month with Mi Abuelo’s Rewards.
Applebee's	Free dessert
Arby's	Choose a free regular shake, cookie, or turnover for your birthday through Arby’s Rewards.
Baja Fresh	Get a $10 birthday reward through Club Baja, loaded seven days before your birthday and valid for 14 days.
Bashas'	Receive six special birthday offers through Bashas’ Birthday Club.
BD's Mongolian Grill Purchase required	Free birthday bowl with the purchase of any bowl.
Benihana Birthday discount	$50 birthday reward. Join Friends With Benefits at least one week before your birthday.
Big Al's Steaks	Free cheesesteak
Big Boy	Free dessert when you join the Big Boy Email Club and add your birthday.
BJ’s Restaurants	Free pizookie
Black Angus Steakhouse Bonus points	2x points during your birthday month (or the following month if you join during your birthday month), plus a free Cowboy Cookie dessert on your birthday. Ask your server for details.
Black Bear Diner	Free meal
Boiling Point Birthday only	Free small hot soup and medium drink. Dine-in only; show a valid photo ID with your birth date.
Boston's Pizza	Free dessert
Bruegger's Bagels Purchase required	Free bagel and cream cheese with purchase
Buca di Beppo	Free colossal brownie sundae
Buffalo Wild Wings Purchase required	Get six free birthday wings with a $15 purchase through Buffalo Wild Wings Rewards. The coupon arrives on your birthday and is valid for two weeks.
Burger King Previous purchase requiredBonus points	Free select birthday item, such as a Whopper Jr., chicken sandwich, cheeseburger, Chicken Fries or soft serve, plus double Crowns during your birthday month. Add your birthday at least seven days ahead and make a qualifying purchase in the previous 12 months.
California Pizza Kitchen	Free dessert
Carrabba’s Italian Grill	Free birthday dessert through Dine Rewards.
CAVA Reward varies by tier	Sea and Sand members: free drink, pita chips, or dessert. Sun members: 50% off a bowl or pita.
Chevy's Fresh Mex	Free entrée
Chick-fil-A Reward varies by tier	Free cookie or brownie for Chick-fil-A One members. Higher tiers receive more dessert choices or an entrée reward.
Chicken Salad Chick	Free meal
Chili's	Free dessert
Chipotle	Choose a free birthday reward: chips, guac, queso or a drink. Redeem during your birthday month.
Cousins Subs Purchase required	Free birthday drink and your choice of fries or chips with the purchase of a sub.
Cracker Barrel Previous purchase required	Free birthday dessert from the regular dessert menu (excludes candy). Requires at least one purchase in the previous 12 months.
Del Taco Purchase required	Free regular-sized shake with any purchase for queso & scorcho status members. Free any shake or dessert with any purchase for inferno & epic status members.
Denny's	Free Everyday Value Slam birthday breakfast for Denny’s Rewards members.
Earl of Sandwich	Free birthday brownie, cookie, or brookie.
East Coast Wings & Grill	$10 birthday reward through the rewards program.
Einstein Bros. Bagels Purchase required	Free egg sandwich with purchase
El Chico	Free birthday dessert when you join El Chico’s E-Club and add your birthday.
El Pollo Loco Reward varies by tier	Free $5 or $10 reward on your birthday, depending on your reward status
Famous Dave's	Free birthday dessert worth up to $9. Must be 13 or older to join. Show the email on your phone or bring a printed copy; not valid for online orders.
Fazoli’s Purchase required	Free birthday dessert with the purchase of an entrée.
Firehouse Subs Purchase required	Free medium sub with any purchase
First Watch Purchase required	Buy one entrée, get one free with your birthday coupon through the First Watch Sun eClub.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Previous purchase requiredPurchase required online	Free birthday pizza Monday–Thursday for active rewards members. Make a qualifying purchase in the 11 months before your birthday month. Online orders have a $4 minimum.
Hardee's Purchase required	Free birthday Frisco Breakfast Sandwich or Frisco Angus Burger with a purchase of $1 or more.
Hooters	10 free wings
Houlihans	Free birthday entrée worth up to $15 at participating locations. Dine-in only.
IHOP	Free stack of pancakes, given as 5 PanCoins. Join before the 1st of your birthday month.
Ike's Love & Sandwiches Previous purchase required	Birthday sandwich credit of up to $7.50. Must make a $10 transaction to qualify and join at least 14 days before your birthday.
Jack in the Box	Free birthday dessert through Jack Pack Rewards.
Jersey Mike’s Previous purchase required	Free birthday sub for email club members who purchased a regular sub within the past year.
Jimmy John's	Free regular-sized (8-inch) sandwich for your birthday.
Logan's Roadhouse	Free dessert
Macaroni Grill Purchase required	Free birthday dessert with the purchase of an entrée.
Maggiano's	Free birthday dessert when you join Maggiano’s club.
McAlister's Deli	Free birthday dessert or tea through McAlister’s Rewards. No purchase required.
McDonald's	Choose a free birthday item: a hash brown, sausage burrito, large iced coffee, cheeseburger, six-piece nuggets, McChicken, Hot ’n Spicy McChicken, or medium fries.
Mimi's Cafe	Free birthday Muffin Sundae.
Moe's Southwest Grill	Free cup of queso or guacamole for your birthday through Moe Rewards.
Noodles & Company Reward varies by tier	Free dessert or entrée reward, depending on your tier
Not Your Average Joes Reward varies by tier	Loyal Joe members: free birthday dessert with an entrée purchase. VIP and Elite members: free birthday entrée worth up to $30. Elite members also earn double points during their birthday month.
Old Chicago	Free pizza
Olive Garden	Free dessert
Outback Steakhouse	Free birthday dessert through Dine Rewards. Readers also report receiving a birthday dessert by asking their server without prior signup; availability varies by location.
P.F. Chang's	Free dessert or appetizer
Panda Express	Choose from a selection of gift options to celebrate your big day!
Papa Johns Previous purchase required	Free birthday dessert. Must have purchased a product within the past year; redeem online within 14 days.
Papa Murphy's	Free cinnamon wheel
Pei Wei	Free small appetizer
Perkins	Free Magnificent Seven breakfast for your birthday.
Pita Pit Purchase required	Free cookie and drink with the purchase of a Greek Grilled Cheese. Register before your birthday.
Pizza Hut	Free order of breadsticks or cinnamon sticks during your birthday month. No minimum purchase required.
Popeyes	Free apple pie
Potbelly Reward varies by tier	Free cookie, dream bar, shake or entrée, depending on member status
Qdoba Reward varies by tier	Free chips & queso or if you are Gold Status you receive a free entrée
Quiznos Purchase required	Buy one get one regular sub
Rainforest Cafe Paid membership required	$25 birthday reward for Landry’s Select Club members. A $25 membership fee applies.
Red Lobster	Free birthday dessert. Dine-in only; no purchase required.
Red Robin Purchase required Previous purchase required	Free birthday milkshake, or a free burger after spending $10 that calendar year by the month before your birthday. Either reward requires a $4.99 purchase.
Rodizio Grill Purchase required	Free birthday meal with the purchase of another meal of equal or lesser value.
Rubio's Purchase required	Buy one entrée, get one free for your birthday.
Ruby Tuesday	Free dessert or *An add-on Garden Bar is also available in place of the birthday dessert.
Schlotzsky’s Purchase required	Free small sandwich with a $1 purchase for rewards members.
Slim Chickens Purchase required	Free birthday jar dessert with the purchase of an adult meal.
Sonny's BBQ Reward varies by tier	Free appetizer, dessert or entrée, depending on your member status
Spaghetti Warehouse	Free birthday meal at select locations. Dayton, Akron and Toledo offer a free dessert with an entrée purchase instead.
Subway	Free birthday cookie through Sub Club. No purchase required.
Taco Cabana	One free taco for MY TC! members who add their birthday to their profile.
Texas Roadhouse Purchase required	Free birthday appetizer or sidekick with an adult entrée purchase through the VIP Club. Excludes the combo appetizer.
TGI Fridays Purchase required	Free birthday dessert with a purchase of $5 or more.
The Melting Pot	Free box of six chocolate-covered strawberries for your birthday. No purchase required.
Tijuana Flats	Free dessert
Tucanos Purchase required	Free meal with the purchase of an entree
Waffle House	Free birthday waffle when you join the Waffle House Regulars Club.
Whataburger	Choose a free birthday treat: French fries, onion rings, a shake, a cookie, or a hot apple pie.
Which Wich Previous purchase required	Free birthday wich. Must make a purchase within the previous 11 months; redeem within 7 days.
Wienerschnitzel	Free birthday corn dog or Old Fashioned Sundae for rewards or Wiener Lover’s Club members.
Wingstop	Free regular order of seasoned fries for your birthday.
Zaxby's	Choose a free birthday reward: a Big Zak Snack, three cookies, Fried Cheesecake Bites with strawberry sauce, or a milkshake.

Back to birthday categories ↑

An assortment of birthday freebies and rewards

Birthday coffee, drinks & smoothies

Find birthday coffee, shakes, smoothies and other drink rewards. Check your app for redemption dates.

Store	Birthday offer
7 Brew	Free birthday drink of any size with add-ons for registered rewards members. Redeem within one week of your birthday.
A&W All American Food	Free root beer float
BIGGBY Coffee	Free birthday drink, valid for 30 days. Redeem in store with your registered rewards card or app.
Caribou Coffee Previous purchase required	Free birthday drink, any size. Must have account activity or a check-in within the past 6 months; redeem within 7 days.
Cinnabon	Free small (16-ounce) iced cold brew for your birthday. No purchase required.
Dunkin’ Bonus points	3x points for one day: activate on the day before your birthday, your birthday, or the day after.
Dunn Brothers Coffee	Free drink
Dutch Bros.	Free birthday drink in the app, valid for 30 days. Join on your birthday and the reward arrives the next day.
HTeaO	Free Gallon of Tea
Jamba Juice Previous purchase required	Free small birthday smoothie after spending $10 on Jamba products in the previous 12 months.
Orange Julius Purchase required	Buy one Premium Fruit Smoothie or Julius Original, get one free for your birthday.
Peet’s Coffee Previous purchase required	Free birthday drink, valid for 14 days. Join at least seven days ahead and make a qualifying purchase within the previous 180 days.
Planet Smoothie	Free $6.00 birthday reward
Raising Cane’s	Free birthday drink for Caniac Club members. Register your card and opt in to emails.
Scooter’s Coffee Bonus pointsReward varies by tierPrevious purchase required	Buddy members get 200 birthday Smiles, Bestie members get 300, and Ride-or-Die members get 400. Redeem 250 for brewed coffee, café au lait, tea or lemonade; 350 for a mocha, cold brew, cappuccino, Americano, Triple Shot, Quencher, hot chocolate, Scooter Shooter or tea latte; or 400 for a latte, Blender, nitro cold brew, Red Bull Infusion or smoothie. A previous qualifying purchase is required.
Shake Shack	Free birthday shake, up to $6.99, with your emailed code in the app or on the website. Valid for 30 days; excludes limited-time shakes and paid add-ons.
Smashburger	Free birthday shake in any flavor through SmashRewards.
Smoothie King Reward varies by tier	Birthday 20-oz smoothie for $2 for Members, or free for Champion members.
Sonic Purchase required	Free small birthday shake with any purchase.
Starbucks Previous purchase required	Free eligible drink or food item. Join at least 7 days before your birthday and make a Star-earning purchase each year. Redemption window varies by tier.
Steak 'n Shake	Free specialty milkshake birthday reward in the app during your birthday month.
Taco Bell	Free regular Mountain Dew Baja Blast Freeze during your birthday month through Taco Bell Rewards.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Birthday only	Free 24-ounce smoothie on your birthday. No purchase required.

Back to birthday categories ↑

Birthday desserts, cookies & sweet treats

Make room for a birthday treat! Check your reward for the current dessert, signup deadline and any qualifying purchase.

Store	Birthday offer
Auntie Anne's Previous purchase required	Free birthday Original, Sweet Almond, or Cinnamon Sugar pretzel. Requires at least one purchase annually.
Baskin Robbins	Free 2.5-ounce scoop of ice cream for your birthday.
Ben & Jerry's	Free birthday scoop of ice cream through Flavor Fanatics.
Cheesecake Factory Purchase required	Free birthday slice of cheesecake or layer cake with any purchase. Join Cheesecake Rewards before your birthday.
Cold Stone Creamery Birthday discount	$5 off any purchase for your birthday.
Corner Bakery	Free bakery treat on your birthday.
Crumbl Reward varies by tier	Free cookie for silver status members
Culver's Purchase required	Free birthday scoop of frozen custard with one topping and a minimum 55¢ purchase.
Dairy Queen	Birthday discount or treat, such as a Blizzard or sundae, through DQ Rewards. Participating locations only.
Dippin' Dots	Free Dippin’ Dots
Edible Arrangements Previous purchase required	Free birthday box of chocolate-dipped fruit. Requires a previous purchase.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers	Free birthday sundae for rewards members. Add your birth date and join more than 30 days before your birthday to qualify this year.
Friendly's	Free ice cream
Great American Cookies	Free birthday Cookie Cake Slice or small ice cream. No purchase required.
Insomnia Cookies	Free Deluxe birthday cookie for loyalty members.
Jason’s Deli	Free individual birthday dessert for Deli Dollars members, valid for 30 days.
Krispy Kreme Purchase required	Free birthday three-pack of doughnuts with any purchase.
La Madeleine	Free individual pastry or slice of cake on your birthday
Marble Slab/Maggie Moo's	Free birthday small ice cream or Cookie Cake Slice. No purchase required.
Menchie's	Free $5.00 froyo
Newk’s Eatery	Free birthday slice of cake for Newk’s Rewards members.
Nothing Bundt Cakes	Free bundtlet
Orange Leaf	Free froyo
Panera Bread	Free birthday bakery treat, such as a pastry, cookie, muffin, or bagel. No purchase required.
Portillo's	Free regular slice of chocolate cake for your birthday, half-birthday, and signup anniversary through Portillo’s Perks. No purchase required.
Publix	Choose a free birthday bar cake or Publix ice cream through Club Publix.
Rita's Ice	Free small birthday Italian ice through Rita’s Rewards. If your birthday falls during the off-season, you may receive a half-birthday reward instead.
Sprinkles Cupcakes Reward varies by tier	Get one free birthday cupcake at Vanilla tier, two at Dark Chocolate tier (1,750+ points/year), or 13 at Red Velvet tier (4,000+ points/year). Join Sprinkles Perks at least 30 days before your birthday. No purchase required to redeem.
TCBY	Free froyo (up to $5.00)
Wendy's Purchase required	Free small birthday Frosty with any purchase.
Wetzel’s Pretzels	Reported birthday reward: $5 off an order through Wetzel’s Rewards.
Yogurtland Birthday discount	Up to $5 off for signature tier members, up to $6 off + half birthday reward for premium tier members, & up to $7 off + half birthday reward for ultimate tier members

Back to birthday categories ↑

Bath & Body Works shopping bags and products

Beauty birthday gifts & rewards

Birthday gifts can be a great way to try something new. In-store and online redemption rules may differ.

Store	Birthday offer
Aveda Purchase required	Sign up and get a free composition oil with any purchase on your birthday! Gifts may vary.
bareMinerals Bonus points	Birthday bonus points based on your Good Rewards membership tier.
Bath & Body Works Purchase required online	Free birthday item with an original price up to $9.95. Online redemption requires additional merchandise; valid for 30 days.
Benefit Cosmetics Reward varies by tier	Birthday discount of 15% at Pink tier, 20% at Hot Pink tier, or 25% at Electric Pink tier. Free birthday brow arch at Benefit boutiques—no purchase required.
Bluemercury	Free full-size birthday beauty product for BlueRewards members. Product varies.
Diptyque Previous purchase required	Small core-collection candle for your birthday. Requires a qualifying boutique or website purchase in the previous 12 months; no purchase required to redeem.
Sephora Purchase required online	Free Beauty Insider birthday gift at Sephora or Sephora at Kohl’s. No purchase needed in store; add it to a $25+ Sephora.com order or any Kohls.com purchase.
Smashbox Purchase required	Birthday gift during your birthday month with a purchase on Smashbox.com.
Ulta Beauty Purchase required online	Free birthday gift during your birthday month. Add your birthday and opt in before the month begins; online and pickup redemption require a purchase.

Back to birthday categories ↑

Shopping rewards & birthday discounts

These offers include coupons, account rewards and birthday discounts. A dollar-off reward does not always cover a full item.

Store	Birthday offer
Academy Birthday discount	$15 OFF during your birthday month
Ace Hardware Birthday discount	Sign up and get a $5 or $10 coupon for your birthday at participating locations.
Alo Yoga Purchase required	Birthday gift with purchase during your birthday month for U.S. Alo Access members. Gift options vary and are available while supplies last.
American Eagle	Sign up for the American Eagle Real Rewards program and you’ll get a $5 birthday reward
Anthropologie	Birthday discount for AnthroPerks members. Sign up at least 16 days before your birthday.
Banana Republic	Sign up for Banana Republic Rewards and receive a gift on your birthday.
Barnes & Noble Paid membership required	$5 birthday coupon for paid Premium members. Add your birthday to your account before your birthday.
Columbia Birthday discount	Get 20% off on your birthday
CVS	Get a $3 ExtraBucks birthday reward through ExtraCare. Add your birth date at least four weeks ahead, and check the expiration—it’s typically valid for seven days.
DSW Shoes Previous purchase required Reward varies by tier	$5 birthday reward for Club and Gold members; $10 for Elite members. Requires a previous purchase of at least $1 linked to your rewards account.
Famous Footwear Reward varies by tier	$5 birthday Reward Cash and 2x points during your birthday month. SUPERSTAR members receive $10 birthday cash.
Hot Topic Birthday discount	$5 birthday reward for Hot Topic Rewards members.
IKEA Birthday discount Purchase required	IKEA Family members get $10 off a purchase, plus a free birthday slice of cake with an entrée purchase at the café.
JCPenney Eligibility requirements	$10 birthday CashPass for eligible rewards members. Check your account’s tier and activity requirements.
Kendra Scott Birthday discount	Birthday treat for $25 when you redeem your Kendra Scott Insider birthday discount.
Kohl's Previous purchase required	$5 birthday Kohl’s Cash for Kohl’s Rewards members. Make a purchase before your birthday month to qualify.
Macy’s Birthday discountPrevious purchase required	Birthday discount for Star Rewards members, commonly reported as a 25% off coupon. A purchase on your account within the past 12 months is required.
Madewell Birthday discount	Receive $25 on the big day, and $15 for your half birthday.
Michael Kors Reward varies by tier	Birthday discount of 20%, 25% or 30% off one item, depending on your KORSVIP tier.
Old Navy Birthday discount	15% off your entire purchase for your birthday.
Rack Room Shoes Birthday discount	$10 birthday reward for rewards members.
Target Birthday discount	Target Circle members get 5% off an entire eligible purchase for their birthday. Add your birth date before your birthday; the one-time reward is valid for 30 days.
Tecovas Purchase required	$50 off a $300+ purchase that includes full-price Tecovas boots. Email opt-in required.
The Container Store Birthday discount	15% birthday discount.
Victoria's Secret	Free $10 reward
World Market Birthday discount	15% off birthday coupon.
Yankee Candle	Free birthday reward when you sign up for their Fragrance Family

Back to birthday categories ↑

Entertainment birthday rewards

Check your membership account for birthday snacks, entertainment perks and any admission or purchase requirements.

Store	Birthday offer
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema	Free birthday dessert for Victory members.
AMC Theatres Reward varies by tier	Free large popcorn for AMC Stubs Insider members. Premiere GO!, Premiere and A-List members also receive a large fountain drink.
Cinemark	Free large birthday drink for Cinemark Movie Rewards members.
Dave & Buster's New card fee applies	Birthday reward of 50 game chips (about $10 in gameplay). No purchase required when loaded onto an existing Power Card; a new card costs $3 and includes 15 bonus chips.
Medieval Times Birthday discount	Birthday ticket discount through Birthday Fellowship. One-time use on all tickets in your order; discount varies for adult and children’s tickets.
Regal	Free small popcorn and small drink on your birthday for registered Regal Rewards members.

Back to birthday categories ↑

Kids’ birthday rewards & deals

Plan a birthday outing with a children’s reward or discount. Check age restrictions, participating locations and whether an adult account is required.

Store	Birthday offer
Build-A-Bear Workshop Birthday discount	With Build-A-Bear’s “Pay Your Age” program, you can snag a Birthday Bear for your little one for the same cost as the age they are turning! Yup, that means you could grab your 1-year-old a $1 bear!
Chuck E. Cheese	30 free minutes of game play and free cotton candy. Join the Birthday Club at least 7 days before your child’s birthday.
Red Robin (kids) Purchase required	Kids 17 and under: $7 birthday discount with an accompanying $4.99 purchase. Add their birthday to your Royalty profile. Dine-in only; child must be present.

Store

Birthday offer

Build-A-Bear Workshop

Birthday discount

With Build-A-Bear’s “Pay Your Age” program, you can snag a Birthday Bear for your little one for the same cost as the age they are turning! Yup, that means you could grab your 1-year-old a $1 bear!

Chuck E. Cheese

30 free minutes of game play and free cotton candy. Join the Birthday Club at least 7 days before your child’s birthday.

Red Robin (kids)

Purchase required

Kids 17 and under: $7 birthday discount with an accompanying $4.99 purchase. Add their birthday to your Royalty profile. Dine-in only; child must be present.

Back to birthday categories ↑

More birthday perks

A few more birthday rewards to check, including pet perks and car wash offers. Read the account offer before redeeming.

Store	Birthday offer
PetSmart Bonus points	Birthday or gotcha-day offers for your pet, including 1,000 bonus points and 2x points on treats. Activate the offers in your account.
Zips Car Wash	Free birthday car wash during your birthday month when you add your birthday to your ZIPS app account.

Store

Birthday offer

PetSmart

Bonus points

Birthday or gotcha-day offers for your pet, including 1,000 bonus points and 2x points on treats. Activate the offers in your account.

Zips Car Wash

Free birthday car wash during your birthday month when you add your birthday to your ZIPS app account.

Back to birthday categories ↑

Birthday freebie FAQs

Can I get birthday freebies without buying anything?

Yes. Some rewards, including Sephora’s birthday gift in store and several treats listed above, need no purchase at redemption. Other offers require a purchase, previous spending, paid membership, or a qualifying tier. The flags beside each brand help you compare.

Can I sign up on my birthday and still get a reward?

Yes, some programs allow last-minute signup. Dutch Bros says joining on your birthday triggers its drink reward the next day, and Krispy Kreme allows up to 24 hours after a same-day birthday profile update. Target needs your birth date before your birthday. See our last-minute birthday options for more ideas.

Do birthday rewards last all month?

Some last all month, while others are valid only on your birthday or for a shorter coupon window. Check the expiration in your app or email before planning your stops.

Do I need an app, coupon or ID?

Follow the instructions for each reward. Some need an app barcode or email coupon; Boiling Point requires a valid photo ID with your birth date. Bring the required offer and identification.

Why did my birthday reward not arrive?

Check your birthday profile, signup deadline, email preferences, purchase history and membership status. Look in your app and spam folder. If the offer is still missing, contact the rewards program before making a special trip.

Where can I find birthday freebies near me?

Use this directory to choose brands near you, then check the brand’s store locator and offer terms. Participation can differ by location, especially for licensed or franchise stores.

Can children get birthday freebies?

Yes, some programs offer children’s treats or birthday discounts. Check age and parent-account requirements. Build-A-Bear’s Pay Your Age program lets you buy an eligible birthday bear for the age your child is turning.

Can I collect birthday rewards from several places?

You can redeem separate eligible offers from different businesses. Each business sets its own limits, expiration dates and rules for combining offers.