Updated May 2025. Don't miss this huge list of Birthday Freebies. There are a ton of free birthday meals and other free birthday stuff! Take a look and enjoy!
Birthday Freebies – Get FREE Stuff on Your Birthday!
Updated May 2025. We have several birthdays in our family over the next few months, and as one is coming up soon, my inbox has been stuffed with birthday freebies! There are just a TON of birthday freebies and free birthday meals out there. It's SUPER fun to go around and cash in on your free birthday stuff. (This could also be a fun birthday surprise if the other person doesn't know about all these freebies for their big day!) Check our full list of free meals for kids and where kids eat free. Also have you heard what's new at Passionate Penny Pincher? The secret is finally out! We just launched something that will save you SO much time and money when it comes to meal planning and grocery shopping, Grocery by PPP!
Here are TONS of great birthday freebies and free birthday meals you can snag for your special birthday month:
7-Eleven
Join the 7Rewards and receive a free Slurpee during your birthday month!
AMC
FREE Large Popcorn on your birthday month when you sign up for AMC Stubs Insiders (Free). **Perks Premier Members ($15 a year) will ALSO get a Free Large Fountain Drink.
A&W
Get a free Root Beer float on your birthday when you join the Mug Club
Abuelo's Free Birthday Meal
Sign up for Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant Rewards, and you'll get a FREE Entree on your birthday. You also get a point for every $1 spent and a special offer just for signing up. Their enchiladas look amazing!
Ace Hardware
Ace Rewards Members get a $5 Freebie for your birthday to spend on anything in store. I usually use mine to grab a small succulent or a nearly-free Mrs. Meyers product! (Note: Premium Rewards Members get a $10 Freebie)
American Eagle
Enjoy a $5 Birthday reward at American Eagle & Aerie when you sign up for the Real Rewards program.
Applebee's Free Birthday Dessert
Sign up for Applebee's current offers and you'll get a free appetizer immediately, plus a FREE dessert on your birthday! That ice cream and brownie just looks divine.
Arby's Birthday Curly Fries and Milkshake
Sign up for Arby's Extras and receive a coupon for a free curly fry and milkshake about a week before your birthday!
At Home
As an At Home Insider Perk member, you'll receive a 15% off birthday coupon 7-10 days before your birthday.
Atlanta Bread
Join the Rise Rewards and receive a FREE cookie on your birthday!
Auntie Anne's Free Birthday Pretzel
Don't you just love the smell of Auntie Anne's pretzels as you walk through the mall? One of the most DELICIOUS birthday freebies we've spotted is a FREE Pretzel on your birthday when you sign up for their rewards program.
AvedaÂ
As an Aveda Plus Rewards member, you will receive a birthday gift certificate mailed to you within 28 days of your birthday!
Baja Fresh
Members of Club Baja get a “special offer” on their birthday. Offer is valid 7 days before your big day and expires 7 days after.
Barnes & Noble $5 Birthday Reward
For Premium Members Only – you'll get a $5 Reward on your birthday (Premium Memberships are $39.99/Year)
Bath & Body Works
Sign up for Bath & Body Works Rewards and get a FREE Item up to $9.95 Value via email on your birthday! The travel-size body sprays are $8.95 – they're perfect to keep in the car to freshen up 🙂
Benihana
Join the Chef's Table, and you'll receive a $30 birthday gift certificate for your big day!
Big Boy
Joining the “I Love Big Boy” email club gets you a free dessert on your birthday!
Bob Evans
Kids can score a free meal on their birthday with an adult entree purchase!
Buca di Beppo Italian RestaurantÂ
To celebrate your birthday at Buca di Beppo, join their eClub to receive a free Colossal Bornwing Sundae!
Buffalo Wild Wings 6 Free Wings
Sign up for Blazin Rewards and get a FREE 6ct Wings on your birthday
Build a Bear
On your child's birthday, bring them in to make a special “Birthday Bear” and pay their age! This bear is normally $14 – so the younger your child is, the better deal this will be.
Baskin Robbins
Join the birthday club and get a FREE 2.5 oz scoop on your birthday (Excludes waffle cones and toppings). The kids would LOVE this one 🙂
Beef O'Brady's
Join Beef's Rewards, and you'll receive a FREE dessert on your birthday!
Ben & Jerry's
Join the Flavor Fanatics ice cream rewards program and receive a FREE ice cream on your big day!
BJ's Rewards
Free Birthday Pizookie when you sign up AND on your birthday
Burger King
As a Burger King Royal Perks member, you'll earn double the Crowns (points) throughout your entire birthday month, which can be redeemed for free food and drinks!
California Pizza Kitchen
Sign up for CPK Rewards to get a FREE Dessert on your birthday
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Score a free dessert or appetizer on your birthday when you sign up for Carrabba's Dine Rewards program!
Carvel
When you sign up for Carvel's Fudgeie Fanatic loyalty program, you'll get a FREE cone on your birthday!
Checker's & Rally's
As a Chcker's member, you'll receive a FREE small milkshake on your birthday!
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Sign up for Cheddar's eClub Rewards to get a FREE Dessert on your birthday
Cheesecake Factory
Get a FREE Slice of Cheesecake on your birthday when you're signed up for their rewards
Chicken Salad Chick
As a Chicken Salad Chick Rewards member, you'll receive Chick Meak on your birthday, automatically added to your app account on the first day of your birthday month!
Chik-Fil-AÂ
Get a FREE Dessert on your birthday when you're signed up for Chik-Fil-A One – depending on which tier you're in (Regular, Silver, Red, or Premium), your rewards will range from a cookie or brownie all the way up to an entree of your choice. ( I'm a Silver member, and mine was ANY dessert I chose)
Chili's Rewards
Free Chips & Salsa every visit and FREE Dessert on your birthday
Chipotle
FREE Guac on your birthday when you sign up for their rewards
Chuck E. Cheese
Sign up for Chuck E. Cheese's Birthday Club, and you'll receive Free Birthday and Half Birthday rewards!
CinnabonÂ
Get a FREE Iced Coffee on your birthday and 4ct Cinnaminies when you sign up
Coldstone Creamery
Get a BOGO Offer on your birthday when you sign up for their rewards
Crumbl Cookies
If you love these cookies, be sure to sign up for their loyalty rewards program. Not only do you get rewards points, but you'll grab a FREE COOKIE on your birthday.
Cracker BarrelÂ
When you sign up for Cracker Barrel rewards, and receive a free dessert and a birthday song!
Culver's Free Birthday Custard
If you're a Culver's fan, be sure to sign up for MyCulver's. Get a FREE 1-scoop dish with 2 toppings (you can also add family members to your MyCulvers account, and they'll get the birthday freebie too!). YUM!
CVS
ExtraCare members receive $3 ExtraBucks Rewards for a birthday gift.
Dairy Queen
If you're a DQ Rewards member, you'll receive a free Blizzard on your birthday!
Denny's Free Grand Slam Meal!Â
Join Denny's Rewards to get a free Grand Slam on your birthday, PLUS, you'll get 20% off on your next order after signing up.
Del Taco
Sign up for Del Yeah! Rewards and receive a FREE regular-sized shake for your birthday!
Dippin' Dots
When you join the Dot Crazy! Email Club, you'll receive free Dippin' Dots on your birthday!
Domino's
Make sure to sign up for Domino's Rewards to receive a free medium 7-topping pizza on your birthday!
Donato's Free Pizza
Get a free birthday pizza when you sign up for Donatos Rewards (free to sign up!)
DSW
Get $5 FREE Perks on your birthday when you sign up for their VIP Club (Gets you free shipping too!)
Dunkin Donuts Free Coffee or Latte
Sign up for the birthday club. You can also download the Dunkin Donuts app, and you'll be able to enjoy a free birthday drink.
Edible Arrangements
FREE 6 ct. Chocolate Dipped Fruit Box on your birthday when you join their Sweet Perks program
E.L.F. CosmeticsÂ
Sign up for E.L.F.'s Beauty Squad to get a FREE full-sized product on your next order. Offer is valid for the entire month.
Firehouse Subs
Firehouse rewards members will receive a FREE medium sub with the purchase of $1 or more. The reward can be redeemed the day before, day of, or the day after their birthday.
Friendly's Free Birthday Sundae
Sign up for Friendly's BFF Club to get 25% off your next order, a free medium birthday sundae, and special offers and promotions throughout the year.
Grove Collaborative
Sign up with the Grove Collaborative, and you'll receive a special gift of your choice in your email.
Great American Cookie Co. and Marble Slab Creamery
Sign up with the Great American Cookie Co., and you'll receive a FREE cookie slice!
Houlihan'sÂ
Get $10 off for joining and a FREE Entree on your birthday
IHOP Free Pancakes
There's not much better on a cold morning than pancakes – except maybe FREE pancakes! You'll get free pancakes for signing up for MyHop, for your birthday, and then every year on the anniversary of signing up for MyHop. That's a LOT of free pancakes!
Jack in the BoxÂ
Become a Jack Pack member to receive a FREE shake for your birthday!
Jamba Juice
Join their e-club to get a FREE Small Smoothie on your birthday!
Jersey Mike's Free Birthday Sub
Sign up for Shore Rewards, and not only will you earn points on every purchase, but you'll also get a free regular sub on your birthday. That's a nice free meal, and they are great for picking up on the go too!
JCPenney
Get a FREE $10 CashPass on your birthday and $10 right away when you sign up for JCPenney Rewards!
Kohl'sÂ
Rewards Members get $5 FREE Kohl's Cash on their Birthday Month to spend! Nice way to grab one of those Godiva Chocolate Bars up by the register….
Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme Rewards Members get FREE Donuts on their birthday (More than one usually!)
Longhorn Steakhouse
Not only will you receive a free dessert on your birthday, but you'll also receive a free appetizer just by signing up!
Logan's Roadhouse
As a Rewards Member at Logan's Roadhouse, you'll receive a FREE dessert on your birthday!
McAllister's Deli
Sign up to become a McAllister's Reward Member, and you'll receive a FREE cookie on your birthday!
McDonald's
Sign up for MyMcDonald's Rewards, and you'll receive a FREE medium fry on your big day through the MyMcDonald's app!
Melting PotÂ
Become a Club Fondue Member and get 6 FREE Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Michael'sÂ
As a Michael's Rewards Member, you'll receive a coupon for 40% off on a regular-priced item in your email.
Moe's
“Welcome to Moe's!” – Join their rewards program and get a FREE Burrito on your birthday!
Noodles & Co FREE Birthday Dish
Be sure to include your birthday in your signup so they can send you your free birthday meal.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Get a FREE Bundlet on your birthday when you join their eClub!
O'Charley's O'Club
Get a free appetizer when you sign up and a FREE dessert for your birthday
Olive Garden
As an Olive Garden eClub Rewards member, you will receive one FREE Birthday Dessert (up to $11.49 maximum value) with the purchase of any adult dinner entree! The coupon is valid for 21 days.
Panera Free Birthday Food
When you sign up for Panera Rewards and use their app, you'll automatically get a free pastry on your Birthday.  The great thing about Panera's program is that the more you go to their restaurant, the more rewards you'll get. They also have the Unlimited Coffee Program running right now (you get three months free on signup!), so that's a nice perk to keep in mind, too.
Papa Johns
Papa John's wants to with their Papa Rewards members with a free dessert during their month of their birthday!
PetCo Pals Member Specials
FREE Treat for your Pet on their birthday
Petsmart
PetSmart Treat Reward members get a gift on their pet's birthday or gotcha day!
PF Chang's
By signing up for PF Chang's member rewards, you'll receive a complimentary dessert or appetizer of your choice to enjoy any time during your birthday month.
Pinkberry
Receive a FREE Pinkberry yogurt on your big day by registering for a free Pinkcard!
Pizza Hut
Join the Hut Rewards program at Pizza Hut, and you'll receive a special “birthday reward”.
Red RobinÂ
Get a FREE Birthday Burger and your 10th item free
Red LobsterÂ
My Red Lobster Reward Members receive a dessert on their birthday
Ruby TuesdayÂ
Get a Free Burger or Garden Bar upgrade on your birthday, plus other perks
SbarroÂ
Get a Free XL NY Slice of pizza on your birthday when you join Sbarro's Rewards!
Sephora
Sephora Beauty Insiders get to choose a FREE Skincare or Beauty Gift on their birthday month with any $25 purchase (If you prefer, you can redeem it at Kohls.com instead!)
Smashburger Rewards
Get a free side on your birthday and other free items as you earn points
Sonic Drive-In
By downloading the MySonic app, you'll receive a free small shake (classic or master) on your birthday! The offer is good for 30 days after your big day.
Starbucks Free Birthday DrinkÂ
You can grab a Free Birthday Reward from Starbucks every single year! It's helpful to go ahead and sign up for their app now since you need to be a rewards member at least 30 days before your birthday. Once your birthday comes around, you'll be alerted to your free drink!
Steak ‘n ShakeÂ
You'll get a FREE Specially Shake when you become a member of the Steak ‘n Shake Rewards Club.
SubwayÂ
You'll get a FREE cookie around the time of your birthday. You don't have to buy anything to claim your cookie. It's completely free for all “Rising Star” level members!
Target
Circle Members receive 5% off a future purchase. Offer is valid for 30 days.
Taco Bell
FREE Baja Blast on your birthday when you join their rewards program
Texas Roadhouse
Sign up for Texas Roadhouse's Rewards, and you'll receive a FREE dessert with your meal. They'll make your day extra special by letting you ride the saddle while they sing to you!
TGI Fridays
Sign up for TGI Fridays' rewards program and receive a FREE dessert to celebrate your birthday!
The Old Spaghetti Factory
FREE Kids Meal on their Birthday and a Free Treat on Kids' Half Birthday (12 and under)
UNO Pizza
Free Dessert on your birthday and a free appetizer when you join
Ulta
Ultamate Rewards Members get to choose from 7Â FREE Birthday Gifts (Nice, deluxe-sized samples); If you're a diamond or platinum status, you'll get an extra gift!
Victoria's Secret
Members of Victoria's Secret & PINK Rewards get a reward for a $10 coupon!
Waffle House
Members of the Waffle House Regular Club get a free birthday waffle on their big day! You'll also get a free order of hash browns just by signing up.
Whataburger
Join the Whataburger App to enjoy a FREE birthday shake for your big day!
Yankee Candle
By joining the rewards program, member will recieve a free candle for their birthday.
If you're staying in and need some Birthday dinner ideas, this Birthday Cookie Cake makes a fun dessert!Â
💡TIP: Quite a few of these birthday freebies require you to sign up for the restaurant's rewards program or app. Go ahead and do that now so you're ready when your birthday comes around 🙂 You may want to start a new email address JUST for these types of things so your normal inbox doesn't become overwhelmed.
If you find that any of these birthday freebies are no longer working, please leave a comment. Also, if you know of any other free birthday meals, we can add them to the list as well!Â
Firehouse Subs give you a free sub for your birthday! But you can only get it either the day before, day of your birthday or day after. I found that out the hard way.
Oh goodness, thank you for letting us know Sara!
BJ’s Brewhouse gives me a free pizookie in my birthday month!
Woohoo, that is so exciting Amy!
Wow, what an awesome roundup of birthday goodies! I had no idea there were so many fun freebies out there—from pretzels and pizza to makeup and desserts?! Definitely bookmarking this for my upcoming birthday month (and sending it to a few friends too). Thanks for putting this all in one place—so helpful and super fun!
So glad it was helpful for you! Thanks a bunch for chiming in and sending it to others.
Dutch Bros gives you up to a free 32oz drink(any). I believe you have 30 days to use it.
Cinergy Movie Theater-free movie tickets
Hawaiian Bros-$10 off order
Racetrack(gas station)- free small cup of ice cream
Victoria Secret/Pink-$10 off next purchase
Thanks bunches for letting us know! 🙂
Just a note that some of these freebies give you a certain amount of time to use them (for example the month of your birthday) so you don’t have to use all of these on your birthday.
Thanks so much for letting us know Kay!
HTeaO gives you a free gallon of tea for your birthday month! Get the free app and put in your birthday information.
Dairy Queen also does a birthday reward.
Yay, thanks a bunch for letting us know Maura!
Subway gives a free cookie.
Pizza Hut gives 6ct cinnamon sticks.
Yay, thanks for letting us know Cindy!
I think this list is missing one of the major birthday discounts “Nike”. You can sign up for membership program at Nike and get 10% discount on qualifying products.
Here’s the source: https://savingsays.com/birthday-discounts/nike/
Oh wow, that is great to know! We will be sure to add that next time. Thank you for letting us know!
I got a free smoothie from Tropical Smoothie for my birthday.
Barnes and Noble is discontinuing their kids’ club loyalty program unfortunately!
That is such a bummer Allison!
Crumbl gives a free cookie!
Carvers gives you a free custard on your birthday. I think I just signed up online to get those.
Thanks for letting us know!
Thank you for this. You actually posted this on my birthday.
Happy Happy Birthday!
Black Bear Diner gives you a free breakfast! It is huge! Have to sign up for their rewards email also!
Krispie Kreme sends you a coupon for a free glazed dozen
So good to know Janet ~ how fun! 🙂
Donatos- you get a free birthday pizza- you need to sign up for their rewards program.
Who doesn’t love free pizza?!?
Love that one Heather and just added it to the list (yum!) – thanks so much for sharing!
Nothing Bundt Cakes does a free bundtlet during your birth month. Kohl’s does $5 Kohl’s Cash.
Ohhh – I just signed up for the Nothing Bundt Cakes and added those to the list. Thanks so much Kat! 🙂
Free items are great, however I’d rather not get inundated with emails. I have found that when you try to unsubscribe, more times than not, they don’t take you off their list. Also, apps takes up so much phone space and create more clutter. I spend so much time deleting junk emails. This is something to really think about before signing up for a free item. Unless you regularly frequent these places, I’s say it’s not worth it.
You’re right Julie! One thing that’s worked well for me is to create a separate “freebie” email account that I use for this kind of stuff that works great. Hope that helps! 🙂
That’s a great idea!!!!
Edible Arrangements gives a free 12 count chocolate dipped fruit box for your birthday. Need to sign up for their emails.