100 Best Places To Get Free Stuff On Your Birthday

Birthdays are the best. You get showered with love and gifts from those you love, but you also have the option to score free stuff on your birthday from businesses you love.

Stores That Give Freebies on Your Birthday

Who doesn’t love free stuff? If you don’t love free stuff, then this article isn’t for you. But if you enjoy scoring anything that’s free, then just keep reading.

1. Aveda

The skincare company that focuses on natural products will give you a free gift on your birthday that is valued at 23 dollars. You will have to sign up for the Aveda Pure Privilege program.

Additionally, you’ll need to make a purchase on Aveda.com or at an Aveda store in the 12 months leading up to your birthday. Additionally, you’ll need to remain on the newsletter to receive your gift.

Freebie: Gift valued at $23

2. Barnes and Noble

You have to be a kid for this program from Barnes and Noble. You can help your child sign up for the Kids’ Club. They will receive a free cupcake, cookie, or Rice Krispies at a Barnes and Noble store on their birthday.

Freebie: Free cupcake

3. Ace Hardware

You will receive a free 5 dollar coupon on your birthday when you sign up for the ACE reward program. It is easy to sign up on the Ace Hardware website.

Freebie: $5 reward card

4. bareMinerals

If you love makeup, then you should sign up for this freebie. bareMinerals will send you a free birthday gift just for being a part of their program. What are you waiting for? Head to bareMinerals now.

Freebie: Makeup samples

5. Hallmark

Cards are expensive. If you don’t believe, then you have never spent 30 minutes looking for the perfect Mothers Day card under 3 dollars.

By signing up for the Hallmark Crown Rewards program, you will receive a free card and a coupon for 20% off any item. You get to choose if you use the coupon on a birthday treat or a future present for a loved one.

Freebie: Card and a 20% off coupon

6. CVS

You probably always need something from CVS, so this freebie will really come in handy. If you sign up for the ExtraCare Beauty Club, then you will receive 3 dollars of ExtraCare bucks as a birthday present.

Freebie: $3 of ExtraCare bucks

7. Sephora

Another great find for a beauty lover. Sephora will give you a free gift on your birthday if you sign up for their loyalty program. I have been grabbing these freebies for years, the makeup in the free gift is worth having.

Freebie: Makeup samples

8. Smashbox

Smashbox is a great place to find beauty products and they will send you some of their products free on your birthday. Just sign up for their rewards program to receive your birthday gift.

Freebie: Beauty products

9. ULTA

ULTA Beauty is a hotspot for new beauty products and trends. It can be expensive to shop here, but luckily they will send you a birthday gift for free!

Simply sign up for their Ultimate Rewards program and wait for your birthday gift to appear.

In addition to your birthday gift, you’ll earn 2x the points on all purchases in your birthday month.

Freebie: Beauty products

10. World Market Explorer

World Market Explorer has a nice selection of decoration to make your home look even better. Home decor isn’t cheap, but you can sign up to be a member and receive a free birthday gift!

The gift is a surprise, but based on the store’s selection it will likely be a nice present.

Freebie: Surprise gift!

11. Medieval Times

Medieval Times is a fun dining experience that lets you pretend we are back in the stone ages, literally. You will be sure to see swords, jousting, and knights in shining armor.

On your birthday, you can score a free dinner and tournament experience. Enjoy this one of a kind experience!

Freebie: Free dinner and tournament entertainment

12. Famous Footwear

Shoes are important for any kind of exercise you do. Maybe you are attempting to get healthier this year with running, then you will want to invest in a good pair of shoes.

Join the Famous Footwear Birthday Club for 5 dollars of birthday reward cash! Perfect to use on a new pair of shoes.

Freebie: $5 reward cash

13. DSW

DSW also has a birthday club. The selection at DSW is better, especially if you are looking for various kinds of shoes instead of just running shoes.

You can sign up for their birthday club and receive 5 dollars to spend on your birthday.

If you are an Elite member of the DSW VIP program, then you will receive a $10 birthday offer.

Freebie: $5 coupon

14. Cobblestone Auto Spa

You can get a free basic car wash on your birthday if you sign up with Cobblestone. Check to see if there is one in your area before signing up. Find out more about the freebie on the Cobblestone website.

Freebie: Car wash

15. Columbia Sportswear

My favorite clothes to spend time outside in are all Columbia. The brand really knows what it is doing when it comes to comfort in the great outdoors.

The clothes are a bit pricey, but you can get a free 20% off coupon for your birthday. You will need to sign up to be a member, but it will be worth it.

Freebie: 20% off coupon

16. Old Navy

Freebie: Fun surprise!

You can receive a free birthday surprise from Old Navy when you sign up for their newsletter. You’ll find out more about the offer in an email after you sign up.

17. AMC

A night out at the movies could be the perfect way to celebrate your birthday. You can receive a free birthday popcorn if you go to an AMC theatre during the month of your birthday.

You will need to sign up for AMC Stubs program to enjoy your free popcorn.

Freebie: Popcorn

18. Redbox

Would you rather stay in than go out to watch a free movie? We have got you covered too. Simply sign up for Redbox’s Play Pass program to receive a free movie rental on your birthday.

Freebie: Movie rental

Restaurants that give free food on your birthday

Who doesn’t love getting some free food for their birthday?

19. Panera

Sign up for their reward program, MyPanera, to receive a free pastry, cookie, or muffin on your birthday. If you haven’t tried Panera yet, then this is your chance. Their pastries are huge!

Freebie: Pastry

20. P. F. Chang’s

Is Asian food your favorite kind? Then you need to sign up for this birthday freebie. As a rewards member at P. F. Changs, you can earn points for free food and receive a free appetizer or dessert on your birthday.

The best part is that you can use this freebie anytime during your birthday month.

Freebie: Appetizer or dessert

21. Red Lobster

The Fresh Catch club has some very sweet perks, including a free surprise on your birthday. Although you won’t know what it is until you get there, can free food ever be a bad thing?

Check out the Red Lobster website for more information.

Freebie: Surprise!

22. Red Robin

Prefer burgers to lobster? Then try Red Robin’s reward program. You can claim a free burger on your birthday.

Freebie: Burger

23. Ruby Tuesday

Ruby Tuesday serves classic American favorites. You can claim a free burger here on your birthday.

They also have a good salad bar, so you can claim a free Garden Bar entree instead of the burger if that is more your taste.

Sign up for the So Connected program on the Ruby Tuesday website.

Freebie: Garden Bar or Burger entrée

24. Perkins

Free pie? Yes, please. You can get a free slice of pie at Perkins on your birthday if you sign up for their MyPerkins reward program. You can find out more about the program at the Perkins website.

Freebie: Slice of pie

25. Olive Garden

You will receive a free appetizer from Olive Garden on your birthday if you sign up for their eClub. Or if you prefer sweets to savory, you can claim a dessert instead.

The eClub also includes offers special deals for other connected restaurants including Longhorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 72, The Capital Grille, Eddie V’s and the Yard House.

It is likely that these restaurants also offer a birthday surprise because they are a part of this club.

If you are more interested in the free stuff from these other restaurants, then you should sign up for those offers at the same time.

Freebie: Dessert

26. Chik-fil-A

If you download the Chik-fil-A One app and create an account, you will have access to a birthday reward. The exact reward will depend on the restaurant and your taste buds.

Last year, I got a free order of chicken nuggets on my birthday!

Freebie: Surprise

27. Noodles World Kitchen

If you have Noodles World Kitchen in your area, then you should sign up for their reward program. You will receive a free coupon on your birthday. A great option if pasta is your absolute favorite.

Freebie: Coupon

28. Not Your Average Joe’s Kitchen and Bar

You can sign up for Not Your Average Joe’s Kitchen and Bar’s email list in order to receive great birthday gifts every year.

Freebie: Surprise!

29. Moe’s Southwest Grill

Mexican food is many people’s favorite food, including my own. Burritos are something that I can never turn down, especially if they are free.

You can get a free burrito, that’s right a whole burrito, for free on your birthday. All you have to do is sign up for Moe’s eWorld program.

Freebies: Burrito

30. Joe’s Crab Shack

If you are in search of free seafood, then look no further. Joe’s Crab Shack is known for its legendary seafood and you can have some for free on your birthday.

Just sign up for their Joe’s Catch program to claim a free treat on your birthday.

Freebie: Surprise!

31. First Watch

If you have a First Watch Cafe in your area, then you should sign up for the Sun eClub. Not only will you receive a free birthday gift, but also a free buy one, get one free coupon just for signing up.

Freebie: BOGO coupon

32. Marble Slab

You can sign up for the Slab Happy email in order to receive a free birthday surprise. I am guessing it will involve some amount of free ice cream. You can sign up on the Marble Slab’s website.

Freebie: Ice cream surprise

34. Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme is the best place to get a donut, in my opinion, will give you a free donut on your birthday if you join the eClub. They don’t specify what type of donut you can get, but all of their choices are good.

Freebie: Donut

35. Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box will give you an order of free birthday tacos if you register on their website. Everyone loves tacos!

Freebie: Tacos

36. Hard Rock

The Hard Rock Rewards program will grant you an annual offer on your birthday. The program includes hotels, casinos, shops, and the Hard Rock Cafe. So your surprise could really be anything!

Freebie: Surprise

37. IHOP

Who doesn’t love breakfast at any time of the day? IHOP is the place to go if you want breakfast after 11 AM.

You can join the Pancake Revolution and enjoy a free meal on your birthday. That’s right, an entire meal for free.

You’ll also get free pancakes on your anniversary of signing up for the Pancake Revolution.

Freebie: Meal

38. Jersey Mike’s Subs

You will receive a coupon for a free sub and a drink on your birthday if you sign up for the Jersey Mike email club.

The great thing about this offer is that you don’t have to use the coupon on your actual birthday, or even in your birthday month.

You will just receive a coupon that is good until next year. That will work out really well for you. Especially if you are trying to cash in on every single birthday deal because there may be some limit to what you can eat in a day.

Freebie: Sub and a drink

39. Great American Cookies

Great American Cookies are the store you see in the mall with gigantic cookie cakes and a multitude of regular cookies. If you sign up for the Cookie Club, then you will receive a free birthday surprise.

Freebie: Surprise!

40. Friendly’s

You can sign up for the Friendly’s BFF Club and receive a free sundae on your birthday.

Freebie: Sundae

41. Denny’s

You can get a free Build Your Own Grand Slam on your birthday at Denny’s. You do not have to sign up for anything, you just have to have an ID with you that proves it is your birthday.

Freebie: Grand Slam

42. Dairy Queen.

Do you love the classic Dairy Queen Blizzards? You are in luck. If you sign up for the Blizzard Fan Club, then you will receive a buy one get one free coupon for Blizzards on your birthday.

Freebie: BOGO Blizzards coupon

43. Firehouse Subs

You will get a free medium sub on your birthday if you sign up for Firehouse Subs Rewards.

Freebie: Sub

44. Don Pablo’s

You can become a Habaneros Member at Don Pablo’s and receive a free 10 dollar gift card on your birthday. The perfect gift because then you can buy whatever you want to.

Freebie: $10 gift card

45. Fuddruckers

You can join Fuddruckers Fudds club to receive a special offer on your birthday.

Freebie: Surprise!

46. Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel is a fun place to eat, if you haven’t been you should give it a try. Consider going on your birthday because you will receive a free dessert without signing up for anything.

It might be a good idea to have an ID with you, just in case.

Freebie: Free dessert

47. Cinnabon

You can sign up for Club Cinnabon to receive a free special offer on your birthday. As of now, the offer is for a coupon for one free Minibon at participating locations.

Freebie: Minibon

48. Cold Stone Creamery

As a part of the My Stone Club, you will receive a free BOGO coupon on your birthday. You can sign up for the club on the Cold Stone Creamery website.

Freebie: BOGO coupon

49. Culver’s

Culver’s is a growing fast food chain that is known for its burgers and custard. If you sign up for Culver’s eClub, then you will get a free birthday treat.

Freebie: Surprise treat

50. Chili’s

You can enjoy a dessert on your birthday when you sign up for My Chili’s Rewards Club.

Freebie: Dessert

51. Benihana’s

You can receive a 30 dollar gift card to Benihana’s on your birthday if you register for the Chef’s Table program. I have cashed in on this deal before, it was a delicious dinner.

Freebie: $30 gift card to use on your birthday

52. Buca di Beppo

You can receive a free 20 dollar gift card on your birthday if you sign up for the eClub. You will also get free pasta on your next visit.

What are you waiting for? Sign up for the club on the Buca di Beppo website now!

Freebie: $20 gift card to use on your birthday

53. Boston Market

You can join the VIP club at Boston Market and receive a free birthday surprise. You will also receive a coupon for 3 dollars off of 10 just for signing up.

Freebie: $3 off $10 coupon

54. Big Boy

You will receive a free birthday meal if you sign up for Big Boy’s email club.

Freebie: Meal

55. Carrabba’s Italian Grill

As a part of the Amici Club, you will get a free appetizer or dessert. You can sign up for Carrabba’s Amici Club on their website.

Freebie: Appetizer or dessert

56. Bonefish Grill

Sign up for the Bonefish Grill Insider club to receive a special offer on your birthday.

Freebie: Surprise offer

57. Buffalo Wild Wings

You will get free wings on your birthday if you join the Buffalo Circle on the Buffalo Wild Wings website.

Freebie: Wings

58. Captain D’s

Join the D’s Club to receive a free special offer on your birthday. Find out more on Captain D’s website.

Freebie: Surprise offer

59. Auntie Anne’s

The best pretzel place in town will give you a free pretzel on your birthday. You just have to sign up for the Pretzel Perk’s club on the Auntie Anne’s website to cash in on this deal.

Freebies: Pretzel

60. bd’s Mongolian Grill

If you join bd’s Mongolian Grill’s club Mongo, then you will receive a free entree on your birthday.

Freebie: Entree

61. Baskin Robbins

Join the Baskin Robbins’ Birthday Club to receive a free ice cream on your birthday.

Freebie: Ice cream

62. Applebee’s

You can get a free dessert on your birthday at Applebee’s. Just sign up for their email club.

Freebie: Dessert

63. Arby’s

Do you love milkshakes? Then this deal is for you. Just register with Arby’s to receive a free milkshake on your birthday.

Freebie: Milkshake

64. Atlanta Bread

If you live near an Atlanta Bread location, then sign up for their loyalty program to get a free cookie on your birthday.

Freebie: Cookie

65. A&W All American Food

Join A&W’s Mug Club to receive a free root beer float on your birthday.

Freebie: Root beer float

66. Sbarro

You can get a free slice of pizza from Sbarro on your birthday by joining the eClub.

Freebie: Slice of pizza

67. Sonny’s BBQ

Sonny’s will give you a free Big Deal Meal on your birthday if you join the ‘Q Crew.

Freebie: Big Deal Meal of your choice for free

68. Sonic

You will receive a special treat on your birthday if you create a Sonic account.

Freebie: Surprise treat

69. The Spaghetti Warehouse

You can receive a free meal any time during your birthday week at the Spaghetti Warehouse. You just have to sign up at Meatballs.com for the Warehouse Club.

Freebie: Meal any time during you your birthday week

70. Starbucks

Sign up for the Starbucks Reward program in order to receive a free drink on your birthday.

Freebie: Drink of your choice

71. Souper Salad

You can eat a free meal at Souper Salad any time during your birthday week as a part of their Souper Perks program.

Freebie: Meal

72. Steak n’ Shake

You can pick anything on the menu as a birthday gift if you join Steak n’ Shake’s eClub.

Freebie: Any item on the menu

73. Subway

Sign up for the Subway Rewards Program to receive 20 points for your use at any time. You can use these points to buy a drink, a bag of chips or 2 cookies. You can continue to earn more points on this card all year long.

Freebie: 20 points to use for a treat of your choice

74. Texas Roadhouse

You can sign up for the Texas Roadhouse email club to receive a free birthday gift. I did sign up for this and my gift was a free appetizer. I went for the cactus blossom and it did not disappoint.

Freebie: Appetizer

75. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

You will receive a free special birthday offer from the Tropical Smoothie Cafe if you sign up for Club Tropical. The special offer will depend on how often you use your Tropical Rewards membership.

If you are not very active, then you’ll get $2 off. If you are on the “Supercharged” level, then you will get the chance to pick one free menu item of your choice with up to $10 value.

Freebie: Special offer

76. Wingstop

You can get a free order of fries on your birthday if you sign up for the club. Find out more on the Wingstop website.

Freebie: Fries

77. Wienerschnitzel

You can get a free coupon to Wienerschnitzel every year on your birthday if you join the Wiener Lover’s Club.

Freebie: Coupon

78. Uno Pizzeria & Grill

By signing up for the Uno’s Insider club, you will receive a free dessert on your birthday.

Freebie: Dessert

79. Waffle House

Join the Waffle House Regulars Club to get a free waffle on your birthday. You’ll need to stay on the mailing list to claim your prize.

Freebie: Waffle

80. Zaxby’s

Join Zax Mail to receive a free meal deal on your birthday from Zaxby’s.

Freebie: Meal deal

81. Yogurt Mountain

You can get a free yogurt from Yogurt Mountain on your birthday by joining the YOMO club. You’ll receive the free yogurt coupon through a text.

Freebie: Yogurt

82. TGI Friday’s

You will get a free dessert on your birthday if you join the TGI Friday’s Rewards program.

Freebie: Dessert

83. Baja Fresh

Join the Baja Fresh club to receive a free burrito on your birthday. You will also get a free taco for signing up.

Freebie: Burrito, plus a taco for signing up

84. Bojangles

Join the Bojangles club for a free Bo-Berry biscuit on your birthday.

Freebie: Bo-Berry biscuit

85. Texas de Brazil

When you sign up for the Texas de Brazil eClub, you will get a birthday gift each. Plus, you’ll get $20 off two regular dinners when you become a member.

Freebie: Surprise gift

86. Which Wich

When you sign up for the Vibe Club Rewards, you’ll receive a free Wich on your next birthday.

Freebie: Wich

87. Rita’s Ice

Rita’s e-Club members get a free Italian Ice on their birthday each year.

Freebie: Italian Ice

88. Jonny Rockets

When you sign up for the Rocket e-club, you will receive a free hamburger when you sign up. Plus, you’ll receive another on your birthday each year.

Freebie: Hamburger

89. Yankee Candle

Who doesn’t love Yankee Candles? Receive a FREE gift on your birthday — just subscribe for emails and add your birth date to your member profile! 

As a member of Yankee Candle, your gift will vary based on membership type. If you are a Fragrance Fan with 0-99 points, you get a “Gift”. If you are a Fragrance Member with over 1000 points, you will receive a premium gift. 

Freebie: Free candle

90. Abuelo’s

Make sure to sign up for the Mi Abuelo’s rewards so you can get some yummy freebies on your birthday.  

Receive a free entree for your birthday for visiting Abuelo’s twice before your birthday month.

Freebie: Free entree

91. Ben & Jerry’s

Who doesn’t like free ice cream? Join the Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Fanatics ice cream rewards program for extra goodies.

On your birthday, get a cone-gratulations surprise. 

Freebie: Ice cream

92. Bertucci’s

Join Bertucci’s eClub to get great discounts. And for your birthday and anniversary, you’ll get a “special gift”.

Freebie:  Special gift

93. Bruegger’s Bagels

Join the Bruegger’s Bagels inner circle to get free bagels. When you sign up, you get free bagel within the first 14 days.  Become a bagel insider to the latest special offers and exclusive news about your favorite Bruegger’s Bagels

And for your birthday, get a free bagel. 

Freebies: Free bagel

94. California Pizza Kitchen

Join the CPK rewards and get lots of benefits. You get a free starter when you register. Earn 1 point for every $1 you spend.  75 points is equal to $5.

For your birthday, get a free dessert. And get specials throughout the year.

Freebies:  Free dessert

95. Crumbl Cookies

Join the Crumbl Loyalty rewards to get great loyalty benefits. This includes a free cookie on your birthday.

Freebie: Cookie

96. Del Taco

Del Yeah! Is Del Taco’s rewards program. You get 2 free tacos just for signing up as a rewards member. 

When it’s your birthday, enjoy a regular-size premium shake. As you rack up points, you can upgrade to any choice of shake or dessert, except for the Cheesecake bites. 

Freebie: Regular-size shake

97. Dutch Bros Coffee

One of the hottest drive-thru coffee spots is Dutch Bros. Download the app and get a free medium drink. Earn points as you accumulate rewards points.

For your birthday, get any drink, any size, for free. And when it’s your half birthday, you get 50% off. 

Freebie: Free Drink

98. Edible Arrangements

Become a rewards member with Edible Arrangements and earn points towards freebies. 

For your birthday, get a free 6-count chocolate-dipped fruit box, valued at $12.99. You do, however need to have spent $29 in the past calendar year. 

Freebie: 6-count chocolate dipped fruit box

99. Golden Corral

By joining the Gold Corral rewards club, also known as the Gold Club, you get lots of perks for members only. 

For your birthday freebies, enjoy a free drink and a ‘special offer’ on your special day.

Freebie: Free drink and special offer

100. Honey Baked Ham

Earning Ham deals is easy with Honey Baked Ham rewards. Turn your piggy points into cash. 

You get $9 (99 points) in Honey Baked Cash for signing up. For your birthday, get another $9 in Honey Baked Cash.

Freebie: $9 Honey Baked Cash

Summary

As you can see, there are so many places that give birthday freebies. Make sure to take advantage of these free opportunities the next time your special day rolls around.

I hope this list helps you maximize your birthday fun! Which deals will you be cashing in on?