88 Best Places To Get Free Stuff on Your Birthday in 2020

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 from businesses you love.

Retailers That Give Freebies

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

Freebie: Gift valued at $23

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. But 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.

2. Barnes and Noble

Freebie: Free cupcake

You will 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.

3. Ace Hardware

Freebie: $5 reward card

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.

4.  bareMinerals

Freebie: Makeup samples

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.

5. Hallmark

Freebie: Card and a 20% off coupon

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.

6. CVS

Freebie: $3 of ExtraCare bucks

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.

7. Sephora

Freebie: Makeup samples

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.

8. Smashbox

Freebie: Beauty products

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.

9. ULTA

Freebie: Beauty products

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! That’s right! 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.

10. World Market Explorer

Freebie: Surprise gift!

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.

11.  Medieval Times

Freebie: Free dinner and tournament entertainment

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!

12. Famous Footwear

Freebie: $5 reward cash

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.

13. DSW

Freebie: $5 coupon

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.

14. Cobblestone Auto Spa

Freebie: Car wash

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.

15. Columbia Sportswear

Freebie: 20% off coupon

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.

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

Freebie: Popcorn

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.

18. Redbox

Freebie: Movie rental

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

Restaurants that give free food on your birthday

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

19. Panera

Freebie: Pastry

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!

20. P. F. Chang’s

Freebie: Appetizer or dessert

Is Asian food your favorite kind? Then you need to sign up for this freebie. As a rewards member at P. F. Changs, you will have the chance to 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.

21.  Red Lobster

Freebie: Surprise!

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.

22. Red Robin

Freebie: Burger

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

23. Ruby Tuesday

Freebie: Garden Bar or Burger entree

Ruby Tuesday serves classic American favorites, instead burgers. You can also claim a free burger here on your birthday. They also have a good salad bar, 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.

24. Perkins

Freebie: Slice of pie

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.

25. Olive Garden

Freebie: Dessert

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.

26. Chik-fil-A

Freebie: Surprise

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!

27. Noodles World Kitchen

Freebie: Coupon

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.

28. Not Your Average Joe’s Kitchen and Bar

Freebie: Surprise!

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.

29. Moe’s Southwest Grill

Freebies: Burrito

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. And 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.

30. Joe’s Crab Shack

Freebie: Surprise!

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.

31. First Watch

Freebie: BOGO coupon

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.

32. Marble Slab

Freebie:  Ice cream surprise

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.

34. Krispy Kreme

Freebie: Donut

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. My favorite is glazed, what’s yours?

35. Jack in the Box

Freebie: Tacos

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

36. Hard Rock

Freebie: Surprise

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!

37. IHOP

Freebie: Meal

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.

38. Jersey Mike’s Subs

Freebie: Sub and a drink

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.

39.  Great American Cookies

Freebie: Surprise!

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.

40. Friendly’s

Freebie: Sundae

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

41. Denny’s

Freebie: Grand Slam

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.

42. Dairy Queen.

Freebie: BOGO Blizzards coupon

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.

43. Firehouse Subs

Freebie: Sub

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

44.  Don Pablo’s

Freebie: $10 gift card

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.

45. Fuddruckers

Freebie: Surprise!

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

46. Cracker Barrel

Freebie: Free dessert

Cracker Barrel is a fun place to eat, if you haven’t been you should give it a try. Maybe 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.

47. Cinnabon

Freebie: Minibon

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.

48. Cold Stone Creamery

Freebie: BOGO coupon

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.

49. Culver’s

Freebie: Surprise treat

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.

50. Chili’s

Freebie: Dessert

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

51.  Benihana’s

Freebie: $30 gift card to use on your birthday

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.

52. Buca di Beppo

Freebie: $20 gift card to use on your birthday

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!

53. Boston Market

Freebie: $3 off $10 coupon

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.

54. Big Boy

Freebie: Meal

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

55. Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Freebie: Appetizer or dessert

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.

56. Bonefish Grill

Freebie: Surprise offer

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

57. Buffalo Wild Wings

Freebie: Wings

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

58. Captain D’s

Freebie: Surprise offer

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

59. Auntie Anne’s

Freebies: Pretzel

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.

60. bd’s Mongolian Grill

Freebie: Entree

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

61. Baskin Robbins

Freebie: Ice cream

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

62. Applebee’s

Freebie: Dessert

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

63.  Arby’s

Freebie: Milkshake

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

64. Atlanta Bread

Freebie: Cookie

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

65. A&W All American Food

Freebie: Root beer float

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

66. Sbarro

Freebie: Slice of pizza

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

67. Sonny’s BBQ

Freebie: Big Deal Meal of your choice for free

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

68. Sonic

Freebie: Surprise treat

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

69. The Spaghetti Warehouse

Freebie: Meal any time during you your birthday week

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.

70.  Starbucks

Freebie: Drink of your choice

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

71. Souper Salad

Freebie: Meal

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

72. Steak n’ Shake

Freebie: Any item on the menu

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

73. Subway

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

Sign up for the SubwayRewards 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.

74. Texas Roadhouse

Freebie: Appetizer

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.

75. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Freebie: Special offer

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.

76.  Wingstop

Freebie: Fries

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.

77. Wienerschnitzel

Freebie: Coupon

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

78. Uno Pizzeria & Grill

Freebie: Dessert

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

79. Waffle House

Freebie: Waffle

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.

80. Zaxby’s

Freebie: Meal deal

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

81. Yogurt Mountain

Freebie: Yogurt

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.

82. TGI Friday’s

Freebie: Dessert

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

83. Baja Fresh

Freebie: Burrito, plus a taco for signing up

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

84. Bojangles

Freebie: Bo-Berry biscuit

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

85. Texas de Brazil

Freebie: Surprise gift

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.

86. Which Wich

Freebie: Wich

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

87. Rita’s Ice

Freebie: Italian Ice

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

88. Jonny Rockets

Freebie: Hamburger

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.

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?