77 FREE things on your birthday

Looking for some free birthday goodies? The following is a list of different FREE meals and coupons.

 

1. Alamo Drafthouse: Join the Victory rewards program and receive a free birthday sweet (movie candy or freshly baked cookies) on your special day.

 

2. AMC Theatres: Join AMC Stubs (the Insider tier is free) and get a free large popcorn during your birthday month.

 

3. American Eagle / Aerie: Members of the Real Rewards program get a $5 birthday reward to spend in-store or online.

 

4. Anthropologie: Join AnthroPerks at least 30 days before your birthday to receive a 20% off birthday discount code valid for 30 days.

 

5. Applebees: Join Club Applebee's and get a Birthday Special! (Typically a free dessert with a $15 minimum purchase).

 

6. au bon pain: Join au bon pain's eClub and get a free freshly brewed coffee and bakery item.

 

7. Aveda: Join the Aveda Plus Rewards to get a free gift and double points.

 

8. B. GOOD: Join the B. GOOD Rewards program via their app to receive a free birthday meal (traditionally a burger or bowl).

 

9. Banana Republic: Join Banana Republic Rewards to receive a birthday bonus, usually a high-value discount code (15-20% off) or a $10 reward if you are a cardmember.

 

10. Barnes & Noble: Now part of the new B&N Membership. Premium Members ($39.99/year) receive a free B&N Café treat for their children's birthdays and a special birthday offer for themselves. The free "Rewards" tier currently focuses on earning $5 rewards stamps rather than birthday freebies.

 

11. Baskin Robbins: FREE ice cream!! Sign up and get a free scoop for your birthday.
    Also, receive a free scoop when you download the BR App and login for the first time.

 

12. Bath & Body Works: Join the My Bath & Body Works rewards program to receive a free birthday gift (typically a travel-size body care item) with any purchase.

 

13. Benefit Cosmetics: Visit a Benefit BrowBar (often found inside Macy's or Ulta) during your birthday month for 15-25% off on your birthday.

 

14. Benihana: Register for the Chef's Table and receive a $30 birthday certificate (requires an initial $30 purchase, valid Mon-Thu) during your birthday month.

 

15. Buffalo Wild Wings: Join Blazin' Rewards and get 6 free wings during your birthday month (no purchase usually required).

 

16. Build-A-Bear: Bonus Club members can participate in the "Count Your Candles" program. During your child's birthday month, they can "pay their age" for the special Birthday Treat Bear.

 

17. Burger King: Join Royal Perks to receive a birthday freebie (choice of a Whopper Jr., Original Chicken Sandwich, or 8pc Chicken Fries) on your birthday. You also earn 2X Crowns (points) on all purchases during your entire birthday month.

 

18. The Cheesecake Factory: Sign up for Cheesecake Rewards to receive a complimentary slice of cheesecake on your birthday.

 

19. Chick-fil-A: Join Chick-fil-A One to receive a birthday reward valid for 30 days. The reward depends on your tier: "Members" get a cookie or brownie; "Silver" members get a dessert variety (shake/frosted drink); "Red" members get an entree; and "Signature" members get their choice of a meal.

 

20. Chili's: Join My Chili's Rewards and receive a free dessert on your birthday (requires a $5 minimum purchase).

 

21. Chipotle: Receive a "birthday surprise," typically free chips and guacamole with a minimum $5 purchase.

 

22. Crumbl Cookies: Join the Crumbl Loyalty program to earn a free cookie voucher valid for your birthday.

 

23. CVS: Join the CVS ExtraCare BeautyClub and receive $3 ExtraBucks rewards on your birthday.
    

 

24. Dairy Queen: Join the DQ Rewards and receive a special coupon on your birthday.
    

 

25. Denny's: Celebrate with a delicious birthday gift (Free Build Your Own Grand Slam) every year.
    

 

26. DSW: Join DSW VIP rewards and receive a $5 birthday voucher to use on any purchase during your birthday month.

 

27. Dunkin': Members enjoy 3X POINTS on any purchases made the day before, the day of, or the day after their birthday.
    

 

28. Famous Footwear: Join Famously You Rewards to receive $5 Birthday Reward Cash and earn 2X points on all purchases during your birthday month.

 

29. Firehouse Subs: Sign up for Firehouse Rewards to receive a free medium sub reward (requires a $1 minimum purchase and one prior purchase in the last 6 months).
    

 

30. Fuddruckers: Join the ECLUB to receive a free birthday treat and a surprise on your anniversary date.
    

 

31. Golden Corral: Join the GOOD as GOLD CLUB and receive a special gift on your birthday.
    

 

32. Hot Topic / BoxLunch: Both stores offer a $5 birthday coupon for members of their guest list programs.

 

33. Houlihan's: Join the email list and receive a free entrée on your birthday, and you get $10 off just for joining.
    

 

34. IHOP: Join the International Bank of Pancakes to receive Free Pancakes (5 PanCoins) on your birthday.
    

 

35. J.P. Licks: Pick up a "Cow Card" and register it at least 2 weeks before your birthday to receive a free birthday sundae (requires 3 prior purchases on the card).

 

36. JCPenney: Join JCPenney Rewards (free) to receive a $10 CashPass birthday reward. To qualify, you must have earned points in the 12 months prior to your birthday (or be a JCPenney credit cardmember).

 

37. Jersey Mike's: Join the MyMike's rewards program for a free birthday sub (must have earned points in the previous year).

 

38. Johnny Rockets: Free burger (with purchase of an entree) when you sign up! Be the first to know about local deals and offers.
    

 

39. Kohl's: Join Kohl's Rewards (free) to receive a special birthday surprise, which is typically $5 or $10 in Kohl's Cash. No purchase is required to use the reward in-store.

 

40. Legal Sea Foods: Join the Legal Net Rewards program. For your birthday receive a free dessert reward valid for your birthday month.
    

 

41. LOFT: Join styleREWARDS to receive a $10 birthday reward ($15 for VIP members). No purchase is typically required to use this reward.

 

42. Madewell: Insiders get a $25 birthday credit that can be used on almost anything in the store.

 

43. McDonald's: Download the MyMcDonald's app and add your birthday to your profile at least 48 hours in advance. On your birthday, you will receive a Free Medium Fries reward in the "Deals" section of the app (no purchase typically required).

 

44. MOE'S: Get a free birthday burrito (must have one prior purchase) just by joining the club.
    

 

45. Nothing Bundt Cakes: Join their eClub to receive a free Bundtlet on your birthday.

 

46. O'Charley's: Get a special birthday surprise when you join the O'Club. Get a free appetizer the day you join.
    

 

47. Old Navy / Gap / Banana Republic: Join the Navyist Rewards (or any of their brand rewards) to receive a special birthday surprise, usually a high-value discount coupon.

 

48. Olive Garden: Get a free dessert (up to $9.50) when you join the eClub and purchase an entree.
    

 

49. P.F. CHANG'S: Sign up for rewards and receive a complimentary birthday dessert or appetizer.
    

 

50. Panda Express: Join Panda Rewards to receive a birthday gift. In 2026, this is typically a "purchase-based" offer, such as a free upgrade or side with an entree purchase.

 

51. Panera Bread: Join MyPanera and receive a free pastry or sweet on your birthday (valid for 7 days).

 

52. Papa Johns: Join Papa Rewards to receive a free birthday dessert. Note: You must have purchased a product within the last year to be eligible for this reward.

 

53. Pizza Hut: Join Hut Rewards to receive a birthday reward, usually a free order of breadsticks or cinnamon sticks with a minimum purchase.

 

54. Popeyes: Join Popeyes Rewards via the app to receive a FREE Apple Pie on your birthday. You can also look for "Personalized Challenges" in your app during your birthday month to earn bonus points toward free chicken.

 

55. Puttshack (Boston Seaport): If you join their VIP Perks club, you can get a free game of mini-golf for your birthday.

 

56. Quiznos: Join Toasty Points and receive a BOGO 8-inch sub coupon for your birthday.

 

57. Red Lobster: Join My Red Lobster Rewards and get a surprise birthday offer!
    

 

58. Red Robin: Join Red Robin Royalty to get a free birthday milkshake. (Upgrade to a Free Burger if you've spent $10 in the last year; $4.99 min. purchase required for redemption).
    

 

59. Regal Cinemas: Similar to AMC, Regal Crown Club members receive a free small popcorn loaded onto their card for their birthday.

 

60. Rita's: Join the Rita's Rewards and get a free birthday treat.
    

 

61. Ruby Tuesday: Join Ruby Rewards and get a free dessert or Garden Bar add-on on your birthday.
    

 

62. Sephora: Join the Beauty Insider program and choose a free birthday gift set. For 2026, options typically include mini sets from brands like Glow Recipe, Dr. Dennis Gross, or hair care favorites.

 

63. Shake Shack: Add your birthday to your profile on the Shack App to receive a free birthday shake (excludes limited-time shakes and add-ons).

 

64. Spaghetti Warehouse: Join the Warehouse eClub to receive a FREE Special Birthday Meal (Buy one entree, get one birthday entree free).
    

 

65. Subway: Rewards vary by tier. Pro members get a free cookie; Captains get a cookie and a 20oz drink; All-Stars get a free 6-inch sub.

 

66. Starbucks: Join Starbucks Rewards to receive a free Birthday treat (Requires at least one Star-earning transaction in the previous 12 months; valid only on actual birthday).
    

 

67. Taco Bell: Join Taco Bell Rewards to receive a Free Mountain Dew Baja Blast® Freeze on your birthday via the mobile app.
    

 

68. Target: Join Target Circle (free) and include your birth date in your account. You will receive a 5% off birthday reward valid for 30 days. It can be found in the "Wallet" tab of the Target app.

 

69. Texas Roadhouse: Join the VIP Club to receive a free appetizer or side kick of ribs with the purchase of an entree.

 

70. The Container Store: Their "Organized Insider" program gives you a birthday discount or reward (%15-25% off) during your birthday month.

 

71. Thornes Marketplace (Northampton): If you find yourself in Western MA, many shops in this iconic marketplace offer specific birthday deals, such as FREE extra 5 minutes on chair massage and 20% off at Cedar Chest on your actual birthday.

 

72. TGI Fridays: Sign up for Fridays Rewards and receive a FREE Dessert on your birthday.
    

 

73. Ulta Beauty: Join Ultamate Rewards and receive a free birthday gift (changes monthly, such as a Clinique mascara or Olaplex treatment) and double points on all purchases during your birthday month.

 

74. UNO Pizzeria & Grill: Sign up as an INSIDER and receive a free dessert on your birthday* (*with purchase of an entree).
    

 

75. Victoria's Secret: Join the VS & PINK Rewards program to receive a $10 birthday reward (delivered via email or the app). Requires an active account with a purchase in the last 12 months.

 

76. Wahlburgers: Join the WahlClub to receive a birthday reward (typically a free non-alcoholic shake or side) and a free order of Tots just for signing up.

 

77. Yankee Candle: Join the Fragrance Family Rewards program to receive a free birthday gift. "Fragrance Fans" typically receive a free small candle (up to $13 value), while "Fragrance Lovers" (who spend more annually) receive a free large jar candle (up to $34 value). No purchase is required to redeem in-store.

 

Call ahead of time: We suggest that you call your local Restaurant to find out the details or changes of any offer listed above.
The "30-Day Rule": Almost all of these require you to be a member of their rewards program at least 30 days before your birthday.
ID Requirements: For entertainment spots like Puttshack or 7Brew (which gives a free drink of choice with just an ID), keep your driver's license handy.
Check the Apps: Most of these "store cash" rewards are now purely digital and will appear in the store's app under "Rewards" or "Offers."


 

Check out our list of Free things to do in Boston and the surrounding area.




The information provided in this document is intended for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Information may be changed or updated without notice.