40 Fabulous Birthday Freebies

This list of birthday freebies has grown to more than 50! When your birthday rolls around, milk it for all it’s worth with this growing list of birthday deals and free offers.

Many of the Birthday Freebies below I received via email, so I know these offers are current. Those are marked with an asterisk (*).

Others on the list may still be on their way, but were offers in previous years. Many of these are sent via email when you sign up for email updates or for a free rewards program. Offers are subject to change and may be regional.

I’ve included links for you to sign up, and enjoy for yourself when your birthday rolls around!

Restaurant Birthday Freebies:

1. 1. Applebee’s:  FREE entree on your birthday.
   2. Arby’s:  FREE 12 oz shake with any sandwich purchase at regular price.*
   3. Arni’s (Indiana): FREE 7″ two-topping pizza.*
   4. Auntie Anne’s:  Buy One Get One Free on any pretzel item.
   5. Baskin Robbins:  FREE scoop.
   6. Bob Evans: FREE dessert.
   7. Bravo: $10 off your next visit.*
   8. Bubba’s 33: FREE appetizer.*
   9. Captain D’s: FREE chicken or fish dinner.
   10. Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Buy One Get One Free entree.
   11. Champp’s: FREE Mile High Ice Cream Pie.*
   12. Chili’s: FREE brownie sundae.
   13. City Barbeque: FREE Triple Chocolate Cake.*
   14. Cracker Barrel:  FREE dessert.
   15. Dairy Queen: Buy One Medium Blizzard, Get One Free.*
   16. Dave & Buster’s:  $10 in FREE game play.
   17. Don Pablo’s: $10 loaded on your Habanero Club rewards card on your birthday.
   18. Dunkin Donuts: FREE beverage.
   19. Great American Cookies:  FREE cookie cake slice with the purchase of a regular soda.*
   20. Houlihan’s: Buy One Get One Free entree.*
   21. IHOP: Free stack of pancakes.* Anniversary special: Free Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity Pancakes.
   22. Joe’s Crabshack: FREE appetizer.
   23. Macaroni Grill: FREE Chocolate Cake.
   24. Maggiano’s Little Italy: Save $10 your next meal.*
   25. Matt the Miller’s Tavern (Indiana & Ohio): Save $10 off your next food purchase.*
   26. McAlister’s Deli: Save $5 off your next order.*
   27. Moe’s Southwest Grill:  FREE burrito.
   28. On the Border: FREE dip trio or brownie sundae .
   29. Outback Steakhouse: FREE dessert on your birthday.
   30. Panera Bread: FREE birthday pastry.*
   31. Papa Murphy’s: FREE order of cookie dough.
   32. Palomino: $20 off your birthday dinner.
   33. P.F. Chang’s: FREE appetizer (Dim Sum or Street Fare) or dessert of your choice.*
   34. Qdoba: Buy One Get One Free entree.*
   35. Quizno’s: FREE cookie.*
   36. Red Robin: FREE gourmet burger.*
   37. Ruby Tuesday: FREE handcrafted Burger of your choice OR Garden Bar entree.* Belated Bonus 
   38. Steak & Shake: FREE double steakburger ‘n cheese with fries.* Belated Bonus 
   39. Ted’s Montana Grill:  FREE cookie & ice cream dessert.
   40. Texas Roadhouse: FREE appetizer or sidekick of ribs with purchase of adult entree.
   41. TGI Friday’s:  FREE dessert with purchase of any entree.*
   42. Uno Chicago Grill: $10 off your birthday dinner.

Entertainment & Retail Birthday Freebies:

1. AMC Theaters:  FREE soft drink.
2. Bath & Body Works: $5/$5 purchase coupon by mail (Thanks Cherie!)
3. Charming Charlie: $5 toward your next purchase.*
4. Cinemark Theaters: FREE small popcorn.*
5. Clothes Mentor: Save 15% off your next purchase.*
6. CVS:  $3 in Extra Care Bucks on your birthday.
7. Cycle Bar: FREE ride.*
8. Driscoll’s: Coupon for 50¢ off your next purchase of Driscoll’s berries.*Belated Bonus 
9. DSW: Get a $5 coupon to use in-store when you sign up for their free DSW Rewards program.
10. Goodrich Quality Theaters: FREE Medium Popcorn or Medium Drink.*
11. Kohl’s: $10 Promotional Credit on any purchase (came via email).*
12. Old Navy:  Receive a coupon for $10 off a $50 purchase when you sign up for Old Navy’s email newsletter.
13. Rack Room Shoes: $10 off entire purchase plus BOGO 50% off.*
14. Torrid: $10 coupon when you become a Torrid Insider. (Thanks Liz!)
15. World Market: Surprise birthday gift & other perks when you sign up for their free Market Rewards program.

Belated Bonus: If you forget to use it and have not yet printed your offer, the expiration date is based on when you open & print – I was able to print this a month after my birthday and it gave me a full month to use it!

See anything that doesn’t match up with what you received? Be sure to let me know and I’ll update the list.

Here’s a tip: Create a folder in your email inbox called “Birthday Freebies“, and when you see a birthday offer roll into your inbox, move it to the Birthday Freebies folder so you can easily find it when you’re ready to partake in your birthday freebie!

And when you have an upcoming child’s birthday party to attend, here are some frugal gift ideas for kids!

Image credit | Copyright: egal / 123RF Stock Photo
Originally published Sept. 6, 2016.