Birthdays are meant to be extra special—and who doesn't love a little free treat to celebrate? Whether it's your kiddo's big day, your own birthday, or someone in the family, we’ve rounded up some of the best birthday freebies and deals you can score just by signing up for rewards programs.

Before you go: These deals can vary by location, and some require you to sign up in advance—so double-check with your local store or restaurant first.

Know of a birthday freebie we missed? Send it to mackidfolsomca@macaronikid.com

Food Freebies & Sweet Treats

• Applebee’s – Sign up for their emails to get a birthday deal (often a free dessert with a $15 purchase).
• Arby’s – Free small shake, fry, or dessert with purchase on your birthday + a free Classic Roast Beef for new sign-ups.
• Auntie Anne’s – Free pretzel (select types) when you spend $10 in the year and sign up for the app.
• Baskin-Robbins – Free 2.5 oz scoop when you join the Birthday Club.
• Benihana – $30 birthday certificate with adult entrée purchase; kids can get a free birthday mug with a meal.
• BJ’s Restaurant – Free Pizookie (warm cookie + ice cream) with their rewards program.
• Buffalo Wild Wings – 6 free wings during your birthday month with Blazin’ Rewards—no purchase required.
• Chick-fil-A – Free birthday reward via their app (reward varies based on your membership level).
• Chili’s – Free dessert with My Chili’s Rewards.
• Cold Stone Creamery – Free Creation™ (ice cream + mix-ins) with their rewards app.
• Crumbl Cookies – Free cookie on your birthday through the Crumbl app.
• Dairy Queen – Free DQ treat (cone, shake, or sundae) when you’ve made a purchase within 45 days.
• Del Taco – Free birthday milkshake with at least $8 in rewards points.
• Denny’s – Free Value Slam breakfast on your birthday when signed up for their rewards.
• Dutch Bros – Free drink (any size) through their rewards app.
• Firehouse Subs – Free medium sub with $1+ purchase the day before, of, or after your birthday.
• Habit Burger Grill – Birthday surprise when you join The CharClub.
• IHOP – Free pancakes on your birthday when you sign up for their Pancake Bank.
• Joe’s Crab Shack – Free birthday appetizer with two entrée purchases via E-Club.
• Jack in the Box – Free two tacos with any purchase on your birthday.
• Jamba Juice – Free smoothie with $15 in purchases through the Jamba Rewards program.
• Jersey Mike’s – Free sub + drink on your birthday through MyMike’s Rewards.
• Jimmy John’s – Free birthday treat (cookie, pickle, chips, or brownie).
• Krispy Kreme – Three free Original Glazed doughnuts with rewards sign-up.
• Leatherby’s – Free sundae! Kids get Sarah’s Sundae; adults get Patty’s Petite.
• Menchie’s – $5 off frozen yogurt on your birthday with their mySmileage rewards.
• Mimi’s Café – Free Triple Croissant Bread Pudding with their e-club.
• Noah’s Bagels – Free breakfast sandwich on your birthday.
• Noodles & Company – Free bowl of noodles with Noodles Rewards.
• Nothing Bundt Cakes – Free Bundtlet with eClub sign-up and birthday info.
• Old Spaghetti Factory – Free kid’s meal for birthdays through their rewards.
• Olive Garden – Free dessert (up to $11.49) with adult entrée when you join their eClub.
• Panera Bread – Free pastry or sweet treat for MyPanera members.
• Papa John’s – Free dessert with Papa Rewards.
• Papa Murphy’s – Free pizza on your birthday when you make a purchase within 180 days.
• Pinkberry – Free froyo when you join their rewards program.
• Red Robin – Free birthday burger with a $5 purchase (Red Robin Royalty program).
• Rubio’s Coastal Grill – $5 off and a birthday treat for rewards members.
• Smashburger – Free Hand-Spun Shake with SmashRewards.
• Sonic – Birthday surprises via the Sonic app—past offers included free shakes and sides.
• Starbucks – Free drink, bakery item, or bottled beverage for Rewards members.
• Subway – Free cookie for your birthday with MVP Rewards.
• Taco Bell – Free Baja Blast Freeze with Taco Bell Rewards.
• Yard House – Free dessert when you join their rewards.
• Chuck E. Cheese – 100 free tickets for your birthday when you join their Rewards Perks program.
• IKEA – $10 birthday discount + free slice of cake with a meal in their restaurant.

Retail & More Birthday Perks

• Bath & Body Works – Free body care item (up to $9.95) with any purchase as a Rewards member.
• Dave & Buster’s – $5 free gameplay on your birthday + $15 bonus with a $15 gameplay purchase when you sign up.
• DSW – $5 off during your birthday month as a DSW VIP Rewards member.

Tips

• Sign up a few weeks in advance to make sure you’re eligible.
• Many apps require at least one purchase before your birthday.
• Some offers are valid only on your birthday, while others give you the whole month!

🎈We love finding ways to make birthdays fun and affordable. Be sure to bookmark this list and share it with your fellow parents!

👉 Want more local birthday ideas? Check out our Birthday Party Guide for places to celebrate in and around Folsom, El Dorado Hills & beyond!

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