Your birthday is a big deal, and it's time to CELEBRATE! Use our ultimate list of birthday freebies to use on your special day–food, treats, and coupons included. Here's a big happy birthday to YOU!

Go shawty, it's your birthday! Who doesn't love to celebrate birthdays? And what better way to celebrate than with FREE STUFF! That's why I've compiled the world's most gigantic list of birthday freebies a few years ago and have been using it ever since.

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All you need to do is get on the email lists for these places (in advance) and they will give you great freebies and deals for your birthday and other special occasions. I not only get free food, but free makeup, gifts, coupons, and more! You can even sign your kids up for them to get birthday freebies, too. Before we get started on the longest list that you'll ever read…

HERE ARE MY TIPS FOR TAKING ADVANTAGE OF SO MANY BIRTHDAY FREEBIES

You have to be careful with deals, because oftentimes the expiration dates come up MUNDO FASTO. Here are a few quick tips to help you make the most out of your birthday freebies and deals:

CREATE A BIRTHDAY FREEBIES EMAIL FOLDER

If you don't want junk mail to hit your inbox, simply filter the emails out! That way the coupons and deals are automatically filtered into a handy little folder, ready and waiting for when you need them. Get the tutorial and learn to filter your email. Just DON'T UNSUBSCRIBE from them, or else you'll have to go back and re-subscribe every year. What a pain!

PUT THE DEALS ON YOUR CALENDAR

Once you get a deal, put it on your calendar. I use Google Calendar because I can access it from anywhere (my phone, iPad, computer, etc.) and you can have multiple calendars within a calendar. So you could have a “coupons” calendar, and “hide” it when you don't need it. Put the expiration date on your calendar, and put a reminder that the expiration date is coming 1 week before it happens. This is also a great tip for those Groupons and daily deals that always seem to expire before I get around to using them….grrr….

Most deals are digital these days and you can easily access them from your phone wherever you go. But for those that you need to have physical copies, print them out and keep them in your coupon notebook. Then leave the notebook in your car. You can read about my old coupon binder here.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR BIRTHDAY FREEBIES!

Make a plan for those birthday freebies once you have them all on your calendar and work them into your day! If it’s free food that can be turned into a meal, then work that into your meal plan for the week. Get the most out of those birthday freebies! 

However, don’t blow your weekly budget just because you have lots of birthday freebies that can be used! If you have to spend a certain amount to get a certain discount but you don’t really need anything (food, makeup, clothes, etc.), then don’t go over budget just to save a few dollars. The whole point of these birthday freebies are to get things for either super cheap or preferably FREE!

Thanks to The Frugal Girls and Hey It's Free sites for helping me compile this list.

Now, onto the deals!

FOOD & RESTAURANT BIRTHDAY FREEBIES

• Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy – Get a coupon for a free dinner entree with the purchase of an equally priced entree plus a free order of sopapillas to celebrate!
• Acapulco – You’ll get a 100% free entree plus a free appetizer right when you sign up for Acapulco Restaurant emails.
• Applebees – Depending on your location’s promotions, you will receive a free dessert, appetizer, or entree for your birthday as well as an Applebees welcome offer when you sign up. 
• Arby’s – Get a free 12oz. milkshake with any purchase for your birthday. 
• Auntie Anne’s Pretzels – Earn points on every purchase when you download the Auntie Annie's App and get a special birthday treat.
• Bakers Square – Sign up for the Bakers Square eClub and get a free birthday pie.
• Bandido’s – Get $8 off your favorite entree when you celebrate your birthday at Bandido’s in Ohio and Indiana.
• Barnes & Noble Kids Club – Get a free Birthday Cupcake from B&N !
• Baskin Robbins – Baskin Robbins will send you a coupon for a free 2.5 oz scoop of ice cream on your birthday plus other special promotions when you join the Baskin Robbins Birthday Club.
• Beef ‘O’ Brady’s – They’ll send you a coupon for a free Beef ‘O' Brady's appetizer with purchase. 
• Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream – Become a Chunk Spelunker and you can get some free ice cream!
• Benihana’s Japanese Restaurant – They’ll send you a $30 gift certificate valid during the month of your birthday when you sign up for Benihana's emails. 
• Bennigan’s – Get a buy 1 entree, get 1 entrée free and a free brownie ice cream dessert Bennigan's coupon on your birthday.
• BD’s Mongolian B.B.Q. – Sign up for their Club Mongo and you’ll get a coupon for a free birthday meal.
• BJ’s Restaurants – Free Pizookie!! (otherwise known as a delicious dessert) when you sign up for BJ's emails. 
• Black Angus Steakhouse – Receive a complimentary dessert for joining the BA Prime Club and a free steak dinner for your birthday!
• Bob’s Big Boy – Get a free meal on your birthday AND your anniversary for joining the Big Boy Email Club. 
• Bob Evans – Join Bob Evans Rewards for a free birthday treat.
• Bojangles – Get a free Bo-Berry Biscuit every year on your birthday. 
• Boston Market – Rotisserie Rewards members get a free birthday dessert. 
• Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza – Free birthday Flatbread for signing up for Boston’s Rewards. 
• Bonanza Steakhouse – You will get $5 off any dine-in food purchase with Bonanza's eClub. 
• Brio Tuscan Grille – Get a Brio Tuscan Grille coupon for a free filet and Crab Shrimp Cake on your birthday.
• Bruegger’s – Get a free bagel + cream cheese for your birthday as a member of the Inner Circle. 
• Bruster’s – Enroll in Sweet Rewards for a Free $3 birthday reward. 
• Buca di Beppo – Sign up for Buca di Beppo's eClub and get an immediate $10 gift, $20 off a $40 purchase on your birthday and a free dessert for your birthday no purchase necessary. 
• Buffalo Wild Wings – You get a free order of Buffalo Wild Wings during your birthday month – no purchase necessary. 
• California Pizza Kitchen – Join CPK Rewards for a free birthday dessert. 
• Caribou Coffee – They’ll send you a Caribou Coffee coupon for a free drink on your birthday.
• Carrabba’s Italian Grill – Free appetizer with entree purchase with Carrabba’s rewards. 
• Carrows – Free dessert for your birthday plus a free slice of pie now when you sign up for Carrows emails.
• Cattlemen’s – Join the Cattlemen’s E-Club and get a free dessert when you come in on your birthday.
• Charlie Brown’s Fresh Grill – Sign up for Charlie Brown's emails and get a free dessert plus points for every dollar spent.
• Chevy’s Fresh Mex – Free entree for your birthday with Chevys E-Club. 
• Chick-fil-A – Download the Chick-Fil-A app and get a free Chocolate Chunk cookie on your birthday. 
• Chili’s – Free dessert if you join Chili's' club.
• Christopher's Prime – (Utah) Join Christopher's Prime Insider’s Club to get a FREE birthday filet mignon, 15% every time you dine and 25% off on your anniversary. 
• Claim Jumper – Join the Landry’s Select Club and get a $25 gift reward to use during your birthday month. 
• Cold Stone Creamery – Join My Cold Stone Club Rewards and get a buy one, get one free creation coupon loaded to your account for your birthday.
• Country Kitchen – As long as you have valid ID, you get a free Country Kitchen dinner entree up to $8 in value.
• Cracker Barrel – You can come into Cracker Barrel on your birthday and you will get a free dessert and song.
• Culver’s – Free sundae as well as a few printable coupons when you first sign up for Culver's emails.
• Dairy Queen – Free BOGO ice cream coupon when you give Dairy Queen your e-mail.
• Daphne’s Greek Cafe – Free entree on your birthday when you join Daphne's Pita Points club.
• Daruma Japanese Hibachi & Sushi – $20 credit toward an $88 meal with Daruma's Birthday Club! {AL}
• Del Taco – Become a Raving Fan to get two free soft tacos now and a free premium milkshake on your birthday.
• Denny’s – Sign up for Denny’s Rewards to get a free original Grand Slam breakfast during your birthday month. 
• Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Enjoy a free Classic Sandwich the week of your birthday. 
• Dippin’ Dots – Coupons for free Dippin’ Dots during your birthday week
• Duke’s ChowderHouse – Join the Duke's ChowderHouse Email club and get a coupon for a free dinner entree immediately and another on your birthday.
• Dunkin Donuts – Free Dunkin Donuts Coffee on your birthday when you join the email club!
• Dutch Bros. Coffee – Stop in on your birthday with your photo ID and get a free coffee.
• Einstein Bros Bagels – Join the Shmear Society for a free bagel + shmear on your birthday.
• El Chicos – Get a free sopapilla when you celebrate your birthday at El Chicos. 
• El Torito – Have a coupon for a free El Torito entree e-mailed to you during your bday week.
• Famous Dave’s Barbeque – Join the Famous Nation for a free birthday surprise.
• Fazoli’s – Join Fazoli's eFamily and get a coupon for a free dessert.
• Firehouse Subs – Sign up for Firehouse Subs emails for a free sub.
• First Watch – Get a birthday meal when you sign up for the Sun eClub.
• Flat Top Grill – Join Flat Top Grill E-mail Club and get a free gift on your birthday.
• Friendly’s – Free ice cream cone when you join Friendly's birthday club.
• Fuddruckers – They have a Fudd Club which will e-mail you a Fuddruckers coupon for a birthday treat. 
• Garozzo’s Ristorante – Bring in your ID and get a free Chicken Spiedini meal at this Kansas City eatery.
• Genghis Grill – Free gift on your birthday when you sign up for Ghengis Grill emails. 
• Glory Days Grill – Free sundae on your birthday if you sign up in advance.
• Gold Star Chili – Get a free birthday meal, plus a free appetizer when you sign up for Gold Star Chili emails.
• Gordon Biersch – You get a special “e-gift” on your birthday, which is a BOGO coupon for an entree.
• Grimaldi’s Pizzeria – Sign up for the birthday club at Grimaldi’s and get a free pizza.
• Hana Japan – Get a free birthday lunch or dinner when you bring in 4 or more people on your birthday with the Hana Japan Birthday Club. 
• Hard Rock Cafe – Join Hard Rock Rewards to get a free birthday offer each year. 
• Hof's Hut – Sign up for the Hof's Hut email newsletter for a free birthday gift. 
• Hometown Buffet – Join the Mega Bar Meal club and get not only a free meal on your birthday, but you also get a free meal just for signing up!
• Houlihan’s – Free coupon for a Houlihan's entree during your next visit up to a week after b-day 
• HuHot Mongolian Grill – Get a free BOGO meal on your birthday. 
• IHOP – Join MyHop and then come on into IHOP and get a free meal (a sundae at some locations) on your birthday. (May not be available in all areas.)
• Island's Restaurant – Join Tiki Link for a free gift on your birthday. 
• Jack in the Box – Enroll in their emails to get a printable coupon for a free dessert valid only on your birthday.
• Jason's Deli – Get a free $5 gift card when you enroll in Jason's Deli emails. 
• Jersey Mike's – Enroll in MyMike’s rewards for a free sub on your birthday. 
• Joe’s Crab Shack – Join the Landry’s Select Club for a $25 reward to use during your birthday month. 
• Johnny Rockets – Free burger with purchase of an entree and drink for your birthday when you sign up for Johnny Rockets emails. 
• Juice It Up – Sign up for the Juice It Up loyalty rewards program and get a free medium smoothie on your birthday. 
• Keva Juice – Their Keva Klub sent me a free 24oz regular blend smoothie coupon.
• Krispy Kreme – Free donut and coffee with either coffee or soda in it when you sign up for the Krispy Kreme eclub. 
• Logan’s Roadhouse – Join the Logan's Roadhouse email Club and get a coupon for a free dessert or a free appetizer. 
• Luby’s – Free birthday offer as a member of the Luby’s birthday club.
• Macaroni Grill – Come on into Macaroni Grill on your birthday and get a free dessert plus a song.
• la Madeleine – Download la Madeleine's mobile app for a free birthday pastry. 
• Maggiano’s – Join the Maggiano’s Birthday Club and get a coupon for $10 off your meal purchase.
• Maggie Moo's & Marble Slab Creamery – Get a free $5 ice cream reward on your birthday.
• Marie Callenders – Join the Marie Callenders eClub and get free offers not only on your birthday, but anniversary as well!
• Mimis Cafe – Free bread pudding on your birthday by enrolling in the Mimis Cafe email club. 
• Moe's Southwest Grill – Get a free burrito every year on your birthday. 
• Ninety Nine Restaurants and Pub– Get a free birthday surprise when you sign up for their email club.
• Not Your Average Joe’s – Get a free birthday gift when you enroll in the Average Joe's birthday club. 
• O’Charley’s – Get $5 off any $20 food purchase for your birthday reward when you sign up for O'Charley's emails. 
• Old Chicago– Get free Pizza for your birthday when you join OC Rewards! 
• Old Country Buffet – Join the Mega Bar Meal club and get not only a free meal on your birthday, but a free meal just for signing up!
• Old Spaghetti Factory – Join the Old Spaghetti Factory birthday club for Free Kid’s Birthday Meal!
• Olga's Kitchen – Join the Olga’s Rewards Plus program for a free birthday appetizer.
• Olive Garden – Free birthday appetizer for members of the Olive Garden eClub. 
• On the Border – Get a free appetizer on your birthday when you join On the Border’s Club Cantina. 
• Orange Julius – Sign up for the Julius League for a free birthday drink.
• Outback – Get a free dessert and a song when you join 365 Rewards and go to Outback on your birthday.
• Perkins – Receive an email for a free kid’s meal and birthday greeting on their birthday when you sign them up for the Bakery Buddies Kid’s Birthday Club. Adults can also sign up to get a Perkins email coupon for a free piece of pie.
• Planet Smoothie – Free Birthday Surprise as a member of the Planet Smoothie eClub. 
• Ponderosa – Free steak dinner for you and your spouse with the Ponderosa eClub. 
• Red Hot & Blue – Get a free Birthday Surprise when you sign up for the RHB birthday club. 
• Red Lobster – Join the Overboard Club and they will email you a surprise for your birthday once you become a Platinum member.
• Red Robin – Become Red Robin Royalty to get a Free Gourmet Burger for your birthday. 
• Rita's – Free Birthday Surprise when you join their eClub. 
• Round Table Pizza – Register with your local restaurant and get a Round Table coupon for a free personal pizza.
• Rubio's – Get a free Rubio's Birthday Meal when you sign up for Rubio’s app. 
• Ruby Tuesday – Free handcrafted burger of your choice as a member of their email club. 
• Sagebrush Steakhouse – Sagebrush E-Club members get a free brownie blast.
• Shane’s Rib Shack – Get a free birthday treat and other rewards by downloading the Shane's Rib Shack app. 
• Shoney’s – Get a free hot fudge cake on your birthday when you sign up for the Shoney's e-club. 
• Smoky Bones – Members of the Bones Club get a free meal or appetizer.
• Smoothie King – BOGO Smoothie King coupon for a free 20 oz. smoothie.
• Sonic – Download the app for a Free small classic shake on your birthday.
• Starbucks – Get a free drink on your birthday when you sign up for Starbucks Rewards. 
• Steak ‘n Shake – Download the Steak ‘n Shake rewards app for a Free specialty milkshake on your birthday. 
• Taco Bell – Get a free Mountain Dew Baja Blast freeze on your birthday at Taco Bell when you use the Taco Bell mobile app. 
• Taco Cabana – Free Flauta Plate when you enroll in the Taco Cabana eclub. 
• TCBY – Download the TCBY app and get a free small cup of frozen yogurt when you reach silver spoon status. 
• Ted’s Montana Grill – Get a complimentary appetizer AND dessert when you celebrate your birthday by signing up to be a Montana Grill Insider. 
• Texas De Brazil – Sign up for the Texas De Brazil e-club and they’ll send you a $20 off two meal entrees and a free treat for your birthday!
• Texas Roadhouse – They send a coupon for one free appetizer or sidekick of ribs when you join the Texas Roadhouse email list. 
• TGI Friday’s – Receive a coupon for a free appetizer to use on your birthday when you sign up for Friday’s E-Club. You also get a coupon for a free appetizer just for signing up! You must be over 21 to get this birthday freebie.
• The Melting Pot – Get a birthday voucher and chocolate dipped strawberries when you sign up for the Melting Pot email club. 
• Tony Roma’s – Free dessert if you sign up for Roma Email Club first.
• Tropical Smoothie Cafe – They’ll e-mail you a Tropical Smoothie Cafe coupon for a free smoothie. 
• Tucanos Brazilian Grill – Download the Tucano’s Brazilian Grill mobile app for access to rewards including birthday rewards. 
• Uno’s Pizza – Sign up for Uno's Pizza emails and get a free dessert on your birthday.
• Waffle House – Join the Waffle House Regulars Club and get a special coupon.
• Wienerschnitzel – One free corndog when you sign up for Weinerschnitzel emails and get another corndog for your birthday. 
• Wingstop – Get 5 free buffalo wings on your birthday when you join the Wingstop club.
• Zaxby’s – Join their Z-Mail club and you’ll get a Free Zax Snack for your birthday. 
• Zio’s Italian – Celebrate your birthday at Zio’s and get $12 toward the purchase of your entree.

RETAIL FREEBIES

• American Eagle – American Eagle Real Rewards members receive a reward for at least 15% off a purchase during their birthday month. 
• Anthropologie – Get a birthday coupon when you join AnthroPerks.
• Aveda – Sign up for the Aveda Birthday Club to get a free 30ml aromatic nourishing composition oil on your birthday. 
• bareMinerals – JoinbareMinerals Friends and Benefits (FAB) to get a free matte lipstick on your birthday! If you don’t have a bareMinerals retailer near you, you can redeem this offer at the bareMinerals site. You’ll receive this offer on your birthday, and it will be valid for one month!
• Barnes & Noble – Children get a free B&N cupcake at their cafe. Children at heart get nothing.
• Boondocks – (Utah & Colorado) Enroll in the Boondocks Birthday Club and get a free unlimited pass on the day of your birthday. It’s a $32 value!
• Cobblestone Auto Spa – Join their Cobblestone Rewards Club for a free car wash for your birthday. 
• CVS – If you have an Extra Care Card, register it online and get $3 ECB on your birthday.
• DSW Shoes – Become a DSW member to get $5.00 off a purchase during your birthday month. 
• Edible Arrangements – Join their Edible Rewards and get a free Edible Arrangements birthday gift.
• Famous Footwear – Join Famously You Rewards to get $5 Birthday Reward Cash on your birthday. 
• Helzberg Diamonds – Sign up for free Helzberg Diamonds email updates and receive a coupon for free pearl earrings for your birthday.
• Hot Topic – Enroll in the HT Guest List to get a special reward on your birthday and anniversary.
• JCPenney – Sign up for JCPenney rewards and get a birthday gift.
• J.Crew Factory – Sign up for Factory First and get an extra 20% off J.Crew Factory coupon plus free shipping on your birthday.
• Journeys – Sign up for the Journeys Birthday Club to get a special offer for your birthday. 
• Journeys Kidz – Get a special Journeys reward for your child's birthday. 
• Kendra Scott – Get 50% off one Fashion Jewelry item and/or 25% off one Fine, Sterling Silver or Home Collection item during your birthday month! (You can also sign your sweetie up and get the discount during their birthday month as well! They just have to be with you in store with their ID.)
• NYX – Join the Makeup Crew and get a free gift on your birthday.
• Old Navy – Join the Old Navy email club and you’ll get a free gift coupon on your birthday.
• Petco – Stop in on your pet’s birthday or adoption date for a free pet treat! 
• Sephora – Become a Beauty Insider and choose a free birthday gift from two options. 
• Smashbox – Join smashCASH and get a free birthday gift when you get to Level 2. 
• Tarte Cosmetics – Join Tarte Rewards for an exclusive birthday gift.
• The Container Store – Sign up for the POP! Rewards Program for a birthday gift.
• The Children’s Place – Register for The Children's Place Birthday Club and receive a 20% off coupon during each of your children’s birthday months.
• Ulta Beauty – Join Ultamate Rewards for a Free Ulta Birthday Surprise the day of your birthday!
• Urban Decay – Become an Urban Decay Beauty Junkie for a free birthday gift.
• World Market – Sign up for World Market Rewards for a Free World Market Birthday Gift!

ENTERTAINMENT BIRTHDAY FREEBIES

• Dave & Buster’s – Sign up for Dave & Buster’s Rewards and get a $5 game card credit for your birthday and $10 just for signing up. 
• Disney Movie Insiders – Get a code via e-mail for 25 Birthday Bonus Points.
• Harkins Movie Theaters – Join My Harkins Rewards and then present your ID at the box office for a free $5 concession reward. 
• Medieval Times – Join the Birthday Fellowship and sign up in advance and they’ll send you a free ticket (worth $53!) to one of their feast and tournaments with the purchase of a second ticket.

WHEW! Any I missed? Let me know in the comments below!

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