There's something magical about loading the kids up and driving around gathering freebies for them to enjoy on their birthday, or if you're lucky, for the entire month! I've compiled a list of places that offer birthday perks for your kids so you don't have to relentlessly search. Sign up once and get sent the perks annually! Please note that some companies change their rewards annually, so be sure to sign up for the ones that interest you to stay the most up to date! Most of these require you to download their app or sign up for their emails.
- Applebee's- Free dessert with $15 purchase, or entree, or appetizer (varies based on the franchise) by signing up with their royalty club.
- Auntie Ann's- BOGO on the app
- Au Bon Pain – Free pastry
- Baskin Robbins- Free Scoop (sign up via email)
- Benihana – Free souvenir mug of their choice with the purchase of any Kabuki Kids® meal for kids 12 and under
- Bojangles- Free Boberry biscuit with entree (sign up via email)
- Buffalo Wild Wings- 6 free wings loaded onto your account via the app, plus 10% off your bill (excludes alcohol).
- Cheddar's- Free dessert with entree (sign up via E-club)
- Chicfila- Basic members get a free fudge brownie or chocolate chunk cookie; Silver Members get their choice of a dessert item; Red Members get to pick between a grilled, regular 8- or 12- piece nugget meal; Signature members get their choice of any entree on the menu
- Dairy Queen– Free ice cream on their birthday
- Denny’s– Free Birthday reward every year
- Dunkin Donuts – Free drink on their birthday for kids ages 13 and up.
- First Watch- BOGO entree when you sign up for their newsletter.
- Golden Corral– Free meal during their birthday month
- IHOP– Earn free food with rewards.
- Krispy Kreme- Free Doughnut
- Longhorne Steakhouse- Free dessert with purchase of an entree.
- McDonald's- Free Pie
- Olive Garden- Free dessert with purchase of an entree.
- Outback Steakhouse- Free dessert with entree.
- Pizza Hut – Kids 13 and up can get free bread sticks or dessert sticks.
- Popeye's- Free Pie
- Smoothie King- Get any 20oz smoothie for $2.
- Starbucks- Free Drink in the app (valid on your birthday only).
- Steak N’ Shake– Earn a free birthday reward.
- Texas Roadhouse- Free appetizer with entree.
- T.G.I.F.- Free dessert with $5 purchase.
- Wendy's- Free frosty with purchase.
Please note that birthday freebies do tend to change often. We try to update this list regularly, but it never hurts to check with your local restaurant or store location before making a special trip!
Did we miss something? Tell us about your favorite birthday freebie and we'll add it to the list! bethbell@macaronikid.com
