Birthdays are fun to celebrate and give you an excuse to go out and enjoy some entertainment with friends, but it can be tempting to overspend. The last thing you want is to get into debt because you charged too when you were caught up in the moment. Debt will limit your life in the future and may determine what type of apartment you can rent or car you can buy. You can still have lots of birthday fun without spending a dime. There are several places to go that offer free stuff for your birthday. Be careful to read the conditions of the birthday offers and make sure that you aren’t required to purchase extra items to get one free. You can blow your budget trying to save money if it requires spending more.
Where to get free food on Your Birthday
- Applebee’s: By joining the Applebee’s email list, you will get a free birthday special.
- Atlanta Bread: Join the Rise Rewards email list to get a free birthday cookie.
- Au Bon Pain: You can score a free sandwich or salad on your birthday by joining the Au Bon Pain eClub.
- Auntie Anne’s: Grab a free birthday pretzel by joining My Pretzel Perks and downloading their app!
- A&W All American Food: Join the Mug Club and get a free root beer float on your birthday.
- Baskin-Robbins: You can get a free ice cream when you sign up for the Baskin Robbin’s Birthday Club.
- Big Boy: If you celebrate at Big Boy, your birthday dessert is free when you join their email list.
- Denny’s: Sign up for Denny’s loyalty program and get a free birthday surprise each year.
- Benihana: Get a free $30 birthday gift certificate by signing up for Benihana’s Chef’s Table.
- BJ’s Brewhouse: Want to enjoy a free Pizookie on your birthday? Join Premier Rewards Plus.
- Black Angus Steakhouse: You can get a free birthday steak by signing up for the Prime Club email list.
- Bonefish Grill: Grab a free birthday appetizer by joining BFG Insiders and their Bonefish birthday club.
- Bruegger’s Bagels: Need a quick birthday breakfast? Get a free bagel by joining Bruegger’s Bagels eClub!
- Buca di Beppo: Enjoy a free pasta and $20 birthday gift just by signing up for the Buca di Beppo Eclub.
- Buffalo Wild Wings: The Blazin’ Rewards program will give you a free order of birthday wings when you join.
- Chevys Fresh Mex: Join the e-club and receive a free Mexican entree. They will also sing you a birthday song!
- Culver’s: Don’t go out and buy ice cream, receive a free small sundae on your birthday!
- Dairy Queen: Grab a birthday blizzard coupon by joining the Blizzard Fan Club.
- Del Taco: Sign up for the Del Yeah! Rewards and enjoy a premium shake and two free grilled chicken tacos!
- Dunkin’: Grab a free coffee on your birthday when you signup for DD Perks!
- Firehouse Subs: Get yourself a birthday sub by joining Firehouse Rewards.
- Famous Dave’s: Join Famous Nation and get a BBQ birthday offer.
- Houlihan’s: Join their email list and receive a free birthday entree.
- IHOP: Treat yourself to a free stack of pancakes. Join the My Hop club.
- Jersey Mike’s Subs: Enroll in the Jersey Mike’s email club to score a free birthday sub.
- Krispy Kreme: Use the Krispy Kreme app to sign up for a free birthday donut.
- Longhorn Steakhouse: Join Longhorn Rewards to earn a free birthday gift.
- Macaroni Grill: Hear “Happy Birthday” in Italian and get a free dessert when you join the email list!
- Moe’s Southwest Grill: Want a birthday burrito? Download the Moe’s app!
- Olive Garden: Join Olive Garden’s eClub to enjoy an Italian birthday dessert!
- On the Border: Join the Club Cantina for a free birthday surprise!
- Pita Pit: Get a free birthday pita when you sign up for the Pita Pit card.
- Pizza Hut: Hut Rewards will give you a free birthday surprise!
- Red Lobster: Join the My Red Lobster Rewards and get a coupon for a free birthday surprise!
- Ruby Tuesday: Sign up to the SoConnected email list, and you’ll get a free birthday burger!
- The Melting Pot: Join the Club Fondue and celebrate with a free chocolate fondue!
- Waffle House: Sign up to the Waffle House Regulars Club for a free birthday waffle!
Where to get free entertainment
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema – Join the Victory program and get a free birthday movie ticket every year!
- Redbox – Get a free birthday rental when you sign up.
- Medieval Times– You’ll get a free ticket by signing up for the Birthday Fellowship if you purchase a second ticket. It is best to make sure that the ticket is within your birthday budget before using this deal!