125 Birthday Freebies and Rewards for 2026: Free Food, Drinks and Gifts

By Mike Marcotte

Updated Nov. 10, 2026

Celebrate your birthday with free food, drinks, gifts and activities across Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the Twin Cities suburbs. This guide includes more than 125 birthday freebies and rewards from Minnesota favorites and national chains, with signup requirements, purchase restrictions and redemption tips.

I personally sign up for and test many of these offers, sharing what I received, how I redeemed it and when it expired. Some rewards require a purchase, while others are free to claim. Check each listing for signup requirements and verification dates, and join rewards programs at least a month before your birthday whenever possible.

Use the links below to find your favorite offers, or download the printable birthday freebies checklist to plan your celebration.

Have fun… and happy birthday!

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Find Your Birthday Freebies

• Minnesota, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Twin Cities birthday freebies
• Freebies valid for an entire month
• Birthday freebies without signing up
• Mall of America birthday freebies
• Birthday freebies with no purchase required
• Restaurants and free birthday meals
• Desserts, ice cream and bakery treats
• Coffee and drinks
• Shopping and beauty
• Entertainment and activities
• Kids and families
• Travel and casinos
• Submit a birthday freebie
• Download a checklist with all of these freebies

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Twin Cities Birthday Freebies: Minneapolis, Saint Paul and the Suburbs

Celebrate with birthday rewards at Minnesota restaurants, shops and attractions. Find options in Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities suburbs and Greater Minnesota below. Click a business name for redemption details and the date the offer was last verified.

“No” means no rewards-program signup. Advance reservations, a ticket request or proof of your birthday may still be required.

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Freebies Valid for Your Birthday Month

You do not have to collect every birthday reward on the same day. These offers give you time to celebrate during your birthday month. Join the required rewards programs in advance, and check your account or certificate for its exact expiration date.

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Birthday Freebies Without Signing Up

These offers do not require a rewards-program membership. Some still require an advance reservation or ticket request, so review the listing before heading out.

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Birthday Freebies with No Purchase Required

These birthday rewards do not require you to buy something when redeeming the offer. Some businesses require you to join a rewards program, sign up in advance or have previous account activity.

Click the name of the business below to learn more about their birthday freebie!

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Mall of America Birthday Freebies and Rewards

Celebrate your birthday at Mall of America with these 37 places offering birthday gifts, rewards and discounts. Many require advance signup, previous account activity or a purchase. Check your issued offer and confirm that the mall location participates before visiting.

Some amounts below reflect previously received offers and may vary. Madewell is currently listed as closed for remodeling.

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Desserts and Snacks

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Five Best Birthday Deals of 2026

Click the name of the business below to learn more about their birthday freebie!

Business	Birthday reward	Signup?	Purchase required?
Benihana	$50 reward	Yes	Check terms
First Avenue	Complimentary admission for you and one guest on your actual birthday at First Avenue, 7th St Entry, Fine Line or Turf Club. Capacity limits and exclusions apply.	No	No
Crooked Pint Ale House	Free birthday Lucy of your choice	Yes	No
IKEA	Birthday coupon; my previous coupon was $10	Yes; IKEA Family	Enable email communications at least 30 days before your birthday month begins. Check your issued coupon’s value and restrictions.
Nothing Bundt Cakes	Free Bundtlet	Yes	No

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I Shared Some of These Freebies on KSTP-TV’s Minnesota Live

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Download All of These Deals on a Checklist

I created a checklist with all of these deals that you can easily download and print! Download the printable birthday freebies checklist.

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Free Birthday Meals & Restaurant Deals

Birthday Bubbles or Chocolate Cake at 6Smith

• 6Smith is in Wayzata, Minnesota.
• The previously reported birthday offer was a complimentary glass of bubbles or a small chocolate cake, plus a birthday card. No email-club membership was required.
• Mention your birthday when making a reservation or arriving.
• Offer last reported February 2026.

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Birthday Entrée Offer at Acapulco Restaurante Mexicano

• Click here to find an Acapulco location near you.
• Join the restaurant’s VIP Email Club.
• The offer previously verified for this guide was a free entrée coupon emailed about a week before the birthday, valid for 10 days.
• Email-club signup checked Nov. 10, 2026. Exact birthday offer last verified July 2026; current public signup pages do not specify its value.

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$5 Birthday Reward Previously Offered at Alary’s Kitchen & Bar

• Alary’s Kitchen & Bar is in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
• Sign up for the rewards program.
• My August 2026 birthday offer was $5 off a visit, usable in person or online during my birthday month.
• Personal offer last verified August 2026. The current $5 birthday benefit could not be independently reconfirmed Nov. 10, 2026.

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Free Birthday Dessert With a $15 Purchase at Applebee’s

• Click here to find an Applebee’s location near you.
• Join Club Applebee’s. Add your birthday to your profile when registering or updating your account.
• Club Applebee’s members receive a free birthday dessert with a minimum purchase of $15.
• My earlier offer arrived a week before my birthday and could be redeemed online or in the app.
• BONUS: First-time subscribers can also receive a free appetizer with a minimum $15 purchase.
• Official dessert and minimum-purchase requirements checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal redemption details last verified February 2026.

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Birthday Dessert Offer at Arby’s

• Click here to find an Arby’s location near you.
• Join Arby’s Loaded Rewards and enter your birthday in your account. Arby’s advertises birthday deals, with the specific offer shown in your account.
• When I received this offer, my reward was a free Jamocha shake or turnover. It arrived about two weeks before my birthday and was valid for a month after the email was sent. Taxes were extra.
• Official program information checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal dessert offer last verified February 2026.

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Birthday Cake and Future-Visit Discount Previously Offered at Baldamar

• Baldamar is in Roseville, Minnesota.
• Note your birthday when making a reservation.
• On my earlier visit, a certificate for $15 off a future visit was waiting at the table. Staff also told me the birthday guest received a complimentary slice of ice cream cake.
• Confirm the current birthday amenities when reserving. Earlier offer last checked September 2026; the exact cake and discount were not independently reconfirmed Nov. 10, 2026.

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$50 Birthday Reward at Benihana

• Click here to find a Benihana location near you.
• You must join Friends With Benefits at least one week before your birthday and provide your birth date.
• The program advertises a $50 birthday reward.
• Friends With Benefits also advertises a $25 half-birthday reward.
• BONUS: Children 12 and younger can join Kabuki Kids through a parent or guardian. Benihana’s dedicated Kabuki Kids page currently advertises a Lucky Cat mini plush key chain, while other official pages still describe a souvenir mug with a kids meal purchase.
• Official adult offer checked Nov. 8, 2026. Published descriptions of the children’s gift differ.

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$15 or $20 Birthday Reward at Big Bowl, Twin City Grill and Wildfire

• Check participating Minnesota restaurants through the Lettuce Entertain You directory.
• Join the Frequent Diner Club. You must have a paid visit or point-accrual transaction during the 12 months before your birthday.
• Blue and Silver members receive $15; Gold members receive $20. The reward is added on the first day of your birthday month and is valid for 90 days from that date.
• Birthday rewards do not accumulate year after year. You must use the previous year’s birthday reward before a new one can be issued.
• Official birthday terms checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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Birthday Reward at Blue Plate Restaurants

• Find Blue Plate restaurants here. They include The Freehouse, Longfellow Grill, 3 Squares Restaurant, Highland Grill and Groveland Tap.
• Use the Blue Plate loyalty signup page to select your restaurant.
• My July 2026 birthday offer was a $10 credit that expired at the end of my birthday month.
• Official loyalty signup checked Nov. 10, 2026. The public page does not confirm the $10 birthday amount or whether one account’s reward works across all restaurants.

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Birthday Wings at Buffalo Wild Wings

• Join Buffalo Wild Wings Rewards and make sure your birthday is included in your profile. The program advertises free birthday wings.
• When I received this offer, it was good for six wings. I opened the B-Dubs app and activated the reward before redeeming it.
• Official birthday benefit checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal six-wing offer last verified February 2026.
• Thanks Andrea for the tip!

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$15 Toward a Birthday Dinner at Bullvino’s Churrascaria

• Bullvino’s has Minnesota locations in Bloomington, Maple Grove and Saint Paul.
• Join Bullvino’s Rewards for a $15 birthday bonus toward one Full Churrasco Experience dinner.
• Only one reward may be redeemed per table. Rewards cannot be combined with other discounts and are excluded on listed holidays.
• BONUS: The website also advertises a complimentary dessert for guests visiting on their birthday, separate from the loyalty program.
• Official birthday terms checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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Birthday Dessert Offer at Cantina Laredo

• Click here to find a Cantina Laredo location near you.
• Join Cantina Laredo’s e-Club. Add your birthday to your profile when registering or updating your account.
• When I received this birthday offer, it was for a free Tres Chocolate Brownie with the purchase of an adult entrée. The email arrived about a week before my birthday and was valid for two weeks.
• The current public signup page does not specify the birthday dessert or redemption window. Check your issued certificate and your restaurant’s participation before visiting.
• BONUS: The signup page advertises a complimentary appetizer for joining the e-Club. The separate mobile club advertises free Queso Laredo and requires members to be 21 or older.
• Official signup offers checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal birthday dessert last verified July 2026.

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$15 Birthday Reward at Cara Irish Pubs

• Participating pubs include Kieran’s Irish Pub and The Local in Minneapolis, plus The Local West End in St. Louis Park.
• Join the Cara Irish Pubs rewards program.
• Members receive $15 for their birthday.
• BONUS: New members receive 100 welcome points, advertised as a $10 reward for a future visit.
• Official birthday benefit checked Nov. 10, 2026.
• Thanks Jessica for the tip!

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Free 8-Ounce Sirloin Dinner With Purchase at Casper’s Cherokee of Eagan

• Casper’s is in Eagan, Minnesota.
• Visit on the Thursday during the week of your birthday and bring a valid ID.
• Receive a free 8-ounce sirloin dinner with the purchase of a Casper’s Classic entrée. The birthday dinner includes a salad and your choice of potato.
• The offer is dine-in only.
• Official birthday special checked Nov. 10, 2026.
• Thanks Deanna for the tip!

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Free Birthday Dessert With $5 Purchase at Chili’s

• Click here to find a Chili’s location near you.
• Join My Chili’s Rewards and provide your birthday in your account.
• Members receive a birthday dessert reward at participating locations. The program terms require at least $5 in food or beverage purchases, excluding taxes, tips and donations.
• The birthday dessert reward expires 10 days after it is issued. Check your account for the exact expiration date.
• BONUS: The current program also offers free chips and salsa on visits with a qualifying $5 purchase.
• Official reward details and terms checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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Your Choice of Birthday Reward at Chipotle

• Click here to find a Chipotle location near you.
• Join Chipotle Rewards. Add your birthday to your profile when registering or updating your account.
• Chipotle’s refreshed rewards program lets members choose a birthday reward from guacamole, queso, chips or a fountain drink.
• The company advertises a 30-day birthday redemption window.
• This replaces the guide’s earlier guacamole-only birthday description.
• BONUS: New members can receive free chips and guac with a purchase after joining.
• Official birthday choices and redemption window checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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Free Birthday Lucy at Crooked Pint Ale House

• Click here to find a Crooked Pint location near you.
• Join the free Crooked Rewards program and register your birthday.
• Members receive a free Lucy of their choice for their birthday.
• My July 2026 birthday coupon was valid for 10 days after it was sent.
• BONUS: New members receive 60 points. Members earn one point per dollar spent and a $10 reward for every 200 points.
• Official birthday benefit checked Nov. 10, 2026. Personal coupon timing last verified July 2026.

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Free Frozen Custard With Two Toppings at Culver’s

• Click here to find a Culver’s location near you.
• You must be a member of Culver’s Delicious Rewards.
• Your birthday reward is a free single create your own dish of frozen custard with two toppings. It is added to your account on the first day of your birthday month.
• When I redeemed this offer, the certificate was good for the entire birthday month and I used the Culver’s app.
• Official reward details checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal redemption last verified October 2026.
• Thanks Cheryl for the tip!

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Birthday Reward at Denny’s

• Click here to find a Denny’s location near you.
• Join Denny’s Booth Rewards and enter your birthday. Denny’s has replaced its former coupon program with Booth Rewards, which includes birthday and anniversary gifts.
• The current public FAQ does not identify a guaranteed birthday breakfast.
• When I redeemed the previous offer in July 2026, I received an everyday value slam certificate.
• If you already use Denny’s app, update it to access the new rewards experience. Denny’s says old coupons do not carry over.
• Official program checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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Birthday Treat at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

• Click here to find a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location near you.
• Join Big Yellow Cup Rewards. Add your birthday to your profile when registering or updating your account.
• Dickey’s advertises a birthday treat for rewards members but does not publicly guarantee a particular item or dollar value.
• Check your email and rewards account for the issued gift, any purchase requirement and its expiration date. My earlier reward expired 10 days after my birthday; use the dates on your current offer.
• BONUS: Dickey’s also advertises a free signup reward. The available item and conditions appear in your account.
• Official birthday benefit checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal expiration window last verified July 2026.

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Free Birthday Egg Sandwich With Purchase at Einstein Bros. Bagels

• Click here to find an Einstein Bros. Bagels location near you.
• Join Einstein Bros. Rewards. Add your birthday to your profile when registering or updating your account.
• Members with an active account in good standing receive a free egg sandwich with purchase for their birthday. The official FAQ says the birthday reward is valid for 14 days.
• Last checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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Birthday Dessert Offer at Famous Dave’s

• Click here to find a Famous Dave’s location near you.
• Join Famous Dave’s Rewards. Add your birthday to your profile when registering or updating your account.
• When I received this offer, it was for a free dessert worth up to $9. My certificate was valid for 14 days and could be used for dine-in or to-go orders, but not online orders.
• The current public rewards pages do not specify that same birthday item, value or redemption window.
• BONUS: The current rewards page advertises a $5 signup reward.
• Official program and signup benefit checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal birthday dessert last verified February 2026.

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$25 Birthday Reward at Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

• Click here to find a Fogo de Chão location near you.
• Join Fogo Rewards, provide your birthday and complete the required profile verification. Members must be 18 or older.
• Members receive a $25 birthday reward toward an eligible full churrasco lunch, brunch, dinner or entrée. The terms say it is sent two weeks before the birthday and is valid for 30 days.
• Only one offer can be used per table, per visit. It cannot be used for alcohol, tax or gratuity, combined with other promotions, or redeemed on excluded holidays. Payment with Everyday Value Cards purchased through Costco, Sam’s Club or BJ’s is not eligible.
• BONUS: Fogo’s terms also provide a complimentary dessert for guests who visit on their birthday, separate from the loyalty program.
• Official birthday terms checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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Birthday Pizza Offer at Frankie’s Chicago Style Pizza

• Frankie’s Chicago Style Pizza is in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
• Join the E-Club signup and receive a mini one-topping birthday pizza.
• Earlier offer last checked September 2026.
• Thanks Roxanne for the tip!

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Free Small Birthday Deep Dish Pizza at Green Mill

• Click here to find a Green Mill location near you.
• Join the free Green Mill Rewards program.
• Members receive a free small one-topping deep dish pizza for their birthday.
• Check your emailed reward for eligible ordering methods and expiration. My July 2026 coupon was valid for 10 days after issuance.
• BONUS: New members receive 60 points. Members earn one point per dollar spent and a $10 reward for every 200 points.
• Official birthday benefit checked Nov. 10, 2026. Personal coupon timing last verified July 2026.

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Birthday Reward at Hardee’s

• Click here to find a Hardee’s location near you.
• Join Hardee’s My Rewards. Add your birthday to your profile when registering or updating your account.
• My Rewards members receive a special reward during their birthday month. The public FAQ does not promise a specific sandwich or minimum purchase.
• When I received this offer, I could choose a Frisco Breakfast Sandwich or Frisco Angus Burger with a purchase of $1 or more. My offer was valid for two weeks.
• Official birthday benefit checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal sandwich choices, purchase amount and expiration last verified August 2026.

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Free Half Hoagie and Fountain Drink at Hogan Brothers

• Hogan Brothers is in Northfield, Minnesota.
• Visit on your birthday for a free half hoagie and a medium fountain drink.
• The birthday special is listed on the restaurant’s official menu. Bring an ID to verify your birthday.
• Official birthday special checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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Birthday Entrée Offer at Houlihan’s

• Click here to find a Houlihan’s location near you.
• Join the Houlihan’s Email Club and provide your birthday.
• My July 2026 coupon covered an entrée up to $15 with the purchase of a second entrée. I had two weeks to redeem it.
• Official email-club link checked Nov. 10, 2026. Exact birthday offer last verified July 2026.

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Five Birthday PanCoins for a Free Pancake Stack at IHOP

• Click here to find an IHOP location near you.
• Join IHOP Rewards / International Bank of Pancakes. Add your birthday to your profile when registering or updating your account.
• IHOP advertises five birthday PanCoins, enough to redeem for a full stack of Original Buttermilk Pancakes.
• The birthday offer page and FAQ say the PanCoins are deposited on the first day of your birthday month and that you must already be a member before that date. The general terms instead describe a seven-day signup requirement and issuance on your birthday. To cover both published requirements, join before your birthday month and at least seven days before your birthday.
• Check your account balance even if you do not receive an email. Select the pancake reward in the app or online and follow the issued coupon’s instructions at a participating restaurant.
• Official birthday reward checked Nov. 8, 2026. IHOP’s published signup and issuance descriptions differ.

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Birthday Points Toward a Free Sub at Jersey Mike’s

• Click here to find a Jersey Mike’s location near you.
• You must have a MyMike’s account, opt into the email program and enter your birthday before it occurs.
• To qualify, you must have purchased at least one regular or giant sub, wrap or sub bowl using your MyMike’s account during the 12 months before your birthday. Orders paid for with points do not satisfy this requirement.
• Eligible members receive 72 Shore Points on their birthday. Those points can be redeemed for a regular sub, wrap or sub bowl at participating locations.
• The published birthday benefit does not include a complimentary beverage. Check your points history to confirm that the birthday points were added.
• You must meet the qualifying-purchase requirement each year to continue receiving the reward.
• Official terms checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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$50 Birthday Reward at Kona Grill

• Kona Grill has a Minnesota location in Eden Prairie.
• Join Friends With Benefits, save your birthday in your account and enable email communications.
• The current loyalty page advertises a $50 birthday reward added on or around your birthday, valid for dine-in use and expiring 30 days after activation.
• Kona Grill’s linked program terms still describe a $25 birthday certificate. Because the published amounts differ, check the actual reward in your account and confirm its value and restrictions with the restaurant before dining.
• The loyalty page also advertises a $25 half-birthday reward, subject to restrictions and blackout dates.
• Official pages checked Nov. 8, 2026; the advertised birthday amount and linked terms conflict.

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Location-Specific Birthday Offers at La Casita

• Click here to find a La Casita location near you.
• Previously reported offers differed by location: Columbia Heights offered a birthday entrée with another food purchase, while Waite Park offered a dessert with an entrée purchase.
• Bring your ID!
• Offers last verified February 2026.
• Thanks Kimberly for the tip!

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$25 Birthday Reward With Paid Membership at Landry’s Select Club Restaurants

• Landry’s Group runs mostly upscale seafood restaurants, including Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Joe’s Crab Shack, Kincaid’s, Morton’s, The Oceanaire and the Rainforest Cafe.
• Landry’s Select Club has a one-time, nonrefundable $25 enrollment fee.
• After paying the enrollment fee and activating your membership, you receive a separate $25 welcome reward. The welcome reward and birthday reward cannot be used on the same visit.
• Members receive a $25 birthday reward on the first day of their birthday month. It expires on the 15th of the following month.
• If you join and register during your birthday month, the birthday reward is added 24 hours after registration and still expires on the 15th of the following month.
• The birthday reward is generally applied on your first birthday-month visit unless you defer it in your account. Deferring does not extend its expiration date.
• Official membership fee and birthday terms checked Nov. 8, 2026.
• Thanks Jamie for the tip!

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$25 Birthday Discount at Lindey’s Prime Steak House

• Lindey’s Prime Steak House is in Arden Hills, Minnesota.
• Join Lindey’s Loyalty & Birthday Club before your birthday. Same-day birthday signups are not eligible.
• Members receive $25 off during their birthday month, limited to one birthday reward per guest per year.
• Rewards are now digital.
• Official birthday terms checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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Birthday Cake at Mancini’s Char House

• Mancini’s Char House is in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
• This birthday treat is a complimentary five-inch white cake, with no email-club signup required.
• Earlier offer last checked September 2026.

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Birthday App Offers at McDonald’s

• Click here to find a McDonald’s location near you.
• Join MyMcDonald’s Rewards. Add your birthday to your profile when registering or updating your account.
• Download the McDonald’s app, opt into MyMcDonald’s Rewards and check the Rewards & Deals section around your birthday.
• When I received a birthday offer, I could choose a free item from a list that included sandwiches, fries, an apple pie and other options. My offer required no additional purchase and was valid for one week.
• Official rewards program checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal birthday offer last verified February 2026.

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Birthday Voucher With Dine-In Purchase at Melting Pot

• Click here to find a Melting Pot location near you.
• Join Club Fondue. Add your birthday to your profile when registering or updating your account.
• When I received my birthday offer, it was for a box of six signature dipped strawberries with a dine-in purchase.
• If your voucher is for strawberries, reserve them with your restaurant at least 24 hours before your visit. Mention the voucher in your reservation’s special requests or call the restaurant directly.
• Strawberry vouchers require dining in and ordering other menu items. Availability and offers vary by location; a substitution of equal value may be necessary.
• BONUS: Club Fondue currently advertises a complimentary box of six signature dipped strawberries for registering.
• Official voucher restrictions and signup gift checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal six-strawberry birthday offer last verified February 2026.

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Free Birthday Shake at My Burger

• Click here to find a My Burger location near you.
• Join My Burger Rewards through the app or online.
• Members receive a free shake for their birthday.
• My February 2026 reward was valid on my birthday only.
• Official birthday benefit and online signup checked Nov. 10, 2026. Personal redemption window last verified February 2026.
• Thanks John for the tip!

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Free Birthday Pie or Sundae With a Meal at Nelson Bros. Restaurant & Bakery

• Nelson Bros. is at Clearwater Travel Plaza in Clearwater, Minnesota.
• On your birthday, receive a free slice of pie or an ice cream sundae with the purchase of a meal. You must dine in at Nelson Bros. Restaurant.
• Official birthday special checked Nov. 10, 2026.
• Thanks Nicole for the tip!

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Free Birthday Dessert or Entrée at Noodles & Company

• Click here to find a Noodles & Company location near you.
• Join Noodles Rewards and add your birthday. Your birthday reward is added to your account on your birthday and depends on your membership tier.
• Classic members receive a free dessert, Signature members receive a free small entrée, and Premier members receive a free regular entrée.
• Birthday rewards are valid for 30 days after issuance. Classic dessert options include an eligible rice crispy, snoodle doodle cookie or chocolate chunk cookie; seasonal and specialty rice crispies are excluded.
• Sign into your account and apply the reward from the Offers or Rewards section before checkout. Birthday rewards cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
• BONUS: New members who make a qualifying $10 purchase within 30 days of joining can earn a free regular entrée reward for a later redemption. That reward expires 30 days after issuance. Additional priced items and proteins are excluded; check your account for full terms.
• Official tier benefits, birthday windows and signup offer checked Nov. 8, 2026.
• Thanks Khloe for the tip!

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$17.99 Toward a Birthday Pizza at Old Chicago

• Click here to find an Old Chicago location near you.
• Register for OC Rewards, provide your birthday and make at least one visit during the 12 months before your birthday.
• Eligible members receive $17.99 toward a pizza. The reward is added on the first day of the birthday month and expires on the last day of that month.
• Official birthday terms checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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Free Dine-In Birthday Dessert at Olive Garden

• Click here to find an Olive Garden location near you.
• Join Olive Garden’s eClub for additional offers. No membership is required for the birthday dessert described below.
• Guests can receive a complimentary dessert on their birthday when dining in the restaurant. Tell your server you are celebrating.
• The FAQ does not require eClub membership for this birthday dessert. Joining the eClub is optional and allows Olive Garden to send other offers and local restaurant coupons.
• Official dine-in birthday dessert checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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Birthday Gift Offer at Panda Express

• Click here to find a Panda Express location near you.
• Join Panda Rewards and add your birth date to your profile. Eligible members receive a pick your birthday gift offer during their birthday month, no more than once every 365 days.
• Choose one available birthday offer from the options presented in your account. A purchase may be required, and premium selections may carry an additional charge.
• When I received this offer, my choices included a small entrée, small appetizer or medium à la carte side with a purchase. Current options and expiration dates are shown in the issued birthday offer.
• Add the selected item to your digital cart or ask for the reward to be applied to your in-store transaction. If multiple eligible birthday items are in the order, the terms say the greater-value option receives the discount.
• Official birthday terms checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal menu-item choices last verified February 2026.
• Thanks Keegan for the tip!

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Free Birthday Dessert at Papa Johns

• Click here to find a Papa John’s location near you.
• Join Papa Rewards. Add your birthday to your profile when registering or updating your account.
• To qualify, you must have your birthday in your Papa Rewards account and have purchased a Papa Johns product during the previous year.
• The birthday gift is added on your birthday and is valid for 14 days. Sign in through the Papa Johns website or app, find the offer in Papa Rewards and apply it to your order.
• Official birthday reward, prior-purchase requirement and 14-day validity checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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Free Birthday Cinnamon Wheel at Papa Murphy’s

• Click here to find a Papa Murphy’s location near you.
• Join MySLICE Rewards. Add your birthday to your profile when registering or updating your account.
• The MySLICE Rewards page advertises a free Cinnamon Wheel during your birthday month for members with a valid birthday on file. It says the reward must be redeemed during that month.
• To receive the deal, a qualifying purchase of at least $4 during the previous 365 days must be made.
• BONUS: The refreshed program advertises a $1 medium 1-topping pizza for new members who verify their phone number by text. That signup reward expires two weeks after receipt.
• Official cinnamon wheel offer checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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Birthday Gift at Park Tavern

• Park Tavern is in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
• Join the Park Tavern E-Club.
• I received an email valid for a free drink or dessert, valid for two weeks after the email arrived and excluded from takeout orders.
• Official birthday-gift benefit checked Nov. 10, 2026. Exact drink-or-dessert offer last verified July 2026.

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Birthday Breakfast Offer at Perkins American Food Co.

• Click here to find a Perkins location near you.
• Join MyPerkins / eClub. Add your birthday to your profile when registering or updating your account.
• When I received this birthday coupon, it was for a free magnificent seven breakfast or an eligible seven under $7 breakfast. My coupon arrived about a week before my birthday and was valid for 30 days after issuance.
• Personal breakfast offer last verified July 2026.

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Free Birthday Appetizer or Dessert With Qualifying Purchase at P.F. Chang’s

• Click here to find a P.F. Chang’s location near you.
• Join P.F. Chang’s Rewards. Add your birthday to your profile when registering or updating your account.
• Members receive a complimentary appetizer or dessert during their birthday month. The current program terms say the reward is redeemed with your next qualifying purchase and expires on the last day of that month.
• Provide your member number or account email before paying in the restaurant, or sign in when ordering directly through the website or app.
• The birthday reward cannot be combined with Chang’s Ca$h or other promotional discounts, but it can be combined with the complimentary dine-in edamame benefit. Third-party orders and excluded locations do not qualify.
• Official terms effective Oct. 25, 2026, checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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$5 Birthday Bonus at Pizza Ranch

• Click here to find a Pizza Ranch location near you.
• Join Ranch Rewards and enter your birthday in your registered account.
• A $5 birthday bonus is added automatically on the Monday before your birthday. If your birthday falls on a Monday, it is added that day.
• The bonus expires 30 days after it is added.
• Only one birthday can be entered per registered account. Attaching or combining multiple cards does not create additional birthday bonuses.
• Official birthday bonus details checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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Birthday Discount of $10 Off $20 at Pollo Campero

• Click here to find a Pollo Campero location near you. In Minnesota, Pollo Campero has locations in Brooklyn Center and West St. Paul.
• Join Campero Rewards. Add your birthday to your profile when registering or updating your account.
• Members receive $10 off a purchase of $20 or more for their birthday. The official FAQ says the offer is issued automatically on your birthday if your birth date is saved in your profile.
• If you join during your birthday month, the FAQ says you can still receive the reward. Check your account for the offer and follow its ordering instructions and expiration date.
• Official discount, profile requirement and birthday-month signup eligibility checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal redemption details last verified September 2026.

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Free Birthday Chocolate Cake at Portillo’s

• Click here to find a Portillo’s location near you.
• Join Portillo’s Perks and enter your birthday. Members receive a reward for a regular slice of chocolate cake during their birthday month, unless the issued offer states a different expiration date.
• The program also advertises free chocolate cake rewards for your half birthday and signup anniversary. Check your account for each offer and its redemption dates.
• Parents may add their children’s birthdays for eligible birthday cake rewards. Children ages 16–18 with their own Portillo’s account cannot also receive the children’s reward through a parent’s account.
• Redeem the available reward in the restaurant, at the drive-thru, or through portillos.com or the Portillo’s app. Third-party delivery, catering and shipping orders are excluded.
• BONUS: The current new-member offer is free large fries with the first qualifying order of $5 or more. Members automatically transferred from the old Birthday Club are not eligible for new-member welcome offers.
• Official Perks benefits and terms checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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Free Birthday Cookie, Dream Bar or More at Potbelly

• Click here to find a Potbelly location near you.
• Join Potbelly Perks online or through the app and add your birthday.
• Birthday choices increase with membership level: The base benefit is a cookie or Dream Bar; higher levels add a shake, then an entrée as another choice.
• Official birthday reward choices checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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Free Birthday Chips and Queso or Entrée at Qdoba Mexican Eats

• Click here to find a Qdoba location near you.
• Join Qdoba Rewards. Enter your birthday in your account before the first day of your birthday month.
• Rewards members receive free chips and queso for their birthday. Gold members receive a free entrée.
• Check your Rewards Wallet for your birthday offer, expiration date and redemption details. Apply the available reward when ordering online or tell the cashier you would like to redeem it.
• Official birthday reward and signup requirements checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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Buy One, Get One Free Birthday Regular Sub at Quiznos

• Click here to find a Quiznos location near you.
• Join Quiznos Loyalty Rewards. Add your birthday to your profile when registering or updating your account.
• The birthday offer is for a buy one, get one free regular sub.
• My last birthday offer was an 8-inch regular sub and was valid for seven days; the current public page does not promise that same window.
• BONUS: The current FAQ advertises $5 off your first app order of $10 or more for signing up.
• Official U.S. birthday offer checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal seven-day window last checked September 2026.

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Free Birthday Dessert or Select Starter at Red Lobster

• Click here to find a Red Lobster location near you.
• Join Red Lobster Nation. Enter your birth date at least 10 days before your birthday.
• Eligible members receive a birthday reward offering a choice of dessert or select starters. Check your issued reward for the available menu items.
• The birthday reward is issued seven days before your birthday and expires 30 days.
• BONUS: The current signup offer is 20% off a qualifying order of at least $30, with exclusions.
• Official Red Lobster Nation benefits and birthday terms checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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Kids’ Birthday Discount and Personalized Offers at Red Robin

• Click here to find a Red Robin location near you.
• Join Red Robin Royalty. Add birthday information to your account.
• Red Robin has transitioned its former adult birthday burger benefit to personalized surprise & delight offers. A free birthday burger is no longer a guaranteed annual benefit for every adult member.
• Parents can add birthdays for children 17 and younger to their royalty profile. The kids’ birthday offer provides $7 off with a minimum accompanying $4.99 purchase during the child’s birthday month.
• The kids’ offer is loaded on the first day of the birthday month and can be redeemed once that month. It is dine-in only, and the child must be present.
• Official terms checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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$15 Birthday Bucks at Red’s Savoy Pizza

• Find a Red’s Savoy location near you.
• Join Thank You Rewards and add your birthday.
• You must have made a qualifying purchase of more than $10 during the six months before your birthday.
• Eligible members receive $15 Birthday Bucks on their birthday. The reward expires seven days later and can be used on any menu items.
• Official birthday terms checked Nov. 10, 2026.
• Thanks Richard and Kimberly for the tip!

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Free Birthday Shake at Shake Shack

• Click here to find a Shake Shack location near you.
• Create a Shake Shack account and check your email for an issued birthday shake offer.
• The current published birthday offer is valid for 30 days from the email send date. Redeem through the Shake Shack app or shakeshack.com while signed into your registered account and enter the unique code at checkout.
• The maximum discount is $6.99. Limited-time shakes and paid add-ons, such as whipped cream and malt, are excluded.
• The offer is not valid for in-store, drive-thru or third-party delivery orders. Airport, stadium and ballpark locations are excluded.
• Official birthday shake terms checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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Birthday Corn Dog or Small Shake Reward at SONIC

• Click here to find a SONIC location near you.
• Join SONIC Rewards and provide your birthday in your account.
• The rewards program launched in April 2026 advertises an annual birthday reward with a choice of a corn dog or small shake.
• Check the issued birthday offer in the SONIC app or your online account for the current purchase requirement, expiration date, eligible items and participating locations. Apply the reward before submitting your order.
• Existing SONIC Rewards members do not need to enroll again to use the new program.
• Official program launch details and Rewards information checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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$5 Birthday Reward Previously Offered at Stockyards Tavern & Chophouse

• Stockyards Tavern & Chophouse is in South St. Paul, Minnesota.
• Join through the restaurant’s rewards page.
• My February 2026 birthday offer was a $5 coupon valid during my birthday month. Check your current reward before visiting.
• Personal offer last verified February 2026.

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Birthday Surprise at Subway

• Click here to find a Subway location near you.
• Join Subway Sub Club. Add your birthday to your profile when registering or updating your account.
• Subway now calls its U.S. loyalty program Sub Club. Its current rewards page advertises a birthday surprise for members who save their birthday in their profile.
• My earlier offer was a free cookie valid for two weeks under the previous MVP Rewards program. That earlier offer does not establish the current Sub Club birthday benefit.
• Official Sub Club name and birthday benefit checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal cookie offer last verified September 2026 under the earlier program.

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Birthday Baja Blast Freeze Reward at Taco Bell

• Click here to find a Taco Bell location near you.
• Join Taco Bell Rewards. Add your birthday to your profile and check the Taco Bell app for your birthday reward.
• My birthday reward was a regular Mountain Dew Baja Blast Freeze. Taco Bell’s October 2026 birthday-offer terms also identify that item, with no purchase required and a 31-day redemption window.
• Official October birthday-offer terms checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal Freeze redemption last verified July 2026.

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Birthday VIP Club Offer at Texas Roadhouse

• Click here to find a Texas Roadhouse near you.
• Join Texas Roadhouse VIP Club. Add your birthday to your profile when registering or updating your account.
• When I received this offer, I could choose a free appetizer or sidekick with the purchase of an adult entrée. My certificate could be used for dine-in or to-go orders and was valid for about two weeks.
• VIP Club membership is separate from simply downloading the restaurant’s app.
• Official VIP Club birthday benefit checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal appetizer/sidekick offer last verified February 2026.

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Free Birthday Cheesecake With Purchase at The Cheesecake Factory

• Click here to find a Cheesecake Factory location near you.
• You must be a member of Cheesecake Rewards. Members receive a free slice of cheesecake or layer cake for their birthday with any purchase.
• Check your account for the reward and its expiration date. When I received this offer, it was valid for eight days.
• To redeem an eligible reward through DoorDash, open The Cheesecake Factory’s menu in DoorDash, link your Cheesecake Rewards account and apply the available reward at checkout. Check the reward’s terms and your order total before paying.
• The birthday benefit comes from The Cheesecake Factory’s rewards program. Its separate account-linking offer currently requires a $30 purchase, so read the terms for the specific offer you select.
• Official program details checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal birthday redemption last verified February 2026.

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Birthday Reward at The Honey Baked Ham Company

• Click here to find The Honey Baked Ham location nearest you.
• Join myHoneyBaked Rewards. Add your birthday to your profile when registering or updating your account.
• My earlier birthday offer was $9 in HoneyBaked Cash, valid for 30 days. I did not receive a birthday reward in 2026, when I had not used the account for a purchase in the previous 12 months.
• BONUS: The current program advertises $9 in HoneyBaked Cash after your first purchase. This welcome benefit is separate from a birthday reward.
• Official birthday-profile benefit and welcome offer checked Nov. 8, 2026. Earlier personal birthday offer reviewed July 2026.

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$25 Birthday Reward at The Tavern Grill

• Find a Tavern Grill location near you.
• Join The Tavern Grill Rewards through its app or the browser login linked on the rewards page.
• Members receive $25 on their birthday, redeemable during their birth month.
• BONUS: The program currently advertises a free side of waffle fries for joining.
• Official birthday benefit checked Nov. 10, 2026.
• Thanks Elissa for the tip!

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Free Birthday Shake at Wahlburgers

• Click here to find a Wahlburgers location near you.
• Join WahlClub. Add your birthday to your profile when registering or updating your account.
• The current WahlClub FAQ confirms a free non-alcoholic shake for your birthday. You can join online or through the Wahlburgers app.
• The current page says the email arrives on your birthday and the reward can be used for up to 14 days. This replaces the older 30-day window previously listed in this guide.
• BONUS: WahlClub currently advertises $5 off an order for joining.
• Official shake, redemption instructions and 14-day validity checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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Birthday Dessert Offer at Yard House

• Click here for a Yard House location near you.
• Join Yard House’s eClub. Add your birthday to your profile when registering or updating your account.
• When I received this offer, it was an emailed code for a free birthday dessert, valid for 30 days.
• You must be 21 or older to subscribe to the eClub.
• Official eClub requirements checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal dessert offer last verified February 2026.

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Free Birthday Desserts, Ice Cream & Bakery Treats

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Free Birthday Pretzel at Auntie Anne’s

• Click here to find an Auntie Anne’s location near you.
• Join Auntie Anne’s Rewards and add your birthday to your profile.
• You must have spent at least $1, excluding taxes and fees, through your Rewards account during the previous 365 days to qualify.
• The birthday reward covers one original, cinnamon sugar or sweet almond pretzel at participating locations. It expires 30 days after you receive it.
• Apply the reward at checkout in the app or online, or present your reward code in store. It cannot be combined with another offer or reward or used through third-party delivery.
• BONUS: New members can receive a pretzel with the purchase of at least one additional item. The signup reward expires 45 days after receipt.
• Official birthday eligibility, pretzel choices and redemption window checked Nov. 9, 2026.

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Birthday Crepe and $5 Reward at Bean Co

• Bean Co has locations in Maple Grove and White Bear Lake.
• Join the loyalty program and check your birthday texts and emails.
• My July 2026 offers included a free classic crepe by text and a separate $5 discount by email. The crepe offer lasted a month after issuance; the $5 offer lasted three weeks.
• Official rewards signup checked Nov. 10, 2026. Personal birthday offers last verified July 2026.

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Free Birthday Scoop at Ben & Jerry’s

• Click here to find a Ben & Jerry’s location near you.
• Join Flavor Fanatics and add your birthday to your profile.
• Join at least 24 hours before the first day of your birthday month to qualify for that year’s birthday offer. Members must be 16 or older and remain subscribed to program emails.
• The program advertises a free birthday scoop. Its terms allow the exact offer to change, so check your birthday email for the available reward.
• The email is sent on or around the first day of your birthday month. Redeem during that month at a participating Scoop Shop using the phone number you registered with.
• BONUS: Members receive 10% off qualifying in-store purchases at participating Scoop Shops. Exclusions apply, and the discount cannot be combined with other promotions.
• Official birthday signup deadline and redemption terms checked Nov. 9, 2026.

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Birthday Reward at Breadsmith

• Click here to find a Breadsmith location near you.
• Join Breadsmith Rewards and add your birthday to your profile.
• Breadsmith confirms a birthday reward for members but does not specify a universal birthday amount or expiration date on its rewards page.
• When I received this offer, $10 was added to my account on my birthday and was valid for 30 days.
• Check your account even if you do not receive an email. You can use the app’s check-in feature or provide your account phone number at the register to look up available offers.
• BONUS: The current rewards page advertises a $10 Breadsmith Reward for new members. Follow the terms and expiration date of your issued signup reward.
• Official birthday benefit and $10 signup offer checked Nov. 9, 2026. Personal $10 birthday reward last verified February 2026.

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Free Birthday Bagel and Cream Cheese With Purchase at Bruegger’s Bagels

• Click here to find a Bruegger’s Bagels location near you.
• Join Bruegger’s Rewards and add your birthday to your profile.
• Members receive a free bagel and cream cheese with a separate purchase for their birthday. The official FAQ says the birthday reward is valid for 14 days.
• Paid toppings, gourmet bagel upgrades and other modifiers are not included.
• Provide your account phone number or app barcode in the bakery. For an eligible app or website order, apply the reward and add the qualifying item before checkout. Only one reward or offer can be applied per order.
• BONUS: New members receive a bagel and cream cheese with purchase. Members can also receive an eligible hot or iced coffee with an additional purchase when ordering ahead through the app or website at participating locations.
• Official birthday item, purchase requirement and 14-day validity checked Nov. 9, 2026.

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Birthday Ice Cream Offer at Carvel

• Click here to find a Carvel location near you.
• Join Fudgie Fanatics and add your birthday to your profile.
• When I received this birthday offer, it was for a free small cup or cone. The email arrived about a week before my birthday and the certificate was valid for one week.
• Official program availability checked Nov. 9, 2026. Personal birthday and signup offers last verified July 2026.

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Free Birthday Cold Brew at Cinnabon

• Click here to find a Cinnabon location near you.
• Join Cinnabon Rewards and add your birthday to your profile.
• Members can receive one free 16-ounce Cold Brew for their birthday at participating locations. The reward expires 14 days after issuance.
• Apply the reward at checkout in the app or on the website, or present your reward code in store.
• TIP: Check your rewards account even if you do not receive an email. I previously found the birthday credit there without an email notification.
• BONUS: New members can receive a four-count original BonBites or a MiniBon with any purchase. The signup reward expires after 14 days.
• Official birthday item, 14-day validity and signup offer checked Nov. 9, 2026.

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Birthday Reward at Cold Stone Creamery

• Join My Cold Stone Club Rewards and provide your birthday, phone number and email address.
• The published birthday schedule says the reward is loaded seven days before your birthday and expires seven days after your birthday. It can be redeemed in store or online at participating locations.
• When I received this offer, my birthday reward was $5 off. The current public program confirms an annual birthday reward but does not specify its value, so check the offer in your account.
• You can still view available rewards in your account even if you do not receive a notification email.
• Official program and birthday timing checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal $5 offer last verified February 2026.

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Birthday Cookie Offer at Insomnia Cookies

• Click here to find an Insomnia Cookies near you.
• Join Insomnia Rewards and add your birthday to your profile. After creating your account, check your user profile to make sure your birthday is saved.
• When I received this offer, it was a free Deluxe Cookie that expired 10 days after my birthday. I did not receive it again in 2026, when I had not made a purchase during the previous year. If you receive a different offer, let me know by filling out this form.
• Official birthday benefit checked Nov. 9, 2026. Personal account experience last updated September 2026.

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Birthday Gift at Krispy Kreme

• Click here to find a Krispy Kreme location near you.
• Join Krispy Kreme Rewards and add your birthday to your profile. The current program advertises a birthday gift.
• When I received this offer, it was for three free doughnuts with a purchase. The current public rewards overview does not specify that exact birthday gift, so check the reward issued to your account before ordering.
• Follow your birthday reward’s eligible doughnut choices, purchase requirement, expiration date and participating-location restrictions.
• BONUS: The current program also advertises a free doughnut with a purchase for joining. This is a separate welcome offer.
• Official program checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal three-doughnut birthday offer last verified February 2026.

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Birthday Cupcake Offer at Nadia Cakes

• Find Nadia Cakes locations here. Minnesota shops are in Maple Grove and Woodbury.
• Join the Nadia Cakes email list and include your birthday.
• Get a cupcake worth up to $4.25, redeemable on the actual birthday with valid ID.
• Official birthday-coupon benefit checked Nov. 10, 2026. Exact cupcake value and redemption terms last verified February 2026.

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Free Birthday Bundtlet at Nothing Bundt Cakes

• You must be a member of Bundtastic Rewards, the bakery’s free loyalty program, and provide your birthday. Members must be 18 or older and have a phone number and active email address.
• Members receive a free individual Bundtlet for their birthday. The birthday email should arrive approximately one week before your birthday, and the offer is valid from its arrival through seven days after your birthday.
• Redeem the offer in a bakery by showing your birthday email or app notification so staff can scan the barcode. Check the notification for any additional instructions.
• Official birthday offer details checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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Birthday Pastry or You Pick Two Reward at Panera Bread

• You must be a MyPanera member and add your birthday to your account. Birthday rewards can vary based on your purchase history and membership tier.
• MyPanera+ and MyPanera+ Sip Club members receive a free You Pick Two meal, up to an $18 discount, with no purchase required to redeem the reward. MyPanera+ is earned by spending $300 in a calendar year; MyPanera+ Sip Club is a subscription tier.
• The You Pick Two birthday reward expires seven days after it is loaded into your account. You must select the reward when ordering; it is not applied automatically.
• The reward excludes lobster items, catering and orders placed through third-party platforms. Customization upcharges, delivery minimums and fees may apply.
• My previously received pastry reward covered eligible muffins, cookies, pastries, sweets and bagels, excluding breads and bulk pastries. Check your account to see which birthday reward you receive.
• Official tier benefits checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal reward details last verified September 2026.

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Free Birthday Cookie at T-Rex Cookie

• T-Rex Cookie’s shop is in Eagan, Minnesota.
• Stop in on your birthday for a free cookie. No rewards-program signup is required.
• Staff told me they also allow visits a day or two before or after your birthday.
• Birthday offer confirmed November 2026.

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Birthday Reward at Wetzel’s Pretzels

• Click here for a Wetzel’s Pretzels location near you.
• Join Wetzel’s Rewards and add your birthday to your profile.
• The birthday reward is loaded seven days before your birthday and expires seven days after your birthday.
• My earlier birthday reward was a $5 credit.
• BONUS: The current rewards page advertises 25 signup points and a buy one, get one original or sinful cinnamon pretzel offer.
• Official birthday timing and registration requirements checked Nov. 9, 2026. Personal $5 birthday reward last verified February 2026.

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Free Birthday Coffee, Drinks & Beverages

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Free Small Root Beer Float at A&W

• Click here to find an A&W location near you.
• Join Rooty’s Mug Club and provide your birthday. You can receive offers by email, text or both.
• Members receive a coupon for a free small root beer float on their birthday.
• Official birthday offer checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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Free Birthday Beverage at Caribou Coffee

• You must be a Caribou Perks member with a check-in during the six months before your birthday. Without that activity, the account does not qualify for the birthday reward.
• Eligible members receive a complimentary beverage of their choice, in any size, excluding bottled beverages. The reward is posted on the birthday and expires seven days after it is added.
• A check-in includes identifying your account at the register with your phone number or app barcode, ordering through the app, or completing an online purchase while signed in.
• Check your account for the reward before ordering. Birthday rewards are not issued retroactively, and location participation can vary.
• Official terms checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal redemption last verified July 2026.

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3X Birthday Points at Dunkin’

• You must be a Dunkin’ Rewards member with your birthday entered in your account.
• Your birthday bonus lets you earn 3X points on qualifying purchases for one day. Choose to activate and use it the day before your birthday, on your birthday or the day after.
• This offer awards bonus points on purchases; it does not provide an automatic free birthday beverage or food item.
• Check the Dunkin’ app for the offer and activate it before making your qualifying purchase.
• Official birthday bonus details checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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Free Birthday Drink Up to $8 at Dunn Brothers Coffee

• Click here to find a Dunn Brothers Coffee location near you.
• Join Dunn Brothers Rewards through the app or the desktop signup linked on that page.
• Members receive a free birthday drink worth up to $8.
• The new rewards program requires existing members to re-enroll. Dunn Brothers recommends using the email address associated with your previous account.
• Official birthday benefit and signup requirements checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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Thursday Birthday Bingo at Hoggsbreath Bar & Grill

• Hoggsbreath is in Little Canada, Minnesota.
• On your birthday week, visit Birthday Bingo at 7 p.m. Thursdays and the birthday person will receive a $20 bingo pack and rail or bar-pour drinks when the birthday guest attends with three friends.
• Official Birthday Bingo schedule checked Nov. 10, 2026. Exact complimentary package last verified January 2026.
• Thanks Jordan for the tip!

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Free Small Birthday Smoothie at Jamba

• Join Jamba Rewards and spend at least $10 on Jamba products through your rewards account during the previous 12 months. Gift cards, taxes and fees do not count toward the qualifying spend.
• Eligible members receive a free small birthday smoothie. The reward excludes paid add-ons and substitutions; taxes and fees may apply.
• Redeem at a participating location and follow the expiration date on your reward. The offer cannot be combined with another offer or reward or used through third-party delivery platforms.
• Online, app and certain phone orders may carry a service fee, so review the total before ordering.
• Official birthday eligibility and redemption details checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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Birthday Beverage Offer at Orange Julius

• Click here to find an Orange Julius location near you.
• Sign up for the Julius League Fan Club.
• My July 2026 birthday offer was a small Orange Julius beverage for $2. It arrived about two weeks before my birthday and expired the day after my birthday. Check your own coupon for the current offer and expiration date.
• Personally, I didn’t think this deal was worth the number of promotional emails.
• Personal offer last verified July 2026.

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Free Birthday Drink, Pizza and T-Shirt at Skinner’s Pub

• Skinner’s Pub is in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
• Join Skinner’s E-Club to receive the birthday special.
• Visit during your birthday month with three other guests for one drink of your choice, a 10-inch cheese pizza with one topping and a Skinner’s T-shirt.
• Each guest must order at least one beverage. The birthday guest must be 21 or older, show valid ID and not be driving.
• Official birthday terms checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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Free Birthday Beverage or Food Item at Starbucks

• You must join Starbucks Rewards at least seven days before your birthday, enter your birthday in your account and make at least one Star-earning transaction before your birthday each year.
• Eligible members receive one complimentary handcrafted beverage, food item or ready-to-drink bottled beverage at participating locations.
• Your redemption window depends on your membership level: Green members must redeem on their birthday, Gold members have seven days beginning on their birthday, and Reserve members have 30 days beginning on their birthday.
• The reward is added to your account on your birthday. Scan your member barcode in the app or present your registered Starbucks Card to redeem it.
• The offer excludes alcoholic beverages, merchandise, packaged coffee and items designed to serve multiple people.
• Official terms checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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Birthday Deal at Total Wine & More

• Click here to find a Total Wine & More location near you.
• Join the free &MORE Rewards program.
• My July 2026 offer let me buy a bottle of wine priced under $15 for a nickel. The coupon was tucked into a marketing email and expired on my birthday.
• Official birthday benefit checked Nov. 10, 2026. Personal nickel-wine offer last verified July 2026.

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Birthday Shopping Discounts, Free Gifts & Store Credits

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$5 Birthday Coupon at American Eagle and Aerie

• Click here to find an American Eagle or Aerie location near you.
• Join the free Real Rewards program and add your birthday.
• Members receive a one-time $5 birthday coupon, typically around the first day of their birthday month.
• Look for the coupon by email or text, in your online account or in the AE + Aerie app.
• Official birthday terms checked Nov. 10, 2026.
• Thanks Michelle for the tip!

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20% Birthday Discount at Anthropologie

• Click here to find an Anthropologie location near you.
• Join AnthroPerks at least 16 days before your birthday and subscribe to marketing emails to receive your birthday code.
• The program advertises a 20% birthday discount. Your code should arrive by email about two weeks before your birthday; check your spam or junk folder if it is missing.
• Follow the expiration date and product exclusions in your email. My earlier offer was valid for 45 days after issuance, but your current coupon’s terms control.
• BONUS: New members can receive a $20 welcome offer by email 15 days after signup, valid on an eligible full-price purchase. Email subscription is required, and the welcome offer cannot be combined with other promotions.
• Official signup requirements and welcome-offer timing checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal birthday offer last verified September 2026.

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$5 at Arc’s Value Village

• Arc’s Value Village locations are in Bloomington, New Hope and Richfield, Minnesota.
• You must be a member of the Village Rewards program. You must spend at least $5 and present your Village Rewards card.
• $5 (1250 points) will be loaded to your card for your birthday.
• Deal last verified September 2026.

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15% or 20% Birthday Discount at At Home

• Click here to find an At Home location near you.
• Join At Home’s Design Rewards program and complete your profile with your birthday.
• The current benefits chart lists a 15% birthday discount for Members and a 20% birthday discount for VIP members. VIP status requires $350 in spending every 12 months.
• Check your issued birthday coupon for its expiration date, eligible merchandise, exclusions and online or in-store redemption instructions.
• My earlier 15% birthday coupon expired about three weeks after it was sent. Follow the dates shown on your current Design Rewards offer.
• Official program name and tier benefits checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal 15% coupon last verified July 2026.

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Free Item Up to $9.95 With Purchase at Bath & Body Works

• Click here to find a Bath & Body Works location near you.
• Join My Bath & Body Works Rewards and include your birth month and day.
• On your birthday, a reward for one free item with an original price of $9.95 or less is added to your account. Any purchase is required.
• The reward is valid for 30 days and can be redeemed in stores or online. Online shipping charges apply.
• Eligibility is based on the item’s original price, so a more expensive product marked down below $9.95 does not qualify.
• Official birthday terms checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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$5 or $10 Birthday Coupon at Claire’s

• Click here to find a Claire’s location near you.
• Join Claire’s C-Club and include your birthday in your profile. Membership is free for eligible U.S. residents 13 and older with a valid email address.
• Friend members receive a $5 birthday coupon. Bestie members, who spend $100 per year, receive a $10 birthday coupon.
• Check your issued coupon for its expiration date, eligible purchases, exclusions and redemption instructions. The birthday benefit is a discount coupon, not cash or an unrestricted gift card.
• When I received the $5 offer, it was redeemable in store and valid for two weeks. Follow the dates and conditions on your current coupon.
• Official tier benefits checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal $5 coupon last verified February 2026.

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Birthday Bonus Reward at DSW

• You must be a DSW VIP member, add your birthday month and day to your account, and complete your first VIP purchase to become eligible for the annual Birthday Bonus Reward.
• The reward is issued on the first day of your birthday month and expires on the last day of that month.
• You can view the reward in your online VIP account. DSW also sends an email reminder if you are opted into marketing emails.
• Check your issued reward for its value and any purchase requirements or exclusions.
• Official birthday reward details checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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$5–$40 Birthday Gift at Express

• Click here to find an Express location near you.
• Join the free Express Insider program.
• The published birthday gifts are $5 for Insider members, $10 for Influencer members and $40 for A-list members. Your membership tier determines the amount.
• BONUS: Express also advertises half-birthday gifts.
• Official birthday benefits checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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Birthday Reward at Finish Line

• Click here to find a Finish Line location near you.
• Join STATUS, the free rewards program shared by Finish Line and JD Sports.
• My February 2026 birthday reward was a $10 credit valid for 30 days.
• Official birthday benefit checked Nov. 10, 2026. Personal $10 offer last verified February 2026.

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$5 at Fleet Farm

• Click here to find a Fleet Farm location near you.
• You must sign up to be a member of the Fleet Rewards Program.
• When I logged into my account on my birthday, I had a $5 reward without having spent anything at the store since setting up my account. I couldn’t click on the reward to see how I received it, but I’m confident it is a birthday reward. It expired 30 days after my birthday. It can be used in-store or online.
• TIP: I did not get an email about this freebie.
• Deal last verified February 2026.

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100 points at Gotta Go Gotta Throw

• Gotta Go Gotta Throw is a disc golf store with locations in Golden Valley and Little Canada, Minnesota.
• You must sign up for their Disc Golf Rewards Program.
• On your birthday, you will receive an email stating that 100 points were added to your account. Every 200 points is worth a $5 credit.
• BONUS: You receive 50 points for creating an account.
• Deal last verified February 2026.

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Birthday Coupon at IKEA

• You must be an IKEA Family member and have email communications enabled in your IKEA Family profile at least 30 days before the start of your birthday month.
• Eligible members receive a birthday coupon valid during their birthday month. Watch your inbox around the start of the month and check your spam folder if it does not arrive.
• When I received this offer, my birthday credit was $10. Check your own coupon for its value, exclusions and redemption instructions.
• Your IKEA Family communication preferences are separate from your general IKEA.com account settings. IKEA says it cannot issue the birthday coupon retroactively if you miss the signup deadline.
• Official eligibility requirements checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal redemption last verified July 2026.

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50% and 25% Birthday Discounts at Kendra Scott

• Click here to find a Kendra Scott location near you.
• Become a Kendra Scott Insider and add your birthday to your account.
• The current promotions page advertises 50% off one fashion jewelry item and 25% off one eligible 14k gold-filled, fine, demi-fine or home item during your birthday month.
• Eligible product categories can differ between published pages and your issued offer. Check your birthday offer before choosing accessories or sunglasses, and follow its product exclusions and redemption instructions.
• My earlier birthday code was valid for about 45 days. Use the expiration date on your current offer rather than assuming that same window applies.
• Official birthday promotion checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal code last verified July 2026.

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Birthday Kohl’s Cash at Kohl’s

• Click here to find a Kohl’s location near you.
• Join Kohl’s Rewards and add your birthday to your account. Kohl’s published birthday benefit requires a purchase before your birthday month.
• The current published benefit is $5 in Kohl’s Cash issued on the first day of your birthday month. Check your account and reward for the redemption dates and exclusions.
• When I received this offer in July 2026, I was sent $10 in Kohl’s Cash that was valid through the end of my birthday month. Your issued reward may differ from my experience.
• You do not need a Kohl’s credit card to join Kohl’s Rewards.
• Official eligibility and standard birthday benefit checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal $10 reward last verified July 2026.

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Birthday Surprise at Macy’s

• Click here to find a Macy’s location near you.
• Join Macy’s Star Rewards and provide your birthday. To receive a birthday surprise, you must have made a purchase at Macy’s or macys.com associated with your account or membership during the previous 12 months.
• When I received this offer as a Bronze member, it was $10 off a $40 purchase in store or online. My coupon expired on the last day of my birthday month.
• Check your issued birthday offer for its value, minimum purchase, exclusions and expiration date. The published program does not promise the same coupon to every member.
• Official prior-purchase requirement checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal Bronze offer last verified July 2026.

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$25 Birthday Offer at Madewell

• Click here to find a Madewell location near you.
• Join Madewell Insider and add your birthday at least three days before the start of your birthday month. You must also opt in to marketing communications.
• Madewell advertises a $25 birthday offer for all membership tiers. The offer arrives during your birthday month and must be used that month.
• BONUS: Madewell also advertises a $15 half-birthday offer.
• Official birthday terms checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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20% Birthday Discount at MINISO

• Click here to find a MINISO location near you.
• Join the free MINISO Rewards program and add your birthday in the Member Portal.
• Members receive a 20% birthday coupon. Log in and activate the reward during your birthday month before visiting a participating MINISO USA store.
• Redeem the offer in-store during your birthday month by providing the phone number or email associated with your account.
• Official birthday terms checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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Free Birthday Gift at Sephora

• Find a Sephora location near you. Mall of America has a Sephora at 200 West Market.
• You must be a Beauty Insider member.
• Members can redeem one birthday gift each year during their birthday month, while supplies last. Sephora also allows redemption within two weeks before or after your birthday.
• No purchase is required when redeeming your gift in a Sephora or Sephora at Kohl’s store. Give a Beauty Advisor the email address registered to your Beauty Insider account.
• Online redemption at sephora.com requires a merchandise purchase of at least $25 after discounts, before taxes and shipping. Gift choices vary by location, availability and membership tier.
• Official terms checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal redemption last verified July 2026.
• Thanks Megan for the tip!

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5% Birthday Discount at Target

• Click here to find a Target location near you.
• Join Target Circle and enter your birthday in your account. Target’s help page says members receive a 5% birthday discount valid for 30 days.
• If you enroll on your birthday, Target says the reward can be issued that same day.
• Find the birthday reward in the Target app’s Wallet tab or on your Target Circle dashboard at target.com/circle.
• Check the issued reward for eligible purchases, exclusions, redemption instructions and its exact expiration date. Target’s broader program terms note that birthday rewards can vary.
• Official birthday help information checked Nov. 8, 2026. Personal 5% reward last verified July 2026.

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Free Birthday Gift at Ulta Beauty

• You must be an Ulta Beauty Rewards member with your birthday entered in your account. Sign up for emails or use the mobile app to receive your birthday gift coupon.
• Members can redeem a birthday gift during their birthday month, while supplies last. Gift choices vary, so check your coupon for the current options and redemption instructions.
• No purchase is required when redeeming the gift in store. Online and pickup orders require a qualifying merchandise purchase totaling more than $0. Shipping charges may apply to online orders.
• Birthday gifts cannot be redeemed through DoorDash, Instacart, Uber Eats or TikTok Shop.
• Members can also earn 2X points on qualifying purchases during their birthday month after activating the offer. Platinum and Diamond members receive an additional birthday perk.
• Official terms checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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$10 Birthday Reward at Victoria’s Secret

• Click here to find a Victoria’s Secret location near you.
• Join the free VS & PINK Rewards program and add your birthday.
• Eligible members receive a $10 birthday reward.
• Plan ahead: Published birthday eligibility terms require a purchase during the 12-month period ending two months before your birthday. Accounts opened within two months of the birthday receive the offer the following year.
• Official birthday benefit and eligibility terms checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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Free Birthday Candle at Yankee Candle

• Click here for a Yankee Candle location near you.
• Join Fragrance Family Rewards, add your birthday and complete your online account. If you enrolled in a store, use the verification email to finish setting up your account.
• Fragrance Fan members receive a free Small Tumbler Candle. Fragrance Lover members receive a free Large Classic Jar Candle or Large Tumbler Candle.
• You must subscribe to emails to receive the birthday gift notification. The reward is available on or around your birthday and expires 30 days after issuance.
• Redeem in a Yankee Candle store or online. For online redemption, add the eligible candle to your cart and apply the birthday reward at checkout. Standard shipping charges apply.
• Official gift choices and redemption requirements checked Nov. 8, 2026.

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Free Birthday Entertainment & Activities

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Free Comedy Admission for Four at Acme Comedy Co.

• Acme Comedy Co. is in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• Submit the Birthday Blast request form for complimentary admission for yourself and up to three guests during your birthday month.
• Choose an eligible performance from the form. Birthday tickets are limited, and shows missing from the selection are excluded.
• Submit your request by 3 p.m. the day before the show. Requests are checked Tuesdays–Fridays, noon–5 p.m.
• Your reservation is not confirmed until the confirmation email arrives. Check your spam folder and bring ID when picking up tickets.
• Official birthday terms checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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Free Large Popcorn at AMC Theatres

• Click here to find an AMC Theatres location near you.
• Join AMC Stubs. The Insider tier is free.
• Insider members receive a free large popcorn during their birthday month. Premiere GO!, Premiere, A-List and A-List Classic members also receive a free large fountain drink.
• Enroll and add your birthday at least 30 days before the first day of your birthday month. The reward is added on the first day of that month and expires at the end of the month.
• Present your AMC Stubs account when redeeming at a participating theater. Gourmet popcorn and home delivery are excluded.
• Official birthday terms checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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Free Birthday Admission at Crayola Experience

• Crayola Experience is at Mall of America, 300 South Avenue, Bloomington.
• Guests receive free admission within seven days of their birthday. Redeem the offer in person at the ticket counter; it is not available online.
• Bring proof of birth date, such as a driver’s license, passport or birth certificate. The current Mall of America location’s terms also accept a smartphone photo of a birth certificate or passport.
• No rewards-program signup is required.
• Official offer details checked Nov. 8, 2026.
• Thanks Dani for the tip!

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Free Birthday Concert Admission for Two at First Avenue

• The birthday policy covers First Avenue, 7th St Entry, Fine Line and Turf Club.
• On your actual birthday, show up with a valid government-issued photo ID for complimentary admission for you and one guest. Advance signup and physical tickets are not required.
• The policy includes sold-out shows, although admission remains subject to capacity. Private events, underplays and special events may be excluded.
• The offer does not apply to Palace Theatre, The Fitzgerald Theater, Surly Brewing Festival Field or shows First Avenue presents at other venues.
• Read the official birthday policy here.
• Official birthday terms checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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Free Birthday Round of Mini Golf at Puttshack

• Click here to find a Puttshack location near you. Minnesota locations are in Edina and Minneapolis’ North Loop.
• Join the free Puttshack Perks program and include your birthday.
• Members receive a free birthday game of mini golf by email each year.
• My February 2026 reward covered a nine-hole round and expired six weeks after my birthday.
• Official birthday benefit checked Nov. 10, 2026. Personal redemption details last verified February 2026.

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Free Birthday Dinner and Show at Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret

• Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret performs at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
• Receive one complimentary dinner-and-show ticket during your birthday month.
• Call the box office at 952-934-1525 to claim the birthday offer and reserve your ticket.
• Official birthday special checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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Birthday Freebies for Kids & Families

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Birthday Reward and Pay Your Age Bear at Build-A-Bear Workshop

• Click here to find a Build-A-Bear Workshop location near you.
• Join the free Build-A-Bear Bonus Club, add your birthday and subscribe to birthday reward emails. Members must be 18 or older.
• My February 2026 offer was $10 off a $40 purchase.
• BONUS: During a child’s birthday month, Bonus Club members can use the Pay Your Age offer to purchase a Birthday Treat Bear for the age the child is turning, with a minimum price of $1. The child must be present at a participating store. The Pay Your Age offer applies only to the Birthday Treat Bear.
• Official birthday benefits checked Nov. 10, 2026. Personal $10-off-$40 coupon last verified February 2026.

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Free First-Birthday Baby Cake With Purchase at Lunds & Byerlys

• Find a Lunds & Byerlys store near you.
• Receive a free Baby Cake for your child’s first birthday when purchasing a decorated, double-layer cake measuring seven inches or larger.
• Mention the first birthday when placing the qualifying cake order. Order at least three days before the celebration.
• Read the official cake offer here.
• Official first-birthday cake terms checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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Free Birthday Child Admission and Treat at Minnesota Children’s Museum

• Minnesota Children’s Museum is in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
• Join the free Birthday Club for children 12 and younger. Allow up to 30 days for processing.
• Members receive a museum admission ticket and a treat coupon to use during their birthday month.
• Emails are sent during the last week of the preceding month. You must remain subscribed to the museum’s promotional emails to receive the benefit.
• Official Birthday Club terms checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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Check out these other kid-friendly deals throughout this guide!

Business	Kid-friendly birthday deal	Age/details
Benihana	Kabuki Kids birthday gift	Children 12 and younger must be registered. The dedicated program page advertises a Lucky Cat mini plush key chain; other official pages describe a souvenir mug with a kids meal purchase. Confirm the issued offer.
Build-A-Bear Workshop	Pay Your Age Birthday Treat Bear	During the child’s birthday month, pay the age the child is turning, with a $1 minimum. Bonus Club membership is required, and the child must be present.
Lunds & Byerlys	Free first-birthday Baby Cake with purchase	Purchase a decorated, double-layer cake measuring seven inches or larger. Mention the first birthday and order at least three days ahead.
Minnesota Children’s Museum	Free child admission and a treat coupon	Join Birthday Club for children 12 and younger. Allow up to 30 days for processing and remain subscribed to promotional emails. Redeem during the birthday month.
Portillo’s	Birthday chocolate cake reward for eligible children	Parents can add eligible children’s birthdays. Children ages 16–18 with their own account cannot also receive the children’s reward through a parent’s account. Follow the issued reward’s expiration date.
Red Robin	$7 birthday discount with a minimum accompanying $4.99 purchase	For children 17 and younger added to a parent’s Royalty profile. Valid once during the birthday month, dine-in only; the child must be present.

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Birthday Travel & Casino Deals

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Up to $300 Off at Celebrity Cruises

• Sign up for Captain’s Club and check your birthday emails for an eligible offer.
• Celebrity’s published birthday promotion provides savings per stateroom of $75 for Inside and Oceanview; $150 for Veranda, Concierge Class and AquaClass; and $300 for The Retreat.
• The offer applies to new individual bookings for eligible cruises or Cruisetours lasting six nights or longer. Celebrity River Cruises and Galápagos sailings are excluded.
• Enter the birthday promotional code at checkout and book within the calendar-month offer period.
• BONUS: The promotion allows one additional redemption for a friend booked on the same sailing. The birthday recipient must be included in one of the reservations.
• Official birthday promotion terms checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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$5–$125 Birthday Grand Play at Grand Casino

• Grand Casino has locations in Mille Lacs and Hinckley.
• Join the free Grand Rewards program at either property.
• During your birthday month, swipe your card at a promotional kiosk for a Grand Play Spin-to-Win game awarding $5–$125. The minimum award depends on your membership tier.
• Additional birthday benefits include a dining discount or sweet treat based on tier, Birthday Match Points and a free birthday bingo dauber at Hinckley.
• The birthday offer is redeemable once at either Mille Lacs or Hinckley.
• Official birthday benefits checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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Free Birthday Spin and Bingo Offer at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel

• Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
• Join the free Club M program. Membership requires guests to be 18 or older with valid photo ID.
• All membership tiers include one free birthday spin during the birthday month. Check with Club M for the current prizes and redemption instructions.
• BONUS: Swipe your Club M card at a casino kiosk during your birthday month for a voucher covering one Level 1 paper bingo package at an eligible matinee or evening session.
• Bingo vouchers expire at the end of the birthday month and exclude special events. Bring valid photo ID.
• Official birthday benefits checked Nov. 10, 2026.

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Up to $300 Off at Royal Caribbean

• Sign up for the Crown & Anchor Society and watch your email for birthday offers.
• Royal Caribbean’s published birthday promotion provides cruise-fare savings per stateroom of $75 for Inside and Oceanview, $150 for Neighborhood and Balcony, and $300 for Suites.
• The promotion applies to new individual bookings on eligible sailings. Enter the promotional code at checkout and follow the booking deadline and sailing restrictions in your offer.
• My earlier birthday offer was valid during my birthday month. I received a birthday greeting first, followed by the discount code in a separate email two days later, so watch for more than one message.
• The savings are applied to the cruise fare. Some fares and promotions cannot be combined with the birthday offer.
• Official birthday promotion terms checked Nov. 10, 2026. Personal email timing last verified July 2026.

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Birthday Slot Play, Dining Credit and Bingo Discount at Treasure Island Resort & Casino

• Treasure Island Resort & Casino is in Welch, Minnesota, near Red Wing.
• Join the free Island Passport Club.
• During your birthday month, swipe your card at a kiosk for a chance to receive up to $1,000 in free slot play.
• The birthday promotion also includes a dining credit and $20 off Island Bingo with the purchase of a special pack.
• Official birthday promotion checked Nov. 10, 2026.
• Thanks Aaron for the tip!

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More Minnesota Birthday Rewards

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Free Birthday Piercing Jewelry With a Piercing at Captive Elements

• Captive Elements Piercing & Tattoos is in Blaine, Minnesota.
• Get a piercing on your actual birthday and receive the piercing jewelry free, limited to one piece per person per birthday.
• The offer covers the jewelry; a piercing service is required. Check the piercing policies for age and identification requirements before visiting.
• Piercings are walk-in only. Check current opening days because the birthday offer requires visiting on the actual date.
• Official birthday terms checked Nov. 10, 2026.
• Thanks Ashley for the tip!

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Free Birthday Car Wash at Paradise Car Wash

• Click here to find a Paradise Car Wash location near you.
• Visit during your birthday week for a free car wash.
• Bring a valid ID and show it to staff. No email-club signup is required.
• Birthday offer confirmed November 2026.

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Birthday Freebies that Require an App

Most deals will let you log in to your account on a computer or through their website, but there are a few freebies that require you to download an app on a phone or tablet. I have not personally verified the following offers.

Baskin-Robbins: You must download the Baskin-Robbins app and create an account. You cannot sign up online. You receive a free scoop of ice cream for your birthday. Plus, you can add your family’s birthdays to your account so they can get freebies, too.

Dave & Busters: I have heard you receive $10 in free game play on your birthday if you download their app and join their Rewards program. Learn more.

Häagen-Dazs: You must download the Häagen-Dazs phone app in order to participate. You cannot sign up on their website. According to their website, you receive free ice cream on your birthday. Learn more.

Pizza Hut: It sounds like they have a birthday deal but people have had limited success getting it. You cannot create an account on their website. Let me know if you redeem it.

White Castle: It sounds like their birthday reward is a dessert-on-a-stick, but it requires you to download their app.

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Birthday Deals Not Verified

I don’t have the following deals on this list:

Casey’s: My birthday came and went without a freebie in my account or inbox. I’m not sure if a prior spend is required to get a freebie.

Country Kitchen: I joined their Club and stopped receiving emails from them. When I went to their Club’s signup page, it had a 404 error.

CVS: Some have reported a $3 birthday credit if you are an ExtraCare card member with a birthday on file. After my birthday, I checked my profile and didn’t have anything on my account, even though my account is active. If you do set up an ExtraCare account, you’ll want to use your actual birthday, because they use your birthday to verify your identification and it could be tied to your MinuteClinic account.

Dairy Queen: It sounds like you need to have a prior spend in order to receive a birthday freebie from Dairy Queen. I have not found information about what you need to spend in order to get the perk.

Edible Arrangements: I created a profile and put my birthday in, but did not receive a birthday freebie. I did not see anything online about having to spend in the prior year in order to receive the perk.

Famous Footwear: Their website states you receive a $5 credit on your birthday and a discount the month of your birthday. However, I did not see anything in my profile and did not get an email about it.

Jimmy John’s: My birthday came and went without a freebie despite using my account in the last year.

Petco: You can register your pet’s birthday, but when my pet’s birthday came around, all I received was an email with no freebie.

Popeye’s: I created an account and receive marketing emails, but I did not get a birthday freebie. I did not spend money there in the prior year.

Sbarro: I am in the Sbarro Rewards program. At the end of July 2025, I received an email that they were pausing the program for “3 months”. As of July 2026, it’s not back.

Tono Pizzeria: Their website claims you get $10 for your birthday. After downloading their app (required), I was never prompted to add my birthday, so I’m not sure how I can redeem the perk.

Trader Joe’s: Rumor is online some stores will give you a bouquet of flowers on your birthday, but that varies by location.

Wendy’s: I created an account and did not receive anything for my birthday. I did not use my account over the past year.

West Elm: There is a $25 birthday credit, but you need to open one of their credit cards. I do have the West Elm card, and the perk is worth it, but I would not advise opening up a credit card just for the perk.

World Market: I signed up for rewards and entered my birthday, but didn’t receive anything.

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Birthday Freebies FAQ

What birthday freebies don’t require a purchase?

Several birthday rewards can be redeemed without buying anything, including offers from First Avenue, Crayola Experience, Minnesota Children’s Museum, Paradise Car Wash, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Puttshack, Madewell and others. Some still require you to join a rewards program or sign up in advance, so check the individual offer details before your birthday.

What birthday freebies don’t require signing up?

A handful of birthday deals do not require joining an email list or rewards program. Examples include First Avenue, Crayola Experience, Paradise Car Wash, Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret and some local restaurant offers. Requirements can change, so check each listing for the most recent verification information.

How early should I sign up for birthday rewards?

Sign up at least a few weeks before your birthday whenever possible. Some programs require you to join 7, 14 or even 30 days in advance, while others require previous purchases or account activity before you qualify for a birthday reward. Signing up a month ahead gives you the best chance of receiving the offers.

What restaurants give you free food on your birthday?

Many restaurants offer free food, desserts or account credits for birthdays. Examples include Benihana, Red Robin, Firehouse Subs, Olive Garden, Jersey Mike’s, Panera, Papa Johns, Old Chicago and numerous Minnesota restaurants. Some offers require a purchase, previous account activity or membership in a rewards program.

What birthday freebies are available for kids?

Kid-friendly birthday deals include free admission to Minnesota Children’s Museum, birthday rewards from Red Robin, a free slice of chocolate cake from Portillo’s, Benihana’s Kabuki Kids birthday offer and family birthday benefits from Pizza Ranch. Build-A-Bear and Lunds & Byerlys also offer birthday-related deals for children.

What are the best Minnesota birthday freebies?

Some of the most unique Minnesota birthday offers include free concert tickets from First Avenue, a free car wash from Paradise Car Wash, comedy and entertainment deals, local restaurant rewards and Minnesota Children’s Museum admission. These local offers are one of the reasons this guide goes beyond the birthday deals available from national chains.

Can I Use a Birthday Reward on DoorDash?

Some restaurant rewards can be redeemed through DoorDash when you link the restaurant’s rewards account. For example, The Cheesecake Factory lets members link Cheesecake Rewards to DoorDash and apply eligible rewards at checkout. Check your available birthday reward and its terms before ordering. See The Cheesecake Factory listing for details.

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