Birthday Freebies & Discounts You'll Love

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This is a re-post from 8/12/12. I have edited some offers to reflect current birthday freebies

Who doesn't love free gifts for their birthday? When it's that time of year, stores and restaurants want to help you celebrate your big day(and hopefully spend a little money), that's why they offer special freebies and/or coupons for discounts. The good news is that you don't have to spend a dime to take advantage of these special offers, just find the ones that interest you and sign up. Many of these programs also offer special discounts and coupons throughout the year. Be sure to read the fine print before you sign up for any program. Reminder: if the links or programs aren't available anymore, please let me know and leave a comment below. Also, if I'm missing some notable birthday freebies or programs, leave a comment.


Entertainment

AMF Bowling: Free birthday bowling

Chuck E. Cheese: Free tokens for your child's birthday

Dave & Buster's: Free $5.00 game credit

Ice Cream, Cake, & Treats

Auntie Anne's Pretzel: Free birthday pretzel

Baskin-Robbins: Free 2.5 oz scoop of ice cream and special discount on birthday cake

Cold Stone Creamery Club: Buy 1 creation at regular price and get 2nd creation for free

Dairy Queen:  Buy 1 Blizzard and get 2nd Blizzard for free

Dippin' Dots: Special discounts for birthdays

Krispy Kreme: Special birthday freebie varies by store, call your local store for details

Starbucks: Free drink or treat

TCBY: Free frozen yogurt

Restaurants:

Applebee's: Free birthday dessert

Benihana: Free $30 certificate good for birthday meal

Buca di Beppo: Free birthday offer

Chili's: Free birthday coupon

Denny's: Free birthday Grand Slam

Dunkin' Donuts: Free beverage

IHOP: Free meal for birthday

Moe's Southwest Grill: Free birthday burrito

Ruby Tuesday: Free birthday burger

Sonic: Free birthday treat

Retail & Shopping

American Eagle Outfitters: Get 15% off purchases during the month of your birthday. Must share email though.

Aveda: Free gift for Aveda.com members

DSW: Free $5.00 gift certificate for birthday

Famous Footwear: Free birthday gift

Hot Topic:  Get coupon for $5.00 off purchase of $30 or more

Sephora: Complementary birthday gift for Sephora Insiders

Toys R Us: Kids 10 and under get a free card, gift, and birthday phone call from Geoffrey. 

Ulta: Birthday freebie

World Market: Birthday surprise