Celebrating your birthday? Kids get so excited, but we grown-ups sometimes grumble; those mounting years can start to get a little concerning! But we’ve found a great way to keep the kids’ fun going and/or cheer you up on your special day – FREE STUFF! Read on to find out where and how you can get birthday freebies on your special day.
Please note that these birthday freebies are accurate to the best of our knowledge but are subject to change. Always confirm with the business. Help us keep the list updated by emailing calgary@familyfuncanada.com.
7-Eleven
In the mood for a Slurpee®? Get a FREE one during your birthday month when you sign up for 7-Eleven Rewards,
The Alley
Get a free birthday bubble tea when you sign up for the loyalty app. (Customers must have made at least one purchase within the past year to qualify.)
Arby’s
Become an Arby’s Insider and provide your birthday to be sent a special birthday treat via email.
Bar Burrito
Download the mobile app and sign up for the rewards club to receive a free Churro + Dip or Oreo Churro on your birthday.
Baskin Robbins
Join the loyalty program, Club 31, and get a free scoop of ice cream on your birthday, plus other discounts and offers throughout the year.
Blanco Cantina
Sign up on the website to receive a free birthday dessert.
Blaze Pizza
Join Blaze Rewards to receive a special treat on your birthday.
Booster Juice
Get a free regular-size smoothie from the Classics category when you become a Booster Rewards member, as long as you sign up at least 7 days before your birthday.
Boston Pizza
By signing up for the MyBP Email Club you can enjoy a free birthday dessert with your meal. Be sure to keep an eye on your inbox as your dessert coupon comes via email.
The Burger’s Priest
Join the “congregation” and receive something sweet for your birthday.
Cactus Club
Sign up to receive a free birthday dessert with purchase.
The Canadian Brewhouse
Join the Brewhouse Rewards Program and get a free plate of nachos on your birthday.
Chatime
Register for Chatime Rewards and receive a free drink on your special day.
The Cheesecake Cafe
Let the staff know that it’s your big day, and they’ll typically bring you a complimentary slice of cheesecake.
Chick-fil-A
Download the app, create an account using your birthdate, and get a free item for your birthday.
Chipotle
Get a surprise on your big day when you sign up for Chipotle’s rewards club.
Chop Steakhouse & Bar
Receive a complimentary dessert on your birthday when you order a meal.
Chopped Leaf
Download the Feel Good Rewards app for a free salad or bowl on your birthday.
Cinnabon
Join Cinnabon Rewards in the app for a 16-oz cold brew on your birthday.
Crumbl Cookies
Join the Crumbl Cookies Silver level of the rewards program, and you can celebrate your big day with a Free Single Cookie voucher to use on your birthday.
Cobs Bread
Join the Cobs Club and make at least one purchase before your birthday to qualify for a special treat on your birthday and your half-birthday.
Cora’s
When you sign up for the Cora newsletter, there is a section for your birthday info. Madame Cora sends you a special birthday wish of 3x the points.
Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill
Sign up for Costa Vida Rewards and get a free dessert on your birthday. (Not all locations participate in the Rewards program.)
Crave Cupcakes
Sign up for the newsletter and get a free treat on your birthday.
Dairy Queen
Receive a special birthday surprise when you sign up for DQ Rewards.
DAVIDsTEA
Join the DAVIDsTEA Frequent Steeper club and receive 5 Steeper Points towards a free cup of tea.
Denny’s
Enjoy a FREE birthday Grand Slam Breakfast on your special day. Just show up with ID on your birthday, and the meal is yours.
East Side Mario’s
Sign up for the East Side Mario’s famiglia and get a free birthday pasta.
Edible Arrangements
Join the Edible Rewards program to receive a free chocolate-dipped fruit box on your birthday, plus members-only perks.
Famoso Italian Pizzeria
Sign up for emails to receive special deals on your birthday.
Fat Burger
Sign up for Big Fat Club Rewards for a birthday freebie.
Firehouse Subs
Enjoy a free medium sub on your birthday after you sign up.
Freshii
Download the app and become a Viip for a special birthday reward (reward varies, but has previously been a free item).
Good Earth Coffeehouse
Join the rewards program for a free drink or food item of your choice on your birthday.
Harvey’s
Sign up for the Harvey’s newsletter and get birthday pie on your special day.
IHOP
Get a free pancake combo on your birthday (after your first purchase) by joining IHOP Rewards.
Joey’s Restaurants
Join the Joey’s Mariner’s Club, and you’ll receive a special offer in time for your birthday.
Jollibee
Sign up for Jollibee Rewards and get a free birthday pie.
Jugo Juice
Register for Jugo Juice Rewards and receive a free large smoothie to celebrate your special day.
The Keg
Mention that it’s your birthday and get a free dessert (with a meal purchase). Confirm with the location.
Krispy Kreme
Show your ID in-store to get a free donut on your birthday – no purchase required.
Lindt Chocolate Shop
Join the free My Lindt Rewards member program, and on your birthday, you’ll get a sweet surprise. You’ll be sent a voucher to redeem for a bag of Lindors.
Marble Slab
Join the Marble Mail club, and in addition to getting coupons and promotions, you will receive a surprise in your inbox for your birthday. (Sign up at least 7 days before your birthday.)
Mary Brown’s Chicken
Sign up for the newsletter and receive a free item on your birthday.
Menchies Frozen Yogurt
Receive $5 of Froyo on your birthday. Sign up for My Smileage and give them your birthday details.
Milestones
Let them know it’s your birthday and receive a free dessert (with a meal purchase). Confirm with the location.
Montana’s
Fill up on 10% off and a free dessert just by signing up for their Grill Lover’s Club (with a minimum purchase of $30). Kids 12 and under can sign up for Montana’s Kids Club and get a free birthday kids’ meal.
Moxies
Mention it’s your birthday and get a free dessert (with a meal purchase). Confirm with the location.
Nando’sÂ
If you collect points in the Peri-Points rewards program, you can redeem points toward a “special birthday treat.”
New York Fries
Join the NYF Fry Society loyalty program and get rewarded with a free Regular Size Fries on your birthday. (After your purchases reach $50 pre-tax.)
Olive Garden
Share your birthday when you sign up for the eClub and receive a free dessert on your birthday.
OPA! of Greece
Sign up for OPA! Rewards for birthday freebies through the app. Choices include a pita wrap, snack bowls, salads, or baklava.
Original Joe’s
Sign up for emails to receive free Nachos for Two on your birthday.
Papa John’s
Become a Papa Rewards member to enjoy a free birthday dessert during your birthday month.
Paris Baguette
Join the PB Rewards program for a slice of cake during your birthday week.
Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt
Join the rewards club and get a free yogurt on your birthday.
Pita Pit
Sign up for the More! Rewards program and get a birthday offer.
Pizza Hut
Create an account and sign up for Hut Rewards on the website or app, and get a free Ultimate HERSHEY’S Chipits Cookie on your birthday.
Quesada
Join the Quesada Club to get a free birthday treat.
Quiznos
Download the app and sign up for Toasty Points to get a BOGO regular sub on your birthday.
Red Lobster
Sign up for Fresh Catch News to get a free offer on your birthday (with purchase).
REGRUB
Use the form in the link to sign up for a FREE milkshake on your birthday.
Ricky’s
Kids can join the Ricky’s Birthday Club and get a mailed coupon for a free kids’ meal emailed just before their birthday.
Second Cup
Download the app and become a part of the Café Club to get a birthday freebie, like a free drink or birthday treat.
Smitty’s
Sign up for MySmitty’s Rewards and receive complimentary mini donuts during your birthday month.
South St Burger
Join the Birthday Club (at least 72 hours before your big day), and get a buy one get one free burger coupon for your birthday.
Starbucks
Join Starbucks Rewards, and a coupon for a FREE drink will be sent for your birthday. Please note that you have to register for the Starbucks Rewards program at least 7 days before your birthday and make a purchase on the card to qualify.
State and Main
Sign up for emails and receive a free dessert on your birthday.
Subway
Join MyWay Rewards and get a birthday freebie.
Sunset Grill
Get a free dessert pancake when you celebrate a birthday when dining in at participating locations.
SunTerra Market
Sign up for the free Fresh Rewards program, and you’ll receive a birthday card with an offer for a free slice of cake and a coffee.
Swiss Chalet
Subscribe to the Rotisserie Mail program and receive a special offer on your birthday.
TacoTime
Sign up for TacoTime Rewards and get 2500 points when placing an order during your birthday week (equals $5).
Tim Hortons
Join the rewards program at least a week before your birthday and receive a birthday offer.
Wendy’s
Join Wendy’s Rewards for a free small Frosty with purchase on your birthday.
Pampering, Crafts, and More
Aveda
With the Aveda+ Rewards Perks, receive a special gift and double points.
The Body Shop
Join their Love Your Body program and get a $10 off birthday reward.
Chatters
Join Chatter Rewards to claim a special offer during your birthday month.
Clinique
With their Smart Rewards, redeem a Birthday Gift on their website by making a purchase and applying your offer at checkout.
Holo Taco (Online)
Loyal-Tea members receive an exclusive birthday code to choose a free nail polish.
Indigo
Join Plum Rewards (even the free option) and get 20% off for your birthday.
Kiehls
Receive a birthday gift and other special offers when you sign up for the Kiehl’s Rewards Loyalty Program and show online or in-store.
London Drugs
Join the LDExtras Club and get a $5 coupon for your birthday.
L’Occitane
Sign up on their website for a free birthday gift.
MAC Cosmetics
Join their MAC Lover rewards program and reach the Silver or Gold Lover status level to enjoy a birthday gift.
Michaels
Enroll in Michaels Rewards for an exclusive offer on your birthday.
Rexall
Download the BeWell app and get an exclusive digital offer on your birthday.
Saje
Create an account for a special offer on your birthday.
Sephora
Sign up for Sephora’s Beauty Insider program and choose a free birthday gift set. (Note: a minimum purchase is required to redeem the gift online instead of in-store.)
Swarovski
Join the Swarovski Club for a birthday voucher.
Clothes
Adidas
Join the adiClub to unlock exclusive birthday perks.
Aldo Shoes and Call It Spring
Sign up for Aldo Crew and get special offers for your birthday.
Alo
Sign up for All Access and receive a free self-care birthday gift.
American Eagle
Join the Real Rewards Club and receive a birthday discount at participating locations.
Anthropologie
Sign up for Anthro Perks and receive 20% off in your birthday month.
Ardene
Sign up for Ardene Rewards for a special birthday offer.
Browns Shoes
Sign up to receive a special birthday offer.
Calvin Klein
Join My Calvin Rewards and complete your profile for an exclusive birthday gift.
The Children’s Place
My Place Rewards Members will receive a 20% off coupon during the month of their child’s birthday for up to four children.
Collectif – Dynamite & Garage
Join the Collectif loyalty program for a special birthday discount.
DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse)
Become a VIP at DSW and treat your toes with a birthday coupon for $5 off your next purchase.
Gap Canada (The Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic & Athleta)
Sign up for their newsletter, fill out the info for the Birthday Club and wait to receive a surprise gift on your birthday.
Guess
Join the Guess List for double points during your birthday month.
H&M
Become an H&M Member to earn rewards, including a birthday treat.
HER Rewards – Ricki’s & Cleo
Join HER Rewards to get a special birthday offer.
LaSenza
Become a Club Member and receive an exclusive birthday offer.
La Vie en Rose
Create an account and add your birthday month to your profile to receive a special offer during your birthday month.
Nike
Become a Nike Member for an exclusive discount during your birthday month.
Pandora
Sign up for the My Pandora rewards program and make a purchase to receive exclusive birthday discounts.
Penningtons
Sign up for their Style Insider club and receive a birthday surprise.
Reitmans
Sign up for their loyalty program and receive a special offer for your birthday.
RW & Co
RW Insiders receive special offers for the week of their birthday.
The Shoe Company
Become a Shoe VIP and take advantage of a birthday gift of 20% off.
Skechers
Join Skechers Plus for surprise birthday rewards.
Torrid
Join Torrid Rewards for a special birthday coupon to use on your next purchase.
Value Village
Join the Super Savers Club at Value Village and receive a birthday coupon via email for 20% off a single purchase of up to $50.
Vans
Create an account and add your birthday to your profile settings to receive a birthday offer, such as a discount during your birthday month.
Warehouse One
Sign up for the PERKS program for a birthday discount.
Toys
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Join the Build-A-Bear Bonus Club to get the Birthday Treat Bear – the age you turn is how much you pay on your birthday.
EB Games/GameStop
Opt into the EDGE Rewards Program and receive a birthday discount, plus other coupons and exclusive perks.
LEGO Store in Chinook Mall
Head to the LEGO Store, and the birthday child may be able to build a free minifigure.
Mastermind
Join the Perks Loyalty Program, and the birthday kid gets a free small gift.
Miniso
With their MiniFriends Rewards, birthday kids (and adults, too) get a special birthday treat.
Toys R Us
Register your child’s birthday through your R Rewards card, and they will be sent a special birthday offer. (Please note: we have not heard any updated news since Toys R Us filed for bankruptcy protection.)
Chuck E. Cheese
Join Chuck E. Cheese’s birthday club and receive birthday gifts, like gameplay, upgrades, and discounts for the whole family.
Landmark Cinemas
Sign up to be a Landmark EXTRAS Movie Insider and receive a free large popcorn during your birthday month.
Trapped Calgary
Play a free escape game for your birthday (+/- 2 days of your birth date). Just bring in your ID for proof.
Happy Birthday!
If we have missed a birthday freebie, please send us an email (calgary@familyfuncanada.com), and we will update our list.
(Last updated February 2025)
