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.

Food and Drink

7-Eleven
In the mood for a Slurpee®? Get a FREE one during your birthday month when you sign up for 7-Eleven Rewards,

Applebee’s
Sign up for Club Applebee’s and receive an email offer for a birthday treat (usually a dessert, with a minimum purchase).

Arby’s
Become an Arby’s Insider and provide your birthday to be sent a special birthday treat via email.

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.

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 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 bring you a complimentary slice of cheesecake.

Chicken on the Way
Bring your ID to your nearest location and receive a free snack pack.

Chuck E. Cheese
Join Chuck E. Cheese’s birthday club and receive birthday gifts, like gameplay, upgrades, and discounts for the whole family!

Crumbl Cookies
Join the Cruml Cookies Silver of the Rewards program, 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 free cinnamon bun on your special day.

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, and we hear it’s x3 the points.

Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill
Download their app from the App Store or Google Play and get a free dessert on your birthday.

Dairy Queen
Receive a buy one, get one coupon for your birthday when you sign up for the Blizzard Fan Club.

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
Let them know it’s your birthday and receive a free dessert (with meal purchase).

Edible Arrangements
Join the Edible Rewards program to receive a free 12-count chocolate-dipped fruit box on your birthday, plus members-only perks like a free box of chocolate-dipped fruits for every 3rd purchase.

Harvey’s
Sign up for the Harvey’s newsletter and get a special offer on your birthday.

IHOP
Get FREE pancakes on your birthday (after your first purchase) just by joining the MYHop.

Joey Restaurants
Mention it’s your birthday and get a free dessert or drink (varies by location).

Joey’s Seafood Restaurants
Join their Mariner’s Club and you’ll receive some sort of special offer in time for your birthday. (In 2024, the offer was 2-for-1 Joey’s Fish & Chips.)

Jugo Juice
Register for Jugo Juice Rewards and receive a free large smooth to celebrate your special day.

The Keg
Mention that it’s your birthday and get a free dessert (with a meal purchase).

Lindt Chocolate Shope
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 in Lindt Chocolate Shops or their eShop.

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.

Mary Brown’s Chicken
Sign up for the newsletter and receive a FREE “Big Mary” on your special day.

Menchies Frozen Yogurt
Receive $5 in Menchie Money 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 meal purchase).

Montana’s
Fill up on 10% off and free dessert just by signing up for their Grill Lover’s Club (with a minimum purchase of $30).

Moxies
Mention it’s your birthday and get a free dessert (with meal purchase). We have heard that you might get 10% off your order instead, since COVID.

Nando’s 
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.

Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt
Join the rewards club and get a free yogurt on your birthday.

Pita Pit
Sign up for their More! Rewards program. They used to give extra points on your birthday – enough for a free Petita or small Smoothie.

Red Lobster
Sign up for Fresh Catch News to get a free offer on your birthday. In 2024, it was a free dessert with the purchase of two adult dinner entrees.

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.

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
Register a gift card, create a Starbucks account, and a lovely coupon for a FREE drink is sent to your smartphone app on 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.

Subway
Join MyWay Rewards. In the past, they’ve given a free 6-inch sub and a drink on your birthday.

SunTerra Market
Sign up for the free Fresh Rewards programs and you’ll receive a birthday card with an offer for a free slice of cake & a coffee!

Swiss Chalet
Subscribe to the Rotisserie Mail program and receive a special offer on your birthday.

Tim Hortons
Join the rewards program at least a week before your birthday and receive a birthday offer.

Pampering

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 free gift on your birthday.

Clinique
With their Smart Rewards, redeem a Birthday Gift on their website by making a purchase and applying your offer at checkout.

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.

Sephora
On your birthday you get to pick a free product set. Just sign up for their Beauty Insider program and the treats will be yours. (Note: a minimum purchase is required to redeem gift online instead of in-store.)

Clothes

Aldo Shoes
Sign up for Aldo Crew and get a special offer for your birthday.

American Eagle
Join the Real Rewards Club and receive a birthday discount at participating locations.

Anthropologie
Sign up for Anthro Perks and receive a special offer to celebrate your birthday.

LaSenza
Become a Club Member and receive an exclusive birthday offer.

Old Navy
Sign up for their newsletter, fill out the info for the Birthday Club (month & day of your special day) and wait to receive a surprise gift on your birthday.

Penningtons
Sign up for their Style Insider club and receive a birthday surprise (I’ve heard it is 10% off purchases made during the week of your birthday).

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, free shipping and surprise bonus points.

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.

Toys

EB Games/GameStop
Opt into the EDGE Rewards Program and receive a 20-50% off birthday discount, plus other coupons and exclusive perks.

LEGO Store in Chinook Mall
Pre-COVID, the LEGO Store gave the birthday child a minifigure. We’ve heard that is unofficially back.

Mastermind
Join the free loyalty program and the birthday kid gets a free small gift. (We hear you can choose from an assortment of toys.)

Toys R Us
Register your child’s birthday through your R Rewards card and they will be sent a special birthday offer of $5 to spend in the store.

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)