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Free Birthday TREATS and SWEETS at Area Restaurants, Stores, & Venues

By Kyrie Collins, Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree Publisher July 5, 2018

Whoop whoop! It's your birthday ... get ready for a bunch of free treats and sweets! Following is a list of restaurants, stores, and local attractions that want to help you celebrate! 

In the digital age, nearly every retail business offers some sort of birthday bonus if you are willing to sign up for emails, text messages, or a rewards card. If you have a favorite place that isn't on this list, just ask next time you're there. Chances are good they've got a program you'll love — and then be sure to tell us about it!

Attractions and Venues

  • Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas ~ Members receive a free movie ticket for their birthday each year, free screening invites, and more. The more often you visit, the more perks you get.
  • AMC Theatres/AMC Stubs Membership ~ Enjoy free concession upgrades, discounted movie tickets, waived online fees, a free concession item for your birthday, and much more.
  • Boondocks Food & Fun Parker ~ Get an unlimited Fun Pass redeemable on your birthday.
  • Build-A-Bear Workshop ~ Bring the birthday boy or girl in to count their candles any day during their birthday month, and the age they are turning is how much it costs to make their own Birthday Treat Bear (regularly $14).
  • Chuck E. Cheese ~ Get "a special treat" for your child's birthday (12 and under only).
  • Denver Zoo ~ Register online to receive an admission ticket for your birthday via email. Bring your ticket to Denver Zoo Box Office or the Boettcher Welcome Center to receive your coupons for free admission, a free junior ice cream cone, a free ride on the Conservation Carousel, and more goodies!
  • Movie Tavern ~ Get a free popcorn when you sign up, a free movie ticket for your birthday, and free invitations to special events and screenings.
  • Nick Jr. ~ Sign up your kids for the Nick Jr. Birthday Club and they will get a free personalized birthday phone call form their favorite Nick Jr. character and free birthday printables.
  • Redbox Perks ~ Get a free movie rental when you sign up, a free movie rental in your birthday month, and additional promotions for special savings all year long.

Restaurants

  • A&W Restaurant ~ Sign up for the Mug Club (look for the tab at the top of the website) to get a free Root Beer Float for your birthday and other exclusive monthly offers.
  • Applebee's ~ Sign up for a birthday treat.
  • Arby’s ~ Get a coupon for a free Free Classic Roast Beef Sandwich with purchase of a soft drink when you sign up, coupons throughout the year, and a birthday treat.
  • bd's Mongolian Grill ~ Join the rewards program to get a free stir-fry for your birthday.
  • Benihana ~ Get a $30 Birthday Certificate. Enroll your kids (under 13) in Kabuki Kids and they'll receive a free Benihana mug with the purchase of a kid's meal.
  • Bruegger’s Bagels Birthday Club ~ Get a free bagel with cream cheese when you sign up, a Birthday Surprise, and other specials throughout the year.
  • Brio Tuscan Grille ~ Join MyBrio Rewards for special offers and a gift for your birthday.
  • Buca di Beppo ~ Register for eClub updates to receive a free brownie on your birthday, a free dessert on your anniversary, and a free appetizer just for signing up.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings ~ Join the Buffalo Circle for a special gift just for signing up, insider offers all year, and a free snack-size traditional or boneless wings for your birthday.
  • Captain D’s ~ Join the D's Club to receive a free fish or chicken dinner for joining, plus freebies on your birthday.
  • Caribou Coffee ~ Join the email list for a free Birthday Drink!
  • Cinnabon ~Join Club Cinnabon® to get a free Minibon® Roll when you sign up, offers throughout the year, and a special treat on your birthday.
  • Cold Stone Creamery ~ Join the eClub and get a BOGO Creation.
  • Corner Bakery Cafe ~ Join the eClub for great offers and a free birthday sweet.
  • Country Buffet ~ Sign up for the Crave Connection for deals, discounts, and a BOGO buffet dinner for your birthday.
  • Dairy Queen ~ Join the DQ Blizzard Fan Club and receive a BOGO coupon for your birthday.
  • Denny's ~ Join their rewards club to receive a free Grand Slam Breakfast on your birthday.
  • Dickey’s Barbecue Pit ~ Join The Big Yellow Cup Club for a birthday surprise.
  • Dough Dreamery ~ Join the Birthday Club to receive a free scoop of edible cookie dough on your birthday.
  • The Egg & I ~ Get a BOGO coupon when you sign up and a free entree for your birthday.
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels ~ Join the Shmear Club and get a free egg sandwich for your birthday.
  • Famous Dave's ~ Join the email list to receive offers, BBQ tips, and a tasty gift for your birthday.
  • Firehouse Subs ~ Sign up for Firehouse Rewards and receive a free large drink with sub purchase, plus a free subway for your birthday.
  • Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill ~ Join the VIB (Very Important Bean) Club to earn rewards and receive a free treat for your birthday.
  • Genghis Grill ~ Become a member of the Khan's Club to earn rewards, get special offers, and receive a birthday treat.
  • Hard Rock ~
  • IHOP ~ Join their Pancake Revolution and receive a free meal for signing up and on your birthday too.
  • Jason's Deli ~ Join the Real, Good List and get a $5 off coupon for your birthday plus special offers throughout the year.
  • Jersey Mike’s Subs ~ Join the email club and get a free birthday sub and drink.
  • Joe's Crab Shack ~ Join the email list and get a Birthday Surprise plus a free app for signing up.
  • Johnny Rocket's ~ Join the Johnny Rocket eClub and receive a free burger on your birthday and one for signing up.
  • Hacienda Colorado ~ Join the Preferred Guest Program for free sopapillas on your birthday.
  • LaMar's Donuts ~ Become a LaMar's Lover for Life to earn free donuts and coffee all year, plus get a birthday donut on the house.
  • Landry's Select Club ~ Get the club card and receive $25 credit to be spent at any Landry's restaurant (including the Downtown Aquarium) in your birthday month.
  • Lone Star Steakhouse ~ Join the e-club and get a gift for joining and a gift for your birthday.
  • Mad Greens ~ Join the MAD Loyalty program (in-store only) to get a $10 credit for your birthday.
  • The Melting Pot ~ Join Club Fondue to get birthday and anniversary surprises, and special offers all year.
  • Mimi’s Cafe ~ Get a surprise on your birthday and your anniversary, plus receive a free 2-pack of croissants or muffins just for signing up.
  • Noodles & Company ~ Sign up for Noodlegrams and get a free noodle bowl for your birthday.
  • Olive Garden ~ Sign up for the newsletter to get a birthday surprise.
  • Panera ~ Get a free birthday pastry for your birthday loaded to your MyPanera card.
  • Perkin’s ~ Join MyPerkins for a 20% off coupon when you sign up and a special birthday gift.
  • P.F. Chang's ~ Sign up for email updates and get a birthday reward (appetizer or dim sum) plus other special offers.
  • Pizza Hut ~ Kids 10 and under can join the Birthday Club for a free child's meal on their birthday.
  • Quizno's ~ Join the QClub and get a free treat for your birthday.
  • Red Robin ~ Join Red Robin Loyalty to get a free birthday burger and other rewards.
  • Rubio’s ~ Get a free taco when you join the Beach Club, exclusive offers all year, and a birthday treat.
  • Ruby Tuesday ~ Join So Connected® and get a free appetizer when you join, a free burger or garden bar entree on your birthday, plus member-only offers.
  • Shake ‘n Steak ~ Special offers, coupons, and surprises for your birthday and anniversary.
  • Smashburger ~ Join the Smashclub and receive a free side or shake with any purchase for your birthday.
  • Sweet Tomatoes ~ Join Club Veg to get a welcome coupon, special offers all year, and a birthday coupon too.
  • TGI Friday’s ~ Join the Fridays Rewards™ program to get free food on every visit, invites to special events, and a birthday surprise.
  • Ted’s Montana Grill ~ Become a Ted's Insider by joining the email club for free dessert on your birthday, an appetizer on your anniversary, and exclusive rewards.
  • Texas Roadhouse ~ Sign up for the email club to get "delicious gifts and other fun stuff" including a free treat on your birthday.
  • Tokyo Joe's ~ Join the Addict Club to receive a free starter when you register, a free entree for your HALF birthday, and other perks.
  • Wingstop ~ Join the e-club and get free fries for signing up plus a free gift on your birthday.

Retail Shopping

  • American Eagle Outfitters ~ Sign up for AERewards and get 15% off during your birthday month.
  • Aveda ~ Enjoy 15% off your first purchase, exclusive offers all year, and a free birthday gift.
  • bareMinerals ~ Join the FAB (Friends And Benefits) Club to receive a free beauty product.
  • Barnes & Noble ~ Get 30% off one kids' book or toy when you sign up your child for the B&N Kids' Club, plus a free cupcake or cookie from the cafe for your child's birthday.
  • The Body Shop ~ Join the Love Your Body™ club to receive a $10 reward in your birthday month plus 10% most other purchases.
  • DSW ~ Join DSW's rewards program to receive points for every purchase, free shipping, and $5 off any purchase online or in store during your birthday month.
  • IKEA ~ Join the IKEA FAMILY email list for regular product discounts and a birthday surprise.
  • Justice Clothing ~ Join Club Justice for free shipping, member-only offers, and a birthday surprise.
  • Kohl's ~ Yes2You Rewards members receive a $10 reward for their birthday ... and it can even be combined with other offers!
  • Old Navy ~ Sign up for the email list and receive a special welcome offer, plus a discount coupon for your and your kids' birthdays.
  • Payless Shoes ~ Join the email list (at the bottom of the website) and get a 20% off Birthday Coupon and other special offers.
  • Tattered Cover ~ Send an email with your birthday month to newsletter@tatteredcover.com and they'll send you a special discount certificate for your birthday.
  • Timbuk Toys ~ Register for the Birthday Club to receive a $10 coupon for the birthday child.
  • ULTA ~ Sign up for ULTAmate Rewards® to get 2x Bonus Points on purchases in your birthday month and free pretty present.

Promotions may have a specific time frame in which they can be redeemed and are subject to change at any time. If you know of a birthday freebie not on this list or discover one that is no longer valid, please email kyriec@macaronikid.com.


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Whoop whoop! It's your birthday ... get ready for a bunch of free eats and sweets! Following is a list of restaurants that want to help you celebrate! All require you to join an email list (except for Firehouse Subs), but if it's a place you regularly frequent, then why not? You'll get PLENTY of other special offers throughout the year too!

Offers may be valid only for your birthday, for your entire birthday month, or they may have a specific time frame in which birthday promotions must be redeemed. Promotions can change at any time. If you discover one that is no longer valid, or come across a birthday freebie that isn't on this list, please send an email to kyriec@macaronikid.com.

  • Applebee's: Sign up for a birthday treat.
  • Arby’s: Get a coupon for a free shake with purchase.
  • Atlanta Bread Company: Join the VIP eCLub in-store for a free cookie on your birthday.
  • Auntie Anne’s: Become a Very Important Pretzel-Lover and get a free pretzel.
  • Baskin Robbins: Free scoop of ice cream and a birthday cake discount.
  • Ben & Jerry’s: Become a Chunk Spelunker for a free scoop of ice cream on your birthday.
  • Benihana: Get a $30 Birthday Certificate. Enroll your kids (under 13) in Kabuki Kids and they'll receive a free Benihana mug with the purchase of a kid's meal.
  • Bruegger’s Bagels Birthday Club: Get a free Birthday Surprise.
  • Brio Tuscan Grille: Join MyBrio Rewards for a gift for your birthday.
  • Buca di Beppo: Register for eClub updates to receive a free brownie on your birthday, a free dessert on your anniversary, and a free appetizer just for signing up.
  • Burger King: Register your kids (under 13) for the BK Crown club and they'll receive a free kid's meal.
  • California Pizza Kitchen: Sign up your kids (10 and under) for the CPKids Adventure eClub and they'll receive a free meal during their birthday month.
  • Captain D’s: Join the D's Club to receive a free fish or chicken dinner for joining, plus freebies on your birthday. Kids 12 and under can join the Kid's Birthday Club.
  • Caribou Coffee: Join the email list for a free Birthday Drink!
  • Carrabba’s Italian Grill: Join the Amici Club to get a free dessert with entrée purchase.
  • Cinnabon: Join Club Cinnabon to get a MochaLatta Chill on your birthday and a free cinnamon roll when you sign up.
  • Cold Stone Creamery: Join the eClub and get a BOGO Creation.
  • Dairy Queen: Join the DQ Blizzard Fan Club and receive a free Blizzard.
  • Denny's: Join their rewards club to receive a free Grand Slam on your birthday.
  • Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Join The Big Yellow Cup Club for a birthday surprise.
  • Einstein Bagels: Join the club to get a free Bagel & Shmear!
  • Famous Dave's: Join the email list to receive offers, BBQ tips, and a tasty gift for your birthday.
  • Firehouse Subs: No need to join! Just show up with a valid ID on your birthday and receive a free medium sub.
  • Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill: Get the VIB (Very Important Bean) Card to receive a free dessert with any purchase.
  • Genghis Grill: Become a member of the Khan's Club and get a free Birthday Bowl.
  • IHOP: Join their Pancake Revolution and receive a free meal for signing up and on your birthday.
  • Jack in the Box: Join the email or text message list and get free food.
  • Jason's Deli: Join the Real, Good List and get a $5 off coupon.
  • Jersey Mike’s Subs: Join the email club and get a free birthday sub and drink.
  • Joe's Crab Shack: Join the email list and get a Birthday Surprise.
  • Johnny Rocket's: Join the Johnny Rocket eClub and receive a free burger on your birthday and one for signing up.
  • Krispy Kreme: Join Friends of Krispy Kreme and get a Birthday donut.
  • Landry's Select Club: Get the club card and receive $25 credit to be spent at any Landry's restaurant in your birthday month.
  • Lone Star Steakhouse: Join the e-club and get a gift for joining and a gift for your birthday.
  • The Melting Pot: Join Club Fondue to get birthday and anniversary surprises, and special offers all year.
  • Mimi’s Cafe: Get a surprise on your birthday and your anniversary, plus receive a free 4-pack of Mimi's Famous Classic Muffins just for signing up.
  • Noodles & Company: Sign up for Noodlegrams and get a free noodles bowl for your birthday.
  • Old Chicago: Join the Old Chicago Birthday Club to get free pizza.
  • The Old Spaghetti Factory: Sign your kids up for Wally's Kids Club and they'll get a free birthday meal.
  • Olive Garden: Sign up for the newsletter to get a birthday surprise.
  • On the Border: Join Club Cantina for treats when you sign up and on your birthday.
  • Outback Steakhouse: Join My Outback Rewards and receive a free dessert on your birthday.
  • Panera: Get a free goodie for your birthday loaded to your MyPanera card.
  • Papa Murphy's: Members of the e-Club get free cookie dough.
  • Perkin’s: Join MyPerkins for 20% off and a special birthday gift.
  • P.F. Chang's: Sign up for email updates and get a free dessert for your birthday.
  • Pizza Hut: Kids 12 and under can join the Birthday Club for a free child's meal on their birthday.
  • Qdoba Mexican Grill: Sign up for their rewards program and receive a free chips & salsa or a free regular drink for registering, plus a free gift on your birthday.
  • Quizno's: Join the QClub and get a free cookie for your birthday.
  • Red Lobster: Fresh Catch Club members get a birthday surprise.
  • Rubio’s: Join the Beach Club for a free Birthday Meal.
  • Ruby Tuesday: Get So Connected and receive a birthday burger.
  • Schlotzsky's: Join the Bun & Fun e-club for a free sandwich.
  • Shake ‘n Steak: Join the e-club for a free birthday meal, plus you can enroll your child's birthday too.
  • Smashburger: Join the Smashclub and receive a BOGO coupon for your birthday.
  • Sonic: Become a Sonic Cruisers member to receive a free surprise on your birthday. Kids 12 and under can join the Birthday Club to get a Wacky Pack Kid's Meal.
  • Souper!Salad!: Join Souper Perks and get a free birthday meal.
  • Sweet Tomatoes: Join Club Veg for a BOGO birthday coupon.
  • Starbuck’s: Join My Starbucks Rewards for a free drink on your birthday.
  • TCBY: Join myTCBY e-club to receive a free small cup of frozen yogurt.
  • TGI Friday’s: Join Give Me More Stripes for a birthday treat and other rewards.
  • Ted’s Montana Grill: Join the email club for free dessert on your birthday and anniversary.
  • Texas Roadhouse: Sign up for the email club to get a free treat on your birthday.
  • UNO Chicago Grill: Join the Insiders Club and get a free meal on your birthday.
  • Waffle House: Join The Regulars Club for a birthday surprise.
  • Wendy’s: Join MyWendy's to get coupons for free food during your Birthday Week.
  • White Fence Farm: Join the email club and get $10 off any entree during your birthday month.
  • Wingstop: Join the e-club and get a coupon for 5 free wings with drink purchase.