We know how special (and let’s be honest—expensive!) birthdays can be when you have kids. That’s why we’ve put together this fun guide of birthday freebies and perks you may want to check out around your child’s big day!
Tons of treats and other discounts, these birthday offers are a great way to make the day extra special without stretching your budget.
💡 Be sure to bookmark this page for future reference—you’ll want to come back year after year!
Please note: some offers require the child to be at least 13 to register or must be signed up in advance, so be sure to check the details before you go.
Madison Area Kids’ Birthday Freebies
Auntie Anne’s – Birthday Reward
🎁 Free pretzel on your birthday.
📌 Must make at least one purchase annually to qualify.
Ben & Jerry’s – Flavor Fanatics
🎁 Free ice cream on your birthday.
📌 Sign up the month before. Closest location: Milwaukee.
IHOP – Birthday Pancakes
🎁 Free pancakes on your birthday.
📌 Kids must be 13+ to register for the rewards program.
Pizza Hut – Rewards Program
🎁 Free cinnamon sticks on your birthday.
📌 Available to kids 13+ with a registered account.
Jamba Juice
🎁 Free small smoothie on your birthday.
Panera Bread – MyPanera Rewards
🎁 Free bakery item on your birthday.
Culver’s – Birthday Sundae
🎁 Free one-scoop sundae on your birthday.
📌 Parents can add multiple family members’ birthdays to their account.
Nothing Bundt Cakes – eClub
🎁 Free bundtlet on your birthday.
📌 Must be 13+ to join the eClub.
Crumbl Cookies – Crumbl Loyalty
🎁 Free cookie on your birthday.
Cheesecake Factory – Rewards Program
🎁 Free slice of cheesecake (with purchase) during birthday week.
📌 Sign up at least one month before your birthday.
AMC Theatres – Stubs Insider
🎁 Free large popcorn during your birthday month.
📌 For members 13+.
Build-A-Bear – Pay Your Age
🎁 Pay your child’s age for the Birthday Treat Bear.
📌 Offer available in-store during your child’s birthday month.
Cold Stone Creamery – Birthday Club
🎁 BOGO creation on your birthday.
📌 Must be 13+ to join.
Kwik Trip – Milk Moovers Kids Club
🎁 Birthday coupons sent via email.
📌 Open to kids ages 2–12.
Sephora – Beauty Insider
🎁 Free birthday gift (options change yearly).
📌 Must be 13+ to sign up.
Starbucks – Birthday Reward
🎁 Free coffee or drink on your birthday.
📌 Must be 13+ and signed up at least 7 days in advance.
Chuck E. Cheese – Birthday Club
🎁 Free gifts including gameplay, upgrades, and discounts.
📌 Join the Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Club—it’s free and includes perks for the whole family!
Olive Garden – eClub
🎁 Complimentary dessert on your birthday when dining in.
📌 Sign up for their eClub to get birthday perks and special offers.
