Who doesn’t love free stuff—especially on their birthday? If you have kids, you’ll definitely want to take advantage of these amazing birthday freebies. From free meals and desserts to special discounts and even a phone call from a favorite cartoon character, there are plenty of ways to make your child’s birthday extra special without spending extra cash. Check out these fun birthday goodies and start planning a celebration your little one will love!
If you’re looking for free birthday goodies for grownups or kiddos over 13, check out our Ultimate Guide to Scoring Over 100 Birthday Freebies.
Free Birthday Goodies
Benihana
Kids 12 and under can join the Benihana Kabuki Kids program and receive a free souvenir mug of their choice with purchase of a Kabuki Kids meal.
Big Boy
Sign your kiddo(s) up for the Big Boy Kids Club and they’ll get a free birthday meal! They’ll also get special coupons to mom or dad’s email for free shakes, ice cream, and more. Plus free downloads of coloring sheets and games. Kids must be 10 or under to join.
Chuck E. Cheese
Sign up for the Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Club at least a week before your child’s birthday and they’ll receive 30 minutes of free game play, 500 bonus e-tickets, and a free cotton candy!
Nickelodeon Birthday Club
Your little birthday boy or girl can celebrate their big day with a phone call from their favorite Nickelodeon character! Choose from popular shows like “Peppa Pig,” “Paw Patrol,” “SpongeBob SquarePants,” and more.
Once you select the character you want, you’ll enter a few bits of information about yourself and your child. You can then preview the message and go back to select another character if desired. You’ll then set up a time for the character to call. Don’t worry if you miss it, you’ll also get a text message and email with links to resend if needed.
Find other birthday fun like crafts and party planning tips from Nickelodeon here.
Red Robin
Kids get a free birthday Sundae at Red Robin on their birthday. No signup required.
Birthday Discounts
American Girl
Join AG Rewards and enter your child’s birthday to get sent a special greeting and exclusive offer on the big day.
Build-A-Bear
Get your child a special Birthday Treat Bear by paying the age they are turning with a special discount at Build-A-Bear. So for their first birthday you would pay $1 and so on. The bear is regularly priced at $14. A parent must join the Build-A-Bear Bonus Club and the child must be present to receive the discount.
Bonus: Click here for your chance to claim a Build-A-Bear gift card.
The Children’s Place
Sign up for My Place Rewards and enter up to four children’s birthdays in the Birthday Savings portion of your profile to get a 20% off coupon during their birthday month(s). The loyalty program is good at The Children’s Place and its affiliated stores Gymboree, PJ Place, and Sugar & Jade.
Free Smash Cakes With Purchase
Several grocery stores and retailers include a free smash cake with purchase of a bigger cake for children’s first birthday parties. If you don’t see your favorite shop listed here, it’s worth calling their bakery to see if it’s something they offer!
- Festival Foods: Free smash cake with purchase of 1/4 sheet cake or larger.
- Fred Meyer: Free 6” cake with any sheet cake purchase.
- Giant Eagle: Make a note that it is your child’s first birthday when ordering a cake online and they will contact you about your free smash cake.
- Publix: Free smash cake with purchase of a decorated cake that reads “Happy 1st Birthday, [child’s name].”
- Walmart: Free smash cake with purchase of a special order bakery item priced at $14.98 or more.
Celebrating your child’s birthday doesn’t have to break the bank! With these awesome birthday freebies, you can create magical moments for your little one without spending a fortune. Whether it’s a free meal, a fun game session, or a special birthday treat, there’s something for every birthday kid to enjoy. Don’t forget to sign up in advance so you don’t miss out on these deals. Happy birthday to your little one—may their day be filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of free goodies!