Living in Boston is expensive, but you deserve a little way to treat yourself – especially on your birthday! As our gift to you, we rounded up plenty of ways to do so for FREE. Sure, a free drink at Dunks or a Panera pastry is sweet (and on our list), but we also found local spots that add something extra. Ready to celebrate?
Some of these rewards programs require that you're signed up in advance of your actual bday to get the goods, so make sure you read the fine print so you don't miss out. These offers are subject to change, so it's a good idea to confirm the current details ahead of time. Now it’s time to get your freebie game on!
photo credit: Flour bakery + Cafe
Food & Drink
Summer Shack – Get a free one-pound lobster on your birthday with proof of valid ID. Dine-in only.
Dunkin' – Register for DD Perks and get a free medium beverage via the app.
Starbucks – Sign up for Starbucks Rewards and get a free beverage or food item.
Taco Bell – Download the Taco Bell App and get a free Mountain Dew Baja Blast Freeze.
Flour – Receive $5 in Flour credit as a special birthday gift when you download the Flour app and create an account prior to your birthday.
Papa Gino’s – Get a free small cheese pizza when you sign up for their loyalty program.
B. Good – Sign up for their loyalty program and get a $5-off voucher.
Legal Sea Foods – Join Legal Net Rewards for a free dessert, valid for your entire birthday month.
Wahlburgers – When you join the WahlClub, you can get one free non-alcoholic shake on your birthday.
Fogo de Chao – This one is fire! Join the Fogo de Chao eClub for a $25 birthday discount code.
Boloco – Sign up for their VIBE Loyalty program and savor a complimentary birthday burrito.
Chick-Fil-A – Members will receive their choice of a cookie or brownie. Different tiers of membership offer varying freebies.
Jersey Mike’s – Join the email club and receive a free sub on your birthday.
Chipotle – Join Chipotle Rewards for something special on your birthday (it's a super secret surprise)!
P.F. Chang’s – Score a free dessert during your birthday month with a rewards account.
Red Robin – Sign up for their rewards program to get a free burger on your birthday.
Einstein Bros Bagels – Join the Shmear Society and receive a free bagel and cream cheese of your choice.
IHOP – Free stack of pancakes on your birthday when you join the rewards program.
photo credit: fogo de chao
Don’t Forget Dessert
Ben & Jerry's – Join the Flavor Fanatic rewards program and get a birthday "cone-gratulatory" surprise.
JP Licks – Register for a “Cow Card” for a free birthday sundae.
The Melting Pot – Score free chocolate-covered strawberries on your birthday when you sign up for their online club.
Nothing Bundt Cakes – Sign up for their email to receive a free bundtlet on your birthday.
Menchie's – Free $5 scoop when you sign up for perks.
Crumbl Cookies – Join the Crumbl Loyalty program to get a free cookie on your birthday.
Cold Stone Creamery – Join My Cold Stone Club Rewards to receive a buy-one-get-one-free creation coupon for your birthday.
California Pizza Kitchen – Sign up for their rewards program online to receive a free dessert on your birthday.
Cheesecake Factory – Join Cheesecake Rewards to receive a free slice of cheesecake on your birthday.
Arby’s – Join the Arby’s Birthday Club online for a free birthday milkshake.
Krispy Kreme – Sign up for Krispy Kreme Rewards and get a free donut and coffee.
Panera – Join MyPanera Rewards for a free sweet treat on your birthday.
Olive Garden – Sign up for the Olive Garden E-Club to receive a free dessert on your birthday.
Chili’s – Sign up for My Chili's Rewards to grab a free dessert on your birthday.
Edible Arrangements – Sign up for Edible Rewards for a free chocolate-dipped fruit box.
photo credit: puttshack
Other Freebies
Off the Beaten Path Food Tours – Mention it’s your birthday when you book, and they’re known to pull out a few special touches and birthday surprises!
Puttshack – Join the VIP Perks Club for a free mini-golf game.
Alamo Drafthouse – Sign up for the Victory program for a free sweet treat on your special day.
American Eagle Outfitters – Sign up for their rewards program and receive 15 percent off during your birthday month. If you spend $350 or more in a year, that coupon goes up to 25 percent.
AMC – Join AMC Stubs and get a free large popcorn during your birthday month.
Benefit – They usually offer a free brow arch with photo ID at most Benefit BrowBar locations!
Ulta – Join Ultamate Rewards and get a free birthday gift, plus double points during your birthday month.
Bath & Body Works – Sign up for My Bath & Body Works and get an annual birthday gift.
Container Store – Get a discounted order during your birthday month when you sign up as an Organized Insider.
DSW –Join DSW's rewards program and receive a $5 gift certificate on your birthday.
Old Navy – Sign up for Old Navy's email newsletters and get a free gift on your birthday.
Sephora – Join the Beauty Insiders and receive a complimentary gift during your birthday month.
Now that you've scored all the freebies, check out our ultimate guide to celebrating your birthday in Boston for even more ways to party!
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