Birthdays aren’t just about celebrating another trip around the sun—they’re about scoring free food, drinks, shopping credits, and even concert tickets! And if you’re anything like me, you fully lean into it. March is my birthday month, so I made it my mission to celebrate all over Minnesota and see just how many of these birthday freebies I could collect.

I’m proud to report: the mission was a delicious success. My personal favorite? Breadsmith. I picked up a free loaf of their English muffin bread and brought it to our family brunch—it was a total hit.

So whether you’re a March babe like me or prepping ahead, this list from the Platinum Home Team has you covered. Let’s make your birthday month feel like a platinum-level celebration.

Before you dive in, here’s a pro tip: Many of these offers require you to sign up in advance (sometimes up to 30 days before your birthday). So, if your big day is coming up, make sure to enroll in rewards programs early!

Free Food & Drinks – Because Calories Don’t Count on Your Birthday

6Smith (Wayzata) – Free bubbles or a small chocolate cake (no sign-up required!).

A&W – Free root beer float (Rooty’s Mug Club members).

AMC Theatres – Free large popcorn (AMC Stubs Insider members).

Applebee’s – Free dessert with a $15 purchase (Club Applebee’s members).

Arby’s – Free dessert (shake, cookie, or turnover) for Arby’s Rewards members.

Baskin Robbins – Free scoop of ice cream (download the app & create an account).

Ben & Jerry’s – Free scoop of ice cream (Flavor Fanatics members).

Benihana – $30 credit with a $30 purchase (The Chef’s Table members).

Broadway Pizza – Free solo pizza + free kids' meal for little ones (EClub members).

Buffalo Wild Wings – 6 free wings (Blazin’ Rewards members).

Caribou Coffee – Free birthday drink (Caribou Perks members).

Casey’s – Free cookie or donut (Casey’s Rewards members).

Cinnabon – Free iced coffee (Cinnabon Rewards members).

Cold Stone Creamery – Free ice cream (My Stone Cold Club members).

Culver’s – Free frozen custard with a topping (MyCulver’s members).

Denny’s – Free Grand Slam breakfast (Denny’s Rewards members).

Dunn Brothers Coffee – $5 credit for a birthday treat (Dunn Brothers Rewards members).

Firehouse Subs – Free medium sub (Firehouse Rewards members).

Fogo de Chão – $25 off meal + free dessert (FOGO Rewards members).

Health Evolution – Free regular-size drink (Members only).

Häagen-Dazs – Free scoop of ice cream (Download the app).

Hogan Brothers – Free half hoagie and medium fountain beverage (Show ID in Northfield location).

Houlihan’s – Free entrée (Houlihan’s email members, available in Chanhassen & Eagan).

IHOP – Free full stack of pancakes (International Bank of Pancakes members).

IKEA – $10 birthday coupon (IKEA Family members, emailed before your birthday month).

Jamba Juice – Free small smoothie (My Jamba Rewards members, requires $10 spent in past year).

Jersey Mike’s – Free regular sub (myMikes app members).

Nothing Bundt Cakes – Free bundtlet (EClub members).

Olive Garden – Free dessert when dining in.

Red Robin – Free birthday burger (Red Robin Royalty members).

Skinner’s Pub – Four hours of free beer for the birthday person if three guests attend.

Starbucks – Free drink or food item (Starbucks Rewards members).

Free Shopping Credits & Discounts – Treat Yourself!

American Eagle & Aerie – $5 birthday reward (RealRewards members).

Arc’s Value Village – $5 shopping credit (Village Rewards members).

Build-A-Bear – $10 off a $30 purchase (Bonus Club members).

DSW – $5 birthday reward (DSW VIP members).

Express – $5-$40 birthday reward (Express Insider members).

Finish Line – Up to $15 in birthday rewards (Status Program members).

IKEA – $10 birthday credit (IKEA Family members).

Kohl’s – $5 birthday reward (Kohl’s Rewards members).

Sephora – Free beauty gift (Beauty Insider members).

Ulta Beauty – Free beauty gift (Ultamate Rewards members).

West Elm / Pottery Barn – $25 birthday reward (Key Rewards members).

Entertainment & Casino Birthday Perks – Feeling Lucky?

ACME Comedy Club – Free show tickets for you + 3 guests (online request required).

First Avenue – Free concert ticket (even for sold-out shows!).

Grand Casino – Spin to win up to $125 in Grand Play.

Mystic Lake Casino – Up to $1,000 in slot play.

Treasure Island Casino – Free slot play, dining credit, and $20 off bingo.

Retail Freebies – A Little Something for You

Bath & Body Works – Free product up to $9.95 with purchase.

LEGO Store (Mall of America) – Free build-your-own minifigure.

Target – 5% off one purchase (Target Circle members).

Yankee Candle – Free gift (Fragrance Family Rewards members).

More Freebies & Fun – Unexpected Birthday Perks

Crayola Experience (Mall of America) – Free admission within 7 days of your birthday.

Paradise Car Wash – Free car wash the week of your birthday.

Uptown Dermatology – Discount on Botox ($1 off per year of your age).

Ready to Celebrate? This birthday girl says: YES. Make the most of your big day by cashing in on as many of these offers as you can. Whether you’re in it for the cake, the carbs, or the concert tickets, there’s something on this list for every type of birthday mood.

And if you discover a new birthday freebie I should add to the list? Message me—I’ll celebrate with you. 

From your friend Dani at The Platinum Home Team—happy birthday, babe. Go get your freebies!