Happy birthday! 63 deals and freebies to celebrate with in Arizona

Happy birthday!

Whether you are the type of person who loves to go out and make it know it’s your special day or the type who would rather not get all the text messages and phone calls, you always have to celebrate the day that’s all about you.

Who doesn’t like free stuff or a discount from your favorite store or restaurant? That’s why over 60 businesses offer you an extra reason to celebrate your birthday.

It’s tough to cash in on every birthday perk in 24 hours, so thankfully, plenty of places stretch the love for days — or even weeks. Play your cards right and you could be celebrating (and saving) all month long.

If you’re not sure whether a store or service offers a birthday deal, visit the website or call.

Here’s where to find birthday deals and freebies in metro Phoenix.

RESTAURANTS

Arizona Wilderness

Get a $3 birthday mug on your birthday at the downtown Phoenix or Gilbert locations. The offer is valid within 24 hours of your birthday.

Details: Arizona Wilderness, 201 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix. 480-462-1836. azwbeer.com. Arizona Wilderness, 721 N. Arizona Ave., Gilbert. 480-497-2739.

Baskin-Robbins

Get free ice cream and a discount on cake for your birthday when you join the email club. Three days before your birthday, you will be sent a coupon via email for a free 2.5-ounce ice cream. Both deals are redeemable up to two weeks after your birthday.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. baskinrobbins.com.

Benihana

Sign up online for the Chef’s Table Club, and you’ll get an email with a $30 certificate to use during your birthday month.

Details: 3205 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. 480-812-4701. 16403 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-444-0068. benihana.com.

Bruegger’s Bagels

Details: Multiple Valley locations. rewards.brueggers.com/join.

Chick-Fil-A

Sign up for a Chick-Fil-A One Membership with your email and receive a birthday reward. It expires 30 days from your birth date.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. chick-fil-a.com, click on Chick-Fil-A one in the top right corner.

Cold Stone Creamery

Join the My Cold Stone Club and receive a buy-one creation, get-one creation coupon for your birthday. The coupon will be loaded to your rewards account seven days before your birthday and is redeemable for two weeks.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. coldstonecreamery.com.

Denny’s

Sign up for Denny’s Rewards program online or through the mobile app and get a free Grand Slam on your birthday. When you join their rewards program, you’ll also receive a 20% discount on your next visit.

Details: Multiple Vally locations. dennys.com/rewards.

Dunkin Donuts

Create a DD Perks account to earn points for buying your morning coffee and sugary snacks. The Dunkin’ Rewards members birthday award offers triple points on any purchase made on your birthday. You can choose to activate this points bonus the day before, the day of or the day after your birthday.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. dunkindonuts.com, click on “DD Perks” at the top of the homepage.

Dutch Bros Coffee

Join Dutch Bros Coffee rewards and receive a free drink on your birthday. You can grab a free drink any time between 30 days of your birth date. Sign up on the Dutch Bros app.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. dutchbros.com/rewards.

Eegee’s

Sign up for Eegees’ reward program for a free medium Eegees once you sign up. You will also get a free Eegees on your birthday.

Details: Various locations across the Valley. eegees.com/rewards.

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Get a coupon for a free egg sandwich with your purchase when you sign up for the E-Club Schmear Society. The offer is redeemable for 14 days.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. einsteinbros.com; click “Shmear Society” in the upper left-hand corner.

Grimaldi’s Coal-Brick Oven Pizzeria

Join Grimaldi’s e-Family and get a free medium cheese pizza with a purchase on your birthday.

Details: Six Valley locations. grimaldispizzeria.com. Click “Rewards” at the top of the homepage.

IHOP

Enjoy a free stack of pancakes on your birthday when you sign up for IHOP’s MYHOP rewards program. You can claim other free pancake stacks right away after signing up, as well as every year on the anniversary of you joining the club.

Details: Multiple Vally locations. IHOP.com, click on “Join MYHOP.”

Joe’s Real BBQ and Joe’s Farm Grill

This family of restaurants offer something special on your birthday. At Joe’s, you get a $10 meal credit toward your bill for dine-in. A valid ID is required, and you must come on the day of your birthday.

Details: Joe’s Real BBQ, 301 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert. 480-503-3805, joesrealbbq.com. Joe’s Farm Grill, 3000 E. Ray Road, Gilbert. 480-563-4745, joesfarmgrill.com.

Oregano’s Pizza Bistro

Head to Oregano’s for free cheese or garlic bread or a pizza cookie. All you have to do is sign up for their Kaboom Rewards Program on their website.

Details: Multiple Valley Locations. oreganos.com/kaboom.

Postino Wine Cafe

Stop by any Postino location in the Valley for an appetizer, 3-ounce Prosecco or dessert on your birthday.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. postinowinecafe.com.

Pei Wei

Sign up for My Wei Rewards and get free food on your birthday. You can choose crab wontons, edamame, vegetable spring rolls or a pork egg roll. The birthday reward will automatically load to your rewards account seven days before your birthday. The promotion is valid 14 days from the date you receive the award.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. peiwei.com.

Red Robin

Sign up for the Red Robin Royalty Card and get a free burger during your birthday month. The deal will be loaded onto your card. The reward is redeemable during the entire month, dine-in only with a minimum purchase of $4.99. If you sign up in the month, it may take up to 24 hours before you can get the free burger.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. redrobin.com/royalty.

Rubio’s

Join Rubio’s rewards program to get a free entree, such as a taco, when you sign up. Members also receive exclusive offers throughout the year and a surprise gift sent to your email for your birthday.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. rubios.com, click on “Rewards.”

Spinato’s Pizza

Sign up for the e-club, and you’ll be emailed a coupon five days before your birthday for $10 off your order at any Spinato’s location.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. spinatospizzeria.com.

Starbucks

Register a Starbucks Card and receive a birthday reward of one free food or beverage item. The birthday reward is added to your account about two days before your birthday and expires the day after your birthday. Present your card or mobile app in the store to receive the free item.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. starbucks.com.

Ziggi’s Coffee

At Ziggi’s Coffee, you can receive a free birthday drink as part of the Ziggi’s Perks program. Joining the program and providing your birthday information qualifies you for this perk.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. ziggiscoffee.com.

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme offers a free donut during your birthday month to members of the Krispy Kreme Rewards program. Join the program through the app or online and provide your birthday information. To redeem, visit a Krispy Kreme location and scan your Rewards bar code or provide your email associated with the account.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. krispykreme.com.

Auntie Anne’s Pretzels

Auntie Anne’s offers a free pretzel on your birthday when you spend $1 or more annually as a member of their Pretzel Perks program.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. auntieannes.com.

Panera Bread

Sign up for the MyPanera rewards program and get a free birthday pastry, muffin, cookie, bagel or sweet. The offer is valid for seven days.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. panerabread.com.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Members of the Buffalo Wild Wings Blazin’ Rewards program can get six free wings for their birthday. Join the program through the app or website and include your birthday information. On your birthday month, the offer will automatically be added to your Blazin’ Rewards account.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. buffalowildwings.com.

The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory offers a birthday treat of a free slice of cheesecake or layer cake to members of its rewards program. Sign up for the program in-store or online and include your birthday information. On your birthday, visit any Cheesecake Factory location, show your ID to verify your birthday and receive your free slice of cheesecake.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. thecheesecakefactory.com.

Scooter’s coffee

Scooter’s Coffee offers a birthday reward through its mobile app. A free drink is automatically added to your rewards three days before your birthday. To use it, go to “My Rewards,” toggle it on; the button will turn red; then tap “Pay In Stores” and have your barista scan your QR code.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. scooterscoffee.com.

Better Buzz coffee

Better Buzz rewards members get a free drink on their birthday, redeemable in-store or through the app. Sign up and add your birthday to qualify. The reward expires seven days after your birthday.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. betterbuzzcoffee.com.

Black Rock coffee bar

Black Rock Rewards members get a free medium birthday drink, valid for 30 days in the app.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. br.coffee.com.

Portillo’s

If you sign up for Portillo’s Perks, you’ll score a free slice of cake on your birthday.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. portillos.com.

Chipotle

Sign up for Chipotle Rewards and get a free chips and your choice of guac, queso blanco or salsa on your birthday. You must make a $5 minimum purchase to redeem.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. chipotle.com.

CAVA

Sign up for CAVA Rewards to enjoy a free birthday treat. Choose a drink, dessert or classic pita chips, redeemable in-store or through the app by scanning your QR code or providing your phone number.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. cava.com.

Vero Chicago Pizza

Sign up for Vero Chicago Pizza Rewards to get a $10 birthday voucher, redeemable online, in-store or with a server. Plus, earn 50 bonus points on your membership anniversary.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. verochicagopizza.com.

Panda Express

Sign up for Panda Rewards to get a free birthday gift, like a small entrée, appetizer or side, with a qualifying purchase.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. pandaexpress.com.

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Nothing Bundt Cakes gives you a free bundtlet cake for your birthday when you sign up for their eClub.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. nothingbundtcakes.com.

Huss Brewing Co.

Huss Brewing Co. offers loyalty program members a birthday reward of a free beer or shareable food item. The reward is valid for seven days before and after the member’s birthday.

Details: Huss Brewing Downtown PHX, 225 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. hussbrewing.com. Huss Brewing, 1520 W. Mineral Road #102, Tempe.

Olive Garden

Olive Garden offers a complimentary birthday dessert when you sign up for the Olive Garden eClub in advance. The coupon requires the purchase of an adult dinner entrée.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. olivegarden.com.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

BJ’s gives members a free Pizookie for their birthday when enrolled in the BJ’s Premier Rewards PLUS program. The reward is sent during your birthday month and is typically valid for 7 days before, on, and 7 days after your birthday.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. bjsrestaurants.com.

Culvers

Members of the Culver’s Delicious Rewards program receive a free single-scoop frozen custard dish or cone with up to two toppings for both their birthday and half-birthday. You get the reward twice a year and the reward automatically loads into your account on the 1st day of your birthday month and remains valid for the entire month.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. culvers.com.

Taco Bell

Taco Bell offers a free birthday reward loaded directly into the app for members of the Taco Bell Rewards Program. The standard birthday reward is typically a free Baja Blast Freeze or a similar-value surprise

Details: Multiple Valley locations. tacobell.com.

Popeyes

The Popeyes birthday reward is a free Cinnamon Apple Pie with no purchase necessary, given to members of the Popeyes Rewards Program. Sign up and input your birthday at least 30 days before your birth month to ensure the system triggers the offer in time.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. popeyes.com.

ENTERTAINMENT

Harkins Theatres

If you sign up for the My Harkins Awards, you’ll get a $5 Birthday Treat Award for popcorn, drinks, snacks and other treats.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. harkinstheatres.com.

AMC Theaters

AMC Theatres offers a birthday perk of a free large popcorn and free large fountain drink to members of the AMC Stubs program. Join the program through the app or website and add your birthday information. During your birthday month, the free popcorn offer will automatically be loaded onto your account.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. amctheatres.com.

Out of Africa Wildlife Park

General admission ― which includes a safari, shows and a shuttle ― is $12 for the entire month of your birthday. Show valid identification or a birth certificate at the entrance.

Details: State Route 260 and Cherry Road, Camp Verde. 928-567-2840, outofafricapark.com.

Stand Up Live! Comedy

Fill out a comment card at a show and become a VIP promotional member to receive four free tickets to a show during your birthday month. The deal is not valid for certain special events, and it may take a while for your comment card to be processed.

Details: 50 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix. 480-719-6100, standuplive.com.

SHOPPING

Anthropologie

Treat yourself to some online shopping and sign up for Anthropologie’s loyalty club, AnthroPerks. Members get to check out new arrivals before the general public and a 20% birthday discount. The discount, which will be emailed to you, is valid for one purchase in-store or online during your birthday month.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. anthropologie.com, click on “AnthroPerks” at the bottom of the home page.

Aveda

Aveda will give you a free composition oil with any purchase on your birthday. Sign in or create an account, add your birthday to your profile and check your email for the redemption code.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. aveda.com, click on “Offers.”

Bookmans

Kids 12 and under can join the Bookmans Kids Club. In addition to a 10% discount on anything in Bookmans stores, they’ll get a $10 gift certificate to use on their birthday. Customers ages 13-17 can sign up for the 1317 club, which gives them a 15% percent discount on anything in the store as well as a $15 gift certificate for their birthday.

Details: Multiple locations. bookmans.com.

Changing Hands bookstore

The bookstore offers $10 off any single purchase. Just drop by during your birthday month and show a drivers license or other form of ID with your birth date. Young readers without ID can receive a birthday gift when accompanied by a parent with a valid license or state-issued photo ID.

Details: 300 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 602-274-0067, and 6428 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe. 480-730-0205. changinghands.com.

Cost Plus World Market

Details: Multiple Valley locations. worldmarket.com.

Frances Boutique

Stop by this local favorite for 10% off any purchase on your birthday. The shop sells modern home goods, accessories and apparel with vintage charm.

Details: 10 W. Camelback Road, Suite A, Phoenix. 602-279-5467, shopfrancesboutique.com.

Kendra Scott

Sign up with your email address and receive 50% off one piece of fashion jewelry or 25% off one fine, sterling silver or home collection item. You can order online or pick out your jewelry in-store at any time during your birthday month.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. kendrascott.com/birthday-signup.html.

Sephora

Members of Sephora’s Beauty Insider club earn points with every dollar they spend that can be redeemed for products. As a Beauty Insider, you can visit a store to pick up a free birthday gift any time during your birthday month.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. sephora.com, click on “Beauty Insider” at the bottom of the homepage.

Ulta Beauty

Ultamate Rewards members will receive double points during their birthday month toward discounts in the store, as well as a free gift during their birthday month. Platinum and Diamond members also get a coupon for $10 off their purchase.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. ulta.com.

Victoria’s Secret

VS credit cardholders automatically receive a coupon in their email during their birthday month. Cardholders receive $10 off; Gold cardholders receive $15 off plus a $15 coupon on your half-birthday.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. victoriassecret.com.

Build-A-Bear Workshop

Build-A-Bear Workshop offers a special birthday deal through its Bonus Club. Join the club in-store or online and make sure your birthday information is included in your club account details. During your birthday month, you can visit any Build-A-Bear Workshop store and purchase a Birthday Treat Bear for the cost equivalent to your age.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. buildabear.com.

DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse)

DSW offers a $5 birthday reward to members of their VIP Rewards program. To qualify, you need to have made a purchase of $1 or more using your VIP Member Account. The birthday reward can be redeemed online or in store. Additionally, members enjoy exclusive personal benefits through the MyPerks program.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. dsw.com.

H&M

Sign up for H&M’s membership to get 25% off one item for your birthday via email code, valid for two weeks, plus 10% off for joining.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. 2.hm.com.

Bath and Body Works

When you join Bath & Body Works Rewards, you’ll get an exclusive birthday freebie every year.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. bathandbodyworks.com.

Petco

Celebrate your pet’s birthday too. Petco offers a 10% discount on your online order as a birthday treat for members of their Pals Rewards program. To redeem the discount, use the promo code “petbirthday” in your shopping cart. The offer is valid for 14 days after receiving the Pals Birthday email. This discount applies to most online purchases, excluding pet food, live animals and certain other products.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. petco.com.

Nike

Nike offers eligible members a 10% discount during their birthday month, both online and in store. To receive this offer, you must join the Nike Membership program.

Details: Multiple Valley locations. nike.com.