Who doesn’t love to get something FREE? I recently found a list of different establishments that give the birthday honoree something free. Most places require that you register first, but a few minutes of your time could lead to a pretty cool gift. Take a moment to add your birthday to their list and then wait for your special day to get a whole bunch of surprises!

• Baskin-Robbins
  • Sign up for the Baskin-Robbins Birthday Club, and you’ll receive a coupon for a free 2.5 oz. scoop of ice cream on your birthday.
• Ben and Jerry’s
  • Become a Chunk Spelunker, and get free ice cream on your birthday.
• Bob Evans
  • Sign your child up for the Bob Evans Kids’ Times Birthday club, and he’ll receive a free kids’ meal on his birthday. Ages 12 and under.
• The Body Shop
  • Become a Love Your Body Member ($10), and get a free birthday gift when you visit a store during your birthday month (up to a $10 value). Other benefits included with membership.
• Carvel
  • Become a Fudgie Fanatic, and get a free cup or cone on your birthday.
• California Pizza Kitchen
  • Sign up to receive a coupon for a free CPKids meal during your child’s birthday month. Ages 10 and under.
• CVS
  • Sign up for the ExtraCare Beauty Club, and get $3 in ExtraBucks on your birthday.
• Dairy Queen
  • Get a coupon for a free blizzard.
• Dunkin’ Donuts
  • Join the DD Perks Rewards program and get a free medium beverage on your birthday.
• Denny’s
  • Celebrate your birthday with a free Grand Slam!
• Famous Dave’s
  • Join the P.I.G. Club (Pretty Important Guest), and get free food on your birthday. Be sure to sign up all of your family members.
• Firehouse Subs
  • Just show ID, and you’ll get a free sub on your birthday.
• IHOP
  • Sign up for their e-mail club, and get a free meal on your birthday.
• Johnny Rocket’s
  • Get a free hamburger when you register and one on your birthday.
• KMART
  • Get $5 in birthday bucks for your child to be spent at your local KMART on his/her birthday.
• Marie Callender’s
  • Sign up for the Marie Callender’s E-Club, and get free food on your birthday. Kids and adults are eligible.
• Ruby Tuesday
  • Get on the So Connected e-mail list, and you’ll receive a coupon for a free burger on your birthday.
• Red Robin
  • Become a Red Robin eClub member; and get a free burger on your birthday, plus a free gift just for signing up.
• Red Lobster
  • Join the Fresh Catch Club, and receive a surprise gift on your birthday (rumor has it that it’s a free appetizer coupon).
• Sephora
  • Join Beauty Insiders, and get a free gift on your birthday.
• Sonic
  • Sign up for Sonic Cruisers, Sonic’s official fan club, and you’ll receive a coupon on your birthday for your choice of a regular order of tots, a medium fountain drink or a regular cream slush. Become a member of the Sonic Birthday Club, and your child will receive a coupon for a free Wacky Pack Kids’ Meal on his birthday and a $1.99 Wacky Pack Kids’ Meal on his half birthday.
• World Market
  • Become a member of the World Market Rewards Program, and get a $10 off $10 coupon on your birthday.
• Victoria’s Secret
  • Get on the Victoria’s Secret mailing list, and receive a surprise birthday gift every year.

What are some places you know you get free swag just for turning a year older?