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Do you love getting free stuff on your birthday? If so, you’re in the right place. This list of Portland birthday freebies will have you feeling special all day long.
Free birthday stuff comes in a range of categories. Local and national businesses in the Portland area offer free tasty treats, refreshing libations and complimentary activities.
Ready to make the most of your birthday? Here’s your guide to free stuff on your birthday.
If your favorite local business or restaurant offers a special birthday deal, send me a message.
Free Birthday Stuff in Portland
To help you claim as many deals as possible based on your interests, I’ve broken the list into free food, drinks and fun activities.
Free Birthday Food
From free birthday meals to treats to snacks, fill on these tasty deals:
A&W
Get a free A&W Root Beer Float when you join the Mug Club.
Applebees
Get a free dessert for your birthday when you sign up for Club Applebee’s.
Auntie Anne’s
Get something extra special on your birthday when you join Auntie Anne’s Rewards.
Baskin-Robbins
Enjoy a free regular scoop when you download the Baskin-Robbins Rewards app. You’ll also get one when you sign up.
Benihana
Get a $30 gift certificate during the month of your birthday when you join The Chef’s Table.
BJ’s Brewhouse
Get a free Pizookie for your birthday with BJ’s Premier Rewards Plus. You’ll also get one when you sign up.
Black Bear Diner
Receive a free meal when you join the Bear Lovers E-Club.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Celebrate with six free wings during your birthday month when you join Blazin’ Rewards.
Cheesecake Factory
Join Cheesecake Rewards and get a free slice of cheesecake with any purchase on your birthday.
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A One members get a birthday reward that is typically a free cookie.
Cold Stone Creamery
Get a buy one, get one deal on your birthday when you sign up for the My Cold Stone Club.
Crumbl Cookies
Get a free single cookie on your birthday when you reach 500 points with Crumbl Rewards.
Del Taco
Get a free birthday reward with any purchase when you join Del Yeah! Rewards.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Get a free birthday reward when you sign up for Big Yellow Cup Rewards.
Edible Arrangements
Join Edible Rewards and get a free dipped fruit box on your birthday.
You need to join at least 24 hours prior to the first day of the month of your birthday.
Fat Cupcake
Visit any of Fat Cupcake’s locations on your birthday you get a free regular size cupcake. This deal excludes seasonal cupcakes and the unicorn.
Locations are found in Southeast Portland, Happy Valley and Oregon City.
Firehouse Subs
Free medium sub is redeemable with any purchase for Firehouse Rewards members.
HOTLIPS Pizza
Join the HOTLIPS pizza rewards program and get a free slice on your birthday. Choose your preferred location: 721 nw 9th Avenue, Suite #150 or 2211 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
IHOP
Join IHOP Rewards for a free stack of pancakes on your birthday.
Jersey Mike’s
Join Jersey Mike’s email club and get a free birthday sub with the purchase of a regular sub in the past year.
Krispy Kreme
Get a free doughnut of your choice when you sign up for Krispy Kreme Rewards.
Menchie’s
Get a free $5 froyo on your birthday for being a mySmileage rewards member.
Melting Pot
Complimentary box of 6 chocolate covered strawberries, along with birthday vouchers on your big day, when you join Club Fondue.
Nico’s Ice Cream
Get a free ice cream on your birthday or 7 days after at Nico’s Ice Cream. Simply show your ID to an employee.
There are two locations in Portland: 5713 NE Fremont St. and 1615 NE Killingsworth St.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Enjoy a free Individual Bundtlet on your birthday when you sign up for the eclub.
Panera
Join MyPanera Rewards and get a free birthday treat.
Panda Express
Panda Express lets you choose from a selection of gift options to celebrate your big day when you join the rewards program.
P.F. Chang’s
Get a free birthday dessert or appetizer when you sign up for P.F. Chang’s rewards program.
Pip’s Original Doughnuts
Free dozen mini doughnuts on the day of your birthday at Pip’s Original Doughnuts. For Tuesday birthdays when the shop is closed, you can pick up doughnuts the next day.
Pip’s is at 4759 NE Fremont St.
Popeyes
Rewards members get a free apple pie on their birthday.
Red Robin
Become Red Robin Royalty and get a free birthday burger during your birthday month or a free kids’ meal to celebrate your child’s birthday.
This offer is valid for one free item listed under Gourmet Burgers, Tavern Burgers or Veggie & More on the menu for dine-in. There is a requirement of a minimum accompanying $4.99 menu purchase within the member’s birthday month once per year.
Waffle Window
Get a voucher for a free waffle on the morning of your birthday when you join the Waffle Club.
Waffle Window is at 3610 SE Hawthorne Blvd. in Portland.
Wetzel’s Pretzels
Get a free birthday pretzel when you download the Wetzel’s app.
Urban Farmer
Sign up for emails with Urban Farmer to earn rewards, including an annual birthday perk.
The restaurant is at 525 SW Morrison St. in Portland.
Drink Birthday Freebies
Say sip, sip, hooray on your birthday with free beverages from these businesses:
Dutch Bros
Free drink of your choice when you join Dutch Bros Rewards.
Jamba Juice
Jamba Juice Rewards members get a free birthday smoothie when they have 15 points or more on their account.
Peet’s Coffee
Enjoy a free beverage for your birthday when you join Peetnik Rewards.
Rogue Ales
Sign up to be a Rogue Nation Citizen and you’ll get a stein of beer on your birthday.
Starbucks
Every year on your birthday, get a free drink or food item of your choice with My Starbucks Rewards.
Free Birthday Activities
Looking for free things to do on your birthday? Here are a few ideas to cash in on fun:
Ace Hardware
Have a project you’re working on? Join Ace Rewards and get a $5 birthday offer to use at participating stores.
The Everett House
Free 60 minutes of spa time at The Everett House. Spa amenities include saunas, a hot tub, steam room, and cold tubs.
The spa is at 2927 NE Everett St. in Portland.
Roboto Octopodo
This all-ages immersive experience features more than 100 underwater themed art exhibits in downtown Portland. Roboto Octopodo offers free admission during your birthday week. Use promo code CLAMCAKE at checkout.
Present your ID upon arrival. This deal is valid up to 7 days before or after your birthday. The attraction is open through February.
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