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20+ eats and treats you can get on your birthday in Calgary

Getting another year older is a celebration and what better way to commemorate the occasion than with free stuff! These birthday freebies will help make your special day even better. Here’s how to get your hands on these free items, just for being born!

Getting prepped for your birthday freebies

  • Most of these birthday freebies requires you to download an app or sign up for a rewards account with the company. Do this at least 1-2 months before your birthday if you’re not already signed up. This will make sure the reward will load on time for your birthday.
  • Some of these rewards programs may require you to make a purchase prior or have other stipulations. Read the fine print carefully as they are subject to change. With that in mind, please note that the birthday freebie items, and redemption rules may change from what is posted in this blog over time.
  • Where possible, try to purchase something with your free item or leave a tip if it’s at a restaurant.

Day of birthday freebies

These birthday freebies must be redeemed on your actual birthday.

Starbucks coffee beverage in a disposable paper cup.

Starbucks

Birthday goers can receive a drink of their choice – size up to a venti to get the most value! Add-ons like milk alternatives are also included.

Reward is loaded onto your Starbucks rewards offer on your app.

Seoul Fried Chicken

Receive a “Lil Seoul” chicken set including 2 pieces of chicken, side and drink. A delicious birthday meal! You’ll need to sign up for their in-store rewards program and redeem on your actual birthday.

Shoe & Canoe

Receive a free entree when dining in at the restaurant. Bring your ID to show proof of birthdate.

Circle K convenience stores

Get a free slice of pizza on your birthday!

Chicken on the Way offers birthday freebie snack pack fried chicken

Chicken on the Way – *discontinued as of July 2024

This is such an awesome birthday meal! Their free snack pack includes two pieces of chicken, fries and a corn fritter.

All you need to do is show your ID.

Marble Slab ice cream scoop

Marble Slab Creamery

Enjoy one free small cone on your birthday – which can include a waffle cone or a cup.

Show your coupon and ID to redeem.

Grand Slam pancake breakfast at Denny's for birthday freebie

Denny’s

Chow down on a free Grand Slam breakfast or you can choose anything else of equivalent value. I’ve also heard that you can go in for breakfast, lunch and dinner if you wanted a whole day of free Denny’s – you can even go back to the same location! Note – I read this on Reddit so try this at your own gamble.

All you need to do is show your ID.

Rich and delicious Regrub milkshake for a birthday freebie

Regrub

Get a decadent milkshake filled to the brim with goodies! Regrub has tons of flavours to choose from.

Show your coupon and ID to redeem.

Birthday freebies you can redeem later

These free eats and treats can be picked up before/after your birthday. Make sure to keep track of expiry dates as they will vary.

Good Earth birthday treat baked good

Good Earth

Get a free birthday treat from the Good Earth baked goods case.

Redeem from your Good Earth rewards offer in the app.

Cobs Bread cinnamon bun with icing

Cobs Bread

Get a tasty cinnamon bun – with or without cream cheese icing.

Redeem from your Cobs Bread rewards offer in the app.

Subway chocolate cookies

Subway

Get (two) free cookies to treat yourself.

Redeem from your Subway rewards offer in the app.

Jugo Juice kale smoothie

Jugo Juice

Get a free Jugo smoothie of your choice.

Redeem from your Jugo Juice rewards offer.

Canadian Brewhouse

Get a free order of nachos during your birthday month.

Redeem from your Canadian Brewhouse offers in the app.

Crave Cupcakes

Get 20% off anything in store! Stock up on fresh-made Crave cupcakes, mixes and more.

Sign up for their newsletter to receive your birthday treat.

Pacini

Dine-in at Pacini to get a percentage off equal to your age! For example, if you’re turning 45, you’ll get 45% off of your bill.

Show your ID to get your discount.

Cultures grilled sandwich

Cultures

Get a free sandwich or drink for your birthday celebrations.

Redeem from your Cultures rewards offer.

South Street Burger

Buy one, get one free on South Street’s delicious burgers.

Sign up for their Birthday Club to receive your coupon.

Taco Time

Get a Taco Time taco for your birthday freebie.

Points equivalent to a free taco will be added to your Taco Time rewards offer.

Sunterra

Get a free cake slice and a cup of coffee from this upscale grocer.

Sign up for the Sunterra rewards to receive your birthday offer.

Harvey’s

Get a free Harvey’s pie for your birthday.

Sign up for their Burger Boss Club to receive your birthday coupon.

Dairy Queen

Buy one, get one free on a DQ Blizzard of your choice.

Sign up for the DQ Blizzard Fan Club to receive your coupon.

Chatime

Get a free bubble tea drink for your birthday freebie.

Sign up for the Chatime rewards program.

Tim Hortons

Get a free birthday treat at your local Tim Horton’s.

Redeem from your Tim’s rewards offer on your app. Note: You must make a purchase on your account at least once in the prior year in order for the offer to show up.

BarBurrito

Get a freshly made churro to go with your Mexican eats. Download the BarBurrito app and register your birthday.

Booster Juice

Get a free Booster Juice for your birthday! Download the Booster Juice app and register for their rewards program.

Crumbl Cookies

Choose from one of the many delcious Crumbl Cookie flavours for your birthday treat! Download the Crumbl app and register for an account.

Abbey’s Creations

Receive a $7.50 credit to use for any of Abbey’s ice cream or other treats. Register for their Abbey’s Rewards program to sign up.

Shopping discounts and freebies

London Drugs $5 birthday voucher

London Drugs

Get a $5 voucher to spend on anything at London Drugs. Sign up for the LD Extras program to receive the offer.

Sephora Beauty Insider birthdaymakeup  gift

Sephora

Get a free birthday makeup sample – you’ll get a choice between 5 items for your birthday freebie. Redeem online or in-store by becoming a Sephora Beauty Insider.

RW & CO

Get a discount online or in-store. Sign up for the RW Insider program.

H&M

Get 25% off one item! Sign up for their free H&M membership to get your birthday shopping discount and other perks.

Shoe Company

Get 20% off your purchase – sign up for their VIP program to register.

The Bay

Get $10 in HBC points to redeem on your purchase. Sign up for the HBC Rewards program to register.





Do you know of any other free birthday stuff that should be on this list? Comment below!

Irene Seto is a Calgary lifestyle influencer supporting local from all angles.

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