What is actually free, what costs money, and what requires a membership? Find clearly labeled official birthday rewards, including child-friendly offers and adult member benefits.
Listings are source-reviewed, not real-time bookings or guaranteed current reward redemptions. Confirm the organizer’s current terms before spending or booking.
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Benefit: Discount, not free
During the child’s birthday month, pay the age the child is turning (minimum $1) for the specified Birthday Treat Bear. Adult Bonus Club member and birthday child must be present in a participating store; optional accessories extra. Not a free bear.
Official source reviewed: 2026-11-08. Details and availability may change.
Benefit: Free with conditions
Parent signs up at least 7 days before the birthday. The birthday email offers 30 minutes of game play and cotton candy; a Play Pass/Band activation is not included. No party package needed.
Official source reviewed: 2026-11-08. Details and availability may change.
Benefit: Free with conditions
Parent registration at least 7 days in advance; published child birthday benefit includes game play and cotton candy. Play Pass/Band activation is a separate requirement. Confirm at location.
Official source reviewed: 2026-11-08. Details and availability may change.
Benefit: Eligible member reward
An eligible account must be registered in advance and have at least one qualifying Star-earning transaction. Redemption period varies by tier; participating stores only. Not a universal children’s freebie.
Official source reviewed: 2026-11-08. Details and availability may change.
Benefit: Eligible member reward
One annual birthday gift during the member’s birthday month, while supplies last. Store pickup requires no purchase; online redemption requires at least $25 merchandise. Membership eligibility and choice vary.
Official source reviewed: 2026-11-08. Details and availability may change.
Benefit: Free item with purchase / ID
Participating diners only, actual birthday with valid photo ID; buy at least one beverage, dine in, taxes and tips extra. Excludes Denny’s Brampton and Dundas (Toronto) locations among others.
Official source reviewed: 2026-11-08. Details and availability may change.
Benefit: Discount, not free
Free plum members are offered 20% off eligible purchases for their birthday month using an emailed code. One use, numerous product exclusions and other terms apply; plum PLUS differs.
Official source reviewed: 2026-11-08. Details and availability may change.
Check sign-up deadline, child age or member eligibility, qualifying purchase, redemption window, location exclusions and identity requirements. “Pay your age” and other discounts are not free gifts.