No matter how old you are, everyone deserves to feel special on their birthday. Several businesses in the Southland agree, but these places will offer you more than just a song on your special day. From free bowling and a free boat ride to a trip back to medieval times, these Los Angeles spots want to make sure your birthdays are extra-special.
1. Free ride on Catalina Express
To redeem a free trip to gorgeous Catalina Island, you have to register in advance. All ages are eligible for a free ticket (parents will have to present a child’s original birth certificate as proof of birth). They will also give you a “today’s my birthday button” and a list of places that give you freebies on the island.
2. Free admission to Medieval Times
If you sign up for the Medieval Times newsletter, you’ll receive free admission to the tournament on your birthday. Make sure you root for the red and yellow knight!
3. Free entree at Hennessey’s Tavern
On the Thursday night of the week of your birthday, Hennessey’s Tavern will give you a free entree! Bring your ID (or a birth certificate for your kids) as proof, then eat traditional pub fare.
4. Free sundae at Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour
When all the birthday kid wants is an ice cream sundae, head to Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour. Just tell the server about the birthday and a free sundae will be delivered to your table!
5. Free game of bowling at AMF Lanes
Knock down some pins at any AMF Lanes on your birthday. Join their Pinsiders Club and they’ll send you a free game, plus special party offers.
Bite into a mouth-watering SusieCakes cupcake on your birthday! Just sign up for their newsletter and you’ll be in cupcake bliss.
7. Free mini golf at Mulligan Family Fun Center
Play a round of golf on the house! Join Mulligan Family Fun Center’s birthday club before your birthday and they’ll send you a coupon.
8. Free taco and burrito at Baja Fresh
¡Feliz cumpleaños de Baja Fresh! Join their eclub for a free taco and burrito on your birthday—your stomach will say, “¡Muchas gracias!”
A stack of pancakes is the perfect way to welcome your child to their teen years. Join IHOP’s Pancake Revolution to redeem this perk, which is available to kids ages 13 and up.
10. Free drink or food item at Starbucks
Members of the Starbucks Rewards program get a free drink or food item in any store for their birthday. Try the Pink Drink. Trust us.
11. Free ice cream at Baskin Robbins
An ice cream cone is the perfect mid-day birthday treat. Join Baskin Robbins’ birthday club to make this afternoon delight a reality.
Kids ages 13 and up can join Island’s Tiki Link and receive a free dessert on their birthday. Aloha!
13. Free any-size beverage at Dunkin’ Donuts
Join DD Rewards and they’ll treat you to the beverage of your choice on your big day. This is also a good time to check out the new Dunkin’ Donuts locations in LA!
14. Free creation at Coldstone Creamery
Your ice cream mixologist can create an ice cream masterpiece! Join the My Cold Stone Club to be eligible for this treat.
15. Free lift ticket at Snow Summit
Go to any ticket window at Snow Summit on the day of your birthday (with proof of birth) and you’ll receive a free lift ticket! Lifts run year round, so even if there isn’t snow on the ground you can still enjoy the amazing view from the chair lift.
Join the Sprinkles Perks club to be eligible for great perks, including a free cupcake on your birthday. You can even earn a cupcake on your half birthday, too!
Sugar Fish will give a special birthday meal to anyone who has joined their birthday celebration program and has dined in the restaurant at least twice before the big day. This meal is normally $39, so it’s a great deal!
18. Free blizzard at Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen will treat you to a free Blizzard on your birthday! Just join their Blizzard Fan Club to get your hands on that thick frozen treat.
If you join the eNews club at SpeedZone, you’ll get a free Play Pass good for all the attractions. This is a deal parents AND kids will love (for totally different reasons)!
20. Free car wash at Red Carpet USA
Join Red Carpet’s “In Crowd” to get a free car wash on your birthday. This isn’t exactly something your kids can use, but considering the state they leave your car in they shouldn’t complain!
Photo credits: Unsplash/Annie Spratt, Medieval Times, Fotolia/Pavel Losevsky, Heather Spohr, Flickr/awnisALAN
