You say it’s your birthday? Family and friends aren’t the only ones ready to spoil you on your special day. Birthday deals abound here in the Capital Region and beyond. Restaurants and retailers are eager to bestow a little something to you, whether it be a complimentary slice of cake, ice cream, adult cocktail, coupon, meal or other gift.

Here you’ll find 50 things you can snag for free on your birthday. These gratis deals won’t require a lot of legwork or envelope licking, but you may need to register online or print a coupon to take advantage of these annual perks. Keep in mind that many restaurants, in addition to those mentioned below, offer a free post-dinner dessert for the birthday guest. Local financial professional Leo Quinn of Ballston Spa has kindly created a website with such offers: http://518birthdayclub.com

Retail

ACE Hardware: Sign up for ACE Rewards and get a $5 off coupon on your birthday.

American Eagle Outfitters: Sign up for AERewards and enjoy 15 percent off during your birthday month.

Aveda: Register at Aveda.com and get a free gift every year on your birthday.

Barnes & Noble: Sign your child up for the Kids’ Club and they’ll receive a free cupcake from the cafe on their birthday.

The Body Shop: Sign up for email updates and get a $10 reward offer during your birthday month.

The Children’s Place: Members of the Birthday Club will receive a special treat during the month of their and their children’s birthdays.

CVS: If you have a CVS ExtraCare Card, you’ll get $3 in ExtraCare Rewards every year.

DSW: Join DSW’s rewards program and receive a $5 gift certificate on your birthday.

Kmart: Join the Kmart birthday club and get $5 Birthday Bucks and a Birthday Fun Pack every year.

Old Navy: Sign up for Old Navy’s email newsletters and get a free surprise on your birthday.

Sephora: Join the Beauty Insiders and receive a complimentary gift during your birthday month.

Victoria’s Secret: Sign up for their mailing list and receive a coupon for $10 off a purchase of $10 or more on your birthday.

Local restaurants

Applebee’s: Sign up for their email updates and get a free treat on your birthday.

The Barnsider in Colonie: Enjoy 50 percent off your birthday entree with the purchase of another entree of equal or lesser value.

The Barrel Saloon Rock & Roll Country Bar, Albany: Receive an adult beverage in a fish bowl on your birthday.

Ben & Jerry’s: Become a “Chunk Spelunker” and enjoy a free scoop of ice cream.

Bomber’s Burrito Bar: You’ll get a 64-ounce margarita on your birthday when your party spends $20.

Bruegger’s Bagels: Join the eClub and receive “a little something” on your birthday.

Brown’s Brewing Company, Troy: Receive a free beer sampler on your birthday.

Buca di Beppo: Register for their eClub updates and receive a free brownie on your birthday and a free dessert on your anniversary.

Carraba’s Italian Grill: Join the Amici Club, and receive a special offer on your birthday.

City Beer Hall, Albany: Receive a free 40-ounce glass of Olde English on your birthday.

Chili’s: Join their email club and instantly get free Queso & Chips, plus get a free dessert on your birthday.

Chuck E. Cheese‘s: Join their email club and receive special offers and freebies for your child’s birthday.

Cold Stone Creamery: Join their club and get a coupon for free ice cream on your birthday.

The Daily Grind, Albany and Troy: Enjoy a complimentary menu item, up to a $10 value, on your birthday.

Dave & Buster’s: Receive $10 worth of game play when you join their online fan club, and another $5 on your birthday.

Denny’s: Join their rewards club and enjoy a free Grand Slam on your birthday.

Dunkin’ Donuts: Sign up for the DD Perks Rewards Program and enjoy a free medium coffee, latte, tea, Coolatta drink or hot chocolate for your birthday.

DZ Family Restaurants (Boca Bistro, Forno Bistro, Pasta Pane): Join their preferred guest program and get a $20 gift certificate that can be used on your birthday at any one of their restaurants.

Friendly’s: Join their BFF Club and get a free three-scoop sundae just for enrolling, and free birthday offers for your entire family.

Great American Cookies: Join their Cookie-Mail Club for free birthday treats.

IHOP: Join their Pancake Revolution and receive a free meal for signing up and on your birthday.

Johnny Rockets: Join eClub and receive a free hamburger on your birthday.

Katie O’Byrne‘s, Schenectady: Indulge in a free fishbowl of rum punch on your birthday.

Lark Tavern, Albany: Book a table to celebrate your birthday and get a free bottle of bubbly

Moe’s Southwest Grill: Join their eClub and receive a free gift on your birthday.

The Olde English Pub & Pantry, Albany: Receive a giant tea cup full of beer.

Outback Steakhouse: Join their rewards program and receive a free dessert on your birthday.

Panera: Sign up for MyPanera Rewards and receive a coupon for a free sweet treat.

Peddler’s Bar & Bistro, Clifton Park: Enjoy a complimentary entree, up to $10 value, the day before, day of, or day after your birthday.

P.F. Chang‘s: Sign up for their email updates and get a free dessert on your birthday.

Red Lobster: Join their rewards club and get a free gift on your birthday.

Red Robin: Join their eClub and get a free burger on your birthday.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill: Sign up for the email newsletter and receive a coupon around your birthday.

Ruby Tuesday: Get a free burger on your special day when you join So Connected.

Rusty Nail Clifton Park and Bentley’s Tavern, Ballston Spa: Receive one wing for each birthday you’ve celebrated. Good only on your birthday.

Starbucks: Join their rewards club for a free drink on your birthday.

UNO Chicago Grill: Join their rewards program and get a free meal on your birthday.

The Van Dyck Lounge, Schenectady: Receive a free beer sampler on your birthday,

Wolff’s Biergarten in Albany: Enjoy a free Das Boot (2-liter beer) on your birthday. You’ll need ID and place a $40 deposit on the boot.