October may bring about spooky season, but there is nothing scary about celebrating your birthday with free stuff.
If you’re celebrating your birthday this month, consider yourself lucky — more than 40 restaurants and retailers are handing out some sweet treats for free or on the cheap.
Several stores and restaurants, like Ulta Beauty , McDonald’s and California Pizza Kitchen , offer items at no cost on or around your birthday. You can even get a free birthday bundt from Nothing Bundt Cake ! It is the perfect-sized birthday cake that you don’t have to share with anyone.
No tricks are involved, but most places will require you to sign up for their rewards programs, which are often free of charge.
Here’s a full list of stores and restaurants you can visit either on your birthday