Birthday freebies for kids on Long Island

Long Island Aquarium

AGES All WHERE 431 East Main St, Riverhead INFO 631-208-9200, longislandaquarium.com THE DEAL: Guests can get free admission within seven days of their birthdays. (Tickets must be purchased at the aquarium, proof of birthday required.)

Chili's

AGES All WHERE Click " Locations" on the Chili's main site to find a restaurant near you INFO chilis.com THE DEAL: Guests who sign up for "My Chili's + Plenti Rewards" score coupons in the mail, including one for a free dessert on their birthday.

Olive Garden

AGES All WHERE Click "Find a Restaurant" to find a location near you INFO olivegarden.com THE DEAL: Members of the Olive Garden eClub get a free dessert on birthdays (one item only, up to $8.50).

Cold Stone Creamery

AGES All WHERE Visit the website to find location near you INFO coldstonecreamery.com THE DEAL: Join the Cold Stone eClub to receive a buy one/ get one free coupon emailed to you.

Jersey Mike's Subs

AGES All WHERE Visit the website to find locations near you INFO jerseymikes.com THE DEAL: A coupon for a free regular sub and 22-ounce fountain drink will be emailed in time for your birthday.

Denny's

AGES All WHERE 371 Old Country Rd., Carle Place; 143 Deer Park Ave., North Babylon; 255 Centereach Mall, Centereach INFO dennys.com THE DEAL: Guests can get a complimentary original Grand Slam -- two pancakes, two strips of bacon, two eggs and two sausage links -- on their birthday. (Proof of birthday is required.)

P.F. Chang's

AGES All WHERE 1504 Old Country Rd., Westbury; 160 Walt Whitman Rd, Huntington Station; 476 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove INFO pfchangs.com THE DEAL: Sign your kids up for P.F. Chang's rewards program and they will receive a free appetizer or signature dessert during their birth month.

Barnes & Noble

AGES 12 and under WHERE Click "Find a Store" for location information INFO barnesandnoble.com THE DEAL: Sign up for the free Kids' Club and enter your child's birthday. You'll receive an email coupon for a free cupcake from the Barnes & Noble cafe on your child's birthday.

Panera Bread

AGES All WHERE Visit website for locations INFO panerabread.com THE DEAL: Register your children with Panera Bread's "My Panera" rewards program and they can receive a free cookie on their birthdays.

Baskin-Robbins

AGES All WHERE Click on "Find A Shop" to locate one in your area INFO baskinrobbins.com THE DEAL: Join the Birthday Club and receive a 2.5-ounce scoop of your favorite ice cream on your birthday. Keep an eye out for an email with a $3 off a cake coupon (minimum $15 purchase) about a month before the birthday.

Benihana

AGES 12 and under WHERE 2105 Northern Blvd., Manhasset and 920 Merchant's Concourse, Westbury INFO benihana.com/kabukikids THE DEAL: Fill out the form on the website with your child's information to receive a postcard that entitles them to a free souvenir mug with the purchase of any Kabuki Kids meal.

Boston Market

AGES 12 and under WHERE search for the Long Island location near you on the restaurant chain's INFO Bostonmarket.com THE DEAL: Sign your kids up for the VIP club and receive a birthday coupon for a free kid's meal.

IHOP

AGES All WHERE Click on "locations" to find an IHOP near you INFO ihop.com THE DEAL: Sign up on the restaurant chain's website for a free stack of pancakes on your birthday.

Red Robin

AGES All WHERE 125 Old Country Rd., Carle Place; 2405 Merrick Rd., Bellmore; 1035 Montauk Hwy., West Babylon INFO redrobin.com THE DEAL: Join the e-club and receive a free burger on your birthday.

Bowlmor

AGES All WHERE 895 Walt Whitman Rd., Melville INFO 631-271-1180; bowlmor.com THE DEAL: On the website, enter your email for special offers. About a month before your birthday, you'll receive an email for one free game and shoe rental.

Paint A Piece

AGES All WHERE 6126 Jericho Tpke., Commack INFO 631-486-6969; paintapiecepottery.com THE DEAL: If you head to Paint a Piece on your child's birthday, the birthday child will receive a 4-by-4-inch tile to paint.