Celebrate your birthday with these Indy freebies and experiences

Make your special day one to remember with these free birthday treats and unique ways to celebrate in Indianapolis.

Birthday treat at Vida

When you’re a Cunningham Restaurant Group VIP, you receive a free dessert for your birthday and anniversary each year.

Photo by @_sofieats

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Update: An older version of this article included The Flying Cupcake, however that birthday offer is no longer in place.

Birthdays aren’t just about gifts — but they sure do make the day even more fun. Celebrate becoming another year older and wiser with these local freebies available on your birthday. Plus, we’re sharing some ideas on how to make the most of your special day in the city.

Collect these freebies

Cunningham Restaurant Group | When you’re a Cunningham Restaurant VIP, you get a free dessert when you visit one of its restaurants on your birthday. Restaurants include: Vida, Nesso, Modita, Livery, Mesh, and Union 50.

Macaron Bar | When you’re signed up for Macaron Rewards, you get a free macaron on your birthday.

Nicey Treat | If you frequent Nicey Treat, you’re probably signed up for its rewards program via Square. You’ll receive an email with a code to redeem a free treat for your birthday.

Did we miss your favorite freebies? Tell us your favorite place for a birthday treat.

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Fowling started as a one-lane mashup of football and bowling while tailgating at the Indy 500 in 2001.

Photo by @wanderingwestfield

Hit the town

Fowling Warehouse | If you want to celebrate your sporty side or you just love having a little friendly competition with friends, Fowling is a great place to party. You can book a group party for birthdays or other special occasions.

Sandbox VR | This is for the gamers. Celebrate your day with a unique virtual reality experience. You can book for birthday parties — and ask about snack boxes.

Game Show Battle Rooms | Are you a fan of game shows? Now’s your chance to step onto the stage and battle against your friends and family for a fun birthday experience.

SoChatti | Birthdays are pretty sweet, so celebrate with your friends and family at SoChatti where you can get some chocolate education + make your own treats.

Keep the good times rolling with an INDYtoday membership — perks include birthday shoutouts in our newsletter and discounts to our online storefront, Six & Main.

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