Mississippi Gulf Coast Birthday Freebies for Kids (By City)

If you’re reading this in the middle of the holiday hustle, you’re not alone — and if birthday planning is the last thing on your mind right now, we get it. We’re publishing this guide during a busy season because both of our oldest kids have December birthdays (one day apart!), and every year we’re reminded just how tricky it can be to celebrate a birthday when it’s sandwiched between holiday events, school breaks, and Christmas planning.

This quick guide is meant to be an easy, bookmark-worthy resource you can come back to when your child’s birthday rolls around — whether that’s next week, next month, or later in the year. Save it now, and when birthday mode kicks back in, you’ll already have a list of Mississippi Gulf Coast birthday freebies, treats, and kid-friendly perks ready to go.

Chains with Birthday Freebies (Available Coast-Wide)

These national chains typically offer birthday treats or rewards when you sign up in advance for their email list or app:

• IHOP

  • Free stack of pancakes during your birthday month with IHOP Rewards

• Starbucks

  • Free drink on your birthday with Starbucks Rewards

• Baskin-Robbins

  • Free scoop or birthday reward with email club signup

• Crumbl Cookies

  • Birthday cookie or reward through Crumbl Rewards

• Dairy Queen

  • Birthday treat or BOGO offer via DQ Rewards

• Applebee’s

  • Free dessert or appetizer with Club Applebee’s signup

• Texas Roadhouse

  • Birthday recognition and dessert with email club signup

Tip: Most birthday rewards require signing up weeks before the birthday.

Gulfport, MS

Restaurants & Treats

• Chuck E. Cheese

  • Birthday Club includes free gameplay, gifts, and party perks

• Shaggy’s Gulfport Beach

  • Often provides a free dessert or birthday recognition when noted in advance

• Patio 44 Gulfport

  • Complimentary birthday dessert commonly offered

• Mugshots Grill & Bar

  • Kid-friendly spot that may offer a free birthday dessert

• Woody’s Roadside

  • Casual local favorite where birthday shout-outs are common

Entertainment & Experiences

• Formula Fun Adventure Park

  • Birthday party packages often include bonus play or upgrades

Biloxi, MS

Restaurants & Treats

• Big Play Entertainment Center

  • Arcade, games, and dining with birthday party perks

• Hard Rock Cafe Biloxi

  • Birthday dessert or recognition when mentioned during reservation

• Shaggy’s Biloxi Beach

  • Coastal favorite that may offer a birthday dessert for kids

• Patio 44 Biloxi

  • Known for complimentary birthday desserts

• McElroy’s Harbor House

  • Family-friendly dining with frequent birthday recognition

*Bonus Option

• Casino restaurants and buffets

  • Some offer birthday meals or discounts through player rewards programs

Ocean Springs, MS

Restaurants & Treats

• Mosaics Restaurant & Bar

  • Often provides a special birthday dessert when requested

• Aunt Jenny’s Catfish Restaurant

  • Casual, family-friendly spot that may acknowledge birthdays

• The Lady May

  • Great brunch option — ask about birthday treats for kids

• Tato-Nut Shop

  • Iconic donut stop where birthday donuts are often possible if you ask

*Local Tip

• Many downtown Ocean Springs restaurants happily celebrate kids’ birthdays — calling ahead helps

Long Beach & Pass Christian, MS

Restaurants & Treats

• Pirate’s Cove

  • Kid-friendly atmosphere with possible birthday dessert

• Hook Gulf Coast Cuisine

  • Known to accommodate birthday celebrations with advance notice

• Shaggy’s Pass Christian

  • Popular birthday dinner spot for families

• Local bakeries & ice cream shops

  • Often happy to offer a free cookie, scoop, or cupcake for birthdays

Waveland, MS

Restaurants & Treats

• Ms Mary’s Waveland

  • Ice cream and sno-balls — perfect for a birthday treat stop

• Caribbean Breeze Sno-Balls

  • Fun, colorful sno-balls that kids love

• Dat Kitchen Too

  • Local comfort food favorite — mentioning a birthday may result in dessert or recognition

• J’s Restaurant

  • Family-friendly seafood option — call ahead about birthday desserts

• Rob’s Rum Kitchen

  • Casual local spot known for friendly birthday acknowledgment

• Juan Tequilas

  • Mexican restaurant where kids often receive birthday desserts

• The Lunch Box

  • Easy, casual birthday lunch option

• Tengda / Sushilicious & Thai

  • Fun dinner options where staff may celebrate birthdays

Desserts & Nearby Treat Stops

• Sugar Pop (Waveland)

  • Cupcakes and sweet treats that double as birthday desserts

• Harvest Bay Artisan Bakery (Bay St. Louis)

  • Popular nearby bakery for birthday cakes and treats

• Susan’s Sassy Sweets

  • Local option for custom birthday desserts

*Waveland Tip

• Many Waveland restaurants don’t advertise birthday freebies, but calling ahead often leads to:

  • Complimentary dessert

  • Birthday songs or shout-outs

  • Extra treats for kids

Birthday Planning Tips for Gulf Coast Parents

• Sign up early for chain restaurant rewards

• Call local restaurants a few days ahead and mention it’s your child’s birthday

• Ask about complimentary desserts or birthday recognition

• Pair a free treat stop with a beach or park outing

• Screenshot reward emails or apps before heading out

Final Note

Some of the best birthday moments aren’t advertised — they come from local Gulf Coast businesses that love celebrating kids. A quick call or friendly mention can turn a regular meal into a special memory.

If you have a favorite birthday freebie we missed, let us know — we love sharing Coast-approved finds with our moms.