Build-A-Bear Workshop

2026 Build-A-Bear Workshop Birthday Freebie Details

Freebie: "Count Your Candles" - pay your age (in dollars) for a Birthday Treat Bear during your birthday month (e.g., a 7-year-old pays $7 for the bear)

Estimated Value: Up to $14 in savings (bear regularly priced at $14)

When To Sign Up: Before your birthday month - must be a Bonus Club member to access the offer

Valid For: Your entire birthday month

Requirements

• Free Build-A-Bear Bonus Club membership
• Valid for children ages 1-14 only
• Must visit a Build-A-Bear Workshop in-store - not available online
• Child's birthday must be verified at time of purchase
• One Birthday Treat Bear per child per birthday

How to Claim

1. Sign up for a free Build-A-Bear Bonus Club account at buildabear.com before your child's birthday month
2. Ensure your child's birthday is on file in the account
3. During your child's birthday month, visit a Build-A-Bear Workshop store
4. Let the team member know you're there for the Count Your Candles birthday offer
5. Your child selects and builds their Birthday Treat Bear
6. At checkout, pay your child's age in dollars (e.g., age 5 = $5)

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Is this offer for adults too? No - the Count Your Candles offer is only available for children ages 1-14. Adults pay the regular price.

What is the Birthday Treat Bear? The Birthday Treat Bear is a special soft brown bear with celebratory party-themed paw pads, available exclusively through the birthday program.

How much does a child pay? They pay their age in dollars. A 6-year-old pays $6, a 10-year-old pays $10, etc. The bear's regular price is $14.

Can we do this online or through the app? No - the Count Your Candles birthday offer is only available in-store at Build-A-Bear Workshop locations.

Do we need to bring proof of the child's birthday? Membership in the Bonus Club with the child's birthday on file is typically sufficient. Build-A-Bear staff may verify the birthday at the store.

Does the birthday offer apply every year? Yes - each year during their birthday month (while they are still ages 1-14), the child can take advantage of the Count Your Candles pricing.