Black Friday Freebies 2025: Best Free Gifts and Gift Card Bonus Deals

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Black Friday isn’t just about deep discounts — it’s one of the rare times of the year you can walk out of stores with free gifts, bonus cards, and exclusive swag while grabbing Black Friday deals. You read that right — free stuff . From early-bird in-store giveaways to free fast food treats, knowing where and when to show up can make the difference between scoring a freebie and missing out. We’ve rounded up the best 2025 Black Friday freebies so you can plan your shopping strategy ahead of time.

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Lowe’s — Buckets
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s — Mystery Gifts
JCPenney — Snow Globes
Target — Swag Bag
Kohl’s — Kohl’s Cash
Macy's — Tote Bag
Ulta — Robe or Blanket
Victoria's Secret — Tote Bag and Blanket
Free Gift Cards From Restaurants

Best Black Friday Freebies 2025

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Lowe’s hands out free buckets and a chance at a high-value appliance.

Starting at 6 a.m., Lowe’s will be giving the first 50 MyLowe’s Rewards members in line on Black Friday a holiday bucket that includes one Great Stuff Gap Canister, one Valspar Paint Brush, one WD-40 product, a coupon for a free paint sample, and one additional product of the sponsor’s choice. Plus, one MyLowe’s member per store will have a chance to win an in-stock major appliance priced at $2,000 or less.

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are giving the first 250 shoppers a mystery gift card worth $10 - $500.

Doors open at 5 a.m., and the first 250 guests can grab a mystery gift card valid Dec. 5 - 27.

JCPenney hands out peel-and-reveal cards and free Snoopy snow globes.

Starting at 5 a.m., JCPenney will drum up the festivities with coupons and giveaways at four different times on Black Friday, but you have to head into the store. Here's the schedule:

5 a.m.: Free coupon giveaway worth up to $500 off a $500 purchase and a Snoopy snow globe
9 a.m.: Chance to win a free Cuisinart Coffee Center Barista Bar 4-in-1 Coffee Maker
1 p.m.: Chance to win free 3/4 ct lab-grown diamond studs
5 p.m.: Chance to win free Sutra Aero Styler

Target gives the first 100 shoppers a holiday swag bag.

Doors open at 6 a.m., and the first 100 people in line will get a holiday-themed swag bag. Ten of these bags contain exclusive bonus items valued between $99 - $350, including items like gift cards, Target Circle 360 memberships, Ninja Slushi Makers, Laifen Hair Dryers, and Beats Solo 4 headphones.

Kohl’s rewards the first 200 shoppers with Kohl’s Cash.

Kohl’s opens at 5 a.m., and the first 200 customers can score Kohl’s Cash valued from $5 - $100. On top of that, 10 shoppers nationwide will walk away with $10,000 in cash.

Spend $100 in-store at Macy's and get a reusable tote bag.

Macy's will be offering in-store shoppers a free reusable tote bag on Nov. 28 - 29 if they spend $100 or more.

Spend $75 on fragrance at Ulta and get a free robe or plush throw blanket.

Each year Ulta Black Friday sweetens their sale with a free gift offer. And this year, when you make a $75 fragrance purchase at Ulta, you can choose between a free plush robe or throw blanket.

Ulta is also offering a free 9-piece gift with select $65 online purchases, valued at $65.

Make a $150 purchase at Victoria’s Secret and get a free tote bag and blanket.

Victoria’s Secret has a free shine tote and blanket for all customers when they spend $150 or more during the Victoria's Secret Black Friday sale through Nov. 29, 2025.

Buy a gift card and get a free gift card from restaurants.

You won’t have any trouble finding restaurants offering free bonus gift cards with the purchase of a gift card during the holidays. The bonus gift cards tend to have a specific window in which you can use them, so pay attention. Here are the deals you can grab now:

Applebee's: Get a $10 bonus card with a $50 gift card purchase through Jan. 4, 2026.
Auntie Anne's: Buy $25 or more in Auntie Anne's gift cards and receive a $5 Auntie Anne's reward card. Offer valid through Dec. 31. Reward cards must be unlocked in the Auntie Anne's Rewards program and redeemed between Nov. 11, 2025 - Jan. 31, 2026. From Nov. 24 - Dec. 1, you can get two $5 rewards cards with a purchase of $30 in gift cards. Reward cards are valid Nov. 3, 2025 - Jan. 31, 2026.
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar: Get $5 in bonus cards for every $25 you buy in gift cards Nov. 28, 2025 - Jan. 5, 2026. Bonus cards valid Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026.
Baja Fresh: For every $50 in gift cards purchased you'll get a $15 bonus eCard. Offer valid through Dec. 31. Bonus eCards are redeemable through Feb. 28, 2026.
Bar Louie: Buy $50 in gift cards and receive a $15 bonus card through Dec. 30. You can redeem bonus cards from Jan. 1 - March 31, 2026.
Barberitos: For a limited time, you can get a $5 bonus card when you spend $25 on gift cards.
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s: This Black Friday, buy $50 in gift cards and get $20 in bonus cards. Buy $100 and get $40.
Benihana: Buy $50 in gift cards and get a $10 promotional card. Spend $200 on gift cards and get $60 in promotional cards through Dec. 31. Promotional cards are valid Jan. 1 - March 31, 2026.
Brueggers Bagels: For every $25 you buy in gift cards, you'll get a $5 bonus card that's redeemable from Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026.
Bubba's 33: Score a $5 reward card with every $30 gift card purchase through Dec. 30.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Get a $10 eBonus coupon for every $50 you buy in gift cards through Dec. 31. The eBonus coupons are valid from Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026.
California Pizza Kitchen: When you buy $50 in gift cards, you'll get a $15 bonus card. Spend $100 in gift cards through Jan. 1, 2026, and you'll get $15 in bonus cards that are redeemable from Jan. 1 - 28, 2026.
Carrabba's: Buy $50 or more in gift cards through Nov. 9 and get two $10 bonus cards. Bonus card is redeemable Jan. 1 - Feb. 2, 2026. Carrabba's bonus card is valid Feb. 16 - March 29, 2026.
Carvel: Purchase $25 in gift cards through Dec. 1 and get two $5 reward cards that are redeemable through Dec. 7.
Chili's: Buy a $50 gift card and get a $10 bonus card. Offer valid through Dec. 31. Redeem bonus cards from Jan. 1 - Feb. 13, 2026.
Cinnabon: Get a $5 Cinnabon bonus card with every $25 purchase of gift cards. Offer valid online or in-store through Dec. 31. Bonus cards must be unlocked in the Cinnabon Rewards program and redeemed between Jan. 1 - March 31, 2026. From Nov. 26 - Dec. 2, you can get two $5 rewards cards with the purchase of $25 in gift cards. Reward cards are valid Jan. 1 - March 31, 2026.
Cody's Original Roadhouse: When you purchase $50 in gift cards, you'll get $10 in bonus cards. Buy $100 in gift cards Nov. 28 - Dec. 2, and get $20 in bonus cards that are redeemable Jan. 1 - March 31, 2026.
Culver's: Purchase $40 in gift cards through Dec. 28 and get a $10 voucher you can redeem through March 31, 2026.
Del Taco: Buy $40 - $99 in gift cards through Dec. 29, and get a FREE regular-sized meal. Purchase $100 or more in gift cards and get three FREE regular-sized meals. Free meal coupons valid through March 31, 2026.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit: Send a $25 eGift card through Nov. 30 and get a $5 bonus card that's redeemable Dec. 1 - 31, 2025.
DoorDash: DoorDash members can score 15% off DoorDash gift cards on Black Friday (Nov. 28). DashPass members can save 25%.
Eddie Merlot's: For every $100 you buy in gift cards Nov. 17, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026, you'll get $25 back in bonus cards. Bonus cards valid Jan. 5 - April 2, 2026 (excludes Feb. 13 - 15).
Einstein Bagels: Purchase a $25 gift card and get a $5 bonus card that's redeemable from Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026.
Farmer Boys: From Nov. 11, 2025 - Jan. 12, 2026, you can earn a $5 bonus voucher on every $25 gift card purchase, or a $25 bonus voucher on every $100 gift card purchase. Bonus vouchers are redeemable through Jan. 31, 2026.
Fogo de Chao: This holiday season (Oct. 21, 2025 - Jan. 1, 2026), you'll get a bonus card with your gift card purchase. You can redeem your bonus cards from Jan. 2 - March 31, 2026.
- For every $125 spent, get a $25 holiday bonus card.
- For every $300 spent, get a $75 holiday bonus card.
- For every $400 spent on gift cards, get a $100 holiday bonus card.
Friendly's: Receive a $5 bonus card with every $25 gift purchase through Dec. 31. Bonus cards are valid Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026.
Frutta Bowls: Buy $25 in gift cards through Dec. 31 and get a $5 bonus card valid from Jan. 1 - Feb. 13, 2026.
Fusian: Spend $30 on gift cards through Dec. 31 and receive a $10 gift card.
Golden Corral: Get a FREE $10 bonus card with every $50 gift card purchase online and in-restaurant Oct. 20, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026. You can redeem bonus cards Jan. 5 - Feb. 12, 2026.
Granite City Food & Brewery: For every $50 gift card purchase through Dec. 31, you'll receive a $10 bonus card that's redeemable from Jan. 1 - March 31, 2026.
Green Mill: Buy $100 or more in gift cards through Dec. 31 and get a $25 bonus card that you can redeem between Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026. If you buy $100 on Black Friday (Nov. 28), you'll get two $2 bonus cards.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria: Get a $10 bonus card with every $50 gift card purchase, or get $10 for every $100 gift card purchase through Dec. 31. Bonus cards valid from Jan. 1 - March 31, 2026.
Habit Burger & Grill: For every $25 in eGift cards you purchase through Dec. 24, you'll get a $5 bonus card that's redeemable from Jan. 1 - 31, 2026.
Honey Dew Donuts: From Nov. 28 - Dec. 25, you can get a $5 gift card when you purchase $25 in gift cards, a $10 gift card on a purchase of $50 in gift cards, and a $15 gift card with the purchase of $75 in gift cards. Offer valid in-store only.
Honeygrow: Spend $50 on gift cards online or in-store through Dec. 31 and receive a $10 bonus card. Bonus card valid Jan. 2 - Feb. 1, 2026.
IHOP: Buy $25 gift cards through Jan. 4 and receive $5 bonus card. Bonus cards valid through Feb. 24, 2026.
Jamba: From Nov. 26 - Dec. 2, you can get two $5 rewards when you purchase $30 in gift cards. Reward cards are redeemable through Jan. 18, 2026.
Jason's Deli: Get a $5 reward when you purchase $50 in gift cards through Dec. 28. If you're a rewards member, your $5 reward will be added automatically to your Deli Dollar account. If you're a non-member, you'll receive a $5 promo card.
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill: When you spend $25 on gift cards, you’ll receive $10 in Lime Bucks. Offer valid in-store only.
Logan's Roadhouse: Get a free $10 bonus card when you buy $50 or more in gift cards through Dec. 31. Bonus gift card valid through Feb. 11, 2026.
McAlister's Deli: From Nov. 28 - Dec. 7, you can get $5 off a $25 gift card purchase. Offer valid online only.
Moe's Southwest Grill: Purchase $30 in gift cards from Nov. 26 - Dec. 4 and receive three $5 reward cards that are redeemable through Feb. 28, 2026.
Newk's Eatery: For every $50 you purchase in gift cards, online or in-store through Dec. 31, you'll get a $10 bonus reward in your Newk's rewards account. Bonus card(s) redeemable Jan. 1 - March 30, 2026.
Next Level Burger: On Nov. 28, you can get a $20 bonus gift card for every $100 you buy in gift cards. Offer valid online and in-store on Nov. 28 only.
Noah's NY Bagels: Purchase a $25 gift card and get a $5 bonus card that's redeemable from Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026.
Noodles & Company: Get a $10 bonus card when you purchase $50 or more in gift cards through Dec. 31. Bonus cards valid through Jan. 13, 2026.
P.F. Chang's: For every $100 or more you buy in gift cards, you'll get a $20 bonus reward. Offer valid through Dec. 31. You can redeem your bonus reward from Jan 5 - Feb. 10, 2026.
Panera Bread: Get a $10 bonus card with every $50 you purchase in gift cards through Dec. 31. Bonus cards valid Jan. 1 - 31, 2026.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grill: Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, you’ll receive a $25 reward card when you purchase $125 in gift cards. Rewards cards valid Jan. 2 - June 30, 2026.
Pinkberry: Buy $50 in gift cards online and get a $15 bonus eCard. Offer valid through Dec. 31. Bonus eCards are valid through Feb. 28, 2026.
Potbelly: Save $5 on every $25 you spend on eGift cards through Dec. 25.
Qdoba: Purchase a $50 gift card and receive a $10 digital bonus card through Dec. 31. Offer valid online or in-store. You can redeem bonus cards from Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026.
Red Lobster: Buy $25 in gift cards through Dec. 31 and get a $5 bonus coupon. Bonus coupon valid Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026. The bonus coupon will enter you into the Red Lobsttery Sweepstakes for a chance to win $25,000 or $50 Red Lobster gift card.
Red Robin: Get a $10 Bonus Buck card when you purchase $50 in gift cards. You can also get a $5 Bonus Buck card with a $30 gift card purchase or $25 Bonus Buck card with a $100 gift card purchase. Offer valid through Dec. 31. Bonus Buck cards are valid Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026.
Rubio's Coastal Grill: Get a $5 bonus card for every $25 in gift cards you purchase. Bonus cards valid Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026.
Ruby Slipper and Ruby Sunshine: For every $50 you purchase in gift cards, you'll receive a $15 bonus card that's redeemable Jan. 1 - 31, 2026.
Ruby Tuesday: Through Dec. 1, you can get a $5 bonus card when you purchase a $25 gift card. Spend $50 and receive a $25 bonus card. Offers valid online only. You can redeem bonus cards from Jan. 1 - Feb. 11, 2026.
Santa Fe Cattle Co.: From Nov. 28 - Dec. 1, you can get $30 in Santa Fe Bucks when you buy $100 in gift cards. Santa Fe Bucks are redeemable Jan. 1 - March 31, 2026.
Shake Shack: For every $25 you purchase in gift cards, you'll receive a $5 promotional eGift card that's redeemable through March 18, 2026.
Subway: Score a free footlong with every $50 in gift cards (any combination) you purchase through Dec. 31. When you purchase gift cards online, you'll receive a QR code for your free footlong(s) via email. Free footlongs redeemable through Jan. 31, 2026.
Sullivan's Steakhouse: For every $500 you spend on gift cards, you'll receive $75 in bonus cards. Offer valid Nov. 17, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026. Bonus cards valid Jan. 5 - April 2, 2026 (excludes Feb. 13 - 15).
SweetFrog: Buy $50 in gift cards and receive a $15 bonus eGift card. Offer valid through Dec. 31. Bonus eGift cards are redeemable through Feb. 28, 2026.
Taco Cabana: Get a FREE $5 Holiday Guest Appreciation card with every gift card purchase of $25 through Dec. 31. Holiday Guest Appreciation cards are valid two hours after activated through March 31, 2026.
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe: Purchase $50 in gift cards in-store Nov. 3, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026, and get a $10 Taziki's voucher. You can redeem your voucher in-store Nov. 3, 2025 - March 31, 2026. Limit one voucher per customer per visit.
Teriyaki Madness: Buy $50 in gift cards online and receive a $10 gift card. Offer valid through Dec. 31.
Texas Roadhouse: Grab a $5 bonus card with every $30 gift card purchase (online) at Texas Roadhouse. Offer valid through Dec. 30. Limit $100 maximum reward per transaction. Bonus cards have no expiration date.
TGI Fridays: Get $5 in Elf Bucks when you spend $25 on gift cards or $10 in Elf Bucks when you spend $50 on gift cards. Offer valid on in-store gift card purchases only.
The Brass Tap: This Black Friday, buy $50 in gift cards and get $20 in bonus cards. Buy $100 and get $40.
The Cheesecake Factory: Get a $15 eCard when you purchase a $50 gift card through Dec. 31. Bonus eCards are valid Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Purchase a $25 gift card through Jan. 1 and get a $5 coupon that's redeemable between Jan. 2 - Feb. 28, 2026.
The Greene Turtle: When you buy $25 in gift cards, you'll get $5 back, or buy $100 and score $30 back. Offer valid between Nov. 28 - Dec. 24.
True Food Kitchen: Purchase $100 in gift cards online and get a $30 digital bonus card that's valid Jan. 1 - March, 31, 2026.
Via 313 Pizzeria: Get a $25 voucher when you purchase $100 in gift cards Nov. 24 - Dec. 1.
Village Inn: For every $25 you buy in gift cards, you'll get a $5 Holiday eBonus card through Dec. 31. The eBonus cards are redeemable from Jan. 1 - March 31, 2026.
Wings and Rings: Receive a $5 bonus card for every $25 in gift cards you purchase this holiday season. You can grab a $10 bonus card with a $25 gift card purchase on Black Friday, Nov. 28 only,
Yogurtland: Purchase a $25 eGift Card on Cyber Monday (Dec. 1) and receive a $5 bonus card.