Kohl's offers several types of freebies and promotional savings opportunities for consumers. These include birthday rewards through the Kohl's Yes2You Rewards program, sweepstakes with free prizes, and various coupon codes that effectively reduce out-of-pocket costs. The availability and specifics of these offers are detailed in the provided source material.
Birthday Freebies
According to a blog post compiling birthday freebies, Kohl's provides a specific birthday reward for members of its loyalty program. The post states that the Kohl's Yes2You Rewards program gives members $5 free to spend on their birthday. Additionally, the program offers a $5 reward every time a member spends $100. This information identifies the Kohl's Yes2You Rewards program as the primary method for accessing birthday-related freebies from the retailer.
Sweepstakes and Instant Win Games
Kohl's has historically conducted sweepstakes and instant win games that provide free Kohl's Cash to participants. One specific promotion mentioned is the Kohl's Holiday Quest Sweepstakes. Under this promotion, participants could play the Kohl's Cash Instant Win Game daily through December 25th to earn free Kohl's Cash or sweepstakes entries.
Key details of this promotion included: * Prizes: One grand prize winner received $100,000. Thousands of instant win prizes consisted of $50 or $100 in Kohl's Cash. * Entry Methods: Participants could enter without making a purchase. Entry was available via mail, through the Kohl's app, or by playing the game online. Purchases could earn bonus entries, up to a total of 170 extra entries. * Restrictions: There was a limit of one prize per household per day.
The source material notes that this specific sweepstakes was valid "through December 25th," which is a past date relative to the current request, indicating the promotion has concluded.
Pop-Up Events
Kohl's has utilized pop-up events to distribute freebies. A specific event mentioned is the "Kohl's Cash Cruiser Pop-Up" held in New York City on September 5, 2025. This event was organized to celebrate 20 years of Kohl's Cash. The event offered giveaways, free Kohl's Cash, and treats. The event took place at Flatiron Plaza in New York, NY. The source material suggests the Kohl's Cash Cruiser may visit other cities, stating, "Catch the Kohl’s Cash Cruiser in a city near you."
Free After Rewards and Coupons
While not strictly "free samples," Kohl's offers significant discounts that can make items free or nearly free after the application of coupon codes and the earning of Kohl's Cash and Rewards. The source material provides several examples of how this system works.
Kohl's allows customers to stack coupon codes with the Kohl's Cash rewards system. Common codes mentioned include:
* TOYS10: Offers $10 off a $50 purchase for Reward Members (valid on select items like Step2 products).
* GOGET20: Offers 20% off a purchase.
* Cardholder Codes: Kohl's Cardholders can receive 30% off their purchase by checking their Kohl's Wallet for a specific code.
The process for achieving a free or low-cost item involves paying a certain amount out of pocket, then receiving Kohl's Cash and Kohl's Rewards, which can be applied to future purchases. The sources provide the following examples:
- Step2 My First Christmas Tree ($69.99): By using the
TOYS10code (for Reward Members) on a $50+ purchase, the price is reduced. The source calculates the out-of-pocket cost as $59.99. The purchaser then receives $10 in Kohl's Cash and $3 in Kohl's Rewards. This effectively brings the cost down to $47 after accounting for the earned rewards. - Step2 Advent Calendar ($37.49 each for two): Purchasing two for a total of $74.98 (though the source lists the subtotal as $64.98 after a discount) allows the use of the
TOYS10code. The customer pays $64.98 out of pocket and receives $10 in Kohl's Cash. - Apparel and Home Goods: Examples include SO High-Rise Baggy Wide-Leg Jeans or LC Lauren Conrad Jeans priced at $39.99. Using a 30% cardholder code or the
GOGET20code reduces the price. With free shipping or curbside pickup on orders over $49, and the earning of Kohl's Cash ($10) and Rewards ($2.79), the effective cost can be as low as $27.99. - Small Items: Items like Croft & Barrow Flannel Shirts ($24.99), Sonoma Goods for Life Candles ($10.49 each), and The Big One Bath Towels ($4.99) can be purchased with percentage-off codes to achieve prices as low as $17.49, $7.34, and $3.49 respectively. When purchased in combinations that meet the free shipping threshold or when using curbside pickup, these become low-cost acquisitions.
Other Free Services
Kohl's offers free curbside pickup for online orders, which eliminates shipping costs. This service is available for orders of any amount, whereas standard shipping is free only on orders over $49.
Conclusion
Kohl's provides freebies and savings primarily through its loyalty programs and promotional events. The most consistent freebie is the $5 birthday reward offered to members of the Kohl's Yes2You Rewards program. Historically, the retailer has also offered substantial free Kohl's Cash through sweepstakes and instant win games, such as the Holiday Quest Sweepstakes, and distributed treats and cash via pop-up events like the Kohl's Cash Cruiser. Furthermore, the strategic use of coupon codes combined with the Kohl's Cash and Rewards system allows consumers to effectively reduce the cost of items to near-free levels when purchasing strategically. While the specific sweepstakes and pop-up events mentioned have defined past dates, the rewards program and the mechanism of stacking coupons with rewards appear to be ongoing features of the retailer's promotional strategy.