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It's creamy, it's dreamy, it's National Ice Cream Day!
On Sunday, July 21, 2024, National Ice Cream Day sprinkles on an extra excuse to indulge in frozen goodness.
Whether you want to chase down your neighborhood ice cream truck or venture out for freebies and specials, we've got the scoop below.
Freebies and discounts for National Ice Cream Day
Baskin Robbins
Get the (ice cream) party started by ordering ahead through the BR app from July 21 - July 27 for $5 off orders over $20.
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Use code SEIZETHEYAY or scan the coupon in your BR app in-store to receive the discount.
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Burger King
BK Rewards members can take advantage of a royally good deal on July 21 -- a free soft-serve ice cream with any purchase over $1.
Cold Stone
Cold Stone Club Rewards members can take $5 off any ice cream or ice cream cake purchase over $10 with the code FLOAT24.
Carvel
Love celebrating at home? Carvel may have the deal for you.
Carvel is celebrating its 90th birthday by offering $6 off orders of $35 or more on UberEats and DoorDash (DashPass only) from now through July 21.
Dairy Queen
DQ Rewards members who place an order of $1 or more in the DQ app will receive a free dilly bar!
Dippin' Dots
Novelty ice cream Dippin' Dots is keeping the specifics surrounding their giveaway under wraps.
Participating shops will be giving away a free mini cup of Dippin' Dots during a two-hour window on July 21. To find out when the giveaway will be, you'll need to call your local store.
For online orders, use code nicd2024 for 25% off.
Friendly's
In honor of Friendly's 89th anniversary and National Ice Cream Day, enjoy single-scoop cones for just 89-cents from now through July 21.
gopuff
Delivery company gopuff is gifting customers a free pint of Talenti gelato with any purchase over $30. The offer automatically applies at checkout, while supplies last.
If that's not enough to satisfy your sweet tooth, now through July 21, customers can take advantage of deep discounts for the deep freezer like 2 for $10 Ben and Jerry's and Haagen-Dazs pints, 2 for $8 select Blue Bell and Unilever pints (Breyer's, Reese's, etc.), 99 cent Mymochi single packs, 50% off Outshine products and more.
Harry Potter New York
Attention muggles! Harry Potter New York will be giving away Butterbeer ice cream on National Ice Cream Day.
Fans can indulge in the delightful butterscotch-inspired frozen treat from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET, while supplies last.
Insomnia Cookies
How does free ice cream sound? From Friday to Sunday, mention the deal in stores for two free scoops with any purchase. You can also redeem the deal on certain online orders; see details on Insomnia Cookies’ Instagram page.
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
The premium ice cream maker, McConnell's, is offering 20% off all pints ordered for nationwide shipping from now through July 21 on the brand's official website.
Smashburger
Beginning Friday, July 19 and every Friday through August 30, get a handspun milkshake at participating Smashburger locations during their Shake Happy Hour (2 p.m. - 5 p.m.) for just $3.
For in-store orders, mention the deal at checkout to redeem the offer. For online orders, use code SHAKES24.
Talenti
Say goodbye to those Sunday Scaries and say hello to Talenti's "Case of the Mondaes."
From July 20 through July 22, you can order a free Case of the Mondaes kit, which includes Talenti Summer Strawberry Sorbetto, Se Soi Très Rosé Sparkling Non-alcoholic Apertif, freeze dried strawberry slices, white chocolate shavings and free-dried edible flowers.
The exclusive offer will be available on DoorDash via The Ice Cream Shop for NYC, Chicago and Dallas customers. Service fees may apply.
Tipsy Scoop
The ice cream shop specializing in boozy scoops is teaming up with Mi Campo Tequila to create a Sour Watermelon Margarita Sorbet. The limited-edition flavor will be available on National Ice Cream Day.
Tipsy Scoop is also teaming up with BeatBox Beverages for a giveaway. The first 50 customers to visit any location can get a free scoop of cherry limeade sorbet.
If you visit Rory's Rooftop, you'll get a full free scoop of their cotton candy ice cream.
Specials and events to celebrate National Ice Cream Day 2024
Museum of Ice Cream
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of National Ice Cream Day, Museum of Ice Cream is hosting an epic ice cream party in New York, Chicago and Austin.
New Yorkers can expect free Rainbow Ice and Cotton Candy-flavored Dippin' Dots at Hudson Yards on July 20 and 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., while supplies last.
Don’t freeze on the chance to get free ice cream for a year. Museum of Ice Cream and Dippin' Dots are also doing a giveaway for a chance to win 1 year's worth of Dippin' Dots ice cream and 1 year of unlimited access to all Museum of Ice Cream locations around the world.
