Are you an ice cream lover on a budget? Don’t you just hate the way that all your favorite ice cream places are so expensive? Well, there’s no need to worry because every year on National Ice Cream Day (July 21, 2024), you can get ice cream deals at a selection of popular stores.

Whether you are a Baskin Robbins addict or Fro-Yo fanatic, you can enjoy discounts and freebies from some of the most popular ice cream shops in the US, and we’re here to give you the scoop on where to get free ice cream and how to claim your freebies. So, let’s get into it.

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2024 National Ice Cream Day Deals and Freebies

  1. Baskin Robbins: last year, Baskin Robbins introduced a new product for National Ice Cream Day, the Oreo Mega Stuff Cone and Cappuccino Blast. This year, they’re collaborating with jewelry designer Susan Alexandra to offer customers a unique charm accessory. Customers who order from the BR App will also save $5 on any $20+ orders with the code SEIZETHEYAY. See more Baskin Robbins deals.
  2. Brusters: Brusters is celebrating 35 years of scooping up ice cream. Throughout July 2024, their nationwide locations will have a selection of new flavors (such as Ultimate Peanut Butter Oreo), timeless favorites, and exciting giveaways and promotions. See more Brusters deals.
  3. Carvel: it’s Carvel’s 90th birthday this year, and they’re celebrating at all their 342 locations across the United States. For National Ice Cream Day, Carvel offers $6 off for $35+ orders on Doordash & UberEats. Offer available July 18-21, 2024. See more Carvel deals.
  4. Cold Stone Creamery: fly back in time with some retro treats from Cold Stone Creamery. The brand will have 3 limited-time promotional items with Fanta, root beer, and fudge sundae flavors. My Cold Stone Club Rewards members also get $5 off of $10+ purchases. If you’re not a member, you can still get the offer by texting FLOAT24 to LOVEIT. Offer available July 17-23, 2024. See more Cold Stone Creamery deals.
  5. Dairy Queen: Dairy Queen is offering a free Dilly Bar for all DQ Rewards members who order anything from the DQ App worth at least $1. This sweet deal is valid only on July 21, 2024, at participating locations in the United States. See more Dairy Queen deals.
  6. Dippin’ Dots: get a free mini cup of Dippin’ Dots during a two-hour window only on July 21, 2024. Check your local store’s schedule to see the exact hours when the giveaway is happening. Note that not all locations are participating.
    Bonus 1: Dippin’ Dots, in collaboration with the Museum of Ice Cream, will be giving away Dippin’ Dots, merch, and more on July 20-21, from 11 am to 6 pm, in NYC. Bonus 2: Get 25% off online orders with promo code nicd2024 only on National Ice Cream Day (July 21).
    See more Dippin’ Dots deals.
  7. eCreamery: get an extra 20% off at eCreamery with the discount code SUMMER24. The offer isn’t only for National Ice Cream Day, but it ends on the same date (July 21). See more eCreamery deals.
  8. Friendly’s: get dessert and a great meal too. For a limited time only, Friendly’s offers a free happy ending sundae with any Happy Ending menu item. See more Friendly’s deals.
  9. Insomnia Cookies: get 2 free scoops of ice cream with any purchase between July 19-21. Insomnia Rewards members also get 2 times the normal rewards points throughout the entire week. See more Insomnia Cookies deals.
  10. Lick Honest: get a free ice cream scoop with a donation of $20 or more. 10% of the revenue is going to Urban Roots, Thrive Youth Center, Buffalo Bayou Partnership, and Aggieland Humane Society. This will help communities in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and College Station.
  11. Marble Slab Creamery: get $5 off Ice Cream Cakes throughout the National Ice Cream Month. Participating Marble Slab Creamery locations will also offer free ice cream on July 21st. See more Marble Slab Creamery deals.
  12. McConnell’s: get 15% off all pints at McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams with code NICD24. Offer available July 19-21.
  13. McDonald’s: the brand is bringing back the Cookies and Crème pie for a limited time in select markets. The National Ice Cream Month also sees McDonald’s introducing a new dessert, the Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry. See more McDonald’s deals.
    Bonus: Download the McDonald’s app and join MyMcDonald’s Rewards to receive a free Vanilla Cone after your first order.
  14. Monkey Joe’s: kids get one free ice cream cup per paid admission at Monkey Joe’s on Sunday, July 21st. It doesn’t get simpler than that! Find a location near you.
  15. The Haan Museum: the Haan Museum of Indiana Art has an “Ice Cream Social” event on July 21 (2 pm to 4 pm), where participants enjoy sweet treats and yard games in celebration of National Ice Cream Day.

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