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Happy National Ice Cream Day! Sunday, July 17, 2022, is the actual day, but it’s really more like a month of ice cream deals and freebies.
We’ve made a list of all the National Ice Cream Day deals and freebies being offered so that you can get all of the free summer treats.
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16 Handles: Free 3-oz Soft Serve on National Ice Cream Day
If you’re a member of the 16 Handles Rewards program, you’ll get a coupon sent to your account for a free 3-oz soft serve with toppings (worth around $5.35) on National Ice Cream Day that’s only valid on July 17. You can get this same coupon on Instagram, and you’ll have to go in person to receive your free ice cream.
Ace Hardware: Paint-Inspired Ice Cream Giveaway
Yeah, you heard right. As part of their “Some Day” promotion, Ace Hardware will be giving out Benjamin Moore-inspired ice cream (yes, the paint company) from an ice cream truck “in a surprise location” on Ice Cream Day, July 17. You can find out where it’ll be here on July 17.
If you don’t live in any of those locations, fill out their questionnaire on Instagram (@acehardware), and 10 lucky winners will be randomly selected to get sent their own Ace Hardware ice cream. Check out their rules to see how you can win this sweet deal.
Alden’s Organic: Ice Cream Giveaway
For the month of July, Alden’s Organic is giving away 10,000 scoops of ice cream through their Instagram (@aldensicecream) and Facebook. Just follow the instructions, and you might receive a coupon for a discount on their ice cream. The largest amount they’re giving away is on Ice Cream Day (July 17), so be sure to check their social media for that update.
Plus, they are also giving away a $1 coupon for any Alden’s Organic ice cream through the month of July.
Baskin Robbins: $5 off $15 National Ice Cream Day Deal
Head to your local Baskin Robbins between National Ice Cream Day (Sunday, July 17) and Saturday, July 23, to get $5 off any purchase of $15 or more — that’s 33% off! Use the coupon code BECOOLER at checkout for online orders, or scan the Baskin Robbins mobile app to get the deal in person.
Brave Robot: Get Reimbursed for Your Pint Purchase
This deal isn’t restricted to just National Ice Cream Day, but if you submit a photo of your receipt of Brave Robot Ice Cream to their website, you can get 100% reimbursed for your pint.
You can only do this once per customer, and you’ll be paid either through PayPal or Venmo.
Carvel: BOGO Soft Serve on National Ice Cream Day
Carvel is celebrating National Ice Cream Day with a BOGO deal on a small cup or cone of any soft serve (reg. $3.48) flavor when you visit a Carvel location. You won’t be able to get this deal online or for delivery.
Dairy Queen: $1 off Dipped Cones on National Ice Cream Day
Dairy Queen is offering $1 off any sized Dipped Cone through their app on National Ice Cream Day. Limit one cone per customer, and you won’t be able to get this deal without the app.
We’ll help you get all the free Dairy Queen Blizzards all year long, though, with our savings tips.
Dippin’ Dots: Free Mini Cup on National Ice Cream Day
When you visit a Dippin’ Dots location on National Ice Cream Day, you’ll get a free mini cup of Dippin’ Dots (reg. $4.99). The catch? You’ll have to be there at a random 2-hour window that varies from location to location.
Make sure to call your local Dippin’ Dots to ensure you don’t miss this freebie.
Friendly’s: Free Medium Sundae on National Ice Cream Day
If you are a member of the Friendly’s Rewards program, you’ll get a coupon for a free medium sundae (reg. $6.59) sent to your account. This coupon can be used through the Friendly’s app, website, or in person.
Graeter’s: $1.52 Cones on July 18
Graeter’s 152nd birthday and National Ice Cream Day are on the same day this year. And they’re celebrating by offering $1.52 cones all day on July 18 to everyone with the Graeter’s app.
This coupon will automatically be sent to your app on Ice Cream Day.
The Ice Cream Shop on Doordash: $5 off $15 Ice Cream Orders
In honor of Ice Cream Day, The Ice Cream Shop on DoorDash is offering $5 off your entire order on July 16 & 17 when you use the promo code ICECREAM5 at checkout.
Insomnia Cookies: Free Scoop of Ice Cream
To celebrate National Ice Cream Day, Insomnia Cookies is releasing new “Cookies IN Ice Cream” line of ice cream. When you order in person or delivery from Insomnia Cookies from July 15 to July 17, you’ll get a free scoop of ice cream (reg. $4.35) to go with your order.
Marble Slab Creamery: BOGO Free Small Ice Cream
Members of the Marble Slab Rewards program will get coupons periodically sent to their accounts during the month of July, including a coupon for BOGO free small ice creams (reg. $5.49).
Menchie’s: $5 Off During National Ice Cream Month (When You Play Their Game)
Frozen yogurt chain Menchie’s is celebrating National Ice Cream Month and their 15th birthday with a month-long game through their app. Everyone who completes the game in July will get $5 in Menchie’s Money, plus a chance to win a $2,000 gift card.
Plus, on Menchie’s actual birthday, July 23, you can get BOGO 50% off on your froyo from noon to 2 p.m. Offer available through the app (IOS / Android) and website.
Monkey Joe’s: Free Small Ice Cream on National Ice Cream Day
The kids’ play place, Monkey Joe’s, is offering a free small ice cream cone for each paid admission on July 17. They’re also hosting a series of giveaways throughout the day.
Whole Foods: 25% Off All Ice Cream Treats Most of the Month
From July 6 to 19, all ice cream frozen treats are 25% off at Whole Foods, making this one of the best ways to save money at Whole Foods this summer.
Yogurtland: Triple Rewards Points on Ice Cream Day
Yogurtland is offering triple points for Real Rewards members in celebration of Ice Cream Day for in-person and app purchases.
You get two points for every dollar spent if you’re a member of the rewards program, plus a $5 reward for every 100 points earned, a free birthday treat, 50 bonus points, and more.
