National Ice Cream Day Freebies Are HERE: Score Free Scoops, Dilly Bars & More!
Scoop up some sweet deals on National Ice Cream Day 2026!
Today, July 19th, is National Ice Cream Day, and we have the scoop on all the best deals and freebies!
Remember to call your local stores before heading out, as not every location may be participating.
These are the coolest National Ice Cream Day deals of 2026 👇
Enter to win a year’s worth of free Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
In honor of National Ice Cream Month, Bruster’s is hosting another Summer Sweet Stakes. Ten lucky winners (ages 18 and up) will win free ice cream for a year! You can enter once per calendar day now through July 18th.
RARE $5 Off Cold Stone Creamery Coupon
Through July 31st, Cold Stone Creamery My Cold Stone Club Rewards Members (free to join) can score $5 off an order of $10 or more. To score this offer, text LOVEIT26 to 568348, and the offer will be uploaded to your rewards account.
Plus, be sure to follow @ColdStone on Instagram throughout the month for giveaway opportunities!
Free Scoop of Ice Cream at Insomnia Cookies
Today, July 19th only, score a FREE 2-scoop cup of ice cream when you spend $5+ at participating U.S. Insomnia Cookies locations or on eligible local delivery orders placed through the app or website (no rewards membership is required). And Insomnia Rewards members will earn double points all weekend.
Plus, use code SWEETSUMMER to get free delivery on an order of $15 or more!
Snag a FREE Cone or Dish at Friendly’s
Today, July 19th only, every guest at Friendly’s locations nationwide gets a FREE cone or dish. No rewards membership, no purchase, no fine print – dine in or carry out.
Get FREE Dippin’ Dots at Chuck E. Cheese.
Today, July 19th only, Chuck E. Cheese guests can claim a free small Dippin’ Dots. Just submit your email to the Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Club, and you’ll receive a coupon to redeem at participating locations (limit one per guest).
Dairy Queen app users get a FREE DILLY Bar with their purchase.
Today, July 19th only, DQ Rewards members can score a FREE Dilly Bar with any $1 purchase made through the DQ App.
Dippin’ Dots will give away free mini cups.
Dippin’ Dots will celebrate National Ice Cream Day 2026 by giving away its flash-frozen ice cream for free! During a two-hour window today, July 19th only, participating locations will give out FREE mini cups of Dippin’ Dots.
You can use the Dippin’ Dots locator to find a location and confirm participation and giveaway hours.
Dunkin’ Rewards members earn 4X points on Munchkins & donuts.
Today, July 19th only, Dunkin’ is celebrating National Ice Cream Day by Rewarding members with 4x points on Munchkins and donuts, including the new Ice Cream Cake Flavored Donut.
Yogurtland members earn 2X points
Today, July 19th only, Yogurtland will be offering Rewards members 2x points on all purchases!
Marble Slab Creamery loyalty members get a free small ice cream.
Today, July 19th only, Marble Slab Creamery loyalty members will receive an offer for a free small Ice Cream.
Stop & Shop customers can score 1.5 quarts of free ice cream.
Through July 23rd, Stop & Shop will give a FREE 1.5-quart container of Stop & Shop brand ice cream to customers who check in at the in-store Savings Station kiosks, while supplies last.
Cheap Cone at Graeter’s.
Today, July 19th only, Sweet Rewards members can enjoy a single-dip sugar cone for just $1.56 in-store to celebrate Graeter’s 156th anniversary! Plus, use promo code ICECREAMDAY10 to save 10% off online orders.
FREE Doggy Ice Cream at Petco
Today, July 19th only, dash into your local Petco where they will be offering a free doggy ice cream scoop for your furry friend while supplies last!
BOGO Medium Shakes at Krystal
Today, July 19th only, Krystal rewards members (free to join) can snag buy one get one free medium shakes with an offer via the app!
$1 Small Frosty at Wendys
Today, July 19th only, Wendy’s Rewards members (free to join) can snag a $1 classic small frosty via a digital offer with the app!
BOGO Medium Shakes at Del Taco
Today, July 19th only, Del Yeah! Rewards members (free to join) can snag buy one get one free regular shakes through the app or website!
Score Free Ice Cream w/ $5 Purchase at Insomnia Cookies
Today, July 19th only, head to Insomnia Cookies where you can snag a FREE cup of ice cream when you make a $5 purchase!
Celebrate at home with this super-easy ice cream sandwich cake recipe!
Thanks so much for sharing Stetson again. I have noticed in the last few months he has been back. Such a joy.
SO sweet, Deborah! I’ll be sure to share your comment with Stetson! 🤗 We’re happy to have him back too! 💖
Handles is having buy one get one from 3-6
Thanks so much for sharing this offer, Denise! 💕