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How to Scoop up the Best Free Ice Cream Deals on National Ice Cream Day 2024

By Bobbi Dempsey,

4 hours ago

Free ice cream couldn’t have come at a better time.

With much of the country experiencing a period of record-high temperatures, this is the perfect week to enjoy delicious, ice-cold desserts. And even better if they’re discounted or free! That’s why you won’t want to miss out on all of the great promotions for National Ice Cream Day 2024, which happens today, July 21.

Read on to find out where you can grab the best National Ice Cream Day deals and freebies.

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Where to Get Deals, Discounts & Free Ice Cream on National Ice Cream Day 2024

Baskin-Robbins

Baskin-Robbins customers can save by ordering ahead in the BR App from July 21 through July 27 to save $5 off any order of $20+ with code SEIZETHEYAY or scan their BR App coupon to redeem in-shop.

This is a good opportunity to try their Flavor of the Month, Beach Day, which consists of salted vanilla-flavored ice cream swimming with milk chocolate-flavored caramel-filled sea turtles, frosting flecks and swirls of graham cracker “sand.”

Offer valid on orders $20+ pre-tax only at participating U.S. Baskin-Robbins locations.

Carvel

Carvel is offering a deal for $6 off orders of $35+ on DoorDash and UberEats through July 21.

Cold Stone Creamery

In celebration of National Ice Cream Day, Cold Stone Creamery is offering My Cold Stone Club Rewards members $5 off a purchase of $10 or more through July 23. Valid in-store or on online purchases at Coldstonecreamery.com or in the Cold Stone app. Guests text FLOAT24 to LOVEIT and the reward will be loaded to their account.

You will need to confirm your SMS opt-in to receive a notification that the reward was placed on your account. Opted-in guests who have not registered their loyalty account will also get a reminder to register their account.

Dairy Queen

On National Ice Cream Day, DQ Rewards members get a free Dilly Bar with a DQ App order of $1 or more.

Dippin’ Dots

Dippin’ Dots will be giving away a free mini cup of Dippin' Dots during a two-hour window on July 21, so check with your local store to see when the giveaway will be at that location. Offer available only at participating stores and shopping center locations.

On July 21, you can also use promo code nicd2024 at checkout and receive 25% off your dippindots.com online order.

If you’re in the NYC area, Dippin' Dots and the Museum of Ice Cream will be at Hudson Yards in NYC on July 21 from 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. handing out free Dippin' Dots, swag from the Museum of Ice Cream, and more.

Friendly’s

Friendly’s celebrated their 89th birthday on July 17, so they’re running a variety of “89” themed promotions all month. From July 17 to July 21, enjoy single-scoop cones for 89 cents. Offer available at any Friendly’s nationwide. Additionally, any member who joins the Friendly’s Fan Club in July receives an iconic Fribble for only $2 for the entire month of July.

Jeni’s Ice Creams

Certain flavors of Jeni’s Ice Creams –including Cosmic Bloom, Supermoon, and Fluffernutter Pie – are on sale for $8 a pint through August 2, while supplies last.

McConnell's Fine Ice Creams

Stop into a McConnell's Fine Ice Creams scoop shops to take advantage of a “buy 3 pints, get 1 free” deal all weekend long. If you’re not near a scoop shop, you can get 15% off online purchases on July 21 by using code NICD2024.

Yogurtland

On July 21, Yogurtland is doubling the fun for Real Rewards members, with double points received for all online or in-store orders (this offer does not apply to third-party delivery orders and gift card purchases; please allow up to 24 hours for points to be applied).

Choose from their premium ice cream flavors or enjoy a frozen yogurt or sorbet. This is a great time to try the newest limited-edition flavor, Dragon Passion Tart, or try popular summer varieties like Toasted Coconut and Alphonso Mango Tart (all items available while supplies last).

Ore-Ida and GoodPop

If you’re a fan of the sweet-and-salty flavor combo, you won’t want to miss this. Ore-Ida and GoodPop are teaming up to launch the Fudge n' Vanilla French Fry Pop, a first-of-its-kind frozen treat that offers both sweet and salty flavors in every bite. The vanilla oatmilk frozen base is coated in a rich, chocolate fudge shell rolled in real, crispy potato bits.

Only available while supplies last, the Ore-Ida x GoodPop Fudge N Vanilla French Fry Pops are available for nationwide shipping at GoodPop.com for $9.99 per pack of 4 pops.

Tropicana and Milk Bar

Here’s one for nostalgic flavor lovers! Tropicana is partnering with Milk Bar to introduce a new limited-time-only soft serve, Orange Squeeze, a nostalgic cream-meets-citrus flavor that’s perfect for summer. It's for sale nationwide at Milk Bar locations and through a giveaway in celebration of National Ice Cream Day.

Orange Squeeze will be available at all Milk Bar bakery locations nationwide, as well as through DoorDash, UberEats, and Seamless, through August 31.

Ice cream lovers can also visit @tropicana_juices and @milkbarstore on Instagram until 11:59 p.m. ET on July 21 for a chance to win a special prize. Comment on the Orange Squeeze post with your favorite nostalgic ice cream or juice memory, using #TropicanaMilkBar #Sweepstakes.

KIND Snacks

In honor of National Ice Cream Day, KIND is giving away a Year’s Supply of KIND FROZEN Treat Bars to one lucky winner! Fans can enter for a chance to win via Instagram at @ kindsnacks . To enter, watch for the sweepstakes post, then like and save the post, follow @kindsnacks, and tag three friends and comment.

KIND will also be handing out free KIND Frozen Bars to New Yorkers on July 21 at Domino Park in Brooklyn from noon until 5:00 p.m. (while supplies last). If you’re in the area, don’t miss this chance to enjoy a free ice cream day!

Premier Protein

Jumping on the viral #ProteinIceCream trend, Premier Protein will be popping up in NYC to dish out four protein-packed ice cream flavors available exclusively at the pop-up scoop shop through National Ice Cream Day.

The Premier Protein Scoop Shop will be open to the public July 21 at 21 Spring Street (Spring St & Elizabeth St) in NYC from 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET. They will be serving up free protein ice cream in four exclusive flavors: Smokin Mocha, Happy Trails, Vanilla Bean and Parfait All Day!

Talenti

Gelato and sorbetto brand Talenti is introducing the Talenti ‘mondae.’ The sundae with a sorbetto twist and luxurious toppings is making its debut in the free* Case of the Mondaes kit offered via DoorDash in certain cities. The kit includes Talenti's Summer Strawberry Sorbetto, De Soi Très Rosé Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, freeze dried strawberry slices, white chocolate shavings, and freeze-dried edible flowers.

*Service fees may apply. The Case of the Mondaes will be offered by Talenti exclusively via DoorDash (while supplies last) through July 22 in New York City, Chicago, and Dallas.

Salt & Straw

Portland-based Salt & Straw is offering a free pint with purchase via both local delivery orders and nationwide shipping. On July 21, customers can get a free pint with the purchase of three pints via local delivery or with the purchase of five pints nationwide when you order online. Choose from their menu of 13 classic flavors or check out July’s monthly menu, The Berries Series, which includes five flavors inspired by the Pacific Northwest’s ripe berries. Customers can use the code NICD2024 at checkout for local delivery/pickup, and national shipping.

NESCAFÉ

Espresso lovers probably already know about the affogatos TikTok trend . (An affogato is an Italian dessert with vanilla ice cream or gelato topped with hot espresso.) You can make this tasty treat at home if you win a NESCAFÉ Affogato Kit. Each kit includes one jar of NESCAFÉ Gold Espresso Intense Instant Coffee (3.5 oz), a coupon to receive a free 14 oz. pint of ice cream, a recipe card, two glass coffee mugs, and two spoons.

Enter online through midnight (ET) July 22. No purchase necessary. See website for rules and eligibility.

Gopuff

Food delivery service Gopuff has a bunch of deals for National Ice Cream Day! For starters, they are giving customers a free pint of Talenti Gelato with the purchase of $30 or more on July 21. (Offer automatically applies at checkout. Flavors and availability vary by market. While supplies last.)

Other deals available through July 21 include:

2 for $11 select Talenti Smooth, Dr. Bombay and Halo Top pints
2 for $10 select Ben and Jerry’s and Haagen-Dazs pints
2 for $8 select Blue Bell Pints and Unilever pints (Breyer's, Reese's and more)
2 for $7 Dreyer's candy pints including KitKat, Oreo and Nestle Tollhouse
$3 off Mymochi multipacks and 99 cent Mymochi single packs
$2 Off McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream pints – including the new, co-created McConnell’s x Gopuff PB&J Exclusive Pint
$2 Off Jeni's and Van Leeuwen pints
50% Off Outshine products
30% Off select Magnum, Bomb Pop, ICEE, & Yasso products as well as better-for-you products like Ben & Jerry's Non-Dairy, Jolly Llama, and more

Gopuff FAM members can also enjoy 40% OFF dozens of ice cream products throughout the week from brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Talenti, Breyers, Haagen-Dazs, Halo Top and more. PLUS, members can shop rotating $1 deals on ice cream sandwiches, pops, bars and sticks.

All deals available while supplies last.

Van Leeuwen

Van Leeuwen is teaming up with Sanrio to launch a Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary flavor ice cream for one day only on National Ice Cream Day. On July 21, pints of the special Yummy Berry White Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream will be available to purchase nationwide at Van Leeuwen scoop shops while supplies last.

The Van Leeuwen x Hello Kitty flavor combines white chocolate ice cream with swirls of sweet red raspberry jam and chunks of truffle brownies. The companies will be donating 50 percent of the profits to kindness.org , a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring people to choose kindness.

Van Leeuwen and Sanrio will also host a pop-up event at the Van Leeuwen Tribeca shop in New York City on July 21 to celebrate this special flavor.

DoorDash

DoorDash is celebrating the fifth and final week of Summer of DashPass with great deals for DashPass members. To mark National Ice Cream Day, they’re offering deals on favorite ice cream brands like Ben & Jerrys, Talenti, Breyers, Popsicle, and more. Deals include:

Buy two products from Talenti, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Popsicle, Magnum, Good Humor, and Klondike get $6 off (mix and match)
Shake Shack: $10 off $30 or more – this is a great time to enjoy a refreshing shake, perhaps paired with a frozen custard
Food Lion/Stop & Shop: 40% off $40+ for new customers, up to $20; 30% off $50 for existing customers, up to $20; stock up your freezer with pints galore so you can enjoy all summer long.

Consumers who take advantage of any of DoorDash’s Summer of DashPass deals will also be entered for a chance to win a cart full of groceries and a full tank of gas for two cars every week for a whole year.

Get details and rules/exclusions for these deals on the Summer of DashPass site .

Humphry Slocombe

If you’re in the Bay Area, take advantage of this $5 off Doordash "Going Out" promo deal from Humphry Slocombe . Get $5 off (no minimum!) with Doordash GOING OUT promo at their locations on 22 ^nd Street or Harrison Street in San Francisco. Just come by either of these locations and click “Going Out” on your Doordash app to redeem. You must be a first time Humphry Slocombe customer on DoorDash App. Must have the most up-to-date app version to access and you must go into the store to redeem. Can be used on any menu item.

They are also doing a giveaway/raffle of 3 x 9" Complete Breakfast ice cream cakes. Get details by visiting their Instagram page at @humphryslocombe .

Soft Swerve

Soft Swerve , a whimsical ice cream shop located in DeKalb Market Hall in downtown Brooklyn (along with several other NYC locations) is offering a 15% discount on their selection of 16 unique ice creams and 3 delicious soft serves on National Ice Cream Day. The shop is known for their Asian-inspired flavors like ube and black sesame.

Petco

The canine members of your family can also enjoy a sweet treat this weekend, too! Check out the recently released Ollie x Van Leeuwen ice cream available at Petco. This tasty treat featuring peanut butter and bananas is available in Petco locations nationwide while supplies last - and now through August 3, pet parents can buy two and save 20% off their entire purchase of select frozen treats and ice cream online at petco.com .

Pressed Juicery

Pressed Juicery is running a deal where you can enjoy a $3 Freeze , including a size 1 Freeze and up to 3 toppings (*limit one per guest ). Treat yourself at any Pressed Juicery Freeze location from open to close on Sunday 7/21..

Herb & Root

Here’s something a little different. This is a deal you can enjoy even if you don’t like (or can’t eat) ice cream – and it will let you enjoy the sweet smell of popular ice cream flavors long after National Ice Cream Day is over. Fragrance and bath care company Herb & Root has launched a new fragrance called A La Mode, which is a pistachio, caramel and almond blend topped with warm vanilla cream and a sprinkling of sea salt. Customers can use code ICECREAM24 at checkout for 20% off the full A La Mode collection starting 7/21 and running through the end of July.

Coffee mate

You’ll need to be quick to grab this deal tomorrow. Coffee mate is offering a flavor reminiscent of childhood memories on hot summer days at a discounted rate with limited-edition Coffee mate Orange Cream Pop Flavored Duo Creamer .

Limited quantities will drop for first-come first-serve purchase on July 22 via the website exclusively at 12 PM EST for $2.17 per 16 fl. oz bottle (including shipping). Offer good while supplies last. This item will not be available for retail sale. Limit one (1) per order. Offer good only in the US.

This won’t last long - the last drop sold out in under a minute!

My/Mochi Ice Cream

My/Mochi Ice Cream , the premium ice cream wrapped in chewy rice dough, is offering giveaways through the end of July.

Fifty winners will receive a Pool Pack (inflatable pool, beach ball, towel, cooler + full-value My/Mochi product coupons) or Picnic Pack (cooler, insulated container, bubbles + full value product coupons) or Summer Pack (lip balm, insulated cooler, t-shirt +full-value coupons).
One Grand Final Prize to be awarded on National Ice Cream Day will also include FREE My/Mochi ice cream for a year (52 boxes).

To enter, follow My/Mochi , like the post and comment with your favorite flavor (or one you want to try).

7-Eleven

To celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, June 21, 7REWARDS members can get 7-Select Ice Cream Sandwiches for just $1 through July 23. Become a loyalty member by downloading the 7-Eleven app from the App Store or Google Play , or by visiting 7Rewards.com .

Bspoke and Thrifty Ice Cream

Thrifty Ice Cream and bspoke are hosting a special event July 21 at bspoke Cultural Hub on Fairfax in Los Angeles. Attendees will be treated to a live taping of the Angelicales podcast, while shopping for new Thrifty merchandise (their new line includes hoodies, socks, and hats) and enjoying delicious, sweet treats. This is a good opportunity to try Thrifty Ice Cream's newest flavor, Red, White & Blue Sherbet.

New City Microcreamery

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at New City Microcreamery on July 21. Stop by any of their scoop shops from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to enjoy live entertainment, get creative with face painting, and participate in exciting games and giveaways. Their scoop shops are located in MA, but if you’re not in that area, you can also buy their ice creams nationwide at Whole Foods and other retailers.

Harlem Shake

Visit either of the Harlem Shake locations in NYC on July 21 to get $2 off all shakes, all day, and all sizes. Be sure to try some items from their summer menu featuring fancy floats (classic ice cream floats with retro fancy sodas).

Museum of Ice Cream

Museum of Ice Cream is teaming up with several popular ice cream brands to host events and free ice cream giveaways this weekend in three U.S. cities. They’re hosting an event with Dippin” Dots in NYC, Blue Bell Creameries in Austin, and DOVE Ice Cream in Chicago. Get details and locations for the Museum of Ice Cream events.

Scoops Ahoy

Scoops Ahoy , the ice cream inspired by the Netflix show Stranger Things, will be offering an Ibotta offer of $.50 back in-app only for National Ice Cream Day

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