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07-19-2025 Vol 2026

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Sweet Deals and Freebies

As the summer heat intensifies, ice cream emerges as America’s beloved cool treat, a tradition that dates back as far as the Persian Empire and Tang Dynasty.

The Quaker colonists brought their frozen treat recipes to the New World, paving the way for ice cream shops in cities like New York.

Fast forward to today, and ice cream holds a special place in the hearts of many, becoming a staple of summertime enjoyment.

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan officially designated July as National Ice Cream Month with the third Sunday of the month celebrated as National Ice Cream Day.

This year, National Ice Cream Day falls on July 20, and numerous ice cream shops and companies are rolling out special offers and freebies in celebration.

Here’s a roundup of what you can expect from various ice cream establishments this Sunday, July 20, and throughout the month of July.

**Baskin-Robbins** kicks off its weeklong celebration on Sunday, lasting until July 26.

Rewards members can enjoy $5 off orders of $20 or more when orders are made through third-party delivery services.

**Bruster’s Real Ice Cream** has exciting promotions tied to National Ice Cream Month, including a fantastic opportunity to win free ice cream for a year.

At **Burger King**, rewards members can grab a complimentary Soft Serve ice cream when they make a purchase of $1 or more this Sunday.

**Chuck E. Cheese** is offering customers a small cup of the limited-edition “Chuck E.’s Cookie Crunch” Dippin’ Dots for free.

To avail themselves of this offer, guests simply need to present a coupon at participating locations.

**Cold Stone Creamery** presents a unique flavor twist with the Birthday Cake Oreo Cookie Ice Cream Taco, available now through July 31.

Across social media, five lucky winners will each receive a year’s supply of Cold Stone Creamery ice cream on Sunday, announced through the company’s Instagram handle.

Over at **Dairy Queen**, rewards members can claim a complimentary Dilly Bar with any order of $1 or more until Sunday.

**Dunkin’** is sweetening the deal for rewards members by offering triple points on Frozen Beverages this Sunday, in addition to $3 medium Refreshers.

**Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream** is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a special offer for those aged 80 and older, who can enjoy a free small ice cream on National Ice Cream Day.

For fans of **Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream**, customers will be treated to complimentary Sundae Fudge Sauce added to any order on Sunday.

Additionally, **My/Mochi Ice Cream** has exciting surprises in store, giving away “summer chill packs” filled with ice cream coupons all throughout July.

On National Ice Cream Day, fans are encouraged to follow My/Mochi on Instagram for a chance to win a year’s supply of premium ice cream.

**Salt & Straw** rounds up the week’s celebrations with a unique prize offer for online orders, distributing NICD cards that could unlock various prizes ranging from free scoops to a personal ice cream-making session.

Lastly, **Van Leeuwen** is celebrating both the 10th anniversary of its Honeycomb flavor and National Ice Cream Day with $3 scoops of Honeycomb ice cream available from noon to 2 p.m. local time.

In New York, the first 100 customers at the Tribeca location will have the chance to win prizes through scratch-off tickets.

Don’t forget to call ahead to your local ice cream shops to confirm participation in these delightful offers as you celebrate National Ice Cream Day this Sunday.

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Charlotte Hayes