National Ice Cream Day Deals & Freebies 2026

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National Ice Cream Day is almost here! Beat the heat on July 19 with free cones, scoops and Frostys plus sweet discounts from Dairy Queen, Wendy's, Baskin-Robbins and more. Here's the full 2026 lineup.

National Ice Cream Day is almost here, and your favorite scoop shops, drive-thrus and grocery stores are celebrating with free cones, scoops and Frostys! From soft serve to hard scoops to pints for the freezer, you'll find everything from no-purchase freebies to member-only perks and BOGO grocery deals. Here's the full lineup so you can plan your scoop route.

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National Ice Cream Day Deals 2026

Brand	Deal Details	Requirement
Dairy Queen	FREE Dilly Bar with any purchase of $1+	DQ app, $1+ purchase
Wendy's	FREE small Frosty, Frosty Fusion or Frosty Swirl	In-app purchase
Burger King	FREE Soft Serve with $1+ purchase	Royal Perks Member
16 Handles	FREE treat (up to $5)	16 Handles app, participating location
Friendly's	FREE cone or dish (or 90¢ for non-members)	Fan Club Rewards Member (or new sign-up)
Handel's	FREE small cone or dish for anyone 80 and older	Age 80+, while supplies last
Insomnia Cookies	FREE scoop of ice cream with any $5 purchase	$5 purchase
The Yard Milkshake Bar	FREE scoop with any purchase	Any purchase
Dippin' Dots	FREE mini cup during a 2-hour window; first 100 in line get a collectible cup	Call ahead for local time
Stop & Shop	FREE 1.5-qt tub of store-brand ice cream, no purchase needed	Rewards Member, check in at Savings Station kiosk
PETCO	FREE doggie ice cream in-store	Petco Rewards Member, while supplies last
Baskin-Robbins	$5 off orders of $20+	BR Rewards Member (July 19–25)
Dunkin'	3X points on Frozen Beverages	None
Van Leeuwen	$3 scoops of Honeycomb flavor, noon–3 p.m. ET	None
Braum's	$1.45 junior & single-dip cones, $2.00 double-dip cones	None
Graeter's	$1.55 single-dip sugar cones	Sweet Rewards Loyalty Member (July 17–19)
Marble Slab	FREE small ice cream	Loyalty Member (valid 7 days from July 19)
Jeni's	FREE Sundae Fudge Sauce added to any order	Any order
Lidl	FREE Bon Gelati or Gelatelli frozen product with $40+ in-store spend	MyLidl app coupon, $40+ spend
Popsicle	BOGO on Popsicle frozen treats at Kroger, Publix & Target	Through July 31
Talenti	BOGO 50% off gelato & sorbetto at Target	Target Circle
DoorDash	$5 off two Ben & Jerry's pints on grocery/convenience orders	DashPass Member (July 16–22)
Gopuff	Up to 30% off select brands; two Ben & Jerry's pints for $9 for FAM members	Gopuff FAM for pint deal (July 19–26)
Halo Top	Chance at a free pint (first 8,000) — keep proof of purchase	Buy a pint, follow instructions

Fine Print & Level-Up Pro Tips

Download the Apps First: Several freebies live entirely in-app. Dairy Queen's free Dilly Bar, Wendy's free Frosty and 16 Handles' free treat all require you to order or redeem through the brand's mobile app, so install and log in before July 19.
Mind the Minimum Spend: These aren't all zero-dollar freebies. Dairy Queen and Burger King require a $1+ purchase, Insomnia Cookies needs a $5 purchase, and Lidl's frozen freebie only unlocks after you spend $40+ in-store.
Load Your Loyalty Accounts: Many of the best deals are members-only. Sign up for rewards at Baskin-Robbins, Friendly's, Marble Slab, Graeter's, Stop & Shop and PETCO ahead of time so your perk is ready to scan at checkout.
First-Come, While Supplies Last: A few offers can run out fast. Dippin' Dots gives a collectible cup only to the first 100 people in line, Halo Top covers just the first 8,000 pints, and Handel's free cone for guests 80 and older lasts only while supplies hold out.
The Savings Last Past Sunday: Grocery deals stretch well beyond July 19 — Popsicle's BOGO and Talenti's discounts run through the end of July, while Baskin-Robbins, DoorDash and Gopuff member perks give you extra days to indulge.