You scream. I scream. We all scream … well, maybe because of that ice cream headache that just kicked in.
It’s National Ice Cream Day, another of the food industry’s holidays, but one that scoop shops across the country are happy to use as a marketing tool – and one that means lots and lots of free ice cream for lovers of the frozen dessert.
July is actually Ice Cream Month. This particular holiday is celebrated each year, however, on the third Sunday of July. And, incredibly, this is a food holiday that has the backing on Washington.
In 1984, a joint resolution was presented in the U.S. House and Senate to celebrate both ice cream month and declare ice cream day. It passed easily and on July 9, 1984, Ronald Reagan made it official with a presidential proclamation. (The bill was only supposed to be for that year, but … hey, free ice cream!)
Willing to risk the cavities and brain freeze? Here’s where you can get some freebies and discounts today.
Baskin-Robbins
Rewards members can get $5 off for orders of $20 or more.
Marble Slab Creamery
Loyalty members will receive a free small ice cream. Better still, you’ll have seven days to redeem the code, so you can fill up on other freebies, then come back for this one in a day or two.
Halo Top
If your first, middle, or last name matches one found any iconic ice cream brand—think Ben, Jerry, Jeni, Baskin, Robbins, Blue, Dreyer, Edy, Häagen, Dazs, Kemps, Nick, Oatly, Talenti, Tillamook, Hill, or Van Leeuwen—then you’ll get a free pint of Halo Top. Head to HaloTop.com/IceCreamDay to make your claim and find a full list of qualifying names.
Stop & Shop
The grocery chain is giving away free 1.5-quart tubs of its store brand ice cream. No purchase necessary. Pick from 15 classic flavors including Moose Tracks, Cookies & Cream, and Vanilla Bean.
Wendy’s
Some people might argue it’s technically not ice cream, but you can grab a free small Frosty with any purchase made in the Wendy’s app today.
Dippin’ Dots
Get a free mini cup of any flavor during a two-hour window at franchise locations. (Head here to find the two hours in the locations nearest to you.)
Jeni’s
The chain will serve a new Sundae Fudge Sauce, a rich chocolate sauce with a hint of sea salt, for free with any scoop shop order.
