Today, July 19th only, is National Ice Cream Day and many brands and restaurants are offering freebies and deals that you shouldn’t miss! To help you make the most of this sweet celebration, we’ve gathered a list of all of the best deals for National Ice Cream Day 2026 so you can enjoy these discounts without breaking your budget.
Do remember that it’s always a good idea to call ahead and check with your local shops, as not all locations are participating in this special occasion. Check out the list below and browse all the free food & drinks that you can score this July!
FREE Ice Cream
Dairy Queen Free Dilly Bar
To celebrate National Ice Cream Day, Dairy Queen is treating DQ Rewards members to a free Dilly Bar with any online or in-app order of $1 or more through today, July 19th. Joining the rewards program is easy and free. Please note that it may take up to 24 hours for the offer to appear on the app, so download (or check) the DQ App and sign up now to claim your free ice cream treat.
Dippin’ Dots Free Mini Cups
Today only, July 19th, be sure not to miss a nearby participating Dippin’ Dots location as they’ll be giving FREE Dippin’ Dots mini cups! Just visit the Dippin’ Dots finder and make sure to check the specific giveaway hours as these will be live within a two-hour timeframe only. Additionally, the first 100 guests at each participating location will get a souvenir take home cup!
FREE Ice Cream Treat at 16 Handles
In celebration of National Ice Cream Day, today only, July 19th, 16 Handles will be offering a free ice cream treat (up to $5) when you order through their app!Â
FREE Cone from Friendly’s for Members
Today only, On July 19th, Friendly’s will be celebrating National Ice Cream Day by giving their Fan Club members a free cone or dish in-store, online or for carryout!
FREE Ice Cream from Marble Slab Creamery
Today only, July 19th, Marble Slab will be offering its rewards members a free small-sized ice cream with no purchase needed!
FREE Small Ice Cream from Handel’sÂ
Handel’s Ice Cream is celebrating National Ice Cream Day and in return, it will be giving a free Handel’s hat with a ice cream purchase to first 250 guests today, July 19th!
FREE Pup Cup at PetcoÂ
Bring your dogs to Petco today, July 19th, and celebrate National Ice Cream Day with a free ice cream pup cup!
Insomnia Cookies
Insomnia Cookies is giving away a free two-scoop of any ice cream with any purchase worth $5 or more from July 17th through today, July 19th! Plus, rewards members can earn souble points on every purchase.
Baskin Robbins
Through July 26th, Baskin-Robbins is giving its rewards members $5 off on all $20 or more orders made through DoorDash and Uber Eats!
Yogurtland
Yogurtland is offering Real Rewards Members twice the reward points with any in-store or online order, today only, July 19th! If you’re not yet a member, make sure to sign up now!
Dunkin’
Today only, July 19th, Dunkin’ is also celebrating National Ice Cream Day by offering 4x points on donuts and munchkins!
Gopuff
Gopuff offers two Halo Top pints for just $10, through today, July 19th!
Check to see If you have Instacart many of the grocery stores have free Halo pint size ice cream for free.
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