I scream, you scream! July is National Ice Cream Month, first designated in 1984. It includes National Ice Cream Day, which always falls on the third Sunday of July — that’s a play on the word “sundae,” by the way!
And that means you will find plenty of ice cream deals and freebies on July 21, 2024.
Some deals are announced at the last minute, so be sure to check back for newly added items. We will be updating with National Ice Cream Day deals every day.
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National Ice Cream Day Deals
The deals are listed roughly in alphabetical order.
Keep in mind that many places announce their National Ice Cream Day deals at the last minute — so you may want to check back here.
NOTE: We are still updating for 2024, so check the dates to make sure you’re not looking at a deal from last year.
♦ Baskin-Robbins
The Flavor of the Month for July is called Beach Day — it is salted vanilla ice cream with milk-chocolate, caramel-filled turtles, plus frosting flecks and swirls of graham cracker.
Plus, Baskin-Robbins is offering its Celebrate 31 Special on July 31, 2023 — 31% off all scoops.
♦ Bruster’s
There are a couple of ongoing freebies at Brusters that you should know about.
Every single day, children under 40 inches tall can get a FREE Baby Cone.
And your family dog can visit Brusters with you to get a FREE Doggie Sundae.
Participation may vary by location.
And don’t forget about Banana Thursday!
Bring your own banana and get HALF OFF a banana split.
Also, you can sign up for the Sweet Rewards Loyalty Program and get $3 off your next purchase.
Remember, these deals are year-round — not just on National Ice Cream Day.
Find a Bruster’s location
♦ Burger King
On July 21, 2024, Rewards Members can get a FREE soft-serve ice cream (cup or cone) with a $1 purchase. The offer is only available thru the BK app.
Cold Stone Creamery
We don’t have a special offer for 2024 yet, but we suspect rewards members will find a special offer in their app on July 21st — because that is how it worked for the past two years.
Sign up for rewards
♦ Dairy Queen
On July 21, 2024, Dairy Queen is offering a FREE Dilly Bar with a minimum order of $1 or more at participating locations, while supplies last. You must place your order via the DQ app.
The giveaway is only available for DQ Rewards members.
Join DQ Rewards here
♦ Dippin’ Dots
Take a dip on National Ice Cream Day! Celebrate the cool day at Dippin’ Dots. Ice cream lovers can enjoy a FREE mini cup of Dippin’ Dots on July 21, 2024.
The giveaway is only available during a special two-hour window. However, times vary by location, so you’ll have to call your nearest store to check.
Metro Atlanta area locations are limited to Sugarloaf Mills in Lawrenceville, and Mall of Georgia.
Check here for participating locations and giveaway hours
Insomnia Cookies
We don’t yet have an offer for 2024.
Last year, there was a FREE ice cream scoop with cookie purchase.
♦ Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Jeni’s is celebrating National Ice Cream Month with a special sale on pints. From July 20 to August 2, 2024, five limited-edition flavors will be 33% OFF — that’s just $8 a pint!
Note that participation may vary by location.
The flavors are:
* Nebula Barry
* Cosmic Boom
* Purple Star Born
* Supermoon
* Fluffernutter Pie
♦ Marble Slab Creamery
Updated for 2024!
On Sunday, July 21, 2024, you can get a FREE small cup of ice cream when you purchase another cup of any size at a participating location.
Plus, through all of July, you can get $5 OFF an ice cream cake when you order online and use promo code CAKE24.
This info comes from a press release.
♦ Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
For froyo fans, ice cream is cool, but frozen yogurt is the best. Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with a giveaway at Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt.
Menchie’s is offering a Smile Challenge game with a chance to win a $1,000 gift card. Plus, complete all of the challenges by July 31, 2024 and receive $5 in Menchie’s Money. The game is only available via the shop’s app.
♦ Shake Shack
Shake Shack is offering FREE shakes on Fridays, with a $10 purchase. The offer is good through September 6, 2024. Use the code SWEETSPOT on the Shack App, online, or at a kiosk inside a Shake Shack.
♦ Steak ‘n Shake
All year long, you can get half-price shakes and drinks during Happy Hour from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. Note that this deal is not available on National Ice Cream Day, which falls on a Sunday.
You will also get a FREE milkshake when you download the app and join the Rewards Club.
Find your closest Steak ‘n Shake.
♦ Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream
Sub Zero invites everyone join them on Sunday, July 21 and Monday, July 22, 2024 at any Sub Zero Nitrogen location to get a free size upgrade. This means that you can get a medium for the price of a small or a large for the price of a medium.
Note that some stores are closed on Sundays, so call ahead.
You’ll find locations in Sandy Springs and the Centennial Olympic Park District (downtown Atlanta).
♦ TCBY
TCBY is offering some delicious deals this summer and you can be the first to know by downloading the chain’s app and registering for its loyalty program.
♦ Wendy’s
Get a FREE Frosty with $5 minimum purchase, from July 1 to 7, 2024.
Details here
♦ Whole Foods Market
Typically, the grocery chain has a July deal that offers 25-50% off all ice cream and frozen treats.
We’ll update for 2024 if a deal is announced — otherwise, check the store flyer for sales.
Yogurtland
Join the shop’s loyalty program Real Rewards and earn points on all in-shop and online purchases. For National Ice Cream Day, members earn 2x points on all purchases in-shop or online on July 21, 2024. Plus, if you’re new to the program, earn 50 bonus points just for signing up.