Every meal is basically just a means to an end. And that “end” is the sweet treat I allow myself after polishing off my meat and potatoes. However, sometimes, I skip the entrée altogether and go straight to dessert. Ice cream for dinner (or breakfast, or lunch!) just hits—especially on National Ice Cream Day, which just so happens to fall this Sunday.
ICYMI, there’s an entire holiday dedicated to celebrating your fave scoops. Whether you’re pro-waffle cone, swear everything is better with sprinkles, or go for gelato (no judgment), here’s where you can get free and cheap ice cream this weekend.
Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins is celebrating for an entire week. Rewards members can get $5 off when they spend $20 or more on orders through a delivery app between Sunday, July 20, and July 26.
Burger King
Good news, BK Rewards members! You can get a free soft-serve ice cream (with any $1 purchase) on July 20.
Dairy Queen
Let’s be so for real, it wouldn’t be National Ice Cream Day without DQ. The best part? The chain has already kicked off its celebratory deal. You can get a free Dilly Bar with any order of $1 or more through Sunday.
Friendly’s
National Ice Cream Day just so happens to fall on the same weekend as Friendly’s 90th birthday. So you know the deal is good. From July 18 to July 20, Fan Club Rewards members can get a free cone or dish, whether you’re dining in, ordering online, or picking up your order. Non-members can still get 90-cent scoops, too.
Jeni’s
You haven’t lived until you’ve had Jeni’s. Trust. Take advantage of the holiday and snag the creamery’s brand-new Sundae Fudge Sauce (it’s a rich chocolate sauce with a hint of sea salt, so like, say less) for free with any scoop order.
Dunkin’
Order a frozen bevvy on July 20 and get triple the rewards points.
Petco
Your dog obviously deserves to celebrate National Ice Cream Day, too. And they can! Petco is serving free pup cups of pet-friendly ice cream at participating stores.
16 Handles
Froyo loyalist? Download the 16 Handles app and you’ll get a free treat (up to $5) when you stop by on Sunday.
Dippin’ Dots
Dippin’ Dots has free mini cups of alllll your fave flavors on Sunday, July 20. Plus, the first 100 people in line will get a souvenir take-home cup.
Talenti
Rather pick up a pint instead? Target Circle has a BOGO 50% off deal on Talenti now through Sunday, July 20.
Marble Slab Creamery
Marble Slab Creamery has surprise offers every Sunday in July, but the best one is queued up for National Ice Cream Day. Loyalty members will receive a free small ice cream voucher that’s valid for up to seven days.
