What makes summer better? I’m sure you’ll agree that milkshakes, desserts, ice cream sundaes, and fountain drink floats are surefire ways to make any hot day better. One thing common about these summer refreshments is that they all carry a popular dessert item – ice cream.
July 21 marks the yearly celebration of National Ice Cream Day, and we’ve lined up the sweetest deals and freebies you can enjoy on Sunday and some, even go all month-long. So, mark your calendars and list down these National Ice Cream Day Deal, so enjoy your favorite frosty treats without breaking the bank!

- Burger King: On July 21, Burger King will be having a giveaway of free soft serve vanilla ice cream cone with any $1 purchase on the app.
- Carvel: Carvel celebrates National Ice Dream Day with $6 off orders of $35 and more on UberEats and DoorDash (exclusively on DashPass), valid from July 18 to July 21, 2024.
- Coffee Mate: To celebrate National Ice Cream Day, Coffee Mate introduces Orange Cream Pop Flavored Duo Creamer, a new flavor that will remind you of childhood summer days. Limited quantities will be available on a first-come, first-serve purchase basis on Monday, July 22 at 12 PM EST.
- Cold Stone Creamery: Offers an exciting deal and sweet treats for National Ice Cream Month!
- On Sunday, July 21, National Ice Cream Day, Cold Stone Creamery takes a trip back in time and will be offering their retro treats – Orange Cream Float, Root B*er Float, and Classic Fudge Sundae.
- Plus, as another treat in celebration of National Ice Cream Day, Cold Stone is also offering an exclusive deal for My Cold Stone Club Rewards members. From July 17 through July 23, Rewards Members can enjoy $5 off their purchase of $10 or more!
- Dairy Queen: Dairy Queen rewards members can get one free Dilly Bar ice cream treat on July 21, 2024. Simply order any food item for $1 or more via the DQ app and rewards members can redeem their one free Dilly Bar ice cream treat.
- Dippin’ Dots: Giving away free mini cup of Dippin’ Dots within a two-hour window. Be sure to call your local store to double check their two-hour window ahead of time.
- Dr. Bombay Ice Cream: Snoop Dogg celebrates National Ice Cream Day and the one-year anniversary of his Dr. Bombay Ice Cream line with two new flavors: Baked Blueberry Muffin and Peanut Butter Jelly Time.
- Friendly’s: Offers not one, but two deals to celebrate National Ice Cream Month:
- First up, Friendly’s commemorates 89 years of serving families, guests can enjoy single-scoop cones for 89 cents, valid from July 17 to July 21, 2024.
- Additionally, Friendly’s Sweet Rewards Club members who sign up for the Fan Club this July’s national ice cream month will receive a Fribble milkshake for only $2 for the entire month of July.
- Graeter’s Ice Cream: Get 10% off on online orders with code ICECREAMDAY10, through National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 21, 2024. This deal is valid as long as the orders ship by September 30, 2024.

- Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream: Ice cream lovers can head to Handel’s to sweeten up their day with limited time flavors perfect for the summer! Treat yourself to Handel’s Peach Ice Cream and Handel’s Lemon Bar Ice Cream. These summer flavors will be available throughout the month of July and while supplies last.
- Handel’s Peach Ice Cream is a creamy and refreshing treat that’s churned using peaches.
- Handel’s Lemon Bar Ice Cream is made with sweet lemon and a perfectly buttery graham cracker swirl.
- Insomnia Cookies: From July 19 to July 21, get a free two-scoop cup with any purchase all weekend long.
- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams: You can enjoy $8 pint-sized on their five limited-time flavors. This is equal to 33% off on Nebula Berry, Cosmic Bloom, Purple Star Born, Supermoon, and Fluffernutter Pie while supplies last. Jeni’s Splendid Rewards members will also have early access to this deal starting on July 19.
- M&M’s: To celebrate the 25th year anniversary of M&M’s Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches, the dessert giant partners with Lemonade to sweeten fans’ birthday celebrations.
- Partnering with the digital insurance company Lemonade, M&M’s Ice Cream is offering fans “Funsurance” to sweeten birthday celebrations. From July 17 through August 10, 2024, if you buy M&M’s Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches and your party hits any hiccups like popped balloons, lost pizza delivery, or a rained-out pool party, you can enter to win back some fun. Twenty-five lucky winners will be chosen randomly to receive $250.
- To participate, go to the M&M’s Ice Cream Funsurance website, upload a receipt showing your purchase of M&M’s Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches, and file a claim explaining what disrupted your party.
- Marble Slab Creamery: Treats customers and ice cream lovers to sweet deals throughout July!
- To celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 21st, guests can get a homemade free small cup of Ice Cream at participating Marble Slab Creamery stores. To redeem the sweet treat, guests must first purchase a cup of ice cream in-store.
- Plus, in observance of National Ice Cream Month, Marble Slab Creamery offers $5 off their legendary Ice Cream Cakes throughout July. This special offer is exclusively available on the creamery’s website using the code CAKE24.
- McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams: Starting from July 19 to July 21, you can enjoy 20% off all pints ordered for nationwide shipping, on the brand’s official website.
- McDonald’s: Although the fast food giant hasn’t released an official deal yet, they’ve already owned the National Ice Cream Month by releasing sweet dessert treats for everyone to enjoy:
- Golden Arches has announced the return of its Cookies and Crème Pie for a limited time. This fan favorite treat features a chocolate cookie crumb crust and a fluffy vanilla crème filling.
- McDonald’s has finally launched the new Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry! If you remember, McD’s previously released both a Kit Kat McFlurry and a Banana Split McFlurry but this time, they decided to put both flavors together in one delicious dessert package.
- NESCAFÉ: Try a creamy Affogato on National Ice Cream Day with the limited edition NESCAFÉ Affogato Kit. Each kit has one jar of NESCAFÉ Gold Espresso Intense Instant Coffee (3.5 oz), a coupon for a free 14 oz. pint of ice cream, a recipe card, two glass coffee mugs, and two spoons.

- Organic Valley and Sugar Hill Creamery: On Sunday, the first 100 guests can get a free scoop of the brands’ sweet corn vanilla custard with locally sourced wild plum gelée swirl, at all Sugar Hill Creamery locations in New York.
- Salt & Straw: The Portland-based ice cream shop gives customers a free pint of ice cream with a purchase of three pints for delivery, and an online order of five pints for shipping nationwide.
- Talenti: Introduces the new “Case of the Mondaes” kit for National Ice Cream Day. It features strawberry sorbet, De Soi Très Rosé Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, freeze-dried strawberry slices, white chocolate shavings, and freeze-dried edible flowers. The kit is now available on DoorDash in New York City, Chicago, and Dallas. Plus, on Sunday, July 21, 2024, Talenti will release a limited number of free cases.
- Wendy’s: Gives away free small frosty with any $5 purchase on the Wendy’s app order, valid for the entire month.
- Yogurtland: On July 21, Yogurtland is offering Real Rewards members double the points for online or in-store orders. Guests can enjoy premium ice cream flavors such as rich chocolate and creamy vanilla, available at select stores nationwide. Prefer frozen yogurt or sorbet? Guests can satisfy their sweet cravings with Yogurtland’s newest limited-edition flavor, Dragon Passion Tart, or try their summer favorites such as Toasted Coconut and Alphonso Mango Tart
Whether you’re a fan of classic vanilla or you’re the adventurous type with a taste for exotic ice cream flavors, or a lover of all things dairy-free, our exclusive deals roundup got your Ice Cream Day covered.
Stay tuned for more sweet discounts, irresistible deals, and limited-time offers from ice cream giants and local creamery shops. Don’t miss out on our latest National Ice Cream Day scoops to make your summer extra sweet!
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From The Club
Summer just got hotter and sweeter, and I’m here for it! I didn’t expect July to be packed with food holiday deals and treats, but honestly, I’m not complaining! I’m just here to spread the good news (a.k.a. deals roundups) and enjoy them as well! This third Sunday, I won’t be spending all my time at home, I’ll be scooping all the deals and free ice cream treats from these scoop shops. I gotta get my dose of summer sunlight and sweet tooth cravings! So, I guess I’ll just see you at a local Dairy Queen, then!