{"id":378181,"date":"2026-07-18T21:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T21:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/378181\/"},"modified":"2026-07-18T21:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T21:00:17","slug":"national-ice-cream-day-2026-deals-and-freebies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/378181\/","title":{"rendered":"National Ice Cream Day 2026 deals and freebies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6op3l62f04ojiodj.jpg\" alt=\"Ice cream for breakfast: How a blizzard inspired a beloved holiday\" class=\"sr-only\" data-v-892ef6a8=\"\"\/>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6op3l62f04ojiodj.jpg\" alt=\"Ice cream for breakfast: How a blizzard inspired a beloved holiday\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"vod-poster-image\" data-v-6546b402=\"\"\/>    <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">As summer continues and temperatures heat up, Americans are preparing to celebrate National Ice Cream Day on July 19.<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">This means, several restaurants and businesses are serving up deals to mark the &#8220;sweet&#8221; occasion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">Here&#8217;s a look at the deals and freebies for National Ice Cream Day.<\/p>\n<p>  Carvel <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">This National Ice Cream Day, Carvel is turning dessert fails into free ice cream for 500 people who <a class=\"editorial-link-no-style\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carvel.com\/DessertDisaster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">submit photos<\/a> of their &#8220;dessert disasters&#8221; through July 24. Winners will receive a gift card for a free Carvelanche \u2014 Carvel&#8217;s mashup of soft serve &#8220;piled high with an avalanche of mix-ins.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> Cold Stone <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DaS9UYoj2HG\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Cold Stone&#8217;s Instagram account<\/a>, the ice cream chain will be offering some exciting giveaways. Follow their Instagram account for more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> Dairy Queen <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">From July 13 through July 19, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dairyqueen.com\/en-us\/national-ice-cream-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">DQ Rewards members<\/a> will get a free Dilly Bar with any purchase of $1 or more in the DQ App.<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gettyimages-1922618743-scaled-e1784059840974.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" width=\"932\" height=\"524\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/> <\/p>\n<p data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\">Assorted scoops ice cream. National Ice Cream Day is on July 19. (Credit: Getty Images) <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">The deal will be available at participating U.S. locations. Customers must create a DQ Rewards account to receive the deal; deals may take 24 hours to appear.<\/p>\n<p> Del Taco <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">To celebrate the occasion, Del Taco is offering buy-one-get-one free milkshakes for rewards members from 7\/17 to 7\/19. The offer is available in classic flavors at participating locations for Del Yeah! Rewards members.<\/p>\n<p> Dippin&#8217; Dots <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/fbb40887-e70b-4144-b262-093f69e9e331-e1784132019927.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" width=\"932\" height=\"524\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/>  <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">On July 19, fans can enjoy free mini cups at all <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.dippindots.com\/locator__;!!PxibshUo2Yr_Ta5B!w5h8QvqsZ2VqngDlku_JWOpV0ISuBKZeMvxdJqJpKqSeTTKC6a1dlU8VGkjDTqczMS4oeXd-O83Ht9wflxAplhLofGsxp8Vx%24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">128 Dippin\u2019\u00a0Dots franchise locations nationwide<\/a>\u00a0(no purchase necessary). One lucky fan will also <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.dippindots.com\/nicd\/__;!!PxibshUo2Yr_Ta5B!w5h8QvqsZ2VqngDlku_JWOpV0ISuBKZeMvxdJqJpKqSeTTKC6a1dlU8VGkjDTqczMS4oeXd-O83Ht9wflxAplhLofGvkWdoZ%24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">win free Dippin&#8217; Dots<\/a>\u00a0for a year, a first for the brand&#8217;s National Ice Cream Day celebration.<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">Customers can also get a free serving of the exclusive Chuck E.&#8217;s Cookie Crunch flavor at participating Chuck E. Cheese locations nationwide with a <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/feedback.chuckecheese.com\/birthdayclubsignup.aspx?code=ICECREAMDAY2026__;!!PxibshUo2Yr_Ta5B!w5h8QvqsZ2VqngDlku_JWOpV0ISuBKZeMvxdJqJpKqSeTTKC6a1dlU8VGkjDTqczMS4oeXd-O83Ht9wflxAplhLofHdFdLjN%24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">digital coupon.<\/a><\/p>\n<p> Friendly&#8217;s <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">A free single-scoop cone will be available on National Ice Cream Day. No purchase is necessary.<\/p>\n<p> GoPuff <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">Food delivery service GoPuff is offering special promotions from 7\/13 through 7\/19. Customers can purchase 2 pints of Ben &amp; Jerry\u2019s ice cream for $8, 2 pints of Halo Top ice cream for $10, and 30% Off Snickers and Twix Ice Cream Bar packs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">Gopuff <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/tracking.us.nylas.com\/l\/12d5e6cc65c44b34a0a6ddeef95c71c0\/0\/e9785aee9199a5ef8a8b9e10768be222df0ff25ac59d8e6a13cce5b0fa8b123d?cache_buster=1783525661__;!!PxibshUo2Yr_Ta5B!1VQodRysbi7hc-hGYOs17TVWwipoP0ovWOMTxS4vkuGlSeU0DMATx3Uu-IvD333cG98-haeWwhSvmlYZ7n1qORjwrw%24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">FAM members<\/a> can also access select pints from Magnum Ice Cream, Ben &amp; Jerry\u2019s, Breyer\u2019s and more for only $3.50 per pint.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> H\u00e4agen-Dazs <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">On National Ice Cream Day, H\u00e4agen-Dazs Shops are offering a Buy One, Get One Free sundae deal for rewards members. The offer is valid on the three featured sundaes: Caramel Cone Sundae, Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Sundae and Hot Fudge &amp; Caramel Sundae. You can join the rewards program by downloading the H\u00e4agen-Dazs app through the App Store or online.<\/p>\n<p> Handel&#8217;s <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/handels-free-hat-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" width=\"932\" height=\"524\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/>  <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">The first 250 guests at each participating Handel\u2019s location will receive a free, limited-edition Handel&#8217;s baseball cap with any ice cream purchase.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">This adjustable, signature-blue cap features the brand&#8217;s iconic cherry logo and is available exclusively on July 19 while supplies last, with a limit of one per person.<\/p>\n<p> Insomnia Cookies <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">Insomnia Cookies is offering a free two-scoop ice cream cup with any $5 purchase from July 17-July 19.<\/p>\n<p> Marble Slab Creamery <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">Loyalty members can get a free small ice cream on National Ice Cream Day.<\/p>\n<p> My\/Mochi Ice Cream <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">Every Friday in July, the brand is giving away cool &#8220;summer chill packs&#8221; with free ice cream coupons, sun hats, lip balm, and more to beat the heat. And, for National Ice Cream Day, one Grand Prize Winner will win a year&#8217;s supply of My\/Mochi ice cream.<\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">To enter the giveaway, follow My\/Mochi on Instagram, like the post and comment with your summer plans and tag a friend to snack with. Weekly winners will scoop up a summer chill pack and ahead of National Ice Cream Day and enter for a chance to win a year&#8217;s supply of My\/Mochi ice cream.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> Wendy&#8217;s <\/p>\n<p data-v-94395e58=\"\">Wendy&#8217;s is offering a $1 small Frosty on National Ice Cream Day (7\/19). The offer is available in the app. Fans can also snap the deal in store from 7\/20-7\/23.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"group-source-paragraph\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\">The Source: This story was reported from Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox26houston.com\/tag\/consumer\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-94395e58=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Consumer<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox26houston.com\/tag\/lifestyle\/food-drink\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-94395e58=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Food and Drink<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox26houston.com\/tag\/us\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-94395e58=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">U.S.<\/a> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As summer continues and temperatures heat up, Americans are preparing to celebrate National Ice Cream Day on July&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":378182,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[2409,3613,56,58,57,242,223,393],"class_list":["post-378181","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-houston","tag-consumer","tag-food-drink","tag-houston","tag-houston-headlines","tag-houston-news","tag-lifestyle","tag-news","tag-us"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/378181","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=378181"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/378181\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/378182"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=378181"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=378181"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=378181"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}