National Ice Cream Day deals and freebies for 2026

What’s better than ice cream? FREE ice cream, of course. And everyone screams for ice cream deals!

July is National Ice Cream Month, first designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, followed by National Ice Cream Day on the third Sunday of July. Sunny California ranks No. 1 in ice cream production, with Indiana coming in second. However, find lots of cool deals and freebies in every state on July 19, 2026.

Baskin-Robbins

National Ice Cream Month is the perfect time to enjoy the Flavor of the Month at Baskin-Robbins. For July, it’s Brookie Batter. The sweet concoction is brown sugar and brownie batter flavored ice creams with OREO cookie pieces, chocolate chip cookie and brownie doughs and brownie batter flavored swirls.

To end the sweet month, Baskin-Robbins is offering its Celebrate 31 Special on July 31, 2026 — 31% off all scoops. 

If you’re looking for more sweet deals, download the chain’s app for exclusive deals and offers.

Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery

Charlie’s Bakery & Creamery in Orlando is offering $2 scoops all day long on Sunday, July 19, in honor of National Ice Cream Day.

The shop is open 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Dover Stores Shopping Center, 3213 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32806.

Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen is the king of all ice cream shops. And it’s definitely one of the best places to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. 

Here’s the inside scoop: Dairy Queen is giving away a FREE Dilly Bar with a minimum $1 purchase — from July 13 to 19, 2026.

The sweet giveaway is only available in the DQ app. 

Del Taco

Enjoy a cool fiesta in celebration of National Ice Cream Day at Del Taco!

From July 17 to 19, 2026, Del Taco is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE Regular Shake (available in classic flavors) — exclusively to Del Yeah! Rewards members. 

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 19, 2026. 

The giveaway is only available during a special two-hour window. However, times vary by location. Check here for participating locations and giveaway hours. 

Ice Screamin Orlando

Buy a single scoop of Amish ice cream and get a single scoop free on National Ice Cream Day, July 19. 

Ice Screamin is at 10165 University Blvd., Orlando 32817.

Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream

Buy an ice cream treat in junior size or bigger and get a coupon for a free single scoop on your next visit. The deal is good only at participating locations.

Participating locations are in Corrine, Oviedo, Horizon West, Fern Creek, Lake Mary, The Yard and Maitland.

The deal is also good at counter locations inside Foxtail Coffee in 14 Orlando-area locations.

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day a few days early and with frozen yogurt instead!

On July 17, 2026, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt is giving the first 50 customers in line at 3 p.m. a FREE cup of froyo and toppings (up to 5-oz.)

If you swirl more than 5 ounces (and you will!), simply pay the difference — around 80 cents an ounce. 

Oh So Sweet Avalon

The Oh So Sweet Avalon shop at Marketplace at Avalon Park is offering half-price scoops all day on Sunday, July 19. The deal applies to one, two or three scoops in a cup, plain cake or plain sugar cone.

Oh So Sweet is inside the Marketplace at 3901 E. Avalon Park E Blvd., Orlando 32828.

Potbelly

Belly up to Potbelly for sweet savings on National Ice Cream Day!

Through Aug. 2, 2026, Potbelly is offering a half-price shake after 2 p.m. on Friday and all day on Saturday & Sunday (including on July 19, 2026!) at — exclusively for Potbelly Rewards members.

The sweet deal requires an additional minimum $5 purchase. 

TCBY

Whether it’s ice cream or frozen yogurt, everyone loves a cool treat on a hot summer day.

TCBY is offering delicious rewards and offers for its most loyal customers. While no deal or giveaway has been announced for National Ice Cream Day, download the shop’s app and start spooning your way toward FREE froyo.

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