National Ice Cream Day freebies and deals in Columbus

National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21, 2024, and you can find deals and freebies all over the city!

Click on the link for details. We won’t tell if you enjoy more than one of these offers (or 3!) on Sunday – just watch out for brain freeze!

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2024 National Ice Cream Day Deals

DQ

Dairy Queen is offering FREE Dilly Bars to celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 21, 2024. The limited-time deal available for one day only and is redeemable through the DQ mobile app.

Must register for DQ rewards before National Ice Cream Day to get offer. Details here.

Dairy Queen Dilly bar on white background

image: DQ

Graeter’s Ice Cream

Graeter’s Reward members will get a reward applied to their account for $1.54 single dip sugar cone to celebrate Graeter’s 154th birthday AND National Ice Cream Day. Reward is valid for up to 10 cones on a single transaction between July 15-21, 2024.

Graeter’s annual coloring contest returns in July where stores reward completed entries with a free kid’s sugar cone. Guests can get a coloring sheet at participating scoop shops, or they can download it online. Rules and more details are on the coloring sheet itself.

Dulce Vida Ice Cream Factory

7370 Sawmill Rd.
1127 N High St
6146 Cleveland Ave.
4201 W Broad St.

Dulce Vida always celebrates National Ice Cream Day. Over 40 unique flavors to choose from. Made fresh in our own ice cream factory.

On July 21, buy one scoop and get another one free from any of our 40 delicious flavors, whether water-based or cream-based. See Facebook page for details.

Velvet Ice Cream Factory in Utica

Join Ye Olde Mill for some National Ice Cream Day fun on Sunday, July 21!

Sweet treats and fun activities! Details here.

$1.10 Single Dip (cake/sugar cone or bowl) all day long!
110th Customer Special: Wins a $20 Ye Olde Mill gift card and a shirt of their choice.
Live Music: Enjoy the tunes of Matt Shannon on the back patio from 1 PM to 4 PM.
Horse & Carriage Rides: Take a scenic ride around our beautiful grounds.

They also offer entertainment and activities through July! Check out our article about Velvet Ice Cream Factory!

Velvet Ice Cream Factory Ye Olde Mill National Ice Cream Day, Doggie Days, and more

Dippin’ Dots

Celebrate on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at participating Dippin’ Dots locations.

FREE mini cup of Dippin’ Dots during a two hour window- so check with your local store to see when the giveaway will be!
ONLY available at participating stores and shopping center locations. See details.

Dell’s Homemade Ice Creams

9345 Dublin Rd Powell. Dell’s always celebrates in some way – check Facebook for updates.

Insomnia Cookies

TBA for 2024

Check for details on the website.

Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods always has some sort of deal for National Ice Cream day.

More offers coming!

We will be updating more National Ice Cream Day deals as they are announced, so keep checking back!

Want more ice cream deals on other days?

Get free Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream on your birthday!

Happy Birthday to you with free Jeni’s Ice Cream!

Steak N’ Shake: Get half price shakes and drinks during Happy Hour from 2 pm to 4 pm on weekdays.

Cold Stone Creamery: Join the Cold Stone Rewards Club and get a buy one, get one free Cold Stone Creation dessert added to your account. You will also receive a BOGO free Creation dessert on your birthday. Receive $5 off purchases with every 50 accumulated points.