National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 19, 2026, 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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2026 National Ice Cream Day Deals
Free pour of Jeni’s Fudge or Caramel Sauce on National Ice Cream Day
On July 19, Jeni’s is celebrating National Ice Cream Day with free caramel or fudge sauce for your scoop shop selection!
Read more about Jeni’s Summer fun flavors.
Dulce Vida Ice Cream Factory
On Sunday, July 19, 2026, Buy 1 Scoop, Get 1 Scoop FREE on ALL flavors!
7370 Sawmill Rd.
1127 N High St
6146 Cleveland Ave.
4201 W Broad St.
2561 S Hamilton Rd
Dulce Vida always celebrates National Ice Cream Day. Over 40 unique flavors to choose from. Made fresh in our own ice cream factory.
See Facebook page for details.
DQ
Dairy Queen is offering FREE Dilly Bars to Rewards members to celebrate National Ice Cream Day on from July 13-19, 2026. The limited-time deal available with any $1 purchase and is redeemable through the DQ mobile app.
Must register for DQ rewards before National Ice Cream Day to get offer. Details here.
image: DQ
Velvet Ice Cream Factory in Utica
Join Ye Olde Mill for some National Ice Cream Day fun on Sunday, July 19, 2026!
Sweet treats and fun activities! Details here.
- Purchase a single scoop of ice cream in a sugar cone, cake cone or bowl, and add a second dip for FREE!
- Horse & Carriage Rides, Live music, and more
- Stop inside the Mill to sign up for a chance to win 12 coupons for FREE Velvet Ice Cream in stores.
In honor of 112 years of Velvet Ice Cream, the first 112 customers at opening at 11 a.m. will receive a voucher for a FREE kids scoop to enjoy later this summer. They’ll also hand out another 112 vouchers starting at 5 p.m.
Vouchers are valid for use Tuesday, July 21 through October 31, 2026.
They also offer entertainment and activities through July! Check out our article about Velvet Ice Cream Factory!
Dippin’ Dots
Celebrate on Sunday, July 16, 2026 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 Ice Cream and Coffee
9345 Dublin Rd Powell. Dell’s always celebrates in some way – check Facebook for updates.
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!
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.
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Graeter’s Ice Cream
TBA for 2026. Graeter’s Reward members will get a reward applied to their account for $1.55 single dip sugar cone to celebrate Graeter’s 155th birthday AND National Ice Cream Day. Reward is valid on a single transaction between July 18-20, 2025.
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.
Baskin-Robbins
If you’re looking for sweet deals, download the chain’s app for exclusive deals and offers.
photo: Baskin-Robbins
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