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NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsJuly 16, 2026United States

National Ice Cream Day 2026: Deals and Freebies Guide

This article outlines various promotions, discounts, and free giveaways offered by national restaurant chains and retailers to celebrate National Ice Cream Day on July 19, 2026. Offers range from free scoops and BOGO deals to sweepstakes for year-long supplies of frozen treats.

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Why It Matters

Consumers can access specific retail discounts and free food items at participating national chains between July 12 and August 30, 2026, by utilizing mobile apps, promo codes, or ships.

Key Facts

  • National Ice Cream Day is July 19, 2026.
  • Black Tap offers $23 'CrazySundae' desserts starting July 16.
  • Carvel will give 500 winners gift cards for free soft serve via a photo contest ending July 24.
  • Dairy Queen rewards members get a free Dilly Bar with a $1+ purchase from July 13-19.
  • Del Taco offers BOGO regular shakes from July 17-19 for rewards members.
  • Dippin’ Dots provides free mini cups at 128 locations on July 19.
  • Friendly’s offers a free cone or dish on July 19 with no purchase required.
  • Gopuff offers discounts on Ben & Jerry's ($8 for two) and Halo Top ($10 for two) from July 13-19.
  • DashMart offers $5 off two Blue Bunny products from July 12-26.
  • Graeter’s offers 10% off online orders from July 17-19 using code ICECREAMDAY10.
  • KitchenAid offers 20% off select appliances from July 16-21 using code ICECREAM.
  • LACTAID sweepstakes runs through August 30, awarding 12 winners a year's supply (52 coupons) of ice cream.
  • Petco Perks members can receive a free Ben & Jerry’s Doggie Dessert on July 19.
  • Shake Shack offers $3 frozen custard from July 19 to August 19 using code CUSTARDTIME.

Who's Mentioned

organizationCarvel“Running a 'Dessert Disaster' campaign through July 24.”organizationDippin’ Dots“Offering free mini cups at 128 locations on July 19.”organizationGraeter’s“Offering 10% off online orders from July 17-19.”organizationGopuff“Offering various frozen treat discounts from July 13-19.”organizationKitchenAid“Offering 20% off appliances from July 16-21.”organizationDel Taco“Offering BOGO shakes from July 17-19.”organizationShake Shack“Offering $3 custard from July 19 to August 19.”organizationFriendly’s“Offering free ice cream on July 19.”organizationPetco“Offering free doggie desserts on July 19.”organizationLACTAID“Running a sweepstakes through August 30.”organizationDairy Queen“Offering free Dilly Bars for rewards members with $1 purchase from July 13-19.”organizationBlack Tap“Offering $23 sundaes starting July 16.”