Everywhere You Can Get Free & Cheap Ice Cream for National Ice Cream Month

It's hot out. It doesn't matter where you're located it's hot.

Because of that, it only makes sense that if we're going to have a National Ice Cream Month that it would land in July. It does. It's happening now. The biggest celebration of the chilly treats comes later in the month when National Ice Cream Day arrives. But there are deals on ice cream all month long. So you don't miss out on a single cone in July, we've pulled together all the best deals on ice cream and treats for the month.

Check back throughout July, because we'll keep this updated as new deals pop up.

Baskin-Robbins
The deal: When you download the Baskin-Robbins app for the first time, you get a free regular-sized scoop as an in-app offer.
When: Ongoing

Shake Shack
The deal: Take advantage of a buy-one-get-one-free promotion on shakes on weekday afternoons through the end of August. Use the code "SHAKEUP" in the mobile app. 
When: Monday-Friday, 2-5 pm until August 31

Friendly's
The deal: Join the Friendly's Sweet Rewards Club, and you'll get a free medium sundae.
When: Ongoing

Carvel
The deal: Grab an ice cream sundae and it’ll throw in another one for free because hump day calls for double the sundaes.
When: Ongoing, every Wednesday

Carvel
The deal: Grab a BOGO deal on a small cup or cone of Brookie soft serve. 
When: July 17

Cold Stone Creamery
The deal: If you're new to My Cold Stone Club Rewards you'll get a buy-one-get-one-free coupon on Creations. 
When: Ongoing

Norms Restaurants
The deal: The California-based diner chain is offering a free scoop of Thrift ice cream with any $15 dine-in purchase.
When: July 15-17

Hwy 55
The deal: Download the My Hwy 55 app and you will be set up with a free milkshake. 
When: Ongoing

Maggie Moo's and Marble Slab Creamery
The deal: Sign up for the rewards program -- the wonderfully named Slab Happy Rewards -- and a free ice cream is headed straight for your mouth.
When: Ongoing

Whole Foods
The deal: Ice cream and other frozen treats are 25% off to celebrate the ice cream-related festivities in July. If you're a Prime member, you get an additional 10% off. 
When: Through July 19

Goldbelly
The deal: Its annual ice cream sale party sale is on. Take up to 30% off ice cream products from places like Graeter's, Bassetts, Cream & Sugar, La Newyorkina, and more. 
When: Through July 17

Steak 'n Shake
The deal: Every weekday, S'nS emphasizes the latter half of its name with a happy hour where you can snag half-price drinks and shakes. 
When: Monday through Friday, 2-5 pm

Marble Slab Creamery
The deal: Rewards members can redeem a randomized prize in the app at any point during National Ice Cream Month. You might get a free small ice cream, BOGO small ice cream, or other smaller discounts. 
When: Through July 31

Brave Robot / Kroger
The deal: Try the animal-free ice cream, sold at Kroger stores nationwide. This month, you can buy five pints and get one for free. That includes all Brave Robot pints and its ice cream sandwich collaboration with Coolhaus. 
When: Through July 24

Alden's Organic Ice Cream
The deal: Take $1 off any Alden's Organic Ice Cream or Dairy Free product in July. 
When: Through July 31

Dairy Queen
The deal: Get $1 off any Dipped Cone (except kid cones). 
When: July 17

Gopuff
The deal: The delivery service is offering two pints of Ben & Jerry's or Talenti ice cream for $9.
When: July 17

McConnell's Fine Ice Cream
The deal: Stop into a store to get a bonus scoop added to a single cup or cone.
When: July 17

McConnell's Fine Ice Cream
The deal: If you're shopping online, take 20% off an order with the code "NICD2022."
When: July 16-17

Pressed
The deal: Visit your local Pressed Freeze location to get a size 1 freeze for $3.
When: July 17

Yogurtland
The deal: Rewards program members get triple points for in-store and online orders.
When: July 17

The Dolly Llama - Los Angeles, California
The deal: Buy an ice cream cone or cup and get a second for half price.
When: July 17

Dylan's Candy Bar - East Hampton, New York; Honolulu, Hawaii; Los Angeles, California; and New York City, New York
The deal: Spend $25 in-store and get a free scoop of ice cream. 
When: Through July 17

Harry Potter New York Flagship Store - New York City, New York
The deal: Get a free Butterbeer Ice Cream in the Butterbeer Bar. That's it. That's the deal. One per person until they run out.
When: July 17

KIND - Seattle, Washington
The deal: KIND is hosting a pop-up to give away free Kind Frozen Treat Bars and free plants. The ice cream truck will be at West Lake Park. 
When: July 17

Klondike - Chicago, Illinois; Los Angeles, California; and New York City, New York
The deal: The ice cream sandwich company is hosting a pop-up ice cream event in all three cities to celebrate its 100th anniversary. In New York, you'll find them in Washington Square Park. In Chicago, the company will be perched at the Navy Pier. For Los Angeles, the hub is the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. 
When: July 17

Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge - New York City, New York
The deal: Get the Strawberry Pink Sundae for $5 through National Ice Cream Day. It features strawberry gelato, whipped cream, and pink toppings.
When: July 15-17

Tipsy Scoop - New York City, New York
The deal: The first 25 customers at the locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Long Beach will get a free scoop of its re-launched Frose sorbet. 
When: July 17

Whole Foods - Austin, Texas; Brooklyn, New York; and Los Angeles, California
The deal: Try a taco-inspired ice cream creation from Camila Alves McConaughey for free at select locations. In Austin, it's the store at 525 N Lamar Blvd. In Los Angeles, it's the one at 3401 W Olive Ave. In New York, you're headed to 214 3rd St.
When: July 17

ACE Hardware
The deal: Fill out a questionnaire linked on the Ace Instagram page and 10 winners will be chosen to win a Benjamin Moore-inspired ice cream.
When: July 16

Alden's Organic Ice Cream
The deal: It is giving away 100 free scoops to 20 different people in giveaways through the company's Instagram and Facebook pages. 
When: July 17

Thrifty / Rite Aid
The deal: It's running a contest this month that can land you an entire year of Thrifty ice cream for free. (It's awarded as a Rite Aid gift card.)
When: Enter through July 31

Krispy Kreme
The deal: Every Wednesday, you can grab a dozen donuts for the price of a gallon of gas. 
When: Every Wednesday through August 31

7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes
The deal: Slurpee Day is being spread out across 11 days this year. Speedy Rewards and 7Rewards members will get a coupon for a free small Slurpee in their account on July 1 and you can redeem it anytime over the next 11 days. 
When: July 1-11

Cinnabon
The deal: Buy a Classic Roll, MiniBon, or Center of the Roll and get another for free when you use the code "NOPOPCORN" in the mobile app. 
When: Through July 4

Auntie Anne's
The deal: Pretzel Perks members get a free Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel with the purchase of one of AA's new Dragonfruit Mango drinks.
When: July 1-4

Lenny & Larry's
The deal: Take 25% off the protein cookie shop's website with the code "JULY25OFF."
When: July 1-10

Bakers Square
The deal: Get a free slice of pie with the purchase of any entrée and beverage. You can eat it or slam it in the face of the next person who says "happy hump day." Your choice. 
When: Every Wednesday

O’Charleys
The deal: Get a free slice of pie on Wednesdays. Though, you have to buy a meal. This isn't a Little Free Library full of pies. 
When: Every Wednesday

BJ's Brewhouse & Restaurant
The deal: Join the Premier Rewards Plus program, and the chain will hook you up with a free Pizookie. (That's a deep-dish-inspired cookie if it wasn't immediately clear from the weird portmanteau.) Bonus: You'll get another free Pizookie on your birthday. 
When: Ongoing

Here's our huuuuuuuge running list of all the free food you can get right now, as well as the best pizza deals, reward programs, birthday freebies, gift card offers, food delivery offers, alcohol delivery deals, and perks for getting your vaccination against COVID-19. If you want a little more than, say a free taco, we also have you covered with a long list of meals you can get at fast food chains under $5. You're welcome.

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