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Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with free treats and discounts at these chains

A man holds a sundae and two ice cream cones in his hand in summer temperatures. (Monika Skolimowska/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Everyone will scream for ice cream this Sunday as chains nationwide celebrate National Ice Cream Day.

Whether you prefer classic flavors like chocolate and vanilla or more adventurous combinations, these chains will likely have a perfect scoop for you.


Here’s what you need to know:

Dairy Queen

Rewards members can get a free Dilly bar, vanilla ice cream covered in a chocolate coating, when they make a minimum $1 purchase in the DQ app.

Cold Stone Creamery

Members of the My Cold Stone Club Rewards program get $5 off any purchase of $10 before taxes through July 23. The discount can be redeemed in-store, online, or through the app.

Members can text FLOAT24 to LOVEIT to have the discount loaded into their account.

Baskin Robbins

Customers can receive a Baskin Robbins gift card when they purchase the chain’s new Ice Cream Social necklace. The necklace features three ice cream charms modeled after the chain’s popular ice cream cones. It is available in-store and online.

Dippin’ Dots

On Sunday, the chain is giving away free mini cups of the beaded ice cream treat at 120 locations nationwide. The freebies will be given out in a two-hour window, so customers should check with their local store to see what time the giveaway starts.

Dippin’ Dots locations can be found here.

Insomnia Cookies

Customers can get free ice cream with any purchase made in-store or online until Sunday.

Yogurt land

The chain’s Real Rewards members can earn double the rewards points when they order online or visit locations in person on Sunday.

McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams

Customers can get one free pint when they buy three all weekend long.