How to Get Free Treats on National Ice Cream Day in NY Metro Area

Mark your calendars: Sunday, July 21 is National Ice Cream Day—certainly a day worth celebrating! The national holiday is observed each year on the third Sunday in July as part of National Ice Cream Month, which was declared by President Ronald Reagan on July 9, 1984. He noted then ice cream was enjoyed by more than 90 percent of people in the United States, functioning as an integral part of our country’s economic well-being. It’s no wonder why ice cream was declared in 2019 alone to be an $11 billion industry that generates $1.6 billion in direct wages. In honor of National Ice Cream Day, we compiled a list of all the sweet deals taking place across the New York metro area, so you know which spots to hit with your kids.
   

Baskin-Robbins

This deal doesn’t just last for National Ice Cream Day! Sign up for Baskin-Robbin’s app at any time and you’ll get served a free regular-sized scoop for joining.
   

Cold Stone Creamery

This custom ice cream spot will offer a buy one, get one free deal at all locations on National Ice Cream Day.
   

Carvel

Fudgie fanatics can buy one, get one free deal on a cup or cone of soft serve ice cream on July 21.
   

Cumberland Farms

Get $1 off of the brand’s “Ultimate Scoop” flavors. Text SCOOPS to 64827 to receive an automatic coupon on the morning of July 21, which can be redeemed through July 28.
   

Friendly’s

Not only is Friendly’s celebrating National Ice Cream Day this year, but it’s also celebrating the chain’s 80th birthday. After 11 am, enjoy a buy one, get one free deal by purchasing a single scoop in a cone or dish for $1.99 and then getting the second single-scoop for free!
   

Godiva Café

Head to the chocolate café on July 21 (located in Penn Station and Midtown East, Manhattan) to receive a buy one, get one half off deal on soft serve ice cream and parfaits.
   

Halo Top Creamery

There are two ways you can score a free box of Halo Top Pops (flavor options include Strawberry Cheesecake, Mint Chip, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and Peanut Butter Swirl): 5,000 coupons will be available on the company’s website, plus the brand is partnering with Bumble to give away another 5,000 coupons. To get the coupon, swipe in Bumble Date, Bumble BFF, or Bumble Bizz for a chance to match with Halo Top— once you enter your address, you’ll receive the coupon, redeemable at “select national retailers while supplies last.”