National Ice Cream Day: Sweet Deals and Freebies at Dairy Queen in Texas

Celebrating National Ice Cream Day in Texas

This Sunday, July 20, is a special day for ice cream lovers across the United States — it’s National Ice Cream Day. This annual celebration brings together fans of frozen desserts with a variety of deals, freebies, and events. In Texas, several popular ice cream brands and shops are offering unique promotions to mark the occasion. Whether you're a fan of classic flavors or looking for something new, there's something for everyone this year.

What Is National Ice Cream Day?

National Ice Cream Day is always celebrated on the third Sunday in July, which also marks National Ice Cream Month. The tradition was established in 1984 by then-President Ronald Reagan, although the history of ice cream dates back much further. Some of the earliest records of milk-based frozen desserts can be traced to the Tang Dynasty in seventh-century China.

Special Offers from Popular Ice Cream Brands

Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen is celebrating National Ice Cream Day with a week-long promotion. DQ members who use the DQ app or website to place an order can receive a free Dilly Bar with any purchase of $1 or more. The Dilly Bar features vanilla soft serve dipped in a crunchy coating of chocolate, cherry, or butterscotch.

Dippin' Dots

Dippin' Dots is going all out for this year's celebration. On Sunday, 120 locations nationwide will give away free mini cups during a two-hour window, which varies by store. The first 100 customers at each participating location will also receive a free collectible souvenir cup. Additionally, customers can enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win free Dippin' Dots at Chuck E. Cheese for an entire year. A digital coupon is also available for a free small cup of Chuck E. Cheese's Cookie Crunch, the brand’s exclusive Dippin' Dots flavor. On Sunday, July 20, customers can save 25% on online orders using the code "NICD2025."

More National Ice Cream Day Deals

Several other brands are also offering exciting promotions:

• 16 Handles: Customers can redeem a free treat worth up to $5 on Sunday, July 20, by downloading the 16 Handles app and visiting a participating location.
• Baskin-Robbins: Baskin-Robbins Rewards members can enjoy $5 off any order of $20 or more from July 20 through July 26, both in-store and through delivery apps.
• Breyers: Publix and Kroger will have buy one, get one deals for the week of July 30. Select Albertsons divisions will also offer online discounts.
• Bruster's: Fans can enter to win free ice cream for a year at brusters.com/sweeps/. From July 18-20, members of Bruster’s Sweet Rewards loyalty program can earn double points on all purchases.
• DoorDash: Grocery and convenience orders made through July 23 can get $5 off two Ben & Jerry’s pints.
• Dunkin': Dunkin' Rewards members get three times the points on frozen beverages on July 20. Sign up online at dunkindonuts.com/en/dunkinrewards/registration.
• Graeter's Ice Cream: Customers get 10% off online orders for National Ice Cream Day.
• Halo Top: Halo Top is giving away free pints to those with a first, middle, or last name matching an ice cream brand, such as Ben Jones, Jerry Smith, Charlotte Hill, and Hans Van Leeuwen. The offer is available through July 20.
• Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams: Enjoy a free drizzle of Jeni's new Sundae Fudge Sauce with any scoop shop order on Sunday, July 20.
• Keebler: There's a chance to win Keebler’s National Ice Cream Day package, which includes a variety of the brand’s ice cream, sugar, and waffle cones. Follow @Keebler on Instagram and comment on the sweepstakes post with your ideal cone combo to enter.
• Kilwins: Free ice cream for a year sweepstakes are open through July 31. To enter, follow @Kilwins on Instagram and tag a friend in the comments on the sweepstakes post.
• Klondike: Online coupons are available at Fetch, iBotta, and Walmart Cash throughout July.
• Popsicle: Target, Publix, and Kroger are offering buy one, get one deals throughout July.
• Talenti: Target Circle is offering a buy one, get 50% off deal through July 20. Wakefern is offering two for $9 through July 20, followed by two for $10 deals through the end of July. iBotta will have additional deals through mid-August.
• Yogurtland: Real Rewards members will earn double the points on all in-store and online orders on Sunday, July 20. Sign up at yogurtland.com/register.