National Ice Cream Day freebies and deals for 2023 around Charlotte

The Schiele Museum

On Saturday, July 15, 2023, The Schiele is presenting an Ice Cream Day event on the Farm. Admission is $3. Learn how ice cream is made, taste samples, and even compete in an ice cream eating contest. The Schiele Museum of Natural History is at 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC.

Urban Sweets

Urban Sweets, at 222 West Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, is celebrating National Ice Cream Day with $3 cups or cones.

Bossy Beulah’s

Bossy Beulah’s, at 2632 Griffith Street, Charlotte, NC, is giving away free soft serve on July 16, 2023, with any purchase.

The Local Scoop

The Local Scoop is offering a free topping with the purchase of ice cream on July 16, 2023.

Locations:

• Parktown Village: 1600 E Woodlawn Road, Charlotte, NC
• Promenade on Providence: 5355 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Charlotte, NC
• Downtown Matthews: 105 W Charles Street, Matthews, NC

Handel’s Ice Cream

Handel’s Ice Cream Steele Creek, at 4923 Trojan Drive, Charlotte, NC, is offering buy one, get one free small cake/sugar cone or dish on July 16, 2023. Meanwhile, Handel’s Gastonia, at 2272 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC, is giving the first 50 people on July 16 free ice cream for a year. They open at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Might want to get there early, though!

Abbott’s Frozen Custard — Edison Square

Abbott’s Frozen Custard, at 10070 Edison Square Drive, Concord, NC, is offering buy one, get one half-price sundaes on July 16, 2023.

Baskin-Robbins

From July 16 to 22, 2023, order from Baskin-Robbins through DoorDash, Uber Eats or Postmates, use the promo code SEIZETHEYAY and get $5 off your purchase of $20+. You must order through Baskin-Robbins.com or the Baskin-Robbins app. This deal was announced via a press release.

Dippin’ Dots

Dippin’ Dots announced, via a press release, that participating Dippin’ Dots locations will give customers one free mini cup during a two-hour window on Sunday, July 16, 2023. The hours might vary. In the Charlotte area, you’ll find Dippin’ Dots at Concord Mills and Carolina Place. We haven’t confirmed yet if these locations are participating, and if so, what hours. We will update when we do. If you can’t get to a participating location, you can also get 20% off all online orders on July 16, by using the promo code NICD23.

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

From July 14 to 16, 2023, Bruster’s is offering Sweet Rewards Double Points Days. Join prior to July 14 and take advantage of double rewards that weekend. Also, each new member will receive a $3 reward just for signing up. Announced in press release. There are multiple locations in the Charlotte area.

Wendy’s

From National Fry Day (July 13, 2023) to National Ice Cream Day (July 16, 2023), place a Wendy’s order through Grubhub that includes a small fry, and get a free small Frosty.

Harris Teeter

Harris Teeter is offering many buy one get one free deals on ice cream from July 12 to 18, 2023. Brands include Edys, Haagen-Dazs, Godiva, Blue Bunny and more. (Not all products of those brands will necessarily be included in the promotion, and it could vary by location as well.) Check their weekly ad to see them all.

Burger King

Burger King: Free soft serve cone with a minimum purchase of $1 in the BK app.

Insomnia Cookies

Insomnia Cookies is offering a free scoop with any purchase on July 16, 2023. Mention deal in-store or add to your cart online and select delivery. Delivery minimum still applies. Not available for pickup. Limit 1 per order. We’ve found with Insomnia Cookies that’s it’s good to call ahead and verify any in-store deal, as staff is not always aware of the deals.