National Ice Cream Day freebies and deals — July 19

Sunday, July 19, 2026, is National Ice Cream Day. It’s a perfect time to try one of the many great ice cream shops in the Charlotte area!

We’ve put together a big list of National Ice Cream Day deals! Make sure to check the date on each item (and follow any links) because they might not take place exactly on National Ice Cream Day.

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

On July 19, 2026, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar is serving up a deal that’s worth celebrating. Dine-in guests can enjoy any of Bad Daddy’s rich, hand-spun milkshakes for just $5 all day long. Announced in press release.

Baskin-Robbins

Baskin-Robbins Rewards members can get $5 off an order of $20 or more from July 19 to 25, 2026, when ordering in-shop, through the BR App or online at BaskinRobbins.com. On July 26, Baskin-Robbins Rewards members can buy a single scoop and get a single scoop for free. Valid at participating Baskin-Robbins stores. Must be a Rewards member. For full offer details visit the Baskin-Robbins App.

Carolina Scoops

Carolina Scoops, 105 Dover Street, Pineville, North Carolina, is offering free waffle cones on July 19, 2026, with the purchase of ice cream. In addition, there are weekly specials the whole month of July:

• Milkshake Mondays: $1 off all milkshakes
• Taco Tuesdays: $1 off ice cream tacos
• Split the Week Wednesdays: $2 off Banana Split Sundays
• Thirsty Thursdays: $1 off Ice Cream Soda Floats

And they’ll be hosting an ice cream eating contest on July 18.

Announced on Facebook.

DQ

DQ is offering Rewards members a FREE Dilly Bar starting July 13, 2026, with any order of $1 or more. The deal will be available through July 19, but you can redeem the freebie just once in that time period.

Dilly Bars are made with vanilla soft serve and dipped in a crunchy coating of chocolate, cherry, or butterscotch.

Download the DQ App and join DQ Rewards to unlock this limited-time offer.

Dippin’ Dots

Dippin’ Dots is giving away a free mini-cup on July 19, 2026. Participating shops are doing the giveaway during a two-hour window, as determined by the shop. No purchase required. Call ahead to see if your favorite Dippin’ Dots is participating, and, if so, what their two-hour window is.

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream

Participating locations of Handel’s Ice Cream are giving the first 250 customers a Handel’s hat with their purchase. Check your closest’s Handel’s social media for the announcement. We’ve seen it on the Facebook pages for Handel’s Ice Cream Steele Creek and Gastonia, but more might be announced. Find more locations.

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

On July 19, 2026, guests can add Jeni’s Fudge Sauce or Caramel Sauce to any order for free.

Insomnia Cookies

Insomnia Cookies is offering two scoops of ice cream with any purchase of $5 or more from July 17 to 19, 2026. Available in-store and online. Announced in a press release. You might want to call your closest store to verify that they know about the deal and are participating.

Petco

Bring your dog to Petco on July 19, 2026, for a free pup cup of ice cream in-store, courtesy of participating brands. While supplies last, at participating locations.

Marble Slab Creamery

On July 19, 2026, Marble Slab Creamery loyalty members will receive a free small Ice Cream offer. This info is from a press release.

Wendy’s

On July 19, 2026, Wendy’s Rewards members can get a small Classic Frosty for $1. The deal will be available in-app only. The deal starts for everyone the next day and continues through August 23, 2026. Starting August 20, the deal is available in-restaurant, at the drive-thru, in the Wendy’s app and on Wendys.com (delivery orders excluded). Press release.