Sunday, July 20, 2025, is National Ice Cream Day. It’s a perfect time to try one of the many great ice cream shops in the Charlotte area! Here’s a list of the best ice cream shops in the Charlotte area, as selected by Charlotte on the Cheap readers. There’s an interactive map to help you plan your adventure!
We’re putting 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.

National Ice Cream Day 2025 in the Charlotte area
We’ll be adding the deals right here when they’re announced!
Check back!
In 2024, there were special deals at the following businesses, so we’ll be checking to see if they announce any deals for 2025. Often, the deals are announced at the last minute, so please keep checking back.
- Carolina Scoops
- The Local Scoop
- IKEA
- Bruster’s
- Cold Stone Creamery
- Dairy Queen
- Dippin’ Dots
- Insomnia Cookies
- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
- Marble Slab Creamery
- Tiff’s Treats
- Belmont Police Department
- Burger King
- Harris Teeter
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
Deals offered by national chains are usually “participating locations only.” We can’t generally verify participation with a particular location, so we encourage you to contact the location to make sure. In addition, limited time offers can end without warning. Deals may not be available when you order from a 3rd party delivery service.
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