Free Ice Cream Deals In MA For National Ice Cream Day 2026: Cheap Eats

National Ice Cream Day is coming up on Sunday, giving Massachusetts ice cream fans a few ways to get a free or discounted scoop.

Several chains and local shops are marking the July 19 holiday with giveaways, rewards offers and limited-time discounts. Some offers require an app or loyalty account, and participation may vary by location.

Here are some deals for National Ice Cream Day in Massachusetts:

New City Microcreamery: The Massachusetts scoop shop is giving away a $25 gift card for National Ice Cream Day. To enter, customers must like the giveaway post, comment with a favorite New City flavor and follow the shop on Facebook and Instagram. You can find the post here.

The company also posted a Chestnut Hill National Ice Cream Day special offering 25 percent off all ice cream and milkshakes on July 19.

Friendly’s: Customers can get a free cone or dish on July 19, according to the company's social media post.

Dairy Queen: DQ Rewards members can get a free Dilly Bar with an app order of $1 or more through July 19. The offer is one per customer and must be redeemed through the DQ app.

Stop & Shop: GO Rewards members can get a free 1.5-quart tub of Stop & Shop brand ice cream by checking in at an in-store Savings Station kiosk. The offer runs while supplies last.

Petco: Dogs can get in on the holiday, too. Petco is offering free doggy ice cream on July 19 at participating stores, with a limit of one per dog while supplies last.

Cold Stone Creamery: Rewards members can get $5 off $10 or more in July by texting LOVEIT26 to 568348, according to Cold Stone Creamery’s National Ice Cream Day promotion.

Plus, check out the Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail, a state-backed guide launched in 2024 to promote ice cream shops, farm stands, and dairy farms that use Massachusetts dairy products, according to GBH.

As always with freebies, check the store’s app or social media. Let us know if we missed any National Ice Cream Day deals or promotions via email at jessie.castellano@patch.com.

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