National Ice Cream Day: A Sweet Celebration
Chocolate ice cream is the go-to for Americans. That’s according to 90-year-old ice cream company Blue Bunny, which polled 500 people to find out their preferences for the sweet treat.
Vanilla, mint chocolate chip, cookies and cream, and strawberry round out the brand’s top five.
This is all very relevant research as Americans ready for National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 20, 2025. And ice cream shops and restaurants across Dallas-Fort Worth are serving up specials to commemorate the sweet holiday.
The Significance of National Ice Cream Day
National Ice Cream Day is a celebration of the sweet and creamy treat that has become a staple in American culture. It’s a day to indulge in your favorite flavors and try new ones. With so many ice cream shops and restaurants offering specials and discounts, it’s the perfect opportunity to treat yourself and your loved ones.
National Ice Cream Day Deals in North Texas
Find National Ice Cream Day deals, including spots offering free scoops, across North Texas below, with businesses listed in alphabetical order:
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Participating Ice Cream Shops and Restaurants
16 Handles in Frisco
A free soft-serve treat up to $5 awaits patrons who download the 16 Handles app. It’s available solely on July 20.
15922 Eldorado Pkwy. #500, Frisco.
Baskin-Robbins
The ice cream chain is extending customers its National Ice Cream Day offerings from July 20 through July 26. Baskin-Robbins Rewards members can snag $5 off of $20 or more with the brand’s app.
Multiple locations.
Burger King
Make a $1 or more purchase and grab a free ice cream.
Multiple locations.
Chuck E Cheese, which is based in Irving, is offering free ice cream on July 20.(Chuck E Cheese)
Chuck E. Cheese
Visit the kids entertainment hub for a free small cup of “Chuck E.’s Cookie Crunch” Dippin’ Dots. This coupon must be shown at the register.
7110 S. Westmoreland, Dallas, 3903 W. Airport Fwy., Irving, and 4200 South Fwy. #50, Fort Worth.
DQ (Dairy Queen)
Through July 20, DQ Rewards members can snag a free Dilly Bar with any order of $1 or more placed using the DQ app or website.
Multiple locations.
GoPuff
Delivery service GoPuff is offering up to 30% off select products from Jeni’s Ice Cream, Dreyers, FatBoy Ice Cream, Halo Top and other sweet treat makers that retail on its site and app. The promotion runs from July 20 through July 27.
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams stores, which feature a waffle cone of gooey butter cake and salted peanut butter with chocolate flecks ice cream, is one of many North Texas ice cream shops offering specials on National Ice Cream Day, July 20.(Ben Torres / Special Contributor)
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Get sundae fudge sauce on any order for free at Jeni’s stores on July 20.
Multiple locations.
Marble Slab Creamery
On July 20, Marble Slab loyalty members will receive a free small ice cream offer.
Multiple locations.
The Original Rainbow Cone in Hurst
The ice cream shop known for its stacked rainbow-colored creations is combining its National Ice Cream Day promotion with flood relief. On July 19 and July 20, patrons can purchase junior rainbow cones for $1. All proceeds from this special will go to Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country’s Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.
460 Grapevine Hwy., Hurst.
Van Leeuwen
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