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Krispy Kreme celebrates National Drive-Thru Day with FREE doughnuts July 24

July 24, 2025, is National Drive-In Day! To celebrate, anyone who goes through the drive-thru- at participating Krispy Kreme shop can get a FREE Original Glazed doughnut. No purchase required. No promo code needed. Announced on Facebook. Limit one doughnut per person. We recommend calling ahead to make sure that your Krispy Kreme location is participating. … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme celebrates National Drive-Thru Day with FREE doughnuts July 24

Del Taco: Save 20% all week for National Drive-Thru Day

Del Taco is celebrating National Drive-Thru Day, which takes place Thursday, July 24, 2025, all week. From July 24 to 30, 2025, Del Yeah! Rewards members get 20% off any purchase. Participating locations only. You'll find Del Taco at 4716 NC-55 Hwy, Durham, North Carolina. Find more locations. This offer was announced in a press release, and includes the following fine … [Read more...] about Del Taco: Save 20% all week for National Drive-Thru Day

Scooter’s Coffee: Discount for National Drive-Thru Day July 24

Scooter's Coffee is celebrating National Drive-Thru Day, Thursday, July 24, 2025, with a special deal. All Scooter’s Coffee locations (even those select few without a drive-thru) will be serving up hot, iced, or blended Caramelicious® drinks and their indulgent yet refreshing Caramelicious Crème Cold Brew for $2 off. This offer is good for any size Caramelicious® drink all day on Thursday, … [Read more...] about Scooter’s Coffee: Discount for National Drive-Thru Day July 24

15 National Ice Cream Day freebies, events and deals in the Triangle

Sunday, July 20, 2025, is National Ice Cream Day. It's a perfect time to try one of these great ice cream shops in the Triangle! We are collecting up all the National Ice Cream Day deals and events in the Triangle. 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 … [Read more...] about 15 National Ice Cream Day freebies, events and deals in the Triangle

Get a free pint of Halo Top if you share a name with an ice cream brand

Halo Top is offering a unique deal for National Ice Cream Day! Through July 20, 2025, if you share a name with an iconic ice cream brand, you can get reimbursed for a pint of Halo Top. So if your name is Ben or Jerry or Edy or Jeni, or your last name is Robbins, Oatly or Hill, etc. you're eligible. You get the idea! Here's how it works. … [Read more...] about Get a free pint of Halo Top if you share a name with an ice cream brand

DQ offering free Dilly Bars for National Ice Cream Day (but all week!)

National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 20, 2025, but you don't have to wait until Sunday to celebrate with a freebie. DQ is offering Rewards members a FREE Dilly Bar starting July 14, 2025, with any order of $1 or more. The deal will be available through July 20, 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 … [Read more...] about DQ offering free Dilly Bars for National Ice Cream Day (but all week!)

Free Dippin’ Dots July 20 for National Ice Cream Day

Sunday, July 20, 2025, is National Ice Cream Day! To celebrate, participating Dippin' Dot stores are giving away FREE mini cups of Dippin' Dots (any flavor!) Plus, the first 100 people in line will score a souvenir take home cup in addition to the free mini cup of Dippin' Dots. The giveaways will take place during a two-hour window, which can differ per store. We've verified that the … [Read more...] about Free Dippin’ Dots July 20 for National Ice Cream Day

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Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream turns 80 — On National Ice Cream Day, guests who are 80+ years old get a free scoop

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream is celebrating its 80th birthday in 2025. The business was born in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1945, when Alice Handel started serving homemade ice cream from her husband's gas station, using her own personal recipes and fruit from her backyard. It's grown to offer 140 rotating locations in over 150 locations in 15 states. Handel's is celebrating its 80th birthday … [Read more...] about Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream turns 80 — On National Ice Cream Day, guests who are 80+ years old get a free scoop

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