Sunday, July 19, 2026, is National Ice Cream Day! To celebrate, participating Dippin' Dot stores are giving away FREE mini cups of Dippin' Dots (any flavor!) The giveaways will take place during a two-hour window, which can differ per store. Call ahead to see if your favorite Dippin' Dots is participating, and, if so, what their two-hour window is. … [Read more...] about Free Dippin’ Dots July 19 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
National Ice Cream Day at Forest Ridge Park in Wake Forest
Carlene Sumner, a broker with Southern Lux Living, is hosting a National Ice Cream Day celebration on Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come by Forest Ridge Park, 2100 Old North Carolina 98 Hwy, Wake Forest, NC, for FREE ice cream and fun. … [Read more...] about National Ice Cream Day at Forest Ridge Park in Wake Forest
Two Roosters Ice Cream: Each shop celebrating a different decade, with special treats and activities
Two Roosters Ice Cream is celebrating its birthday from July 15 to 20, 2025, as well as National Ice Cream Day on July 20. Each of its shops will be celebrating a different decade, with decorations and a special themed ice cream creation. Then on July 20, 2025, each shop will host a special event. Read on for details from each shop! And check Two Roosters Ice Cream Facebook for … [Read more...] about Two Roosters Ice Cream: Each shop celebrating a different decade, with special treats and activities
Free Tea Day at McAlister’s Deli July 17
On Thursday, July 17, 2025, McAlister's Deli celebrates its annual Free Tea Day. And they mean exactly that...FREE tea all day. No coupon or purchase necessary -- just walk in and ask for the freebie. You can choose from sweet or unsweet, a combination of sweet and unsweet tea, tea/lemonade, and teas with one flavored shot, or the new limited-time flavor. Limit 1 tea per person in-store. … [Read more...] about Free Tea Day at McAlister’s Deli July 17
Raleigh’s Summer Beats Festival July 12
NC Vibes is bringing the fun of the beach to Raleigh with Raleigh's Summer Beats Festival on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event will features live music and dance, games, a food truck rodeo and much more: … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s Summer Beats Festival July 12
Grace Community Farmers Market July 12
Grace Community Farmers Market was established in 2024 to help support local Durham farmers and vendors of color and address food insecurity in collaboration with the Walltown Food Ministry. It takes place the second Saturday of the month, from April to October, from 1 to 4 p.m., at 906 N. Buchanan Blvd, Durham, North Carolina. Upcoming dates in 2025: Shop for honey, tea, fresh … [Read more...] about Grace Community Farmers Market July 12
Free cone or cup when you buy a kid’s meal at Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
Participating locations of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers are offering a free cone or cup of frozen custard when you purchase a kid's meal, from July 7 to 11, 2025. Participating locations only. Details might differ in some stores. The Triangle locations have announced on Facebook that they are participating in this promotion: … [Read more...] about Free cone or cup when you buy a kid’s meal at Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
Wear a band t-shirt on National Day of Rock-n-Roll for a BOGO entrée at Moe’s Southwest Grill — July 7
National Day of Rock-n-Roll is July 7, 2025. Moe's Southwest Grill is celebrating with a special offer. Wear a concert or band t-shirt in-store to receive a BOGO entrée deal. If you're a Moe's Rewards member, you can stack the BOGO deal with Moe's Monday offer, which is a specially priced burrito or bowl, and chips and salsa. Buy one entrée (Burritos, Bowls, Stacks, Nachos, Quesadillas, … [Read more...] about Wear a band t-shirt on National Day of Rock-n-Roll for a BOGO entrée at Moe’s Southwest Grill — July 7
Watermelon Festival at Spring Haven Farm July 4-6: includes all-you-can-eat watermelon
Celebrate the 4th of July Weekend at Spring Haven Farm, 5306 Homer Ruffin RoadChapel Hill, North Carolina. The farm will be hosting its Watermelon Festival on July 4, 5, and 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The cost is $14.95 for each person age 4 and older. Purchase tickets here. Enjoy all the farm activities, as well as all the watermelon you can eat! There will also be watermelon … [Read more...] about Watermelon Festival at Spring Haven Farm July 4-6: includes all-you-can-eat watermelon
