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 Triangle
Andia’s Homemade Ice Cream
All locations of Andia’s Homemade Ice Cream is offering free waffle cones with ice cream purchase, while supplies last, on July 20, 2025. Announced on Facebook.
Fuquay-Varina Ice Cream Social
The Town of Fuquay-Varina is holding an Ice Cream Social on Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Fuquay Mineral Spring Park, 105 West Spring Street, Fuquay-Varina. Enjoy free ice cream, iced tea and lemonade.
Two Roosters Ice Cream
Two Roosters Ice Cream is celebrating all week, marking 10 years of Two Roosters. They’re decorating each shop in a different decade theme from July 15 to 20, 2025. Each shop will have a special flavor, available only at that one shop for the week.
In addition, each shop will have a special happening on Sunday, July 20, 2025, for National Ice Cream Day. Some examples: A visit from Elvis, free tie-dye, friendship places, jazz music, and more. Get all the details on Two Roosters’ Birthday Week and National Ice Cream Day festivities.
National Ice Cream Day 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.
Locopops National Ice Cream Day Party
Locopops, at 600 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a National Ice Cream Day party on July 20, 2025, at 12 p.m. The free event features touch-a-truck, design your dream ice cream flavor and more.
Halo Top
Get a free pint of Halo Top if you share a name with an ice cream brand. So if your name is Ben or Jerry or Edy, Jeni, or your last name is Robbins, Oatly or Hill, etc. you’re eligible. You get the idea! Halo Top will reimburse you for a pint of Halo Top (up to $8) when you fill out their online form with your proof of purchase.
They are paying for up to 8,000 pints, through July 20, 2025 (and we won’t know when they’ve reached that limit.) Details about Halo Top’s National Ice Cream Day deal.
Dippin’ Dots
Stop by Dippin’ Dots at Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, between 1 and 3 p.m. on July 20, 2025, for a FREE mini-cup of Dippin’ Dots. No purchase required. Plus, the first 100 people in line will score a souvenir take home cup in addition to the free mini cup of Dippin’ Dots.
Participating Dippin’ Dots locations nationwide are taking part in the freebie as well, although hours might vary.
DQ
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 coating of chocolate, cherry, or butterscotch.
Download the DQ App and join DQ Rewards to unlock this limited-time offer.
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
Handel’s is celebrating its 80th anniversary by offering a free small scoop of any flavor on July 20, 2025, to anyone who is at least 80 years old. No purchase required. In the Triangle you’ll find Handel’s at 115 Parkside Valley Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. Find more locations.
Cold Stone Creamery — Chapel Hill
Cold Stone Creamery, 131 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC, is celebrating National Ice Cream Day on July 20, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m., with a special event:
- Buy-one-get-one “Like It” size ice cream
- Face painting
- Balloon artist
- Cake samples
- Raffles and prizes
- Giant Jenga
Announced on Facebook. We’ll be looking to see what other locations of Cold Stone Creamery have in store, but wanted to start with this one!
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
On July 20, 2025, guests can add Jeni’s new Sundae Fudge Sauce to any order for free.
Lidl
On Sunday, July 20, spend $40 or more in-store at Lidl and enjoy a FREE Bon Gelati or Gelatelli frozen product, including Bon Gelati Mini Mix Bars, Gelatelli Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream, Bon Gelati Frozen Dairy Dessert Cones and more, by clipping the coupon in the MyLidl app (while supplies last).
Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter’s weekly ad includes buy one get one free deals (for VIP customers) on:
- Luigi’s Italian Ice
- Jonny Pops
- Blue Bunny Soft Serve Ice Cream
- Chipwich Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Bubbies Mochi
Deals might vary per store.
Insomnia Cookies
Insomnia Cookies announced through a Facebook story and an email that customers can get a free scoop of ice cream from July 18 to 20, 2025, when they make an in-store purchase of at least $5. You might want to call your local store to verify that they know about the deal and are participating.
Wendy’s
On July 20, 2025, Wendy’s is giving away a free small Frosty with any purchase at participating locations.
The giveaway includes the Classic Frosty, Frosty Swirl or Frosty Fusion.
Limit one per person.
The offer is available only for Wendy’s Rewards members via the restaurant’s app. Join Wendy’s Rewards here.
Petco
Bring your dog to Petco for a free pup cup of ice cream in-store, courtesy of participating brands. While supplies last, at participating locations.
More National Ice Cream Day Deals
The following businesses offered National Ice Cream Day deals in 2024, so we’re keeping an eye on them for 2025!
- HS Howell Farms
- Bruster’s
- Cold Stone Creamery
- Tiff’s Treats
- Burger King
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate.
However, sometimes things change without notice, and it’s also possible that we can make a mistake.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
More Events
Check out our list of free and cheap events in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle this weekend, or our full event calendar in the Triangle, or just look at few upcoming events here:
