What better way to cool off from hot summer days and nights than ice cream? National Ice Cream Day is observed every third Sunday of July, and this year, it falls on July 19. To celebrate, many shops in and around Northern Virginia offer discounted or free scoop. Here are seven places offering deals on frozen sweet treats.
Carmen’s Italian Ice
Make the drive to Rockville for Carmen’s “Stuff Your Stanley” deal. Bring your Stanley cup or a similar mug and fill it with Italian ice for $10, with the option to add custard for an extra $1. Plus, the store will be open 24 hours in honor of the day. 1115 Nelson St., Rockville, Maryland
Cold Stone Creamery
Enter Cold Stone’s National Ice Cream Day sweepstakes for the chance to win a gift card up to $450. Other prizes include $70, $100, $150, and $250 digital gift cards Multiple area locations
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen is celebrating the holiday by offering its rewards members a free Dilly Bar with any online or in-app purchase of $1 or more from July 13 to 19. Multiple area locations
Dolcezza
Stop by Dolcezza in celebration of the holiday and their 22nd anniversary, for a free scoop of the Chocotorta flavor from noon to 4 p.m. on July 21 at all locations except the Hirshhorn. It combines chocolate cookies, rich dulce de leche gelato, and caramel mousse cake. Multiple area locations
Jeni’s
For one day only, Jeni’s is offering its brand-new sundae fudge sauce or caramel sauce pour for free with any scoop-shop order. Multiple area locations
Mimi’s Handmade Ice Cream
Get a free kiddie-sized ice cream with any purchase on National Ice Cream Day at this classic ice cream shop. Plus, stop by on July 18 for a meet and greet with Chester, a 9-year-old, internet-famous toucan. Pentagon Row, 1201 S. Joyce St. Arlington
Moo Thru
This fan-favorite ice cream franchise’s Herndon and Burke locations are offering 10% discounts on all sales on July 19. Enjoy hand-dipped cones, over-the-top sundaes, and handcrafted ice cream. Multiple area locations
Feature image courtesy Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
