Between wildfire smoke, contaminated lettuce, and 100-degree heat, we could all use a win during these dog days of summer. Luckily, this Sunday, July 19 is National Ice Cream Day, and lots of local shops are celebrating with deals, giveaways, and events.
Yala Greek Ice Cream
3143 N St., NW
This tiny, Greek-inspired ice cream spot in Georgetown is celebrating a few things this Sunday: National Ice Cream Day, the World Cup final, and its own first anniversary. Starting at noon, you’ll find limited-edition flavors inspired by World Cup semifinalists (think Basque burnt cheesecake ice cream for Spain and pain au chocolat for France), plus guest scoopers, hourly giveaways, and an outdoor TV to watch Spain play Argentina. A portion of the day’s proceeds will go to DC SCORES, a local organization that focuses on soccer, poetry, and community service.
Rice Culture
2672 Avenir Pl., Vienna; 14408 Chantilly Crossing Ln., Chantilly
This Asian-inspired ice cream/taiyaki destination is celebrating with $5 kid-size cups all day on Sunday. New summer flavors include pandan/piña colada; ube/horchata; and peach/milk tea.
Ice Cream Jubilee
Multiple Locations
This DC-based chain is celebrating with a giveaway: share a photo of your ice cream from any of their seven locations (don’t forget to tag them and cite the location), and you’ll be entered in a raffle to win a $50 gift card. One winner will be selected from each store. You can also head to their Navy Yard, Ballston Quarter, or Reston Town Center shops for free face painting on Sunday, and Navy Yard will have a DJ from noon to 3 PM.
Jeni’s
Multiple Locations
Jeni’s is serving up free Fudge or Caramel sauce with any scoop shop order on Sunday to celebrate.
Cold Stone Creamery
Multiple Locations
This Arizona-born chain is giving away $70 gift cards to 10 winners. To enter—now through July 22—follow Cold Stone on Instagram, like this post, and mention a friend in the comments.
Dairy Queen
Multiple Locations
It might be time to sign up for DQ rewards—members will get a free chocolate-coated Dilly Bar with any $1 purchase made via the DQ app, now through Sunday.
Insomnia Cookies
Multiple Locations
From now through Sunday at participating locations, get a free cup of cookie-packed ice cream when you spend $5 or more.
Wendy’s
Multiple Locations
Rewards members can get a small chocolate or vanilla frostie for $1 via the Wendy’s app on Sunday. The promotion opens up to all customers on Monday and runs through August 23.
