Jul 19, 2024 - Food and Drink

Free scoops and specials for National Ice Cream Day in D.C.

Anna Spiegel

Three ice cream scoops with ice cream in them — Dolcezza's Chocotorta gelato. Photo: Courtesy of Dolcezza

It's National Ice Cream Day on Sunday. Here's where to find free and BOGO scoops and specials around D.C.

Why it matters: Most national food holidays are fake — lookin' at you, Crouton Day — but Ice Cream Day is 1) universally loved, and 2) officially signed into existence by President Reagan in 1984.

Just say YES to these specials.

🍾 Tipsy Scoop (Penn Quarter): The "ice cream barlour" is giving away 50 free scoops of the new Spiked Cherry Limeade Sorbet to first customers.

Ⓜ️ Metrobar (Brentwood): A Sunday ice cream social (12-6pm) combines frozen treats from local vendors, food trucks, a beer release, and family-friendly activities. Plus: admission is free!

🍫 Dolcezza (Multiple DMV locations): It's a free Chocotorta gelato giveaway at all five D.C. locations to celebrate Ice Cream Day and the shop's 20th anniversary. They're also selling 50% off second pints with the purchase of a first.

🍦 Here's the Scoop (Columbia Heights): Buy one, get one free on soft serve from 1pm to 3pm on Sunday while supplies last, or try a six-flavor ice cream flight for $7.

🤸 Ice Cream Jubilee (Navy Yard, Ballston): BOGO scoops at the beloved local shop, which is celebrating 10 years in business.

🍪 Insomnia Cookies (Multiple DMV locations): Get two free scoops with any purchase from this local cookies-and-cream dealer.

🤩 Smize & Dream (Woodley Park): Tyra Banks' first-ever scoop shop is giving away 202 scoops for the first customers on Friday.

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Free scoops and specials for National Ice Cream Day in D.C.

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