Jul 17, 2025 - Food and Drink
National Ice Cream Day: Free scoops and specials around D.C.
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BOGO at local favorite Ice Cream Jubilee. Photo: Calla Kessler/The Washington Post via Getty Images
We can't get behind every food holiday, but we're cool with National Ice Cream Day (Sunday).
Why it matters: FREE scoops! And good deals. Say less.
What's new: Yala Greek Ice Cream, D.C.'s first Greek scoop shop, opens in Georgetown on Sunday.
- The special: It's opening day! Go for tangy, fresh Med flavors like pistachio or tart wild cherry.
🍦 Freebies
- Dolcezza (DMV): Happy 21st birthday! They're celebrating with free "Chocotorta" scoops (12-4pm) at all six shops.
- Ice Cream Jubilee (DMV): Buy one, get one free at all DMV locations (including seasonal and dairy-free/vegan flavors).
- Jeni's (DMV): Get free sundae fudge sauce with any scoop shop order.
- Tipsy Scoop (Chinatown): The boozy ice cream "barlour" gives out free "shots" (2-ounce cups) of ice cream with purchases (21+ only).
- Here's the Scoop (Columbia Heights): The popular ice cream shop is giving away scoops for those who sign up (they're also popping up at Metrobar, though not free).
- Kilwin's (Wharf, Navy Yard): Go quick — the first 10 customers who show they follow Kilwin's on Insta get a free monthly scoop for a year.
🍨 Specials
- Shuga x Ice (Silver Spring): The African-inspired shop offers a buy-one-get-one-50%-off deal on single scoops, as well as customizable ice cream sandwiches and other weekend specials.
- Van Leeuwen (DMV): Get $3 honeycomb-flavor scoops at all shops (12-2pm).
- Carmen's Italian Ice (Rockville): The shop will stay open 24 hours starting midnight Sunday with specials and giveaways.