Ice cream and summer will always be the perfect partnership forever and ever. (Actually, isn’t ice cream perfect for any season or any reason?) It just doesn’t get much better than enjoying your favorite flavor of the creamy concoction on a hot summer day. And, with the temperatures hitting record highs lately, National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 20, 2025 is the perfect excuse to lick a scoop or two.
Plus, Denver is home to many sweet local ice cream shops, so be sure to get the latest scoop on any deals or giveaways for National Ice Cream Day by stopping by and asking about any specials for the day.
And, even if they don’t have any promotions, you can celebrate by supporting a small business in the Mile High City and that’s an extremely cool thing to do any day of the year.
Chill out and celebrate the sweet day with the following cool deals:
The deals are available at participating locations, while supplies last. Limit one offer per person.
Check here for the latest updates.
Photo: Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins
National Ice Cream Month is the perfect time to enjoy the Flavor of the Month for July at Baskin-Robbins — Rainbow Sherbert. The summery flavor is a trio of Tart Raspberry, Sweet Pineapple and Tangy Orange-flavored Sherbets.
To end the sweet month, Baskin-Robbins is offering its Celebrate 31 Special on July 31, 2025 — 31% off all scoops.
If you’re looking for more sweet deals, download the chain’s app for exclusive deals and offers.
Bonnie Brae
The Berg in Westminster is hosting a family-friendly FREE Ice Cream Social in honor of National Ice Cream Day on July 20, 2025 — from noon to 3 p.m.
The sweet celebration includes a sundae bar from Denver’s beloved Bonnie Brae Ice Cream and a puppy playtime from Lifeline Puppy Rescue.
Burger King
Visit the (Burger) King and (Dairy) Queen on National Ice Cream Day!
On July 20, 2025, Burger King is offering a FREE Soft Serve with a minimum purchase of $1 for National Ice Cream Day.
The offer is only available for Royal Perks members via the BK app.
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen might be the king of all ice cream shops. And it’s definitely one of the best places to celebrate National Ice Cream Day.
Here’s the inside scoop: Dairy Queen is giving away a FREE Dilly Bar with a $1 minimum purchase from July 14 to 20, 2025. The sweet giveaway is only available in the DQ app.
Dippin’ Dots
Take a dip on National Ice Cream Day! Celebrate the cool day at Dippin’ Dots. Ice cream lovers can enjoy a FREE mini cup of Dippin’ Dots on July 20, 2025. The first 100 people in line will also score a FREE souvenir take-home cup.
There is only one participating location in Colorado — Park Meadows Mall. The offer is only available for a specific window period. Hours vary by location.
The giveaway is also available at all Chuck E. Cheese locations nationwide.
Insomnia Cookies
Ice cream and cookies are the perfect pairing for a sweet treat!
From July 18 to 20, 2025, Insomnia Cookies is celebrating National Ice Cream Day by giving away a FREE scoop of ice cream with any $5 purchase — in-shop only.
There are 3 shops in Denver.
Polar Bros.
Polar Bros. is celebrating National Ice Cream Day two days early with its FREE Ice Cream Day! The shop is unique in that it serves Nitro Ice Cream, which makes for a creamier cool concoction.
On July 18, 2025, the local ice cream is giving away a FREE scoop of ice cream — from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at its Lakewood shop.
Sweet Action
Sweet! Sweet Action is celebrating National Ice Cream Week with lots of sweet daily deals — from July 17 to 22, 2025.
Find out what’s available each day here.
And, on National Ice Cream Day, the popular local ice cream shop is giving away a FREE pint of ice cream every week for a year to one lucky winner.
Wendy’s
Chill out with Wendy’s on National Ice Cream Day!
Wendy’s is giving away a FREE small Frosty with any purchase on July 20, 2025. Choose from the Classic Frosty, Frosty Swirl or Frosty Fusion.
The offer is only available via the Wendy’s app.
Yogurtland
Frozen yogurt is right behind ice cream in popularity. And Yogurtland is one of the best places to swirl the sweet treat. Join the shop’s loyalty program Real Rewards and earn points on all in-shop and online purchases.
For National Ice Cream Day, members earn 2x points on all purchases in-shop or online on July 20, 2025. Plus, if you’re new to the program, earn 50 bonus points just for signing up.
Best of all, Real Rewards members enjoy exclusive offers on the shop’s cool treats.
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