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 19, 2026 is the perfect excuse to lick a scoop or two.
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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.
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar is serving up a deal that’s worth celebrating on National Ice Cream Day!
On July 19, 2026, the burger bar is offering any its hand-spun milkshakes for just $5 — for dine-in only.
Fan favorites include the Chunky Elvis Shake, blended with bacon, creamy peanut butter, Ghirardelli chocolate and banana, then topped with whipped cream.
There are 9 locations in Colorado — Arvada, Aurora, Centennial, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Greenwood Village, Johnstown, Littleton and Northglenn.
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Baskin-Robbins
National Ice Cream Month is the perfect time to enjoy the Flavor of the Month for July at Baskin-Robbins — Brookie Batter. The sweet concoction is brown sugar and brownie batter flavored ice creams with OREO cookie pieces, chocolate chip cookie and brownie doughs and brownie batter flavored swirls.
From July 19 to 25, 2026, Baskin Robbins is offering $5 off an order of $20 or more in-shop, via the BR app or online at baskinrobbins.com.
Next up, on July 26, 2026, the popular ice cream shop is offering a sweet special — buy-one-get-one FREE scoop of ice cream.
And, to end the sweet month, Baskin-Robbins is offering its Celebrate 31 Special on July 31, 2026 — 31% off all scoops.
All of the cool deals are exclusively for Baskin-Robbins Rewards members. Join Baskin-Robbins Rewards here.
Birdcall
Calling all chicken sandwich lovers on National Ice Cream Day!
On July 19, 2026, Birdcall is offering a FREE mini shake with the purchase of any entrée — use promo code MINISHAKE at checkout. Choose chocolate or vanilla.
Bonnie Brae
It’s time to celebrate a Denver tradition for many families!
Denver’s iconic Bonnie Brae Ice Cream shop is celebrating its 40th Birthday on (fittingly!) National Ice Cream Day, July 19, 2026 — from noon t0 5 p.m.
Expect lots of family fun at the cool birthday bash!
Colorado Rockies BONUS
Enjoy your FREE or discounted ice cream on National Ice Cream Day and then head to Jet’s Pizza, Smashburger and Taco Bell for a hot deal — thanks to the Colorado Rockies game on Saturday.
Get a FREE slice of pizza at Jet’s Pizza, a FREE burger or hot dog at Smashburger and 4 tacos for $3 at Taco Bell — all three deals are available on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
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Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen is the king of all ice cream shops. And it’s definitely one of the best places to chill out and celebrate National Ice Cream Day.
Here’s the inside scoop: Dairy Queen is giving away a FREE Dilly Bar with a minimum $1 purchase from July 13 to 19, 2026.
The sweet giveaway is only available in the DQ app.
Del Taco
Enjoy a cool fiesta in celebration of National Ice Cream Day at Del Taco!
From July 17 to 19, 2026, Del Taco is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE Regular Shake (available in classic flavors) — exclusively to Del Yeah! Rewards members.
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 (any flavor) on July 19, 2026.
There is only one participating location in Colorado at Park Meadows Mall. The offer is only available for a specific two-hour window period, with hours varying by location. (If we confirm the hours, we will update the post.)
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Häagen-Dazs
For more than 60 years, Häagen-Dazs has been a favorite of ice cream lovers because of its high quality and exceptional ingredients.
The popular ice cream brand recently introduced two new products: Cherry Dark Chocolate Bar (cherry ice cream with cherry sauce swirls, dipped in dark chocolate) and Dark Cherry Truffle (cherry vanilla ice cream with cocoa truffles and swirls of sweet and tart cherry sauce).
Look for cool deals currently available at King Soopers, Walmart and Costco on a variety of Häagen-Dazs’ products.
Insomnia Cookies
Don’t sleep on this National Ice Cream Day deal. Did you know Insomnia Cookies also sells ice cream?
From July 17 to 19, 2026, Insomnia Cookies is offering a FREE tw0-scoop cup of ice cream with any $5+ purchase. No loyalty membership required.
The offer is available in-shop or on local delivery.
Insomnia Cookies is also offering a Happy Hour special with a sweet BOGO deal — through July 30, 2026.
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Little Man Ice Cream
All of Little Man’s shops are celebrating National Ice Cream Day with the return of its iconic Cloud Cones — the ice cream and toppings of your choice, wrapped in fluffy cotton candy. Add FREE sprinkles to your Cloud Cone or any other offering on July 19, 2026.
The popular local ice cream is also hosting a gift card giveaway: Every scoop purchased on July 19, 2026 earns an entry toward winning a $250 Little Man gift card — with one winner per location. The raffle is only open to loyalty members.
Finally, Little Man is throwing a National Ice Cream Day party on July 19, 2026 at its LoHi location (2620 16th St.) in Denver, starting at 7 p.m.
Local soul band and featured Tiny Desk performers DOGTAGS will be releasing their new single Sweet Tooth and performing live. Admission is FREE.
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day a few days early and with frozen yogurt instead!
On July 17, 2026, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt is giving the first 50 customers in line at 3 p.m. a FREE cup of froyo and toppings (up to 5-oz.)
If you swirl more than 5 ounces (and you will!), simply pay the difference — around 80¢ an ounce.
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Potbelly
Belly up to Potbelly for sweet savings on National Ice Cream Day!
Through August 2, 2026, Potbelly is offering a half-price shake after 2 p.m. on Friday and all day on Saturday & Sunday (including on July 19, 2026!) at — exclusively for Potbelly Rewards members.
The sweet deal requires an additional minimum $5 purchase.
Sweet Action
Sweet!
Sweet Action is celebrating National Ice Cream Week with lots of sweet daily deals, including BOGOs, 50% off and more — from July 13 to 19, 2026. 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 Ice Cream Party Box to four lucky winners.
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Wendy’s
Chill out at Wendy’s with a cool deal this summer!
From June 20 to August 23, 2026, Wendy’s is offering a small Classic Frosty for just $1. Choose from chocolate or vanilla.
However, Wendy’s Rewards members enjoy early access on National Ice Cream Day, July 19, 2026 — exclusively in the Wendy’s app.
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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 19, 2026. 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.
Plus, the popular froyo shop is celebrating its 20th birthday this year by offering Real Rewards members 20% off an in-shop purchase on the 20th of every month in 2026.
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