The first day of spring and free ice cream? This week may not be able to get any better.
Dairy Queen’s annual Free Cone Day is Thursday, the same day as the spring equinox, and Dairy Queens across the country are practicing that iconic curly-Q for the big day. Dairy Queen has held its Free Cone Day on the first day of spring for countless years now, and ice cream lovers are bound to have the big day marked on the calendar.
Here’s what to know about this year’s Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen.
When is Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen?
This year’s Free Cone Day is Thursday, March 20.
Dairy Queen’s Free Cone Day is Thursday, March 20, 2025.
What do you get on Free Cone Day?
Customers may redeem one small vanilla cone at a participating Dairy Queen location. The cones are available while supplies last and customers may only redeem one free cone for the day. Free cones are not available for delivery through the DQ Rewards mobile app.
Dip It For Kids: Get a DQ dipped cone for $1
This year, Dairy Queen is partnering with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals for Free Cone Day. Choose to dip your cone in one of Dairy Queen’s dipped coatings for $1 and the fast food chain will donate the dollar to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Where is the nearest Dairy Queen near you?
To check where the nearest Dairy Queen restaurant is near you, visit dairyqueen.com/en-us/locations/ or download the free DQ Rewards mobile app.
When is the first day of spring?
The first day of spring is Thursday, March 20, too. The vernal equinox, the astronomical event that occurs when the sun aligns with the Earth’s equator, will begin at 5:01 a.m. EDT on Thursday.
Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day
Ben & Jerry’s also does a Free Cone Day, but ice cream fans will have to wait a couple more weeks for that deal. Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops will service up free scoops of ice cream at participating stores on Tuesday, April 8.
Contributing: Amaris Encinas
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