Spring is about to begin, and Dairy Queen is celebrating the best way they know how, by giving away ice cream. Food has a magical way of bringing people together, and nothing builds community like a collective trip through the drive-through for a free dessert. To welcome the warmer weather DQ is bringing back its highly anticipated annual free cone day this Thursday, March 19.
Whether you’re taking a break from studying or just want an excuse to pile your friends into the car for a spontaneous pick me up, here’s exactly how to score your free soft serve — and how you could even win free cones for an entire year.
How do I get a free cone at Dairy Queen?
Getting your hands on a free cone is incredibly straightforward. All you have to do is show up at a participating Dairy Queen location on Thursday March 19, and ask for it. No purchase necessary, no secret codes required.
The slight catch is that the deal is only valid for one small vanilla soft serve cone per customer. So, if you are like me and obsessed with their crunchy sprinkles or chocolate dip, you will likely have to pay extra. Also, the deal is only valid for in person orders. This is a one-day-only event limited to while supplies last. Expect lines, embrace the chaos, and don’t wait until five minutes before closing to grab yours.
What else is happening on Dairy Queen’s Free Cone Day?
Dairy Queen rewards members (a loyalty program which is easy to join online) can enter an exclusive sweepstakes directly on the DQ app for a chance to win free cones for an entire year.
365 days of uninterrupted soft-serve access. If you don’t already have the app downloaded, consider this your sign to do it. You can grab your free small vanilla cone in person, log into your DQ Rewards account while you eat it, and drop your name in the digital sweepstakes.
What else is on the DQ menu right now?
If the free cone ends up being more of a gateway dessert than your final order, Dairy Queen has plenty of other options on the menu right now. Their Blizzard of the month is the Mint Oreo Blizzard Treat. DQ is also featuring many other minty seasonal items right now, including the Mint Crunchin’ Cookie Blizzard and Mint Crunchin’ Cookie Soft Serve cone, which is all very on brand for March.
So, free ice cream, limited effort, and a chance to win more? That is a win across the board. This is the ultimate spring reset and the perfect excuse to gather your favorite people for a mid-week treat. Mark your calendars, double-check that your local DQ is participating, and don’t wait until the last minute. Thursday plans = Made.