The average American eats roughly 20 pounds of ice cream each year, according to the International Dairy Foods Association. So it’s no surprise there’s a national holiday for the sweet treat as well.
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday. The annual celebration of ice cream was introduced in 1984 thanks to a congressional resolution and a proclamation by President Ronald Reagan, according to National Day Archives.
With scorching hot temperatures expected to continue Sunday, here’s the scoop on where to celebrate and find National Ice Cream Day deals in Montgomery County.
Dolcezza
Local gelato chain Dolcezza is giving away free scoops on Sunday in celebration of the national holiday and the business’s 20th birthday, according to its owners.
Free scoops of the Chocotorta gelato, inspired by the Argentine dessert, will be available in all of the chain’s locations, including its Bethesda Row shop.
7111 Bethesda Lane. Open Sundays from noon to 11 p.m.
The Scoop
The handcrafted ice cream shop in Potomac is offering two specials for National Ice Cream Day. On Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. anyone who visits the shop can get a free kiddie scoop after buying any other scoop. Community members also will be able to buy two pre-packaged pints and get a third one free.
7909 Tuckerman Lane. Open Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Carmen’s Italian Ice
The Italian ice shop’s Rockville, Olney and Clarksburg locations will be selling $4 small custards this Sunday to celebrate the ice cream holiday.
Rockville: 1115 Nelson St. Open noon to midnight Sundays.
Olney: 3233 Spartan Road. Open from 1 to 10 p.m. Sundays.
Clarksburg: 23329 Frederick Road. Open 1 to 9 p.m. Sundays.
Coldstone Creamery
Everything at the national ice cream chain is 20% off this week ending on Sunday, including new flavors such as classic sundae and French vanilla with Fanta soda. Coldstone has four county locations in Silver Spring, Olney, Gaithersburg and Germantown, according to the Coldstone Creamery website.
Click on this link to find a location.
Baskin Robbins
From Sunday through to July 27, save $5 off any orders above $20 by ordering ahead using the code SEIZETHEYAY in the Baskin Robbins app or by scanning the coupon in the app when ordering in person. Baskin Robbins has several Montgomery County locations, according to its website.
Click on this link to find a location.