Dairy Queen and Ben & Jerry's Offer Free Ice Cream Cones

Celebrate the start of spring with free treats from these popular ice cream chains.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 11:10am

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Ice cream lovers in Northeast Ohio have two opportunities to enjoy free ice cream cones in the coming weeks. Dairy Queen is offering a free small vanilla cone on Thursday, March 19, while Ben & Jerry's is hosting its annual Free Cone Day on Tuesday, April 14, where customers can visit participating locations multiple times for a free scoop.

Why it matters

Free cone promotions are a popular way for ice cream chains to generate excitement and attract new customers, especially around seasonal changes like the start of spring. These events are highly anticipated by ice cream fans and can drive significant foot traffic to the participating locations.

The details

Dairy Queen's free cone offer is available at participating non-mall locations on March 19, while supplies last, and cannot be used for delivery or mobile orders. Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day on April 14 aims to hand out 1 million and one free scoops worldwide, with customers able to visit participating scoop shops as many times as they'd like that day for a free cone.

  • Dairy Queen's free cone day is on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
  • Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day is on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Dairy Queen

A popular American ice cream and fast-food restaurant chain known for its soft-serve ice cream treats.

Ben & Jerry's

An American ice cream company and chain of scoop shops founded in 1978, known for its creative and socially conscious ice cream flavors.

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The takeaway

These free ice cream cone promotions from Dairy Queen and Ben & Jerry's are a sweet way for ice cream lovers in Northeast Ohio to welcome the start of spring and enjoy a delicious treat on the house.