Free Cold Treats & Frozen Drinks to Help You Beat the Heat This Summer 2026

When the temperatures start soaring, nothing tastes better than a cold treat. The good news? My list won't cost you anything for most of them! Many of your favorite ice cream shops, frozen yogurt chains, convenience stores, and coffee shops are giving away free treats just for joining their rewards programs or during special summer promotions. With how expensive everything has become it's nice to be able to score a freebie. I've been taking my kids this summer to grab a bunch of these too!

Below are some of the best free frozen treats and cold drinks you can grab this summer. It's been a record breaking heat this summer 2026 so I hope this list cools you off a little bit!

Free Frozen Treats and Cold Drink Deals

• Häagen-Dazs - New rewards members receive a FREE ice cream just for signing up. It's one of the easiest freebies available this summer.
   

• 7-Eleven, Speedway & Stripes - Slurpee Day is July 11! Stop by participating locations for a FREE small Slurpee while supplies last. Even better, members of the 7Rewards program also receive a FREE birthday Slurpee every year.
   

• Rita's Italian Ice - Join Rita's Rewards and earn a FREE Italian Ice after your 7th visit. If you're a frequent visitor during the summer, this reward adds up quickly.
   
• Dairy Queen - Celebrate National Ice Cream Day from July 13–19 with a FREE Dilly Bar when you make a purchase of $1 or more through participating locations.
   
• Andy's Frozen Custard - Join FANdys Loyalty and receive a FREE Concrete after signing up.
   
• Cold Stone Creamery - Become a member of My Cold Stone Club and enjoy a Buy One, Get One FREE Creation reward. Perfect for sharing-or keeping both for yourself!
   
• Salt & Straw - Sign up for Salt & Straw Rewards and receive a FREE Double Scoop reward.
   
• Carvel - Join Fudgie Fanatics and receive a Buy One, Get One FREE Sundae offer.
   

• Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies - Join the rewards program and receive a reward for either a FREE ice cream or a FREE cookie cake slice, depending on your location.
   

• Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Sweet Rewards members receive a FREE $3 reward after joining. Depending on what you order, your treat may be completely free or nearly free.
   
• Casey's - Every Friday, Casey's Rewards members can enjoy up to four FREE frozen drinks during the Free Frozen Fridays promotion.
   
• Caribou Coffee - Join Caribou Perks and receive a FREE medium beverage. You can use it on iced coffee or another refreshing cold drink.
   
• Scooter's Coffee - Scooter's Rewards members receive a FREE medium drink after signing up.
   
• Tropical Smoothie Cafe - Download the rewards app and receive a FREE smoothie with a $5 purchase.
   
• Menchie's Frozen Yogurt - On July 17, participating Menchie's locations are celebrating the premiere of Disney's Descendants: Wicked Wonderland. The first 50 guests at each participating location (starting at 8 a.m.) will receive a FREE frozen yogurt.

Stay Cool and Save More Money!

Rewards programs are one of the easiest ways to enjoy free food throughout the year, and summer is the perfect time to take advantage of these free offers. Most rewards programs are free to join and only take a minute to sign up. I have a huge list of free food you can grab this summer, and if it's your birthday you can also score some extra free food for your birthday.

Tip: Download the rewards apps a day before heading out so your free offers are ready to redeem when you arrive. Most times they arrive instantly but some take a few hours or a full 24 hours to arrive in your account or email.

Know of another free summer treat? Share it in the comments so everyone can save!