Fresh Start, Frozen Treats: Celebrating Spring with Freebies and Discounts
Springtime Offerings and Discounts - Enjoy Ice Cream, Italian Ice, and More
Spring has sprung, and it's time to celebrate! Brands are joining the festivities with delightful treats and unmissable deals to mark the season change. Whether you're lusting after ice cream, iced coffee, or a refreshing frozen beverage, here's where to savour something scrumptious (or heavily discounted) on the first day of spring.
Freebies and Deals Galore on the First Day of Spring
Spring isn't just about warmer weather-it's also the peak season for gratis grub. Brands get it: after months of cold and gloom, nothing beats a taste of something sweet, invigorating, and (best of all) free. That's why Dairy Queen, Rita's, and more are dishing out their annual freebies and promotions to toast the changing seasons.
- Dairy Queen's Free Cone Day - Swing by a participating DQ location on March 20 for a complimentary petite vanilla soft-serve cone to usher in spring.
- Rita's Free Ice Day - Score a free 6-ounce Italian Ice at any establishment for their yearly Rita's First Day of Spring giveaway. This year, they're launching Skittles Italian Ice for a limited time.
- Jamba Juice - For one day only, relish a revitalizing Mangomorphosis and Dragonberry Blitz small over ice beverages for just $1 at participating Jamba locations across the nation, from 2 to 7 pm local time.
- Dunkin' - Dunkin' Rewards members can earn triple points on Dunkin' Refreshers, including the new Watermelon Refresher, by activating the offer before ordering.
- Baskin-Robbins - Indulge in discounted smoothies, milkshakes, and Mangonadas, starting at $5 for small, $6 for medium, and $7 for large.
- Crumbl Cookies - Through March 22, patrons can purchase six full-size cookies for the price of four at participating outlets.
- Burger King - Until April 11, BK customers can upgrade their combo meal side for free, choosing from Chicken Fries, Mozzarella Fries, or Churro Fries.
- Buffalo Wild Wings - On March 20, they're offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal on boneless wings for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.
- Dave & Buster's - Delight in 20 wings for $20, $5 draft beers on select game days, and an Eat, Drink & Play Combo starting at $19.99.
- Grubhub - Through April 7, Amazon Prime members can enjoy $5 off any orders over $20 with code HOOP5.
Warning: Each of these perks comes with its own set of terms and conditions, including availability, time constraints, and location participation. Remember to double-check with your local eatery or retailer to confirm the details before you go!
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There's something about the first warm day of the year that just seems extraordinary. After the long winter's frostbite, longer days and sunnier skies make everything feel fresher. It's the season of shedding layers, venturing outdoors, and hankering after something cold and sugary-which is why frozen goodies have become a springtime ritual.
For many, the initial cone of the season or a refreshing Italian ice signifies a transformation-eating lunch alfresco instead of indoors, taking an evening stroll instead of wrapping up inside. Brands like Dairy Queen and Rita's have tapped into that seasonal shift, transforming the first day of spring into a reason to celebrate (and show up for it)!
Because honestly, what better way to welcome the sunshine and warm breezes after a long winter than with something icy, sweet, and gratis?
How to Snag Your Spring Treats
Most of these First Day of Spring deals are accessible in-store, but some necessitate loyalty apps or promo codes. To ensure you don't miss out, check your favourite brand's app or website before heading out.
Whether you're nabbing a free Dairy Queen cone, sipping a Jamba Juice smoothie, or sampling Rita's new Skittles Italian Ice, there's no better way to launch the first day of spring than with something delicious on the house.
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Dairy Queen
- Promotion: Free small soft-serve vanilla cone.
- Distribution: Available at most non-mall locations and participating mall venues.
- Availability: Limited stock.
Rita's Italian Ice
- Promotion: Free 6-ounce cup of Italian ice, including the new Skittles flavor.
- Location: All 575 locations on March 20.
- Eligibility: Available for all customers. Users of the Rita's app can enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win free Italian ice for a year by using promo code "FDOS25" before March 23.
Jamba Juice
- Promotion: $1 small iced beverages, including the Mangomorphosis and Dragonberry Blitz flavors.
- Time: March 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Restrictions: Limited to select flavors. Additional charges for add-ons and taxes.
Dunkin'
- Promotion: Double points for rewards members on Dunkin' Refreshers.
- Requirement: Users must activate the promo before ordering.
- Exclusivity: Applies solely to rewards members.
Baskin-Robbins
- Promotion: Discounted Mangonadas, milkshakes, and smoothies, starting at $5 for small, $6 for medium, and $7 for large.
- Pricing: No free items, but special pricing as part of spring promotions.
Crumbl Cookies
- Promotion: Buy four full-size desserts, get two free.
- Duration: March 20 to March 22.
- Details: Offer valid for six full-size desserts for the price of four.
Burger King
- Promotion: Free side upgrades (Chicken Fries, Mozzarella Fries, or Churro Fries) with the purchase of a combo meal.
- Duration: March 8 to April 11.
- Conditions: Applicable to side items with combo meal purchases.
Buffalo Wild Wings, Dave & Buster's, Grubhub
- Promotion: No specific free treats or spring deals mentioned for these establishments in the available information.
- The first day of spring, on March 20th, offers a delightful assortment of freebies from various brands like Dairy Queen and Rita's as part of their annual celebrations.
- Dairy Queen offers a complimentary small soft-serve vanilla cone at participating locations, while Rita's provides a free 6-ounce Italian Ice with the introduction of the new Skittles flavor.
- For consumers looking for discounted beverages, Jamba Juice offers small iced beverages, including the Mangomorphosis and Dragonberry Blitz flavors, for just $1 each on the first day of spring.
