National Ice Cream Day

Where to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day in Tampa Bay!

It’s HOT and what tastes better on a summer day than a cold cup or cone of ice cream? National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21, and what sounds more refreshing than to celebrate with a cool, creamy treat?

Several places around Tampa Bay are getting in on the fun this weekend with events and special offers. Check out where you can score some sweet deals and celebrate around town!

To find out where you can get the best scoops year-round, check out our list of The Best Ice-Cream Shops in Tampa Bay

National Ice Cream Day Events in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival at St. Pete Pier

  • Sunday, July 21 from 11 am-8 pm
  • 800 2nd Ave. NE., St. Petersburg

Join the Pier on National Ice Cream Day, for the Tampa Bay Ice Cream Festival presented by Visit St Pete Clearwater. Purchase ice cream from a wide range of unique and classic ice cream flavors from over 25 vendors, enjoy music, and participate in family-friendly activities. Participate and vote see who takes home the crown in the “Best Ice Cream” awards.

Downtown Dogs Ice Cream Pawty

  • Sunday, July 21 from 11 am-1 pm
  • 1631 W. Snow Circle, Tampa

Your pups can also get in on National Ice Cream Day! There will be special sweet treats for your furry friends and ice cream scoops from OddFellows for you! There will also be fun and games in Snow Circle.

Meet Bluey on National Ice Cream Day at Tanya & Matt’s Ice Creamiest!

  • Sunday, July 21 from 1 pm-3 pm
  • 15742 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa

Everyone’s favorite blue dog will be in the shop to kick off national ice cream day. Grab and ice cream AND snap a pic with Bluey!

Ice Cream Social at Color Me Mine 

  • Sunday, July 21 from 4 pm-6 pm
  • 730 S. Village Circle, Tampa

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day! Admission reserves your seat and covers your studio fee along with refreshments and an ice-cream bar. Every attendee must have reserved a seat. You will choose and pay for your pottery during of the event.

National Ice Cream Day Deals in Tampa Bay

Coldstone Creamery

  • Wednesday, July 17-Tuesday, July 23
  • All Coldstone Creamery locations

Text FLOAT24 to LOVEIT between July 17-July 23 and get $5 off your purchase of $10 or more. The offer will be loaded into your My Stone Cold Stone Club Rewards account and is valid for 7 days.

Bruster’s

  • Friday, July 19-Sunday, July 21 
  • 20303 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa

Get double points on all purchases all weekend long!

Insomnia Cookies

  • Friday, July 19-Sunday, July 21
  • 533 S. Howard Ave., Tampa
  • 5114 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa

Get two scoops of ice cream with any purchase in-store or online.

Sunday Funday & National Ice Cream Day Celebration at Hidden Anchor Tiki Bar & Grill

  • Sunday, July 21 from 11 am-7 pm
  • 606 N. Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs

Enjoy a fun-filled day of live music and free ice cream! Enjoy a free ice cream sundae with any entree purchase.

Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream

  • Sunday, July 21 all day
  • 730 4th St., St. Petersburg

Buy a regular sized ice cream or larger and get a FREE cupcake!

Dippin Dots

  • Sunday, July 21 
  • 459 Brandon Town Center Mall, Brandon

Get a FREE mini cup of Dippin Dots during a two hour window. Check with the store before heading down to find out which timeframe they chose.

Tiff’s Treats

  • All summer long
  • 2121 N. Massachusetts Ave., Tampa

Head into Tiff’s Treats all summer long for a buy one get one free Tiffwich ice cream sandwich! Be sure to follow them on Instagram so you can grab yours before the offer’s up!

For more deals to take advantage of this summer, check out Awesome Florida Resident Deals in Tampa Bay and Beyond!