Dairy Queen's Free Cone Day is here: How to get a sweet treat

March got a lot sweeter with the celebration of Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen.

Dairy Queen's Free Cone Day is here: How to get a sweet treat
Dairy Queen
March 20, 2025, 8:25 AM

March got a whole lot sweeter with the celebration of Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen.

The fast food chain is marking the first day of spring with a chance for customers to score a free small vanilla soft-serve cone.

"Free Cone Day is by far one of our favorite days of the year," Maria Hokanson, executive vice president of marketing at American Dairy Queen Corporation, said in a statement. "There's nothing sweeter than enjoying a tasty cone -- on DQ -- to kick off a season full of reasons to celebrate."

Key art for Dairy Queen's Free Cone Day.
Dairy Queen

Read more below about how to get a free cone.

When is Free Cone Day?

Dairy Queen's Free Cone Day coincides with the first day of spring, March 20.

How do I get a free cone at Dairy Queen?

Treat lovers can get a free small vanilla soft-serve cone with purchase while supplies at participating U.S. non-mall locations and at participating mall locations on March 20.

How do I find a Dairy Queen near me?

To find the nearest Dairy Queen restaurant is near you, visit dairyqueen.com/en-us/locations/ or download the free DQ Rewards mobile app.

Is a free cone available through the Dairy Queen app?

No, free cones on March 20 are not available for delivery or through the DQ Rewards mobile app, according to Dairy Queen.

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