DQ Free Cone Day Arrives in Michigan – Here’s How to Get Your Free Ice Cream

The weather may not fully cooperate, but when the calendar says spring it's time for free ice cream at Dairy Queen.

Free Cone Day will be celebrated on Thursday, perfectly coordinating with the first day of spring, which arrives on March 20.

Precisely When Does Spring Arrive?

Fun Fact:  Astronomical Spring starts at 5:01 am on Thursday, March 20. Meteorological Spring began on March 1, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or NOAA.

(If you really need to know the difference, you can click on NOAA's website. I tried to learn, but TL;DR - Too Long, Didn't Read.)

What Does Free Cone Day Mean?

As Dairy Queen has done many times in the past, participating non-mall locations are giving away one small vanilla soft-serve cone without purchase throughout the US, according to Today.

Free cones are limited to one per person while supplies last. And before you ask, the deal is not available for delivery or mobile orders.

Can You Get a Free Dipped Cone?

Beggars can't be choosers! Dairy Queen stipulates that dipped cones are not included in the promotion, but participating locations may be willing to offer a deal: For a $1 donation to the Children's Miracle Network, you may be able to upgrade to a dipped cone.

Dairy Queen in Michigan

According to DQ's website, there are 157 Dairy Queen locations in Michigan.

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Another Free Cone Day in April

Ben & Jerry's will also be offering its own Free Cone Day. That is scheduled for April 8. Ben & Jerry's is a little harder to find. According to the brand's website, the only Ben & Jerry's location in Michigan is in Ann Arbor.