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New Jersey Spring Freebies Kids Love

First published in 2014. We update our New Jersey spring freebies guide every year when new dates are available. We’re currently updating for 2024.

It’s Spring! It’s time to celebrate with some free treats. Did you know all across our area you and your kids can get some great freebies?

The first day of spring is almost here and if you’re like my family you get VERY excited. The first day of spring usually means lots of spring freebies. When possible we love to celebrate the first day of spring by taking a trip to the park and ending the day with a trip to Rita’s Water Ice for a free frozen treat. Whether you are spending the day indoors or squeezing in some outdoor playtime, don’t miss out on one of these great locations offering free treats and discounts on the first day of spring or other spring days.

New Jersey Spring Freebies ~ Kids will Love

 Mark your calendar for these spring freebies in New Jersey!
 

Rita’s Ice First Day of Spring Freebies Water Ice Promotion

UPDATE for 2024 – Rita’s Water Ice free water ice day is back! Rita’s First Day of Spring FREE Ice Giveaway is back for everyone on March 19, 2024 with a secret NEW Ice flavor launching! They can BEARLY contain their excitement, neither can we. This year, the Rita’s app is NOT required to receive your Free First Day of Spring Ice. On March 19, 2024, guests will be issued a free water ice in the same manner as in previous years. Woohoo!

Whether it’s cloudy or sunny we love Rita’s any time! It has become a family tradition for us to have that first cold sweet Rita’s and cross our fingers for spring weather. For NJ locations and local store hours click here.  For more details visit our Free Water Ice at Rita’s event listing.

Enjoying our free Rita's on the first day of Spring 2011. |Photo Credit Jersey Family Fun
Enjoying our free Rita’s on the first day of Spring 2011. |Photo Credit Jersey Family Fun

Free Doughnuts with Shore Good Donuts

Shore Good Donuts is once again giving away free doughnuts! The 2024 date will be Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Enjoy free breakfast at Shore Good Donuts where you’ll get a free doughnut. Offer good at Ship Bottom location. Enjoy a day at the beach and start it off with a yummy treat for your whole family. For more details visit our Free Donut Day at Shore Good Donuts event listing or the Shore Good Donuts Facebook page for the Ship Bottom location.

boy eating pretzel for free pretzel day in New Jersey

Free Pretzels

National Pretzel Day is Friday April 26, 2024. We all love those soft warm pretzels and love them more when they’re free!

Free Pretzels from Philly Pretzel Factory

Philly Pretzel Factory historically participates in National Pretzel Day by giving away free pretzels. As of February 26, 2024, there were no details available yet available for 2024. For a Philly Pretzel Factory location near you visit their website.

For more details visit our Free Pretzels for National Pretzel Day event listing.

Free Pretzels from Wetzel’s Pretzels

As of February 26, 2024, there were no additional details available yet on either the Wetzel’s Pretzels website or Facebook page about 2024 National Pretzel Day promotions.

Save these dates free ice cream days in New Jersey

Free Ice Cream

Love free ice cream? Love free cone days?
Did you know New Jersey ice cream shops hold free cone days every spring? Parents and kids will love this schedule of free ice cream days in New Jersey. Mark your calendar for each of these free ice cream cone days and share this listing with your friends.

Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen 2024

  • Some New Jersey Dairy Queen locations are participating in Free Cone Day this March 19, 2024. One free small vanilla cone at participating U.S. non-mall locations. All day. Limit one per person. While supplies last. May not be valid on delivery or mobile orders. Free Cone Day benefits local charities by encouraging patrons to donate in lieu of paying for a cone. For NJ locations and local store hours click here. Be sure to call your nearest location to see if they are participating. Click on the event listing below for more details.

Free Ice Cream Day at Dippy’s

  • As of February 26, 2024, we are awaiting confirmation of Free Ice cream Day at Dippy’s in 2024.

  • Free Ice Cream Day at Dippy’s Gloucester County is April 1, 2023.  No foolin’! All day, from 11 am to 9:30 pm you can get a free ice cream cone at the Dippy’s in Mantua Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Get more details in our event listing

More free ice cream days

In the past, these New Jersey ice cream shops also offered free ice cream days. We haven’t been able to confirm in quite some time if they are still holding such days. There’s no mention of it on their website or social media channels and our messages don’t get returned. We’re sharing just in case you were curious about these locations. If anything changes, we’ll let you know.

  • The last time Ben and Jerry’s handed out UNLIMITED free cones appear to have been 2023. There is no current information about a free cone day for 2024.
  • The most recent Alstede Farms Free Ice Cream Day was on April 30, 2020.
  • Woo-Hoo is no longer offering a free ice cream day in the spring since they are now open yearround.
  • The 11th Annual Haagen-Dazs Free Cone Day was Tuesday, May 12, 2020! We haven’t seen news of a free cone day with them since then.
free comic book day

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 4, 2024, Too much food for you?  Head to your favorite comic book store for Free Comic Book Day. Click over to get the details on FREE Comic Book Day and learn how comic books help kids learn how to read. Many stores offer more fun on Free Comic Book Day like characters, crafts, games, and more. Don’t miss a Jersey Family Fun favorite!

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