From free treats to photos, there are a bunch of First Day Of Spring Freebies you can pick up today (March 20th). Find them all in this post.
Make sure you don’t miss any of these fun holidays. Check out all the National Days and mark your calendar.
It’s the first day of spring, although you wouldn’t know that because of the weather. It’s so cold outside pretty much everywhere. But that doesn’t mean we’re turning down a free frozen treat, does it? Nope.
Get the freebies today to celebrate the first day of spring today and the warmer weather tomorrow (or next week or next month. Whatever Mother Nature decides).
To help you celebrate, we put together a list of the best food deals to celebrate the beginning of spring.
We listed only national or large regional fast food chains and stores. Of course, your local ice cream shops may be (and probably are) offering freebies and deals to kick off the first day of the new season, but, we couldn’t include all those small shops without this list being extremely long.
The First Day Of Spring is just one of the fun National Days that restaurants and shops celebrate annually. Check out our list of the Top National Days For Freebies And Deals to make sure you don’t miss any fun days this year.
First Day Of Spring Freebies & Deals
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All offers are available for a single day on March 20, 2026 unless otherwise noted.
Amazon
Amazon is running a Spring Sale with deals on spring cleaning items, fitness and outdoors items, festival fashion, and more, starting on March 25.
Head over to Amazon to scroll the sale.
Carvel
Flying Saucers are just 75 cents in honor of Carvel’s 75th anniversary.
Plus, the first 50 guests at each shop will receive a free anniversary t‑shirt. There will also be Flying Saucer-themed stickers available while supplies last.
On March 21 and 22, you can get a six-pack of Flying Saucers for $7.50.
Dairy Queen
The first day of spring is usually Dairy Queen’s free cone day, but this year, the ice cream chain is celebrating it the day before, on March 19.
Anyone can get free small vanilla cone at participating non-mall locations of both Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill locations. You can get it dipped for $1.
Dunkin’
Buy a 25- or 50-count box of Munchkins and get an “I Dough” wedding ring box.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Get three free Original Glazed doughnuts for $2 when you buy any dozen. This is valid March 19 to 22.
Moore County, NC
The Pinecone Pathways Program in Moore County, NC kicks off on the first day of spring. Glass pinecones will be hidden throughout parks in the county (which includes the towns of Pinehurst, which people know because of golf, and Southern Pines, which people know because of beer).
You can keep the pinecones and scan a QR code on them for a chance at additional prizes.
Panera Bread
MyPanera rewards members can get a free tulip cookie with a delivery purchase. This is valid until March 22.
Parlor Doughnuts
Parlor Perks program members get double points on savory doughnut purchases.
This is valid from March 18 to 22.
Pike Place Market
Get a free bundle of daffodils at the famed Pike Place Market in Seattle from 11 am to 2 pm. This is the 29th year for the annual celebration.
Visitors to the market can head under the Clock & Sign for two daffodils, while supplies last. You can choose from a variety of daffodils provided by four local to Seattle (within 100 miles) vendors. You can also take a digital photo with your flowers.
Rita’s Italian Ice
Anyone can stop by a participating Rita’s location for a complimentary 6-ounce cup of Italian ice in the flavor of their choice. For a $1 upcharge, you can add a dollop of frozen custard on top of your free ice (do it; it’s so good).
We’ve gone before and there were always really long lines, but they went really quickly.
Yogurtland
Yogurtland turned 20 this year and it’s celebrating by giving rewards members 20% off on the 20th of every month. The first day of spring happens to fall on the 20th.
Which of these First Day Of Spring Freebies are you heading out for? Let us know in the comments.