Can you believe its the first day of spring already? Where did the winter go?! Every year on the first day of spring, businesses offer freebies to get us in the mindset of warmer days and cooler treats. Here are a few of the freebies I’ve found in Lancaster County on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 . . . . there are more than you’d think!
1. Rita’s Italian Ice
Customers will receive a FREE italian ice in the flavor of their choice. All locations participate and will be open from noon to 9pm. Please note, if the weather is nice, the lines can get VERY LONG in the late afternoon and early evening. Read more here.
2. Dairy Queen
Customers will receive a FREE small vanilla ice cream cone. Check with your location before you visit to make sure they are participating. Mall locations do not participate. Read more here.
3. Bird-in-Hand Bakery & Cafe
To celebrate the arrival of spring after a long winter, Bird-in-Hand Bakery & Cafe is giving away a FREE scoop of artisan ice cream. Their Premium ice cream is made on the premises in small batches. It begins with the dairy base from a local Pennsylvania dairy. Located at 2715 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-In-Hand, PA. Read more here.
4. Lickity Split FREE Cone
Lickity Split in New Holland is offering a FREE petite cone again this year in honor of the first day of spring!
5. Oregon Dairy
The Milkhouse at Oregon Dairy will be offering a FREE “Calf” dip of ice cream in a cone or dish. No purchase necessary. Milkhouse Hours: 11am – 8pm. Limit one dip per person. Learn more.
6. Dolce Vita Pizzeria & Grill
Dolce Vita Pizzeria & Grill in Quarryville is offering free ice cream from 4pm-8pm. Their Facebook page doens’t mention it, but I called and they confirmed they are!
7. September Farm Restaurant
September Farm Restaurant in Honey Brook (Chester County, but just outside the eastern Lancaster County border), is excited to announce that they have been perfecting their new homemade soft ice cream and you can try it for FREE on Wednesday, the first day of spring! Small cone or dish only. Serving all day while supplies last.
Enter to Win
PLUS enter to win a $50 gift card by tagging your Instagram photos with the hashtag #frugallancaster all day on Wednesday! More details on the Frugal Lancaster Instagram Page.
