Who really needs an excuse to eat ice cream? Officially, we do! And here’s the scoop on your next sweet celebration. We’ll even sprinkle in some extra fun for National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, too.
This day is the perfect reason to indulge in your favorite frozen treat. Whether you’re licking a cone under the summer sun or stacking scoops between fresh-baked cookies, it’s all about savoring happiness in every bite.
In this blog, you’ll find: a quick look at how this fun day came about, cool trivia to share, and simple, creative ways to celebrate, plus ideas for making your own ice cream sandwiches at home.
A Quick Dip Into The History
Did you know this sweet day was made official by a presidential proclamation? Back in 1984, President Reagan declared the third Sunday in July as National Ice Cream Day and named July National Ice Cream Month, all to celebrate America’s love for cold, creamy treats. We like to think he just knew summer needed a little more sweetness!
Here’s a fun scoop: Americans enjoy over 1.38 billion gallons of ice cream and frozen treats every year, that’s enough to fill the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool over 200 times. Our collective love for all things cold and delicious makes this more than just a day on the calendar. It’s a yearly excuse to grab a spoon, share a cone, and sit down with family or friends for no other reason than pure, simple joy.
When is National Ice Cream Day 2025?
Circle July 20, 2025, on your calendar and get your sprinkles ready, because that’s when National Ice Cream Day rolls around. It always falls on the third Sunday in July, making it the perfect excuse (not that we need one) to grab a cone or cup, pile on your favorite toppings, and maybe try something fun like a drizzle of hot honey.
And if you can’t get enough, you don’t have to stop there. National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is waiting for you on August 2, giving you two summer moments to celebrate back to back and keep the frozen fun going.
So whether you’re a team cone, cup, or cookie sandwich, here’s your sign to enjoy every last bite. Life’s too short to skip dessert.
Ways to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day
If you’re a plain sundae lover, a cone (or cupcake) fan, or someone who treats “I’ll just have one scoop” like a personal challenge, there’s truly no wrong way to celebrate. But if you’re ready to level up your ice cream game, here’s how we make it extra sweet:
DIY Sundae Bar
Create a build-your-own sundae bar with all the essentials (sprinkles, hot fudge, crushed cookies, chopped nuts, berries, whipped cream) and let everyone layer the toppings as they wish. Instead of a dessert, think of it as edible self-expression!
Explore Local Ice Cream Shops
Visit a local scoop shop like Cool Jacks. Whether it's the item of the week, a flavor you’ve been eyeing, a limited-time juicy swirl flavor, or even an old-fashioned scoop of ice cream, it doesn't even matter. Supporting small businesses makes your treat taste sweeter.
Ice Cream Sandwich Bar
Pick up your favorite cookie or even a few different pints of ice cream and let the mix-and-match game begin. Think chocolate chip with mint chip, snickerdoodle with caramel swirl, or brownie cookies with vanilla bean. The combinations can be endless. Also, everyone gets to be an ice cream chef.
Cone Date with the Kids (or Your Inner Kid)
Take the kids, or just get in touch with your inner kid, and spontaneously run out for a cone. No phones, no rules, just pure delight in a double scoop of ice cream dripping down your finger quicker than you can lick it. The sticky mess is all part of the fun.
Because National Ice Cream Day is not just about dessert, it's about truly slowing down, being at one with the sweet summer, and making sticky, happy memories, one scoop at a time.
Try Something New: Celebrate With Ice Cream Sandwiches
Want to level up this summer? Whether you’re throwing a backyard bash or just hanging with friends, these ideas will deliver fun and flavor in every bite. Celebrate the season your way and make every scoop a memory worth sharing.
Gourmet Cookie Sandwiches
Elevate the original with bold and familiar combinations. Try something like snickerdoodle cookies and salted caramel ice cream, or warm chocolate chip cookies with creamy vanilla bean. They are the ideal combinations of soft, chewy, cold, and creamy, and never fail to impress.
Build-Your-Own Sandwich Bar
Assemble a cookie and cream station with tons of cookie base options, like chocolate chip, peanut butter, sugar, maybe even brownies, and fun ice cream options like mint chip, cookie dough, or a rainbow Superman swirl. Have guests build their own sandwich. It’s interactive, delicious, and all-around feel-good vibes.
No matter how you stack it, celebrating with ice cream sandwiches is the ultimate way to add fun and flavor to any gathering. Keep it classic or get wildly creative; either way, you’ll give everyone a sweet memory to savor long after the last bite. Here’s to good company, cold treats, and a summer that tastes as sweet as it feels.
The Cool Jacks Way: Sweeten Every Scoop, Smile, and Celebration
At Cool Jacks, we’re all about smiles and unforgettable scoops. Every cookie is baked from scratch, and every batch of ice cream is churned small for extra creaminess with 16% butterfat. No preservatives, no shortcuts, just old-fashioned goodness in every bite.
We love options as much as you do. Build your sandwich any way you like: snickerdoodle with vanilla, chocolate chip with mint chip, or any combo your sweet tooth dreams up.
Throwing a party? We’ll roll in with our carts to add a sweet touch to weddings, birthdays, block parties, or even a Thursday that deserves celebrating. With Cool Jacks, dessert is never just dessert. It’s an experience, a vibe, a memory in the making.
So go on, lick, stack, smile. This summer is yours to sweeten. Cool Jacks is ready when you are.
Book your Cool Jacks cart today and bring the fun to your next celebration.
