Dairy Queen is offering free ice cream for the first day of spring this year. Why it matters: It's free ice cream, very little additional explanation is needed. The big picture: Several chains are offering freebies or discounts to kick off the season,

Dairy Queen locations throughout the U.S. will be handing out free ice cream cones to celebrate the first day of spring equinox. Free Cone Day is an annual tradition for Dairy Queen where customers can get a free, vanilla cone with the iconic curly-q.

Dairy Queen is treating fans to free ice cream to kick off the start of spring. On Thursday, March 20, customers can get a free small vanilla cone at participating Dairy Queen restaurants nationwide for Free Cone Day, according to the Minnesota-based burger chain. No purchase is required, except at participating mall locations.

An 85-cent Blizzard! Dairy Queen is selling its beloved frozen treats for 85 cents in a sweet steal honoring the fast food spot’s 85th anniversary. Reward members can score the near-freebie with a minimum purchase of $1 with the in-app deal,