Summer is finally here, and several big brands want to help celebrate the warmer weather months.
June 20 marks the longest day of 2025. The sun will rise early and set late, and the hours in between will hopefully provide loads of sunshine.
Shoppers and diners can score several freebies and discounts during the day.
Here, we round up the best freebies and deals to score on the first day of summer.
Kroger
Starting at 12pm on June 20, shoppers can claim one of 92,000 digital coupons on the Kroger website and redeem it for a free pint of ice cream.

The coupon can be used on Kroger Brand ice creams, including the flavors from the company’s new Summer in a Pint collection.
Shoppers in California, Colorado, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Nevada are excluded from the promotion.
Krispy Kreme
Donut lovers can pick up a $2 Original Glazed dozen with the purchase of any dozen donuts. The deal is available in-store and online for pickup and delivery with promo code SUMMER.
Edible Arrangements
Instagram account The Freebie Guy reported that certain locations are offering a free smoothie between June 16 and 21 to celebrate National Smoothie Day. The holiday takes place June 21, the day after the first day of summer.
Not all Edible Arrangements locations serve smoothies, so be sure to check the company’s website for participating stores.
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Baskin-Robbins
To celebrate the end of school and the start of summer, the ice cream chain is offering rewards members $1.99 scoops at participating locations nationwide.
The deal — coined the Parent Pass — is valid June 20, as well as June 23-27.
White Castle
Milkshake lovers can score a free small shake with White Castle’s BOGO deal. Use code SUMMER after 8pm between June 20 and 22 to redeem.
The burger chain is also celebrating the start of summer with new merch, expanded late-night hours, and special deals for Craver Nation Rewards members.
Milkshake Factory
The shake chain is actually celebrating National Vanilla Milkshake Day on June 20. Customers can score a BOGO deal on vanilla milkshakes all day long.
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Cava
To celebrate the first day of summer, the Mediterranean fast casual chain is offering rewards members a free order of pita chips. No purchase is necessary to redeem the chips, which come in classic and Hot Harissa flavors.
Potbelly
The sandwich chain is also offering a BOGO deal on June 20. Customers who purchase an Original or BIG sandwich can get a second Original sandwich free. The deal can be redeemed using code BOGO through the Potbelly app or online at the chain’s website.
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