You’ll want to scoop up this sweet, chilly freebie Tuesday.
Ben & Jerry’s 40th Free Cone Day and participating Scoop Shops around the world will give away free ice cream cups and cones from noon to 8 p.m. April 10.
A list of participating locations in the Seattle area can be found at the bottom of this article.
The company’s co-founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield started the annual tradition in 1979 to thank their local Vermont community for supporting the ice cream shop in its first year.
"We believe in having fun, and in thanking our fans with free ice cream as each year goes by," said company CEO Jostein Solheim in a statement.
Expect long lines and big crowds Tuesday as the company plans to serve more than a million free scoops.
Although freebie giveaways are usually limited to one per person, the Ben & Jerry's event encourages multiple trips. "Your appetite is the only limit to the number of times you can get back in line," the release notes.
To help you decide on a flavor for Tuesday — all varieties are up for grabs including fan favorites Cherry Garcia, Chunky Monkey and Phish Food — take an 11-question quiz on the Ben & Jerry’s website.
Free Cone Day has become a charity event. Scoop Shops often collect donations for local non-profits, company spokeswoman Laura Peterson said.
For the second year, moviegoers who visit participating Showcase Cinemas Tuesday can celebrate Free Cone Day at 18 select theaters in Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York, according to the theaters’ website, which lists the locations.
It won't be the last day for free ice cream. Mark your calendar for May 8 when Häagen-Dazs holds its Free Cone Day.
Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day locations around Seattle:
Green Lake Free Cone Day Hours: 12:00-8:00
7900 E Green Lake Drive N, Suite 104
Seattle, WA 98103
Bellevue Square Free Cone Day Hours: 12:00-8:00
166 Bellevue Way NE,
Bellevue, WA 98004
Kirkland Free Cone Day Hours: 12:00-8:00
176 Lake Street South,
Kirkland, WA 98033
Southcenter Mall Free Cone Day Hours: 12:00-8:00
2800 Southcenter Mall, K2688 Kiosk 9250
Tukwila, WA 98188
Issaquah Highlands Free Cone Day Hours: 12:00-8:00
1011 NE High Street, Suite 103
Issaquah, WA 98029
Uptown Gig Harbor Free Cone Day Hours: 12:00-8:00
4635 Point Fosdick Drive NW, Building 11, Suite 400
Gig Harbor, WA 98335