Free Ben & Jerry’s cones are back for one day only on April 14
No purchase needed, just show up and get a free scoop at 8 locations
Free ice cream, all day.
On April 14, Ben & Jerry’s is handing out free cones at scoop shops across the city and nearby areas. No purchase required. Just walk in, pick your flavor, and get your scoop.
What to know before you go
Free Cone Day runs from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Each visit gets you one free cone or cup. If you want another, you can get back in line.
Lines build fast, especially in high-traffic spots like Back Bay, Fenway, and the Seaport. Earlier is easier. Later is busier.
Where to get a free cone
- Back Bay — 174 Newbury St
- Faneuil Hall — 8 N Market St
- Prudential Center — 800 Boylston St
- Harvard Square — 35 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge
- Fenway — 61 Brookline Ave
- Seaport — 83 Seaport Blvd
- Porter Square — 59 White St, Cambridge
- Arsenal Yards — 103 Arsenal Yards Blvd, Watertown
All locations are expected to follow the same hours and offer.
Why people show up every year
Free Cone Day started as a thank-you and has turned into one of the busiest days of the year for scoop shops worldwide.
Here, it feels like a seasonal kickoff. Lines wrap around corners. People meet up, grab a cone, and get back in line.
The bottom line
Free cone. No catch.
April 14. Show up, pick your flavor, and get in line.
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