Seasonal & Holidays

Get Free Treats Around Bethesda On First Day Of Spring 2019

Rita's and Dairy Queen are offering free desserts on the first day of spring. Here's where to find them around Bethesda.

BETHESDA, MD — Rita's and Dairy Queen are both offering free treats to celebrate the start of spring. It's expected to be sunny with temperatures in the mid-50s, so you may be able to enjoy dessert outside (finally).

Rita's will give away a free small Italian ice to all customers who stop by on Wednesday, March 20.
Around Bethesda, there are several Rita's locations, open from noon to 9 p.m.

Here's where to find them:

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  • 13621 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring
  • 7211 Muncaster Mill Rd., Derwood
  • 701 Russell Ave., Gaithersburg
  • 3233 Spartan Rd., Olney
  • 12801 Wisteria Drive, Germantown

Click here to find your closest Rita's location.

In honor of the first day of spring, Dairy Queen will also be handing out free small vanilla cones, all day long, at participating stores on Wednesday, March 20. The free cone deal will be offered at all non-mall locations, according to DQ.

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Here's where to find them:

  • 2019 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville
  • 12603 Wisteria Drive, Germantown

Click here to find your closest Dairy Queen location.

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