Free Food, Drink In Columbia On Tuesday

COLUMBIA, MD - There are two opportunities for free food and drink in and around Columbia on Tuesday, July 11.

7‑Eleven Day only comes once a year, and the convenience store celebrates by giving away its famous frosty drink for free at its more than 62,000 stores nationwide, including in Columbia.

People may visit their local 7-Eleven stores on Tuesday, July 11, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. to snag their complimentary small Slurpee. No purchase is required.

Participating U.S. stores will give away an estimated 9 million free small Slurpee drinks while supplies last, the company said in a statement, including its new cotton candy flavor.

Find 7-Eleven stores in and around Columbia here.

Dress like a cow on Tuesday, July 11, and get free food from Chick-fil-A on the company's 13th annual "Cow Appreciation Day."

Wear anything "cow-like," from cow bells or cow-print bandanas to full-fledged cow costumes.

Guests in some sort of cow attire may select for freeany breakfast, lunch or dinner entrée. Kids dressed like a cow can select a Kid's Meal.

Cow Appreciation Day lasts from opening until 7 p.m. See the full list of freebie items here.

Find a Chick-fil-A near you using the restaurant locator.

Image courtesy of 7-Eleven.