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Here's Where To Get Free Treats In Towson On 1st Day Of Spring

There's no better way to celebrate the first day of spring than doubling up on free treats. Here's where to get them in Towson.

Rita's at 7206 York Road and all other locations will be giving away free Italian ice on Wednesday, March 20.
Rita's at 7206 York Road and all other locations will be giving away free Italian ice on Wednesday, March 20. (Google street view)

TOWSON, MD — Rita's and Dairy Queen are both offering their free treats to celebrate the start of spring. This year's first day of spring is expected to be sunny with temperatures in the mid-50s, so you may be able to enjoy dessert outside.

Rita's will give away a free small Italian ice to all customers who stop by on Wednesday, March 20.
In Towson, Rita's is at 7206 York Road.

It is open noon until 9 p.m. Monday to Thursdays, and hours are noon to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Find out what's happening in Towsonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Click here to find your closest Rita's location.

Dairy Queen will be handing out free small vanilla cones all day long at participating stores on Wednesday, March 20, in honor of the first day of spring. Customers are asked to make a contribution to the Children's Miracle Network as part of the promotion.

Find out what's happening in Towsonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The free cone deal will be offered at all non-mall locations, according to DQ. That means the closest to Towson is at the Golden Ring Shopping Center, 8650 Pulaski Highway, in Rosedale.

Click here to find your closest Dairy Queen location.

— By Patch editors Kara Seymour and Elizabeth Janney


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