Important Ice Cream News: Free Cone Day Is Coming Up

NATICK, MA — Ben & Jerry’s fans should mark April 4 on the calendar. It's the return of Free Cone Day.

For the past 38 years, Ben & Jerry’s has opened its Scoop Shops one day a year to dish out free ice cream to fans, thanking them for being so uniquely awesome. According to the announcement, the tradition has continued to grow, beginning in Vermont, and now spanning the globe.

Fans are invited to Boston area Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops, including in Natick at 1265 Worcester St., from noon to 8 p.m. on April 4 to join the company in its longstanding tradition of thanking fans with, what else, ice cream?

"We love getting involved with, and giving back to, the community," said said Stephen Marcus, owner of Ben & Jerry’s Harvard Square, in a statement. "Free Cone Day is one way for me to say ‘thank you’ and also raise awareness for a great cause."

Ben & Jerry’s continues to deliver on the chunky and funky flavors fans have grown to love and expect. In addition to dishing out the chunks and swirls, Ben & Jerry’s has been a longtime advocate of social causes such as marriage equality and climate justice, and ensuring that their ice cream is made in the best way possible which includes sourcing Fairtrade and non-GMO ingredients.

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