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You know spring has arrived when you start hearing the Mr. Frosty truck's jovial tune in the distance. Those Italian ice carts start springing up on every corner and you hear the non-Italian vendor yell, "Ices, one dollar!" Isn't that what spring is all about?
But the dollars you dole out for those ice cream cones and other chilled treats can start to add up. We want you to be able to enjoy all those sweet treats without ending up in bitter, bitter debt. Eat up: here are 10 Free Treats to Score in NYC This Spring.
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Free Ice Cream at Carvel
When: Thursday, April 25, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Participating NYC Carvel locations
Website: carvel.com
Yes, you can score a free ice cream cone. You can also help support the Red Cross by purchasing a $2 coupon book with over $20 in savings. It's a win-win situation.
Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven
When: Until April 30
Location: Any NYC 7-Eleven location
Website: hip2save.com
Texting your best friends won't get you a free Slurpee, but texting 7-Eleven will. Use your smartphone to finagle a free refreshment into your life. Just "text slurp" to 711711 and you'll get a code to redeem your icy cold treat.
Free Donut at Krispy Kreme
When: Until April 21
Location: Any NYC Krispy Kreme
Website: eatdrinkdeals.com
With the purchase of any size cup of milk, Krispy Kreme will bless you with a free donut. The milk will actually come in handy when it's time to wash down all that glazed goodness.
Free Ice Cream at Sprinkles Cupcakes
When: Monday, May 13
Location: Any NYC Sprinkles Cupcake location
Website: facebook.com
After impressing customers with their signature cupcakes, Sprinkles Cupcakes is now opening the freezer for some ice cream treats. Celebrate Sprinkles' New York anniversary with some of their free ice cream; the first 150 customers will receive a scoop of their red velvet ice cream.
Free Birthday Cake at Momofuku Milk Bar
When: Saturdays: 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.; Sundays: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Location: Saturday's event takes place at the Upper West Side location; Sunday's event takes place at the Carroll Gardens location.
Website: milkbarstore.com
For the small price of embarrassing yourself by doing the "cake walk" in front of their store for a few seconds, you can earn a free birthday cake. The best part? It doesn't even have to be your birthday.
Free Ice Cream at Baskin-Robbins
When: Your Birthday
Location: Any NYC Baskin-Robbins location
Website: baskinrobbins.com
If your birthday is this spring, Baskin-Robbins will kick off your day of celebrationing with a free ice cream cone. Real talk: it will probably be the highlight of your day.
Free Yogurt at Red Mango
When: Anytime
Location: Any NYC Red Mango location
Website: redmangousa.com
In an effort to give Pinkberry a run for its money, Red Mango now offers free yogurt to customers just for joining their "loyalty program," Club Mango. Decide for yourself who really serves the best froyo. Best of all, your decision will require zero cash.
Free Cinnamon Roll at Cinnabon
When: Anytime
Location: Any NYC Cinnabon location
Website: cinnabon.com
Those cinnamon rolls at Cinnabon are simply irresistible and you'd do just about anything to get one for free, including signing up for their Club Cinnabon membership. And really, it's a small price to pay for a free minibon.
Free Yogurt at Pinkberry
When: Every Wednesday in April, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Any NYC Pinkberry location
Website: nymag.com
The originator of the frozen yogurt frenzy that has taken over NYC, Pinkberry is at the top of the snack game. Each Wednesday you can experience their newest addition, pinkberrygreek, an even healthier yogurt option topped with your favorite snacks and fruits, completely gratis. You're welcome.
Free Cupcake at Crumbs Bakery
When: Until April 30
Location: Any Crumbs in the Tri-State area
Website: nymag.com
Crumbs Bakery arguably has the best cupcakes in New York City. And with a price tag of free-99 on them, that argument becomes undebatable. Head over to New York magazine to print out a coupon for one free cupcake of your choice. Does it get any better than this?