July is National Ice Cream Month and to sweeten the deal, this Sunday, July 20 is National Ice Cream Day! Here are three sweet celebrations in central Arkansas.

1. Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Blue Bell Ice Cream and the American Red Cross are offering a sweet reward for all who give blood at the hospital on July 18. Blood donors at the Arkansas Children's Hospital blood drive will receive their choice of a pint of Blue Bell Ice Cream! The blood drive will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 18 at Arkansas Children's Hospital in the Children's Hall. To make an appointment, call (800) 733-2767. Or, click here for more details.

2. The Purple Cow will be offering free one-scoop sundaes on Sunday, July 20! Visit any of their four locations in central Arkansas and mention that you saw the promotion in our sister publication, Little Rock Soirée to score the deal.

3. Yarnell’s will be giving away free cups of vanilla ice cream from 1-3 p.m. July 20 at Riverfront Park in Little Rock! Scoop, Yarnell’s mascot, will be on hand to celebrate with fans; he'll be located in the History Pavilion near the splash pad.

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4. Yarnell’s will also be offering free ice cream in Conway starting at 5 p.m. July 18! Head to the Kris Allen Stage in Simon Park. THV 11 will be filming, so you may end up on TV!

Happy National Ice Cream Day! For more yummy spots to celebrate, check out our list of central Arkansas spots that offer ice cream and frozen treats.