Check Out These First Day of Spring Deals and Freebies

Whether your part of the world becomes warmer towards the end of March or not, the first day of spring is here. As of March 20, the spring equinox signals warmer temperatures and longer days. It's always nice to have a reason to celebrate, so why not celebrate the passage of the season with some great spring deals? Here are some first day of spring deals and freebies.

Many restaurants and retailers offer spring-themed products to help you mark the end of winter, and others may even have freebies or discounts associated with this day.

Dairy Queen's popular free cone day promotion is back in 2023. On Monday, March 20, customers can get a free small vanilla soft-serve cone at participating locations (mall locations excluded).

Currently, CVC Photo has a number of discounts on photo products:

• 50 percent off photo cards, yard signs, posters, prints, and photo books (code 50ALL)
• Video Transfer 15 percent off
• All 11 x 14 canvases for $9.99 (code 999CAN)

Dunkin' unveils new menu items seasonally, and this spring the brand introduced the Caramel Chocolate Cold Brew and Carrot Cake Muffin. Plus, a Member exclusive is the Irish Creme Flavored Coffee.

Dunkin' Rewards Member deals through March 31:

• Free Medium Cold Brew with any purchase
• Free Carrot Cake Muffin with beverage purchase ordered ahead
• $1 Chocolate Croissant with any beverage purchase
• $2 Medium Iced Coffee, with Irish Creme, when ordered ahead (once a day)

At Starbucks, customers can get its "spring mood" menu items, including:

• Cinnamon Caramel Cream Nitro Cold Brew
• Vanilla Sweet Cream Nitro Cold Brew
• Paradise Drink Starbucks Refreshers Beverage
• Pink Drink Starbucks Refreshers Beverage
• Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
• Toasted Vanilla Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

MyPanera members can join the Panera Unlimited Sip Club now. It's $11.99 per month, but your first month is free. New members can enjoy unlimited refreshing beverages like charged lemonades, iced and hot coffees, iced and hot teas, and fountain drinks to celebrate the first day of spring.

Panera is also offering more spring items on their menu, including spring inspired cookies.

Shoppers at Talbots department stores online or in-person get 25 percent off their entire apparel purchase. This discount applies only to regular priced merchandise.

Shop the Sephora Oh Snap! springtime sale to score new deals for 50 percent off each day until the end of the month.

According to RetailMeNot, you can score cheap deals at Old Navy right now, just in time for spring and summer vacations. Certain favorites for vacations are just $6, $8, $10, and $12. Plus the Cami Mini Dress is just $20, down from a regular price of $34.99 (until March 24 or while supplies last).

There are a few ways to save on the first day of spring at Forever 21:

• Get 20 percent of a $50 order with code BMSM20.
• Get 30 percent off a $75 order with code BMSM30.
• Check daily for new Spring Deals of the Day.

Save on better sleep at Layla Sleep with deals ending on March 20. Right now, save $150 on a Memory Foam Mattress (with two free pillows) or save $200 off a Hybrid Mattress (with free sheets, comforter, and pillows).

After your eighth visit using the Rita's Ice App, you'll get a free treat. RetailMeNot.com also says you can get a free 7-ounce Italian Ice on March 20 to mark the first day of spring. The limit is one per customer.