National Smoothie Day lands on Sunday, June 21, and several chains are marking it with freebies, discounts and limited-time giveaways. The date matters twice over this year because it also falls on the summer solstice and Father’s Day.
Smoothie King is offering a free 12-ounce Hydration Watermelon Smoothie to Healthy Rewards members on Sunday. Tropical Cafe is giving Tropic Rewards members a free 24-ounce smoothie when they buy a Tropic Bowl or food, while Planet VIP Rewards members who sign up by Friday, June 19, can get a free 20-ounce Lunar Lemonade on the holiday itself.
Jamba is spreading its offers across three days. On Saturday, June 20, customers can buy a small Watermelon Over Ice or Strawberry Lemon Twist Over Ice for $2. On Sunday, June 21, a small Mango-A-Go-Go or Strawberry Whirl smoothie will cost $1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time, and the first 100 guests at Jamba locations will get a scratch off for a chance to win free smoothies for a year. Jamba Rewards members can also get $2 off smoothies on Monday, June 22.
The promotion that will likely draw the most attention comes from Playa Bowls. Trinette Robinson confirmed that participating Playa Bowls locations will give Playa Rewards Loyalty Members a free color-changing cup with the purchase of a 20-ounce smoothie on Sunday, while supplies last. That makes the giveaway useful, but not universal, and it follows the pattern running through the day’s offers: some deals are free, but others require a membership, a qualifying purchase or a visit to participating locations.
That fine print is what separates the real bargains from the marketing. National Smoothie Day has become a celebratory day for smoothie brands and customers, but the savings are not the same everywhere. Some offers are locked to rewards programs, some run only for a few hours, and some end as soon as the cups run out. For anyone hoping to take advantage, the safest bet is to check the terms first and go early.
Julia Gomez, a Trending reporter for, has been tracking the day’s offers as the holiday approaches, and the next deadline is close for one of the best freebies: Planet VIP Rewards members need to sign up by Friday, June 19. After that, the biggest day is Sunday, June 21, when most of the smoothie deals converge on the same date.
