For those bummed out by another NFL season that left the Redskins as pathetic as ever and those hated New York Giants in the Super Bowl, maybe some free ice cream will help. more ›

In case you haven't quite yet had the chance (or the inclination) to jump on the Spotify train, the D.C. Public Library might have a free way for you to check out some new music. more ›

Do you live or work near Capitol Hill and found yourself out of milk this morning? Thinking about running to the grocery or the bodega? You should probably just stop by Pound The Hill coffeeshop. more ›

Regardless of whether you're upset that the corner of 14th and U has turned into a mini-7th and H Streets of sorts or not, free coffee is free coffee. This morning, the new Dunkin' Donuts at 2001 14th Street NW is open for the first time. To mark the occasion, they're giving out free medium coffees. more ›

J. Wellington Wimpy would be proud: word is that Z-Burger will be handing out free hamburgers to customers on days after the Dow Jones Industrial Average loses 500 points or more. more ›

Are you bumming out because you weren't able to make it to Dupont for today's gelato giveaway? Perhaps a free chili dog might calm your nerves. more ›

Today from 1-2 p.m., Casa Nonna will launch their street-side gelato cart by giving away free gelato. They will rotate flavors such as Meyer lemon, stracciatella, ricotta and fig vin cotto swirl, and Italian nocciola. more ›

Pinkberry will be opening a location in Georgetown this October. To celebrate, they will be giving away free frozen yogurt from 5-6 p.m. today in front of their planned location at 3288 M Street NW. more ›

The silly ice cream shop with the made up name, Häagen-Dazs, is giving away free ice cream around the D.C. area from 4-8 p.m. today. more ›

While Pinkberry may be a bit late to the frozen yogurt game in D.C., they are certainly kicking things off with a bang. more ›

National Public Radio wants to give you a free popsicle today. The details, after the jump. more ›

UPDATE: After some confusion about the deal among Ben's staff, it appears as if they are indeed giving out totally free half-smokes to those who donate blood today. more ›

Friday is Earth Day – and while you may already have plans to go plant a tree, you may want to consider these other (free) food, drink and event options. more ›

It's a no-good, rotten shame that this isn't happening today -- what with the mid-80s temperatures and the pleasant breeze being the perfect conditions for waiting outside and eating ice cream and all -- but Ben and Jerry's annual Free Cone Day will take place tomorrow, April 12. more ›

Even though we've fully committed to hopping off the cupcake bandwagon, there's no reason we can't let you know where to get a free one on a rainy day. Beginning at 10 a.m. this morning, Georgetown Cupcake will be handing out free cupcakes to celebrate tonight's second-season premier of "DC Cupcakes," the reality show which strains itself to painstakingly document the day-to-day of a cupcake shop as dramatically as humanly possible. Customers at both the Georgetown (3301 M Street NW) and Bethesda (4834 Bethesda Avenue) outposts can claim their free treat until 9 p.m. today. more ›

Now that W-2s, 1099s and whatever other income reports you might get have mostly arrived, tax season is officially upon us. Do you find the whole idea of filing overwhelming? Before you haul over your documentation to a commercial tax prep office, you should know that the District offers some dedicated tax help for free. more ›

A new location of Brown Bag is opening today, January 27 February 3, at 1625 Eye Street NW. To celebrate, they will be giving away free pastries, muffins and Swing's coffee from 7:30-10 a.m. Be sure to stop by this morning on your way in to work, if your commute takes you near Farragut Square. more ›

Speaking of cupcakes, Crumbs Bake Shop, the famed New York cupcake purveyor who just opened a location in Arlington, has now opened a new store in Union Station and is celebrating by giving out 1,000 free cupcakes today. Get there soon, the news is out and the line has already formed. more ›

New mayor Vince Gray's inaugural ball, featuring the aural stylings of go-go maestro Chuck Brown among others, will take place this Sunday -- and you can crash the party. Free tickets for the ball are available today, tomorrow and Thursday, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. inside Room 145 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. There are 7,500 tickets available to the public and a 2 ticket maximum per person -- you'll need to show valid D.C. identification to claim tickets. more ›

Tired of last-minute shopping? Need a break from the holiday cold? Just looking for a place to plop down for a refreshing beverage? You're in luck: Washington Post Going Out Gurus editor Fritz Hahn points us to the Facebook page of The Mighty Pint, located at 1831 M Street NW, which says that the bar will be giving away free beer today and tomorrow. Free beer, guys! more ›

You know those people who take the entire week off before Christmas? Yeah, we hate them too. But you know what those people miss out on? Free stuff, like lunches from Chop't. Take that, vacationeers! more ›

Pound Coffee, 621 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, is celebrating its impending opening by offering free coffee from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. today outside of its shop. Stop by on your way to Eastern Market or brunch in the Capitol Hill area. They won't be serving average joe either: kickapoo coffee won Roast Magazine’s 2010 Micro-Roaster of the Year. They will also have their in-house baked goods, like banana and pumpkin bread, for free. Pound will be opening in February 2011. more ›

Crumbs Bake Shop (yes another cupcake shop) is celebrating its first D.C. location at 604 11th Street downtown today by giving away free coffee with each order for the next two weeks. Crumbs is second in famous New York cupcake shops to Magnolia Bakery (so yes, we have another New York import). And, if you're patient, if you go in next Friday they will be giving away 1,000 cupcakes. more ›

Hello Cupcake will be giving away a free cupcake to those who come into their Dupont shop in costume, today from 4-7 pm. Sounds like a good stop on your way home from the rally, where you'll likely be exhausted and in need of sugar. more ›

When it comes to culinary trends, cupcakes may have jumped the shark a long time ago. Free cupcakes, on the other hand, never go out of style. Hello Cupcake in Dupont Circle is celebrating its second birthday tomorrow and will be handing out a free cupcake to anyone who stops by after their doors open at 10 a.m. The shop, which is located at 1361 Connecticut Avenue NW, will be passing out complimentary treats until they run out -- based on our previous experience with such giveaways, you may want to plan on getting there as close to 10 as possible. more ›

Always wanted to see a taping of the Daily Show, but never got around to doing it in New York? Well, you're in luck. Jon Stewart and company will be filming in Washington between October 25 through 28 as part of Comedy Central's Indecision 2010 midterm elections coverage. Tickets to the afternoon sessions at Sidney Harman Hall are free, but going fast. Those looking to attend one of the tapings of When Grizzlies Attack: The Daily Show Midterm Teapartyganza can reserve up to two tickets here, but you'll need to hurry. UPDATE: Wow, that was really fast. All the tickets are gone. more ›

Happy National Chili Dog Day! more ›

For those who anxiously refresh DCist in anticipation of the next [food item]pocolypse, your patience has paid off! Empty stomachs in search of sustenance before an evening of waddling around in costume, take note: Chipotle is definitely doing their annual "dress like a burrito -- or you know, just throw a whole bunch of random bits of foil on your person and we'll be so busy that we won't even care -- and you'll get a free burrito" Halloween promotion. (Personally, I'm a fan of the "Mega Man" strategy of covering the forearms with burrito-wrap, but don't let me tell you how to express your own inner burrito.) You'll be hard-pressed to find an easier giveaway all year -- just grab whatever foil is sitting around in your kitchen drawers and hit up one of the numerous local Chipotles after 6 tonight. more ›

Yeah, getting around town on two wheels sure can be great. But if you're anything like me, if something goes wrong, you're at a total loss. Just looking at the maze of spokes and gears without some kind of help is enough to drive most normal folks to the brink of insanity. more ›