You can get free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream on Tuesday

Need an excuse to enjoy some ice cream? Ben & Jerry’s locations nationwide are giving away free ice cream cones on Tuesday.

Guests can enjoy a free scoop of their favorite Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor from noon to 8 p.m. as part of the company’s 40th annual free cone day.

Six locations in Southern Nevada are participating, including three off-Strip spots. The location at the District at Green Valley Ranch will feature “celebrity scoopers,” face painting and a balloon artist.

Visit Benjerry.com to find a participating scoop shop nearest you.

Contact Caitlin Lilly at clilly@reviewjournal.com. Follow @caitielilly_ on Twitter.