You Can Get Free McDonald’s All Through July 2022—Here’s How
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022
This summer, we're going to Camp McDonald's.
If you miss the halcyon days at summer camp, have an obsession with fast food merch, want to save a few dollars at the drive-thru or really love everything about McDonald’s, we’ve got some great news for you. Mickey D’s released a new promotion that combines all four of those extremely valid feelings!
Through the rest of July, anyone who orders a specific item (like a McFlurry) or spends at least $1 in the McDonald’s app can get food deals, free items and exclusive access to McDonald’s merch and virtual concerts.
What Are the McDonald’s Giveaways?
Most of the Camp McDonald’s freebies are food deals, but “campers” can also get exclusive access to new McDonald’s merch and weekly “In the Booth” concerts. McDonald’s lovers can expect deals like BOGO fries, a free 6-piece McNuggets with any purchase and a free dessert with the purchase of a McFlurry. Check out the complete list of prizes:
Week 1: July 5-10
- Tue. 7/5 Merch Drop: Grimace Float
- Wed. 7/6 Apple Pie McFlurry Menu Hack: free Apple Pie with McFlurry purchase
- Thu. 7/7 Merch Drop: Free & Easy Camp Merch
- Fri. 7/8 Deal: Buy 1 Combo meal, get 1 free Happy Meal
- Sat. 7/9 Deal: $2 Big Mac
- Sun. 7/10 In the Booth: blackbear
Week 2: July 11-17
- Mon. 7/11 Deal: Free Iced Coffee with $1 minimum purchase
- Tue. 7/12 Deal: Free 6-piece McNuggets with $1 minimum purchase
- Wed. 7/13 Deal: Free McFlurry with $1 minimum purchase
- Thu. 7/14 Merch Drop: innisfree Summer Skincare Starter Kit
- Fri. 7/15 Deal: Free Double Cheeseburger with $1 minimum purchase
- Sat. 7/16 Deal: 2 for $5 Quarter Pounder with Cheese
- Sun. 7/17 In the Booth: Omar Apollo
Week 3: July 18-24
- Mon. 7/18 Deal: Free Iced Coffee with $1 minimum purchase
- Tue. 7/19 Deal: BOGO medium Fries
- Wed. 7/20 McFlurry Sandwich Menu Hack: free cookies with McFlurry purchase
- Thu. 7/21 Merch Drop: MARKET Camp Merch
- Fri. 7/22 Deal: Buy 1 Combo meal, get 1 free Happy Meal
- Sat. 7/23 Deal: BOGO for $1 Crispy Chicken Sandwich
- Sun. 7/24 In the Booth: BIBI
Week 4: July 25-31
- Mon. 7/25 Deal: Free Iced Coffee with $1 minimum purchase
- Tue. 7/26 Deal: $5 for 20 pc. McNuggets
- Wed. 7/27 Deal: BOGO McFlurry
- Thu. 7/28 Merch Drop: Kid Cudi Camp Merch
- Fri. 7/29 Deal: Free McChicken with $1 minimum purchase
- Sat. 7/30 Deal: $2 Big Mac
- Sun. 7/31 In the Booth: Kid Cudi
All purchases must be made through the McDonald’s app via Mobile Order & Pay. Be sure to add the free or discounted food item to your order before checking out. Did you know if the McFloat is not on the menu, there’s a hack that allows you to still order it?
If you’re interested in free McDonald’s for life, a McDonald’s gold card is worth looking into. The card is part of McDonald’s December promotions, which also includes a BOGO Big Mac deal.
Ever wanted to master McNuggets, the McRib or the Filet-O-Fish at home? Check out our collection of copycat McDonald’s recipes.
Inspired By: McDonald's Cheeseburger
A crispy coating mix is the secret ingredient that dresses up these baked hamburgers. You bake them in the oven instead of grilling or frying. I like to use a sweet and spicy steak sauce for the best flavor. —Mike Goldman, Arden Hills, Minnesota Inspired By: McDonald's French Fries
An even tastier way to eat fries! The addition of Parmesan and garlic makes this side dish simple irresistible. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Inspired By: Shamrock Shake
Save a sleeve of Girl Scout cookies for this creamy milkshake that's fun for kids and adults, too. —Shauna Sever, San Francisco, California 
Inspired By: Chicken McNuggets
My 3-year-old went through a chicken-nuggets-and-french-fries-only stage, so I made these golden nuggets for him. Even the grown-ups like them! —Amanda Livesay, Mobile, Alabama Inspired By: Quarter Pounder with Cheese
Go on a burger road trip in your own backyard. Grill the patties and load them sky-high with your favorite toppings. For instance, peanut butter and bacon make them southern style; coleslaw and tomatoes,
a northern version. —Susan Mahaney, New Hartford, New York Inspired By: Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit
I turned classic breakfast sandwiches into something heartier that you could even enjoy for dinner. We pile toppings like salsa and avocado—mayo and ketchup, too—on the homemade biscuits. —Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas 
Inspired By: Honey Mustard Sauce
This fast, easy mustard with rice vinegar and honey has more flavor than any other honey mustard dressing I've ever tried. —Sharon Rehm, New Blaine, Arkansas Inspired By: Pico Guacamole with Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich
You can use any type of bread or roll for this sandwich. We like the ciabatta, but have used other breads and rolls, whatever I might have handy. You can also pan fry the chicken if you can't get to a grill.—Debbie Speckmeyer, Lakewood, California 
Inspired By: McCafe Strawberry Shake
Cool off with a thick and rich treat that will remind you of a malt shoppe! Nothing can beat this strawberry shake recipe. —Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 
Inspired By: Hotcakes
I found this fluffy and easy pancake recipe among our old family favorites and adapted it to make a small amount. It's quick and easy to prepare, but we still consider it a special treat. —Eugene Presley, Council, Virginia 
Inspired By: Chicken Selects
These strips are designed for kids, but tasty enough for company. The tender strips are moist and juicy and would also be great on a salad. —Becky Oliver, Fairplay, Colorado Inspired By: Tangy Barbecue Sauce
I've never cared that much for store bought barbecue sauce. I just like to make things myself from scratch including this spicy, deep red-brown sauce. You'll find it clings well when you slather it on grilled meat. —Helena Georgette Mann, Sacramento, California Inspired By: Cinnamon Melts
A slow cooker turns day-old cinnamon rolls into a comforting, old-fashioned dessert. It tastes wonderful topped with lemon or vanilla sauce or whipped cream. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana 
Inspired By: McRib
Perfect for a weekday dinner or cozy weekend meal, this recipe makes fall-off-the-bone tender meat with delicious flavor. —Margaret Luchsinger, Jupiter, Florida Inspired By: Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad
This knockout shredded pork makes a healthy, delicious and hearty salad with black beans, corn, cotija cheese and plenty of fresh greens. —Mary Shivers, Ada, Oklahoma 
Inspired By: Fruit & Maple Oatmeal
I tasted muesli on a trip to Switzerland, and when I came home, I made it my way. Keep things interesting (and avoid midmorning munchies) by adding different fruits and nuts every day. —Maddie Kirk, Springfield, Pennsylvania 
Inspired By: Filet-O-Fish
The seasoned breading of this hearty sandwich turns mild-flavored cod or halibut into a taste sensation, and the creamy sauce just keeps it going! —Mildred Caruso, Brighton, Tennessee Inspired By: Tartar Sauce
Here’s a traditional sauce worth making from scratch. It makes the meal feel very special, and guests are always impressed. You might never buy the bottled stuff ever again.
—Roger Slivon, Genesee Depot, Wisconsin
Inspired By: Sausage Burrito
This is a great kid-friendly recipe that takes only 20 minutes to prepare and cook.—Sharon Haswell, Cheshire, Massachusetts 
Inspired By: Sweet BBQ Bacon Burger
Every family has a burger of choice, and this is ours. It's stacked tall with bacon and crunchy onion rings. —Paula Homer, Nampa, Idaho Inspired By: Fruit 'N Yogurt Parfait
The best time for this dessert is midsummer, when the blueberries are thick in our northern woods. Red raspberries can be added to the mixed berries, too, to brighten the patriotic colors.—Anne Theriault, Wellesley, Massachusetts 
Inspired By: Fish McBites
My husband and I love fried fish, but we're both trying to cut back on dietary fat. I came up with this oven-baked version. He likes it as much as deep-fried fish, so I know it's a winner. —LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma
