# Event Details

- **Event Name**: EAT ICE CREAM= SAVE ANIMALS! Ben & Jerry's Benefit Night for Animal Rescue Foundation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? SAVE THE DATE — and give yourself the best excuse ever to eat ice cream! ??

Join us for a sweet summer night supporting the animals of Animal Rescue Foundation at our Ben & Jerry’s Benefit Night! Our volunteers will be behind the counter scooping ice cream to help raise funds for homeless, abandoned, abused, and neglected cats and dogs in our care. Every cone, sundae, pint, and ice cream cake purchased during the event helps save lives. ❤️

? WHERE: Ben & Jerry's, 5 1/2 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
?   WHEN: August 13th, 2026
⏰ TIME: 6PM–9PM

Bring the whole family for dessert after dinner ?
Bring the grandkids ??
Bring your girlfriends ?
Bring your sports team ⚽
Bring your coworkers ?

Stock up for summer while helping shelter animals:
✔️ Grab pints for the freezer
✔️ Order an ice cream cake for an upcoming birthday
✔️ Pick up frozen treats for your office breakroom
✔️ Treat yourself to your favorite cone or sundae

Up to 20% of sales during the event hours will be donated to support the lifesaving work of Animal Rescue Foundation. Dozens of animals are counting on our community to show up and make a difference.

This is your official excuse to eat ice cream… not that anyone really needs one because Ben & Jerry’s is already delicious. ??
Our volunteers will also be on hand to share all the wonderful adoptable animals at ARF as well as a table with ARF merch and goodies for sale to help support our rescue.

Please save the date in your phone NOW, share this post, invite your friends, and help us spread the word. Together, we can do great things for shelter animals in need. ??❤️

Animal Rescue Foundation is a volunteer run, non-profit, and no-K*ll shelter saving countless cats and dogs since 1971. Learn more at ARFCT.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hartford/eat-ice-cream=-save-animals-ben-and-jerrys-benefit-night-for-animal-rescue-foundation/200030163817743
- **Event Categories**: sports, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 65

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hartford
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Ben & Jerry's (West Hartford, CT)
- **lat**: 41.761588914731
- **long**: -72.742431163788
- **full address**: Ben & Jerry's (West Hartford, CT), 5 1/2 South Main,West Hartford,CT,United States, Hartford

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is EAT ICE CREAM= SAVE ANIMALS! Ben & Jerry's Benefit Night for Animal Rescue Foundation being held?
  - **A:** EAT ICE CREAM= SAVE ANIMALS! Ben & Jerry's Benefit Night for Animal Rescue Foundation takes place on Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Ben & Jerry's (West Hartford, CT), 5 1/2 South Main,West Hartford,CT,United States, Hartford.
- **Q**: Who is organizing EAT ICE CREAM= SAVE ANIMALS! Ben & Jerry's Benefit Night for Animal Rescue Foundation?
  - **A:** EAT ICE CREAM= SAVE ANIMALS! Ben & Jerry's Benefit Night for Animal Rescue Foundation is organized by Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc..
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** EAT ICE CREAM= SAVE ANIMALS! Ben & Jerry's Benefit Night for Animal Rescue Foundation is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hartford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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