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Locations

Ankeny

800 E 1st St. Ankeny, IA 50021

Monday - Friday: 3:00-9:00 pm

Saturday-Sunday: 1:00-9:00 pm

Grimes

222 SE Main St. Grimes IA 50111

Monday-Friday: 3:00-9:00 pm

Saturday-Sunday: 2:00-9:00 pm

Waukee

Check out our Facebook for weekly location and hours!

Events

Make your next event unforgettable with Tropical Sno! We now cater to all types of gatherings, from graduations and weddings to festivals, block parties, and more—bringing the refreshing fun of snow cones right to your celebration!

About

Tropical Sno of Iowa serves up the coolest treats in town. Our mission is to bring a little piece of paradise to you with every bite. Come join us and experience the taste of the tropics!

Holiday Hours:

Check out our Facebook or Instagram for official holiday hours.

It’s a beautiful day for Tro Sno ☀️

The season is wrapping up soon so make sure to get your shave ice before it’s too late!

Open today in Ankeny 1-9 🍧

There’s still time to visit us in Indianola for the National Balloon Classic!

You can also get your Tropical Sno fix in Ankeny or Grimes 🍧

Grimes’ last day will be today and Ankeny’s last day will be announced soon!

There are still 2 more days of thenationalballoonclassic 🎈

Come grab your shave ice or your fresh squeezed lemonade at Tropical Sno and enjoy the festivities 🍧🍋

Only one day until the sky fills with colorful hot air balloons ☀️

Join us at the National Balloon Classic July 31st-August 8th where we’ll be serving shave ice and fresh squeezed lemonade!

Grab a treat, kick back, and watch the balloons soar over the National Balloon Field. It's the perfect way to celebrate summer 🍧🍋

#nationalballoonclassic

Congratulations to the Ankeny Centennial and Waukee Northwest who made it to the State Softball Tournament! 🥎 We're cheering you on and celebrating all weekend long!

Wear your softball jersey or a State Softball shirt to Tropical Sno and receive $2 OFF your order!

Don't forget to try our State Champ flavor:
Pink Lemonade + Vanilla

$1 OFF ANY SIZE TODAY!

Just mention this post when you order and enjoy $1 off any size shave ice today only! 🍧

Wear your Tropical Sno T-shirt and get 50% off your order!

Need a little tropical getaway? 🌴 Our Island Escape Shave Ice is bursting with the refreshing flavors of Blue Hawaiian 💙, Orange 🍊, and Strawberry 🍓—the perfect way to cool down on a hot day!

📍 Catch us today:
🍧 Ankeny: 1–9 PM | 800 E 1st St
🍧 Grimes: 2–9 PM | 222 SE Main St
🍧 Waukee: 2–7:30 PM | Fox Creek Park

Tag a friend, stop by, and don't forget to mention this post to save! We can't wait to see you! ☀️🌺

Stop by to try our flavor of the week Hei-Hei

A refreshing blend of blue raspberry, mango and tutti frutti that’s sure to cool you off on a hot summer day 🍧

Cool off at Tropical Sno today 🍧☀️

Open in Ankeny and Grimes until 9

Grimes Flavor of the Week: Berry Bello Blast! 🍌💙

Say "Bello!" to our newest Flavor of the Week!

Inspired by everyone's favorite yellow troublemakers, Berry Bello Blast is a delicious mix of banana 🍌 and blue raspberry 💙 that's as fun and bold as the Minions.

Ankeny Flavor of the Week: Santa's Vacation! ☀️🎄

Santa traded in the snow for sunshine, and this tropical favorite is the perfect way to celebrate Christmas in July at SummerFest! 🎅🏖️

🍧 Santa's Vacation features a refreshing blend of kiwi , pineapple , and watermelon

Be sure to stop by and cool off with this flavor of the week, and don't forget to watch for us in the SummerFest Parade!

Find us at Fox Creek Park in Waukee this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday 🍧

🇺🇸 Cool off before the 4th at Tropical Sno! 🍧

Stop by today and grab a Small Patriot for just $2.50! ❤️🤍💙 It's the perfect way to celebrate and beat the heat before the holiday.

Waukee
Fox Creek Park open until 8

Ankeny
800 E 1st Street 3-9

Grimes
222 SE Main St 3-9

Celebrate America 250 at Tropical Sno 🇺🇸

Cool off with a small Patriot for $2.50 on July 2–3! ❤️🤍💙

We will be closed July 4th so make sure to get your shave ice before Saturday!

Come visit us today and tomorrow in Waukee!

You can find us at Fox Creek Park from 2-8 🍧

Tropical Sno is serving your favorite shave ice at the Des Moines Arts Festival this weekend!

Find us on Locust St in the East Food Court!

Open until 10 tonight

Saturday 11-10
Sunday 11-5

Happy National Pink Day! 💗

Today only, enjoy 50% OFF any size pink shave ice at Tropical Sno! 🍧

Pick your favorite pink flavor, cool off, and celebrate with us. This deal is only available today!

Tropical Sno hours for the week:

Find us at Fox Creek Park in Waukee every day this week or at the Des Moines Arts Festival Friday June 26th - Sunday June 28th

We’ll also be open every day in Ankeny and Grimes this week from 3-9 on weekdays and 2-9 on weekends.

We can’t wait to see you!

This weekend is calling for something cool! 🌴🍧

Stop by Tropical Sno and treat yourself to your favorite shaved ice flavors. Bring the family, grab a friend, and make your weekend a little sweeter. See you soon!

Ankeny - 800 E 1st St until 9
Grimes - 222 SE Main St until 9
Waukee - Fox Creek Park until 8

🚀 A new Toy Story adventure is on the horizon, and we've got the flavor to celebrate! 💙☁️

Introducing You've Got a Friend — made with cotton candy and fluffy marshmallow clouds that's sweeter than a trip to infinity and beyond.

There’s no sweeter friend than this one! Visit us in Ankeny, Grimes or Waukee to try it!

🌴🌊 Tropical Sno Flavor of the Week: Blue Lagoon!

Dive into a refreshing island escape with the perfect blend of Blue Hawaiian and Lime. Sweet, citrusy, and packed with tropical vibes, this vibrant blue treat is like a beach vacation in every bite! ☀️🍧

Stop by and cool off with this limited-time flavor before it drifts away! 🌺✨

🌴 Tropical Sno Waukee Schedule for the Week! 🌴

Catch us at Fox Creek Park all week long for your favorite Hawaiian shave ice! 🍧☀️

📍 Fox Creek Park
🕑 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 2 PM – 8 PM
🚫 Wednesday: Closed

Bring the family, cool off, and enjoy a little taste of the tropics right here in Waukee!

Hours are subject to change due to weather. Check our social media for the latest updates before heading out.

Today's spotlight flavor is our Northern Lights Sno — a dreamy blend of tropical Piña Colada and tangy Blue Raspberry that tastes as amazing as it looks! 💙🍍

Cool off, treat yourself, and make your day a little brighter with this fan favorite. Stop by Tropical Sno today and try the Northern Lights! ☀️🍧

📍We're ready to serve up smiles and shaved ice all day long. See you soon!

Open until 9 in Ankeny and Grimes. Open until 8 in Waukee.

🌴🍧 Waukee, we’re finally opening! 🍧🌴

We’re excited to bring Tropical Sno to Waukee! While we’re still searching for our permanent location, we’ll be popping up around the community until then!

📍 This week, you can find us at Fox Creek Park!

Hours will be subject to weather conditions, so be sure to check our social media pages for the latest updates, closures, and location information.

We can’t wait to serve you some icy, tropical goodness. See you soon, Waukee! 🌞🍧

Tropical Tuesday is back 🌴

Receive $1 off any size shave ice when you mention Tropical Tuesday OR receive 50% off any size shave ice when you wear your Tropical Sno T-shirt!

Valid Tuesday, June 9th

☀️ Beat the heat with a Tropical Sno! 🍧
Nothing says summer like an ice-cold Sno cone piled high with your favorite flavors. Stop by today, cool off, and treat yourself to something sweet!

Ankeny - open until 9
Grimes - opening at 6 today until 9

Flavor of the week: Cherry Limeade

Sweet cherry and pink lemonade meets zesty lime for the ultimate tropical treat. One sip and you'll be dreaming of sunshine, palm trees, and summer vibes!

Stop by this week for your tropical getaway 🌴🍒🍋‍🟩

Ankeny - 800 E 1st St
Grimes - 222 SE Main St

It feels like summer!

Come cool off with your favorite shave ice🍧

All Tropical Sno locations are officially on summer hours ☀️

Visit us!

Ankeny
800 E 1st Street
3-9 Monday - Friday
1-9 Saturday - Sunday

Grimes
222 SE Main Street
3-9 Monday - Friday
2-9 Saturday - Sunday

Cool off with this weeks flavor of the week!

Summer Lovin’ a sweet and tangy mix of tigers blood, mango and pineapple

We can’t wait to see you this week!

ANKENY

TREAT YOURSELF ON THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL🍧☀️🎉

We’re opening EARLY at 12 PM on the last day of school so you can kick off summer the sweetest way possible 😎🌴 Grab your friends and celebrate with your favorite Tropical Sno flavors!

See you at noon, Ankeny! 💛

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Locations

Ankeny

800 E 1st St. Ankeny, IA 50021

Monday - Friday: 3:00-9:00 pm

Saturday-Sunday: 1:00-9:00 pm

Grimes

222 SE Main St. Grimes IA 50111

Monday-Friday: 3:00-9:00 pm

Saturday-Sunday: 2:00-9:00 pm

Waukee

Check out our Facebook for weekly location and hours!

Events

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