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Locations

Ankeny
410 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023

Mobile
(Grimes/Urbandale)
Check our social media channels or call for exact location!

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!

Hours:

Ankeny: Monday - Sunday 12-9 p.m.

Urbandale: Monday - Friday 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday 2 - 8:30 p.m.

Holiday Hours:

Unless noted, we will be open normal hours on all major holidays.

Please read for more details on hours for the rest of the summer!

☀️ Summer’s winding down... and so are we! 🍧

It’s almost time to say goodbye to another sweet season at Tropical Sno!

Here are the important dates to know:

📍 Grimes Location
⏳ Last Day: Wednesday, August 21st
🚫 Closed Tuesday, August 19th for a special event

📍 Ankeny Location
⏳ Last Day: Saturday, August 31st
✏️Ankeny will switch to school hours starting August 25th.

Make sure to swing by for your favorite shaved ice before we close up for the season! Thanks for making summer 2025 unforgettable 💙🌴

🍧 Tropical Sno Hours for Ankeny & Grimes (8/3 - 8/9) 🌴

🎈Grimes is BACK OPEN TODAY! 🎈 After a week at the National Balloon Classic, we’re back in Grimes! Come visit us and enjoy your favorite snow cones once again.

Tropical Sno Ankeny and Grimes hours this week:

Ankeny:

8/3: 2 PM - 9 PM
8/4 - 8/8: 3 PM - 9 PM
8/9: 2 PM - 9 PM

Grimes:
8/3: 2 PM - 8 PM
8/4 - 8/8: 5 PM - 9 PM
8/9: 2 PM - 9 PM

See you soon! 😋🌺

☀️ Nothing beats a Tropical Sno while watching the skies fill with color at the National Balloon Classic! 🎈🍧

Today is the LAST DAY to soak up the summer vibes, sweet treats, and breathtaking balloon views! Don’t miss it! 🌴💙

Ankeny Hours Update
Starting immediately, Ankeny will be open daily from 2 PM to 9 PM.

🚫 Grimes Temporary Closure
Grimes will be closed until August 3 due to our attendance at the National Balloon Classic. We can't wait to see you again when we reopen!

Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

Say hello to Sour Power 🍧— a mouth-puckering mix of green apple 🍏 and pink lemonade 🍋 topped with a blast of sour powder 💥! Sweet, tangy, and totally addictive. Available this week only! 😝

🎪🍌 Flavor of the Week: CIRCUS MONKEY! 🍌🎪

Step right up and try a wild new twist! 🎉 This week, we’re serving up the Circus Monkey — a playful blend of cotton candy, banana, and vanilla syrup, all topped with a fluffy cloud of cotton candy! 🍭🐒

It’s sweet, it’s silly, and it’s only here for a limited time. Come tame the taste before it disappears! 💨

📍 Only at Tropical Sno Ankeny and Tropical Sno Grimes

🎆🇺🇸 Celebrate the 4th of July with a sweet, icy treat! 🎇🍧

This Independence Day, we’re serving up The Rockets Red Glare — a perfect blend of cherry, vanilla, and blue raspberry, topped off with a bomb pop! 🍒🍦💙

Our 4th of July Hours:
📍 Ankeny: 2 PM - 7 PM @ 410 N Ankeny Blvd
📍 Grimes: 2 PM - 7 PM @ 309 E 1st St

Come cool off and enjoy the fun before the fireworks start! 🎉🔥

🌴🍧 Tropical Sno Hours for the Week! 🍧🌴

Ankeny:

📍 410 N Ankeny Blvd
🗓️ Mon, June 30 - Thurs, July 3: 12pm - 9pm
🇺🇸 Fri, July 4th: Hours TBD (stay tuned!)
🗓️ Sat, July 5 - Sun, July 6: 12pm - 9pm

Grimes:

📍 309 E 1st St
🗓️ Mon, June 30 - Thurs, July 3: 5pm - 9pm
🇺🇸 Fri, July 4th: Hours TBD (stay tuned!)
🗓️ Sat, July 5: 5pm - 9pm
🗓️ Sun, July 6: 2pm - 9pm

Grab your favorite tropical treat and beat the heat! 🌺🍍

☀️ Beat the heat with a sweet treat! 🍧

Nothing says summer like a refreshing Tropical Sno shave ice! With flavors like Tiger’s Blood, Blue Raspberry, and Pina Colada (or mix ‘em all!), it’s the perfect way to cool down and chill out.

📍Stop by today and treat yourself—you’ve earned it.

Ankeny - 410 N Ankeny Blvd
Grimes - 309 E 1st St.

Come visit us this week!

Hours may change due to weather.

🦄✨ FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: THE UNICORN ✨🦄
It’s magical. It’s dreamy. It’s delicious. 💙💖

This week only, chill out with our Unicorn Sno—a whimsical mix of blue raspberry and cotton candy, topped with fluffy cotton candy and a fun unicorn horn lollipop 🍭🧁

Perfect for kids, kids-at-heart, and anyone chasing rainbows 🌈
📍Available this week at our Ankeny location and mobile unit—come taste the magic before it disappears!

👑 Flavor of the Week: The Princess! 👑
A royal combo of blue raspberry, strawberry, and birthday cake syrup – it’s sweet, colorful, and fit for a queen (or king)! 🌈🍓🎂 Available now through June 21st!

✨ It’s Tropical Tuesday, which means…
FREE size upgrade today ONLY when you mention this post! 🙌

📍Today's Hours:
🔹 Ankeny: 12PM – 9PM
🔹 Grimes: 5PM – 9PM
(Hours subject to change due to weather – stay tuned!)

Stop by and treat yourself like royalty! 👑🍧💙

🌴🍧 Beat the heat with a cool treat from Tropical Sno this week! 🌞

We're serving up the most refreshing shaved ice in town! Whether you're craving something fruity or creamy, we've got the perfect flavor for you. 🍍🍓

Catch us at these locations:

📍 Ankeny – Monday to Sunday, 12 PM - 9 PM
📍 Grimes – Monday to Friday, 5 PM - 9 PM | Saturday, 2 PM - 9 PM
📍 Vintage in the Valley at Water Works Park – 10 AM - 5 PM

Come chill with us and treat yourself to a tropical escape! 🌺✨

🌴🍧 Father’s Day at Tropical Sno! 🍧🌴

Dads, this one's for YOU! 🎉 Celebrate Father's Day with a sweet treat—get $1 off when you mention this post! 🙌

🕛 Hours:

Ankeny: 12pm - 9pm
Grimes: 12pm - 8:30pm
Swing by and treat Dad (and yourself) to the best snow cones around! 🌺✨

📣 It’s a BUSY & delicious weekend ahead at Tropical Sno! 🍧☀️

Here’s where you can find us:

📍 ANKENY HOURS
We’ll be open 12–9 p.m. all weekend long — Friday, Saturday & Sunday!

📍 GRIMES HOURS
🎉 Friday, June 13: 2:30–8:30 p.m.
🎉 Saturday, June 14: 12–5:30 p.m.
🎉 Sunday, June 15: 12–8:30 p.m.

🎶 PLUS! Saturday night from 6–10 p.m., we’ll be at the Johnston Town Center for the Sounds of Summer concert! It’s free, open to the public, and a great way to spend a summer evening. 🌙🎵

💙 FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL
This Sunday, we're celebrating all the awesome dads out there with $1 off sno cones for dads all day long! Bring Dad by and treat him to a cool, sweet surprise. 🍧👔

Whether you're cooling off with the fam or hanging out with friends, we can’t wait to serve up some summer fun this weekend!

🔥 It’s a HOT one out there, Des Moines! 🔥
Come beat the heat with a refreshing Tropical Sno shave ice! 🌈🍧

We’re serving up your favorite flavors all evening long:
📍Ankeny: open until 9:00 PM
📍Urbandale: open until 8:30 PM

Bring the crew, cool down, and treat yourself to the ultimate summer sweet treat! 😎☀️

🌴🍧 Tropical Tuesday is BACK! 🍧🌴

We're bringing the tropical vibes every Tuesday with special deals for YOU! 🙌 This week, we're kicking it off with a FREE SIZE UPGRADE when you mention this post! 🎉

Find us today:
📍 Ankeny – 12 PM to 9 PM
📍 Grimes – 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Come treat yourself to something sweet and refreshing – it’s always a good day for Tropical Sno! 😎🌺

🌴✨ FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: KIWI PARADISE ✨🌴
Available Sunday, June 1st – Saturday, June 7th

Take your taste buds on a tropical getaway with Kiwi Paradise – a bold blend of blue raspberry, juicy kiwi, and sweet pineapple! 💙🥝🍍

It’s sweet, it’s tangy, it’s the flavor vacation you didn’t know you needed 😎

Swing by and taste the sunshine while it lasts! ☀️

🌴 Weekend Deal Alert! 🍧
The weather’s heating up, and so are the savings! 🔥 Cool down with $1 OFF each shave ice this Saturday & Sunday (May 31 – June 1) when you mention this post at checkout! ☀️🍧

Valid at both our Urbandale & Ankeny locations — the perfect treat for a hot summer weekend! 😋

📍 Urbandale & Ankeny
📅 May 31 – June 1
💬 Just mention this post to save!

Happy Memorial Day from Tropical Sno!
Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom.

To mark the day, we’ve created a special red, white, and blue treat: Tiger’s Blood, Coconut, and Blue Raspberry — a delicious tribute to the holiday and perfect for cooling off this afternoon.

We’re open in Ankeny from 12–9 PM, so come celebrate with us and enjoy a sweet way to remember and reflect.

New Summer Hours!
Tropical Sno is now open every day from 12–9 PM for the summer!
Come chill with your favorite shave ice flavors.

Hours may vary due to weather—check our page for updates!

🎉 School’s Out — Let the Summer Fun Begin! 🌞🍧

Today is the last day of school for some of our local districts, and we’re ready to celebrate! 🎒➡️☀️

To kick off the start of summer, we’re offering a FREE size upgrade on all sno cones ALL DAY LONG! That’s right — buy a small, get a medium; buy a medium, get a large! 🎁💙

Come cool down, treat yourself, and start the summer with a splash of flavor. See you soon!

Grand Opening Alert!

We’re so excited to officially kick off the summer—Tropical Sno is now serving smiles and sno until 9 PM!

Come celebrate with our featured creation: the Tart-Tastic—a tropical trio of pineapple, peach, and strawberry, topped with a raspberry tart sauce. It’s fruity, tangy, and totally refreshing.

Grab your friends, bring your cravings, and come cool down with us!

HUGE shoutout to Events with Kelsie - Balloons, Party Decor & More for the amazing balloons!

NOW OPEN

Ankeny Tropical Sno is officially open for the summer!

Monday: 4-9
Tuesday: 4-9
Wednesday: 4-9
Thursday: 4-9
Friday: 4-9
Saturday: 12-9
Sunday: 12-9

410 N Ankeny Blvd

We can’t wait to see you!

🌴We're SO excited to serve you again! 🌴

It's that sweet time of year - we're kicking off our season and can't wait to see all of your smiling faces!

Unfortunately, due to an unexpected plumbing issue, our Ankeny location will have to delay its opening just a bit. But don't worry - we'll officially open on Monday, May 12, with our normal school-day hours: 4-9 PM!

🎉 And mark your calendars - our Ankeny Grand Opening is set for Saturday, May 17, where the first 50 guests will get a FREE small sno cone!

In the meantime, if you're looking for a sno cone this weekend (especially for Mother's Day 💐), come visit our Urbandale location - opening tomorrow!

📍Urbandale Hours:
Saturday (Opening Day): 12-9 PM - First 50 guests get a FREE small sno cone!
Sunday (Mother's Day): 2-9 PM

Thanks for your patience, Ankeny friends - we'll make it worth the wait!

🍧 Tropical Sno Countdown: 4 Days to opening weekend! 🍧
Today’s sneak peek is sweet — without the sugar! 💛🍓

We’re excited to offer Sugar-Free Flavors this season!
Whether you’re cutting back on sugar or just looking for a lighter option, you can still enjoy that full-on flavor you love.

Now available in:
🍍 Sugar-Free Pineapple
🍓 Sugar-Free Strawberry

Same chill, bold taste — no sugar added. 🙌
More options, more reasons to say yes to Sno!

Countdown continues tomorrow... stay tuned! ⏳

🌺 Tropical Sno Countdown: 5 Days to opening weekend! 🌺
We’re starting the week off naturally! 🍓🥭💚

This year, we're introducing Natural Flavors — the same delicious taste you love, now made with natural flavoring and coloring. No artificial dyes, just bright flavors from real sources.

We're kicking things off with 4 Natural Flavors:
💙 Blue Raspberry
🥥 Coconut
🥭 Mango
🍓 Strawberry

Stay tuned all week — we’ve got something new to share every day leading up to Opening Day! 🎉

🌴✨ NEW LOOK, SAME DELICIOUS VIBES! ✨🌴

Our Tropical Sno trailer just got a fresh makeover and we are in love! 😍 From bold colors to beachy vibes, we’re ready to serve up your favorite shaved ice treats in serious style. 🍧 Whether it’s a birthday bash, corporate party, school event, or festival — our fresh, fun Tropical Sno trailer is bringing the chill vibes and shaved ice goodness wherever we go! ☀️🎉

Book us now for your summer event — dates are filling fast, so don’t wait! DM us or visit tropicalsnoiowa.com to lock us in for your next party.

Huge THANK YOU to Lashier Graphics & Signs for making our trailer look absolutely amazing — we couldn’t be happier with the new design!

Tropical Sno Pop-Up!

Craving something sweet and refreshing? 🍓🍍

Come visit us at Deer Creek Park in Ankeny or Canoyer Garden Center - Grimes next weekend!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌴

Tropical Sno is Booking Events! 🎉

Looking for the perfect treat to make your next event unforgettable? 🌞🍧 Let us bring the cool, refreshing taste of Hawaiian Shave Ice to your celebration! We’re now booking for all types of events, including:

🎓 Graduation Parties
🎉 Birthday Parties
🏢 Corporate Events
🌆 Private Parties
🌍 Community Events
🎤 Large Gatherings

From sweet and tropical flavors to an unforgettable experience, we’re here to serve up smiles and cool vibes! 🌈✨

Reserve your event today!
DM us or apply on our website to book your Tropical Sno experience. 🍧

We're Hiring!

We're on the lookout for energetic, fun-loving individuals to join our team at Tropical Sno – your go-to spot for delicious Hawaiian shave ice! 🍧

If you’re 16 or older, love spreading good vibes, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, friendly environment, we want YOU on our team!

Send us a DM or email tropicalsnoiowa@gmail.com to apply! 🌴

🌸🌞 Aloha, Spring! 🌞🌸

Spring is finally here, and we’re counting down the days until we open for the summer 🍧🌺

Stay tuned for more updates and sneak peeks 🌴🌞 We can’t wait to share the sweetness with you all soon!

#letsgettropical

🍧 Tropical Sno Iowa Updates! 🍧

We’re gearing up for an exciting season! Here’s what’s coming your way:
✨ Event Bookings: Planning an event? Book us today via our website!
🌍 2025 Locations: We’re finalizing new spots—stay tuned!
🎉 New Location: We’re opening a second location! Details coming soon!
🍓 New Syrup Flavors: Get ready for sugar-free & natural options!

The countdown to the season is ON! Can’t wait to see you! 🌞

We will be setting up our trailer in our regular location at 800 E 1st Street today at 3-5 p.m. or until we run out!

We will have a limited amount of syrup available so make sure to come early to get your favorite flavor before it sells out!

This will be the last chance to get shave ice until next spring 🍧

We are sorry to announce that today will be our last day for our Ankeny location for the year. We will be open 3-9 pending any mechanical issues that arise.

The last few days we have had a series of issues that have made it difficult to be open. We apologize to anyone that is not able to make it out before we close for the year!

Make sure to check us out on our website, social media and google for updates on our 2025 Ankeny location.

Thank you to all our amazing customers for a great summer! 🌴

There are only 5 days left before we close for the summer!

We will not be restocking any more flavors so make sure to come get your favorites before they run out!

Our last day will be September 1st

✨Tropical Sno Updates✨

We are nearing the end of our first summer and we have many updates for you all!

Our last day for the summer will be September 1st. Make sure you’re following us for updates on our location and opening date next spring!

Tropical Tuesday! Today’s special will be a free size upgrade when you mention the words Tropical Tuesday when ordering.

We are mobile! We recently acquired a mobile trailer and are now booking events. Perfect for parties, corporations, large gatherings, community events and more! Please visit our website or email us to inquire.

Can’t visit us in Ankeny? Find us at these upcoming events:
August 24th - Sounds of Summer concert at the Johnston Town Center.
September 12th - Patriots day 5k and Tunes at Twilight concert at the Johnston Town Center.

Thank you to all of our amazing customers who have made this summer great!

#letsgetteopical🌴

FLAVOR OF THE WEEK

Double Rainbow 🌈 🌈

Come brighten up your week with our Double Rainbow concoction! This colorful sno cone consists of strawberry, pineapple and blue raspberry topped with a rainbow sour belt!

We can’t wait to see you!

It’s Tropical Tuesday!

Today only enjoy a free size upgrade when you mention this post 🌸

Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date on promos, news and events happening at Tropical Sno!

#tropicaltuesday 🌴

It’s Tropical Tuesday!

Today we are offering buy one get one FREE for anyone who mentions this post!

We can’t wait to see you!

FLAVOR OF THE WEEK

The Unicorn 🦄

This delicious treat consists of cotton candy and blue raspberry syrup topped with cotton candy and a unicorn horn lollipop!

It’s hot out there!

Beat the heat and cool off with some sno 🍧🌴

We’re open until 9!

Happy tropical Tuesday! 🌴

Today we’re offering guests a free size upgrade when they mention tropical Tuesday when ordering.

Please be sure to share our page with your friends and family so they can take advantage of great promos like this and be the first to know about news and new flavors!

#tropicaltuesday

🥒Flavor of the week🥒

PICCADILLY

For all our pickle lovers we are offering our take on this southwestern treat! The Piccadilly has pickle flavored syrup topped with pickles!

This is the perfect savory treat for the ultimate pickle fan! This unique concoction is only available for a limited time so be sure to come visit us this week!

🍓Flavor of the week🍓

Mixed Berry

Cool off this week with our Mixed Berry concoction consisting of strawberry and blackberry syrup topped with an umbrella!

#letsgetropical🌴

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Locations

Ankeny 410 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023

Mobile (Grimes/Urbandale) Check our social media channels or call for exact location!

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Ankeny
410 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023

Mobile
(Grimes/Urbandale)
Check our social media channels or call for exact location!