Celebrate Oktoberfest in The Grove… Try our Black Forest Dipity Dough!

Celebrate Oktoberfest in The Grove…
Friday, Oct. 11th + Saturday, Oct. 12th

Urban Chestnut is celebrating Oktoberfest this Friday *and* Saturday in The Grove. Make sure you stop in and see us here at Serendipity!

From Noon to 11:30 pm*, it will be two days of live music, Stein Holding Competitions, a silent disco, axe throwing, craft vendors, more!

This is an indoor/outdoor event. No tickets required. All ages welcome. Pets welcome at Oktoberfest and on Serendipity’s Pooch Patio.

*Note: Serendipity open from Noon to 10 pm. There is still time to get out your best Dirndl and Lederhosen. We can’t wait to see you!

Try our Black Forest Dipity Dough!
It’s only available for a limited time

Try our Black Forest Dipity Dough! Special Chocolate Cherry Cookies hold a scoop of Bordeaux Cherry Ice Cream. Includes marshmallow topping!

Try our Black Forest Sundae! Bordeaux Cherry Ice Cream with chocolate syrup and marshmallow topping. Includes whipped cream and cherry!

Finally, don’t forget our Cherry Brown Cow Float made with Black Cherry Soda from Fitz’s and a scoop of Chocolate Ice Cream.

Or even better, make it a Cherry Holy Cow Float. Made the same as a the above, with a shot of Four Roses Bourbon!

GroveFest is on Saturday. Look for Serendipity!

GroveFest is on Saturday, Oct 5th
3 pm to 11 pm here in The Grove*

GroveFest is more than just a festival — it's a vibrant annual community celebration that highlights the unique spirit of the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood, affectionately known as “The Grove.”

For 18 years, GroveFest transforms Manchester Avenue into a lively, bustling venue, bringing together local businesses and residents for this one-day extravaganza offering something for everyone.

GroveFest hosts 130+ vendors and provides music and entertainment. It is kid-friendly until 6 pm. There is a kids zone from 3 pm to 6 pm with activities for kids. There is also a small dog park near the kidszone.

*Note: Serendipity's Ice Cream Shop is open from Noon to 10 pm.

Look for Serendipity at GroveFest!
We’re an “Alcohol & Food Vendor”

Here is our menu. Whiles supplies last!

• Serendipity Dipstix
• Vanilla Bon Pop
• Root Beer
• Root Beer Float
• Chocolate Stout
• Chocolate Stout Float
• Brownie
• Cookie
• Spiced Apple Cider with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum

“We are so excited to have a booth at this year’s GroveFest. We hope you will stop by and visit us on Saturday!”

— Beckie Jacobs, Owner, Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream

Banana Split Day + National Dog Day + Back to School PBJ

National Banana Split Day: Sunday, Aug 25th
A fresh banana surrounds chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla scoops covered with chocolate syrup, warm caramel, fresh strawberry topping, and roasted pecans. You must try this delectable delight! As a bonus — Bring Your Own Banana (B.Y.O.B.) to get a Banana Split for HALF OFF on this day only. See you Sunday!

National Dog Day: Also on Sunday, Aug 25th
Head to our Pooch Patio, which is adorned with turf, chairs, and water bowls! If you take a photo of your pooch (or your fur baby) and tag it to #SerendipityPoochPatio, then you will receive a FREE Pup Cup or Tiny Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream. Note: We are celebrating this Sunday since we are closed on Monday.

Back to School PBJ Dipity Dough
We are now serving up our version of the “PBJ” classic. This frozen treat will get you ready for fall and take you back to childhood… in the most delicious way! Made with warm peanut butter cookies with a scoop of strawberry ice cream. Keep it simple -or- drizzle on some strawberry or peanut butter topping!

Last Call for Summer Ice Creams
We have our last couple of tubs of Serendipity’s summertime ice creams waiting for you at our ice cream shop in The Grove. If you want one more scoop of Yankee Doodle Dandy (white chocolate with a blueberry and a raspberry stripe), Key Lime Pie, or Peach, then now is the time to visit us. When it’s gone, it’s gone!

This Sunday: Ice Cream Day + Our Anniversary Celebration

This Sunday, July 21st

We are celebrating National Ice Cream Day! Everyone will be screaming for ice cream, which also happens to be Serendipity's 21st anniversary.

Noon to 9 pm, Serendipity will be scooping ice cream, serving novelties, creating Dipity Doughs, and mixing up malts, shakes & Spirited Shakes.

Our extravaganza includes

• Hourly specials throughout the day
• Balloon Twister: Silly Jilly - 5 to 7 pm
• DJ Spinning Music: Red I - 6 to 9 pm
• Enamel Pin Giveaway: one with any purchase*
• Koozie Giveaway: one with any pint purchase*

*Only available while supplies last. Show up early to grab an enamel pin and koozie! When they’re gone, they’re gone. Thanks for understanding!

Quick message from Beckie

“I'm so grateful for all of the love and loyalty that I've received over the past 2+ decades. It's going to be a delicious and delightful day, and I'm looking forward to seeing your smiling faces!”

Beckie Jacobs, Owner, Serendipity Ice Cream
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Don’t forget to mark “going” or “interested” at the Facebook event page!

Christmas in July + Booking Signing

Christmas in July
We can’t wait 24 more weeks until Christmas gets here, so in honor of National Ice Cream Month, which includes our 21st anniversary, we’ve decided to bring back (through Sunday, July 14th) the following:

• Peppermint Ice Cream
• Christmas Sprinkle Waffle Cones
• 25% off Pints of Peppermint and Cinnamon
• Buy a Gift Card for $20 or more, get a Free Scoop

We’ll even have some Christmas decor up in the shop!

Booking Signing + Free Scoop
On Saturday, July 13th, 1-4 pm, meet local writer (and trivia afficionado) Dan Dillon, and view his book, The Ultimate St. Louis Trivia Quiz! It will challenge what you know - and don’t know - about St. Louis.

Dan Dillon will be here signing his new book, which will be on sale that day for $24.95. As a special bonus, all who purchase a signed book will receive a complimentary “small” (kids) scoop of ice cream.

Save the Date: Ice Cream Day
On Sunday, July 21st, we will be scooping up your favorite ice creams, serving novelties, creating Dipity Doughs, and mixing up shakes, malts, and Spirited Shakes. Doors open at noon!

The all day long extravaganza includes: specials, balloon twister, enamel pin giveaway (1 pin per person with purchase), a koozie giveaway (with a pint purchase), a DJ, and so much more.

Stay tuned for more info on Facebook and Instagram!

Our Pride Sundae + Father's Day Floats + Upcoming June Events

Our Pride Sundae: All of June
It is always a good day for a Pride Sundae. Choose 1 flavor of ice cream and 1 topping or syrup! Then, we will top the whole thing with whipped cream, FREE rainbow sprinkles, and a cherry.

Dining Out For Life: June 13th
This Thursday: Order from us and 25% of sales will go to Vivent Health (includes Pints & Spirited Shakes). And, $1 from every Pride Sundae sold Thursday will get donated. Click to learn more

Father’s Day: June 16th
Stop in Sunday! Every Root Beer Float (made with Fitz’s) and Beer Float (made with 4 Hands Chocolate Milk Stout) purchase will include a FREE Kids Scoop. Note: 1 kid per float; kid must be present.

ZOOFARI: June 21st
A party with a purpose... Funds raised support the Zoo... Next Friday, look for Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream among the local restaurants and vendors as our “Humboldt Penguin” inspired treats make their debut! Learn more & buy tix

Saucy Soiree: June 23rd
Serendipity will be at St. Louis Union Station Hotel for Sauce Magazine's Saucy Soiree! We’ll be there alongside 25+ restaurants representing the best in St. Louis dining! The event will benefit St. Louis Area Foodbank. Learn more & buy tix

StilL 630 Day: June 29th
Join us on the last Saturday in June! It is StilL 630’s annual party and we will be there with the Fire & Ice Cream Truck. You have to try the special “Brewery Collab Whiskey” ice cream we’ll be making just for this event! Learn more & buy tix

Stuff Your Stanley: 4 Scoops for $10

One Day Only: Saturday, March 2nd

Bring in your 30 oz or 40 oz Stanley (or any similar brand insulated tumbler or cup) this Saturday from Noon to 9 pm, and we will fill it with 4 SCOOPS FOR ONLY $10.

Some stipulations: (1) Cup must be clean. (2) Only one cup per person that day. (3) There is a $2.50 charge for any vegan ice cream or for "Luck of the Irish" ice cream.

We can't wait to see your smiling faces at our shop! Note: We expect this promotion to be very popular. Get here early and line up to ensure you get your favorite flavors!

Final note: Ice cream flavors are available only while supplies last. When it's gone, it's gone. On Facebook? Mark “Going” or “Interested” here!

March Ice Creams Already Here

We couldn’t wait! “March Ice Creams” are already finding their way into the dip case here at Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream.

For 314 Day: we have Gooey Butter, Red Hot Riplets, plus flavors in honor of the local sports teams: Play Ball, Kickin’ it, and Gloria.

For St. Patrick’s Day: we have our “Luck of the Irish” made with Guinness, Jameson Irish Whiskey, and Irish Cream in the dip case.

Stop in and get them, but also note that more suprises are coming soon!

Wine and Ice Cream Pairing at Château Maplewood

In Honor of Black History Month

Château Maplewood is pairing wines from House of Brown with 5 select flavors of Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream. Tickets to this event are $50: buy tickets

On Facebook? Mark “Going” or “Interested” here!

“House of Brown” is a Black
Owned, Woman-Led Business

Enjoy wines chosen by Château Maplewood’s Brian Hobbs to pair with Serendipity’s Butter Pecan, Strawberry Cheesecake, Gooey Butter Cake, Caramel Apple Pie, and Strawberry Sorbet.

Hope you can make it! Again: buy tickets

Valentine's Day Specials Start Friday

Who’s Ready for Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day is Wednesday, but we are ready to start celebrating this weekend with scoops of ice cream you know you’re going to love! All of these various frozen treats will be available to customers.

Our Valentine’s Day Freak Shake
OMG! Did someone say, “Freak Shake?” We will be offering these (or something similar) through Valentine's Day. Perfect for sharing. Or enjoy it all to yourself. You deserve it. Plan to visit Serendipity in The Grove!

Order a Sweetheart Sundae
Step 1: Grab a crunchy heart-shaped waffle. Step 2: Choose two ice cream flavors. Step 3: Choose two ice cream toppings. Step 4: Add whipped cream and sprinkles. Step 5: Share with someone special or enjoy it all to yourself!

Perfect Pair: Pie a la Mode
“Oh my, I want a piece of pie!” There is nothing better than a slice of pie with a big scoop of ice cream. Choose between a slice of cherry pie -or- apple pie, then pair it with one of the many delicious flavors of ice cream at our shop.

Thanks for Another Awesome
”Ice Cream for Breakfast Day”
We had a BIG crowd for our annual “Ice Cream for Breakfast” event. We appreciate everyone's patience as we served up lots of Serendipity Ice Cream all day long. And a shoutout to the team here. Great job!

Ice Cream for Breakfast Day (with Mug Reveal)

Saturday, February 3rd:
Doors Open at 8:00 am

Ice Cream for Breakfast Day is back! We open early with waffle sundaes, Pharoahs Donuts ice cream sandwiches, and special ICFBD flavors.

Wear jammies and get a FREE MUG* filled with a brewed Kaldi's Coffee, Tea, or Hot Cocoa. Actual PJs please and not "I sleep in my clothes!"

*Only available while supplies last. If you want to buy a mug: $10. If you want to buy an ICFBD long sleeve shirt: $25 or a regular shirt: $15.

If you are on Facebook, then make sure you mark “Interested” or “Going” at the Ice Cream for Breakfast Day event page we created: go here

Waffle Sundaes
House made hot Liège-style Belgian Waffles
$13

Hot Fudge
Vanilla ice cream with hot fudge, whipped cream, and a cherry

French Toast
French Toast ice cream with caramel topping, pecans, whipped cream, and a cherry

Strawberry
Strawberry ice cream, strawberry topping, whipped cream, and a cherry

Maple Bacon
Maple Pecan ice cream with maple syrup, crispy bacon, whipped cream, and a cherry

Cereal and "Milk"
Saturday Morning Cartoons ice cream with marshmallow topping, whipped cream, and a cherry

“Dipity Dough” Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches
Pharaohs Donuts with your choice of ice cream
$8.50

Ice Cream for Breakfast Day Flavors
Regular $4.75, Double $8.25, Kid $2.99

French Toast
Cinnamon French toast ice cream

Saturday Morning Cartoons
Blue Moon ice cream with chocolate-covered fruity cereal

Cap’n
Famous cereal sailor inspired ice cream

Maple Pecan

Orange Juice Sorbet

Wake Up Adult Beverages
All Adult Beverages are $10

Orange Juice Sorbet Mimosa
Sorbet with Prosecco

Irish Coffee
Coffee with Jameson Whiskey

Hot Toddy
Tea with Four Roses Bourbon, Honey and Lemon

Peppermint Patty
Hot Cocoa with Peppermint Schnapps

Book Signing on Saturday, Irish Coffee & Hot Toddy (Added to $5 Late Happy Hour)

Mark Your Calendar for Saturday’s
Books Signing (from 1 pm to 3 pm)

Saturday, December 16th (from 1 pm to 3 pm) right here at Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream, we will celebrate “National Chocolate Covered Anything Day” with the authors of Missouri Weird & Wonderful!

Nothing could be more wonderful than covering stuff with chocolate!

When you purchase a copy of the new, illustrated book from author Amanda E. Doyle and illustrator Dan Zettwoch, you'll receive a FREE chocolate covered waffle cone upgrade to your ice cream order!

Learn more about the Missouri Weird & Wonderful book: by going here

$5 Hot Toddy and $5 Irish Coffee
Added to Late Night Happy Hour

Late Happy Hour (from 7 pm to 9 pm) means $5 Hot Toddys and $5 Irish Coffees with a side of FREE waffle chips or poffertjes (with dip)!

This is in addition to the $5 Margaritas, $5 Beers, and $5 Wines that we already offer at Late Night Happy Hour. Lots of choices for you!

Plus, anything from our Spirited Menu includes a side of FREE waffles chips of poffertjes (with dip) during Late Night Happy Hour.

Your Holiday Ice Cream Favorites

Holiday favorites include: Eggnog, Peppermint Stick, Cinnamon, Belgian Butter Cookie, and Raspberry Jelly Donut (Sufganiyot)

Plus, there is Krampus for those who are on the “naughty” list and proud of it. Stop in, make merry, and spread cheer with us!

"Buy a Book, Get a Scoop!" at Dan Dillon's Book Signing Event on Saturday

This Satuday, Nov. 25th, 1-3 pm

Meet local writer (and trivia afficionado) Dan Dillon, and view his new book, The Ultimate St. Louis Trivia Quiz, which will challenge what you know - and don’t know - about St. Louis.

Dan Dillon will be signing his new book, which will be on sale for $24.95. This book makes a great addition to any coffee table as well as a perfect holiday gift for anyone on your nice list!

Dan will buy a “small scoop” for
ALL who purchase his new book

Since we are celebrating Small Business Saturday, all who purchase a signed book will receive a complimentary “small scoop” (kids scoop) of Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream.

We hope to see your smiling faces and we “thank you” for supporting small, locally owned and locally run businesses in your community. It really means so very much to us.