At Parker’s Ice Creams, parties aren’t just about cake and candles. They’re about creativity, community, and a whole lot of frozen magic.
“We can do a party for anything,” says owner Hali Picciano. “The ability to create your own flavor is really just absolutely amazing.” Whether you’re hosting a birthday bash, tie-dye day, or even a wedding celebration, Parker’s turns ice cream into an interactive experience. Guests can invent their own flavors—pink Cookie Monster? Sure! S’mores with extra marshmallows? Why not!—and take home their custom creation to share (or keep it for themselves).
The shop’s flexible hours make it easy to schedule daytime events, and their "Parker’s After Dark" options add an extra scoop of fun for grown-ups. “We’ve done date nights where people can come in and make an alcohol-infused ice cream with their friends,” says Hali. They’ve even hosted church groups who use the process of making ice cream as a metaphor for faith and hard work.
While the parties are a hit with kids and adults alike, they’re also rooted in something deeper. “All of us are retired military,” Hali says of the ownership team. “We wanted to be part of our community in a much more intimate way… to give back.” That mission shows up in everything they do, from supporting local schools to mentoring the high school and college students who work behind the counter.
Even the ingredients get that same thoughtful treatment. Parker’s uses fair-trade vanilla, all-natural food colorings, and offers dairy-free options, yes, even for their boozy adult flavors. “We try really hard to make sure that everybody’s included in what we do.”
So go ahead—throw a party, make a mess, and invent your dream flavor. At Parker’s, the only limit is your imagination. As Hali likes to say, the point of ice cream is to “put a smile on someone's face, or make that smile 100 times bigger.”
Parties at Parker’s Ice Creams are available before 1 p.m. on most days, and Hali and the team also plan events where the public is invited to join in.
To learn more, visit parkersicecreams.com or follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/ParkersIceCreams and Instagram @parkersicecreams.