Uptown Confections & Curiosities

08/07/2026

Happy Friday!!!

I keep adding here and there to the different pop culture themes in the shop. We added to Gilmore Girls, Bob Ross, Mean Girls, Mister Rogers and The Office.

Yesterday was BUSY! We restocked Knock Knock sticky notes, list pads and many other funny stationary items.

The next two days we have to leave earlier than normal and will have shorter hours.
Today 12-5
Saturday 9-3

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Uptown - The ❤️ of Ankeny!

08/06/2026

Oops, I forgot to post this morning!

Everyone’s FAVORITE Popcorn is back!

Almost Famous Popcorn from Cedar Rapids is back at Uptown Confections & Curiosities! We picked the 7 Best Selling Flavors from our past sales and broke out my vintage popper to display them in!

We love this popcorn and you will too!

Hours:
Thursday 12-5:30
Friday 12-5 (closing early)
Saturday 9-3 (closing early)

Shop Small, Shop Local, Shop Uptown!

Uptown - The ❤️ of Ankeny!

08/01/2026

08/01/2026

Where do I begin?

We have so much new inventory! W***y Wonka, Mister Rogers, Bob Ross, Clueless all have new items added to their assortments!

We also have the sidewalk sale tables still set up inside one last weekend! Make sure to come check out items 50-75% OFF!

Open today 9-4

Shop Small, Shop Local, Shop Uptown!

Uptown - The ❤️ of Ankeny!

07/23/2026

These Gummy Kabobs are so cute!

They are also 50% OFF! These are my bait to get you in the shop this weekend! I have decided to continue last Saturdays sidewalk sale INSIDE this weekend! Come check out the tables and carts inside the shop for savings 50-75% OFF!

Also, we have all PLUSH 10% OFF, we have tons of new coming and I need to make room for it all, come help me thin this out a bit!

Hours:
Thursday & Friday 12-5:30
Saturday 9-4

Shop Small, Shop Local, Shop Uptown!

Uptown - The ❤️ of Ankeny!

07/18/2026

We are having a SIDEWALK SALE TODAY!!!

Other businesses in Uptown may also be participating, depending on each individual circumstances.

We will have items 50-75% OFF outside and some inside of the shop as well. Obviously we can’t put any food related items out when it’s 90 out!

Look at how adorable these Warmies are! All plush is 10% OFF today, it’s a great time to pick something up for an upcoming birthday…

Hours today: 9-4 come out and see us!

Shop Small, Shop Local, Shop Uptown!

Uptown - The ❤️ of Uptown!

07/17/2026

Happy Friday!

If you haven’t been in lately you have been missing out! We are constantly adding new items to the shop.

Make sure to check out Uptown Ankeny tomorrow for sidewalk sales. We will have items inside and out at 50-75% OFF!

Hours:
Today 12-5:30
Saturday 9-4

Shop Small, Shop Local, Shop Uptown!

Uptown - The ❤️ of Ankeny!

07/16/2026

We are where the fun begins!

Stop in and check out all the new items stocked this past week especially our Warmies selection. We have added some fun new ones and restocked old favorites.

Our hours this weekend:
Thursday 12-5:30
Friday 12 - 5:30
Saturday 9-4

We are having a sidewalk sale this weekend along with other Uptown retailers. We will have merchandise inside and out on sale 50-75% OFF!

Shop Small, Shop Local, Shop Uptown!

Uptown - The ❤️ of Ankeny!