Real scoops. Real places. Real local flavor.

• Start anywhere. 

• Choose your vibe. 

• Complete the loop. 

• Earn fame!

19 small-town legends. One unforgettable summer.

New here? MacKID Palmer-Monson is your local guide to family fun—and this summer, we’re scooping our way across Central MA.

🐄 FARM TO ICE CREAM

Fresh ingredients, scenic drives, and sweet country vibes.

Lilac Hedge Farm
 216 Wachusett St, Rutland, MA
 Seasonal events, local meats, and deliciously fresh scoops.

Stone Cow Brewery
 500 West St, Barre, MA
 Farm brews and homemade scoops in a rustic barn setting.

Westview Farms Creamery
 109 East Hill Rd, Monson, MA
 Hillside farm views, goats, and soft serve under the sun.

🏡 SMALL-TOWN CHARMERS

Main streets, old-school drive-ins, rustic cafés, and small-town sweetness.

Alvin Rondeau’s Dairy Bar
 1300 Ware St, Palmer, MA
 Iconic walk-up window, banana splits, and small-town vibes.

CZP’s
 223 Main St, Monson, MA
 Tiny spot with big flavor — perfect for walk-up cone runs.

Goodhile’s
 1122 Wachusett St, Holden, MA
 Neighborhood ice cream at its friendliest.

Janine’s Frostee
 149 East St, Ware, MA
 A hometown favorite for cones, shakes, and fried everything.

Meola’s Ice Cream
 1134 Main St #1, Holden, MA
 Homemade flavors and family tradition in every scoop.

Rick’s Parkside Drive-In
 1189 Park St, Palmer, MA
 Nostalgic eats and soft serve on a classic roadside.

Still Four Corners
 224 Barre Paxton Rd, Rutland, MA
 A hidden gem for cones, country eats, and old-school charm.

The Spotted Cow Café
 2291 West St, Barre, MA
 Rustic roadside café with ice cream, baked goods, and hearty snacks.

Wicked Licks
 380 Main St, Sturbridge, MA
 Hip and local with rotating flavors and a friendly crew.

🍔 ICE CREAM + FOOD & MORE

Make it a meal, a memory, or both.

River Hollow Golf Center

15 Hospital Rd, Monson, MA 01057

Mini golf + hard ice cream = the ultimate chill combo. New flavors every week!

Black & White Grille
 206 North Spencer Rd, Spencer, MA
 Sit down and stay a while — they’ve got dessert covered.

The Clam Box
 53 S Maple St, Brookfield, MA
 Fried clams + soft serve = perfect combo.

Dairy Queen Spencer
 291 Main St, Spencer, MA
 A Blizzard stop on your trail adventure.

Gido’s
 367 Main St, Sturbridge, MA
 A bold little scoop shop with extra personality.

Holland Maine Attraction
 154 Mashapaug Rd, Holland, MA
 Lake-town stop with soft serve, classic snacks, and nostalgia by the water.

Howard’s Drive-In
 121 E Main St, West Brookfield, MA
 Classic burgers, fries, and shakes under the summer sun.

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🎉 Your Path to Scoop Fame

(and get featured in MacaroniKID’s Ice Cream Sundays spotlight!)

👉 Scoop it. Snap it. Share it. Become famous.

🍦 Visit any of the 19 stops — jot down the date, or snap a pic at each one.

📸 Tag us on FB @MacKIDPalmerMA or IG @MACKIDPALMERMONSON and use #SmallTownScoopLoop for a chance to be featured in our Ice Cream Sundays weekly spotlight!

🏅 Complete the loop? You’ll earn a spot on our Scoop Legends Wall of Fame — plus bragging rights for life.

📅 Shareable Social Captions

1️⃣ We’re hittin’ The Small-Town Scoop Loop! First stop: Janine’s Frostee. Let’s gooooo 🍦✨ #SmallTownScoopLoop

2️⃣ It’s Ice Cream Sunday and we stopped at Wicked Licks and scored a swirl. Summer = made. 🌞

3️⃣ 5 stops down, 14 to go. This is the kind of math we like. #SmallTownScoopLoop