Your Guide to Weekly Specials at Candy Town USA

Happy New Year, sweet friends!

There’s something about the start of a new year that makes everything feel fresh and possible again. Resolutions get written, planners get opened, and families start asking a big, important question:

“What do we want this year to feel like?”

Here at Candy Town USA, our answer is pretty simple:
We want this year to feel joyful, colorful, connected… and just a little bit sticky-fingered. 

We believe some of the best moments don’t happen on big vacations or at perfectly planned events- they happen in small, simple rituals: grabbing a milkshake after school, sharing a sundae on a Sunday afternoon, or letting the grandkids fill a bag with their favorite taffy flavors.

That’s exactly why we created our weekly specials. They’re not just deals (though we love a good discount!)- they’re built-in invitations to slow down, step into our candy wonderland, and make memories together all year long.

In this blog post, we’re going to walk you through each special day of the week at Candy Town USA, share ideas for how to turn them into family traditions, and show you how these little rituals can make your year sweeter- one visit at a time.

Why Weekly Traditions Matter (Especially in a New Year)

Before we dive into the specifics- Milkshake Monday, Taffy Tuesday, and all the rest- let’s talk about why we care so much about weekly traditions in the first place.

When you look back on your childhood, what do you remember most?

Chances are, it’s not the big, perfectly staged moments. It’s things like:

• The way your grandparent always snuck you a little candy “for the road”

• Friday night treats after a long week of school

• Sitting at a counter somewhere, sharing a soda or sundae, listening to stories

These are the memories that root us, comfort us, and connect generations. As adults, parents, and grandparents, we have a chance to recreate that same magic for the kids in our lives.

The start of a new year is a perfect time to build those habits on purpose. Instead of saying, “We should take the kids out sometime,” you can say:

• “Let’s do Milkshake Monday every other week.”

• “We’ll celebrate spelling tests on Taffy Tuesday.”

• “We’ll wrap up the weekend with Sundae Sunday when everyone’s home.”

Our weekly specials were designed with that in mind: simple, repeatable moments that the whole family can look forward to- without needing a big budget or elaborate planning.

Let’s walk through each day so you can start dreaming up your own traditions for the new year.

Milkshake Monday – Start the Week on a Sweet Note (20% Off Any Milkshake)

Mondays don’t exactly have the best reputation. They’re busy, they’re early, and they can feel a little… blah. That’s why we love the idea of turning them into something worth celebrating.

Milkshake Monday at Candy Town USA is all about turning “Ugh, Monday” into “Yay, Monday!” with 20% off any milkshake.

Picture this:

• The kids hop in the car after school, already buzzing: “Is it Milkshake Monday?”

• Grandparents plan a special after-school surprise and become instant heroes.

• You’ve had one of those Mondays at work, and you treat yourself to a creamy, frosty reward because you made it through.

Flavors to Try This Year

We’re all about classics with a twist. Depending on what we’re scooping, you might find:

• Classic Chocolate, Vanilla, and Strawberry

• Fun flavors like Caramel Swirl, Cookies & Cream, or Huckleberry

• Seasonal creations for holidays and special events

Add whipped cream, a cherry, and maybe even some candy on top, and you’ve turned a regular Monday into a mini celebration.

Make Milkshake Monday a Tradition

Here are a few ideas to make Milkshake Monday part of your new year rhythm:

• Homework & Milkshakes – Bring the kids in, grab a booth or a spot by the soda fountain, and let them finish homework while you all sip.

• Grandparent Dates – Set a recurring Monday afternoon where grandparents pick up the grandkids and head straight to Candy Town USA.

• Just-the-Two-of-Us Time – Bring one child at a time for one-on-one “milkshake dates,” so every kid gets your undivided attention.

A small ritual, repeated week after week, becomes something your kids will remember long after the school year is over.

Taffy Tuesday – A Colorful, Chewy Midweek Treat (35% Off Bulk Taffy)

If Monday is about easing into the week, Taffy Tuesday is about bringing in the color and fun. Every Tuesday, you’ll get 35% off all bulk taffy- which means you can turn candy-buying into an adventure.

Our bulk taffy comes in a rainbow of colors and flavors, from classic favorites to fun surprises. Kids love the freedom of picking out their own mix, and adults love the wave of nostalgia that hits when they spot a flavor from their childhood.

Why Taffy is Perfect for Families

Taffy is one of those treats that’s:

• Easy to share

• Easy to portion

• Easy to stash for later

You can pour a handful into a candy dish at home, tuck a few pieces into lunch boxes, or use them as little “you did it!” rewards for everything from completed chores to piano practice.

Taffy Tuesday Traditions to Try This Year

Here are a few ways to make the most of Taffy Tuesday in the new year:

• Flavor Experiment Night – Each family member chooses a flavor for everyone to try. You can rate them together and crown a “Taffy of the Week.”

• Taffy Treasure Jar – Keep a jar of Taffy Tuesday candy on the counter. When someone does something kind or helpful, let them pick a piece.

• Grandparent Connection – Ask grandparents to share stories tied to flavors—maybe they loved vanilla as kids, or remember buying taffy at the fair.

With 35% off bulk taffy, it’s easy to turn a simple stop into a creative, colorful tradition that stretches throughout the week.

Thirsty Thursday – Nostalgia in a Glass (20% Off Old-Fashioned Sodas & Phosphates)

If you’ve ever sat at a soda fountain as a kid, you know there’s something special about it. The clink of glass, the fizz of a freshly poured drink, the spinning stools—it’s like stepping into a memory.

Thirsty Thursday is made for exactly that feeling. Every Thursday, you’ll get 20% off all old-fashioned sodas and phosphates at our soda fountain.

What Makes Our Soda Fountain Special

Our soda fountain is a little slice of the past right here in Billings. When you sit down, you’re not just ordering a drink—you’re entering a slower, sweeter moment in time.

You might choose:

• A classic root beer float

• A sparkly, flavored phosphate with a bright, tangy kick

• A flavored soda that brings back your own childhood memories

It’s the perfect place for grandparents to say, “When I was your age…” and for kids to try something brand new that isn’t just from a can or bottle.

How to Make Thirsty Thursday a Weekly Pause

In a world that seems to spin faster every year, Thirsty Thursday can be your family’s excuse to slow down:

• Storytime at the Soda Fountain – Let the kids ask grandparents questions about what life was like when they were young, while everyone sips.

• After-Practice Tradition – Stop by after sports practice, dance, or music lessons for a refreshing treat together.

• Date Night Starter – Grab a soda float together before you head to a movie or Friday-eve outing.

In the new year, think of Thirsty Thursday as your weekly “reset button”—a chance to breathe, connect, and remember that the simple things often mean the most.

Ferocious Friday – Kick Off the Weekend with Gummi Bears (35% Off Bulk Gummi Bears)

Fridays are already exciting for kids and adults alike- the weekend is just around the corner! We like to make Fridays a little extra fun with Ferocious Friday: 35% off bulk gummi bears.

Our gummy bears are colorful, chewy, and just the right amount of ferocious (in an adorable way, of course). Kids go wild for them, and grownups secretly do, too.

Why Gummi Bears Are a Friday Favorite

Gummi bears are:

• Perfect for movie nights

• Great for reward charts and “you did it!” moments

• Easy to mix into snack bowls alongside popcorn or pretzels

You can create your own custom blend- maybe you stick to one color, or maybe you make a rainbow. Either way, they’re a playful way to say, “We made it through the week!”

Turn Ferocious Friday into a Weekend Kickoff Ritual

Here are some simple ideas:

• Family Movie Night Kit – Stop by Candy Town USA on Friday, grab a bag of gummi bears at 35% off, and pair them with popcorn at home. Instant movie night!

• School Week Celebration – Let kids choose a small bag of gummi bears to celebrate their hard work—maybe they finished a project, practiced an instrument, or were extra kind.

• Grandparent Sleepover Starter – If the grandkids are having a sleepover, start the fun with a stop at Candy Town USA for Ferocious Friday.

In a new year full of big goals and busy schedules, Ferocious Friday can be your family’s reminder to play, laugh, and celebrate the little victories.

Sample Saturday – Try Something New & Discover Favorites

We know that walking into a candy store like Candy Town USA can feel a little overwhelming- in the best way possible. There’s just so much to see, smell, and taste!

That’s where Sample Saturday comes in. It’s our weekly invitation to discover your new favorites and indulge in sweet treats, one sample at a time.

What Happens on Sample Saturday?

On Sample Saturday, we love to:

• Offer tastes of handmade fudge or chocolates

• Let guests explore new flavors they might not pick on their own

• Introduce seasonal or limited-edition treats

Maybe you’ve always wondered about a certain flavor of fudge. Maybe your kids eye the cotton candy but aren’t sure what they’ll like. Sample Saturday is your chance to explore without committing to a full bag or box.

How Sample Saturday Fits into Your New Year

In a new year, many of us talk about trying new things- new hobbies, new habits, new experiences. Sample Saturday is a small, delicious way to embody that spirit.

Consider:

• “Try Something New” Challenge – Each Saturday you visit, every family member has to try at least one new thing. Over the year, you’ll expand your taste buds and maybe discover some new traditions.

• Date Day Discovery – Turn Sample Saturday into an easy daytime date: wander, taste, and then share a soda or sundae at the fountain.

• Grandparent Adventures – Let the grandkids “be brave” and try new flavors, while grandparents stick with their tried-and-true favorites—or join the adventure themselves.

Sample Saturday is all about curiosity, fun, and expanding your candy horizons together.

Sundae Sunday – End the Week with a Cherry on Top (20% Off Single-Dip Sundaes)

There’s something beautifully old-fashioned about ending the week with ice cream. It’s simple, happy, and timeless—just like the memories we want to help you create.

Sundae Sunday means you can enjoy a single dip sundae at 20% off. Choose your flavor, add your toppings, and we’ll finish it off with whipped cream and a cherry on top.

Why Sundae Sunday Makes the Perfect Weekly Tradition

Sundaes are one of those treats that naturally feel special. They’re not an everyday thing, but they’re not so over-the-top that they have to be reserved for birthdays.

Sundae Sunday works beautifully as:

• A weekly family outing

• A reward for chores or good grades

• A post-church or post-family-gathering treat

• A gentle way to end the weekend together before the new week begins

Imagine years from now, your kids saying, “Remember how every Sunday we’d go to Candy Town USA for sundaes?” That’s the kind of memory Sundae Sunday can create.

Ideas to Make Sundae Sunday Even More Special

• Rotate the “Sundae Boss” – Each week, a different family member gets to pick the flavor or topping theme for the whole group.

• Gratitude Sundaes – While you eat, go around the table and share one thing you were grateful for that week.

• Grandparent Sundays – Make it the standing plan: Sunday afternoons with grandma and grandpa at the soda fountain.

Sundae Sunday is your weekly opportunity to end on a sweet note—literally and figuratively.

Weaving It All Together: A Week of Sweet Traditions

You don’t have to do every special every week (though you’re always welcome to!). Think of our weekly deals as a menu of traditions you can mix and match throughout the year.

Here are a few fun “sample schedules” you might try in this new year:

The After-School Duo

• Milkshake Monday – Homework and milkshakes.

• Thirsty Thursday – Soda fountain stories to coast into the weekend.

The Weekend Memory-Makers

• Ferocious Friday – Gummi bear stop to start the weekend.

• Sample Saturday – Try something new together.

• Sundae Sunday – Ice cream and gratitude to wrap it all up.

The Grandparent Special

• Taffy Tuesday – Grandparents pick up the kids and let them fill a taffy bag.

• Sundae Sunday – Weekly meet-up at the soda fountain for sundaes and stories.

However you choose to enjoy them, our weekly specials are here all year long, ready whenever you are.

Beyond the Specials: More Sweetness at Candy Town USA

While this blog is all about our weekly specials, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention a few other ways we’d love to be part of your year.

Handmade Fudge, Chocolates & Cotton Candy

In addition to our specials, you’ll always find:

• Handmade fudge crafted with care

• Chocolates in classic and creative flavors

• Cotton candy spun with love (and a little bit of magic)

These treats make wonderful gifts, party additions, or just-because surprises.

Gift Boxes for Special Occasions

Have a birthday, closing gift, thank-you, or corporate event coming up this year? Our eco-friendly, customizable gift boxes are a sweet way to show you care. You can fill them with your favorites- fudge, gummies, classics, and more- and we’ll help you make it look beautiful.

Sweet & Simple Fundraising

If you’re part of a school, team, club, or nonprofit, we’d love to help you raise money in the most delicious way possible. Our fundraising programs are designed to be easy, fun, and profitable—without the stress of complicated logistics.

Just give us a call at (406) 651-9196 and we’ll walk you through how it works.

A Heartfelt Happy New Year from Candy Town USA

As we step into this new year together, we just want to say thank you.

Thank you for bringing your families into our shop.
Thank you for letting us be part of birthdays, celebrations, “just because” outings, and quiet little moments that might not look like much- but mean everything.

We don’t take it lightly that you choose to spend your time and your memories with us.

Our hope for you this year is simple:

• That your days are a little brighter

• That your weeks have built-in moments of joy

• That your kids, grandkids, friends, and loved ones know they’re cherished

And if we can help with that—through a milkshake, a sundae, a handful of taffy, or a gummy bear or two—then we’re doing what we set out to do.

Come Start Your New Traditions with Us

Ready to make this year sweeter, one week at a time?

Here’s your quick cheat sheet:

• 🥤 Milkshake Monday – 20% off any milkshake

• 🍬 Taffy Tuesday – 35% off all bulk taffy

• 🥤 Thirsty Thursday – 20% off old-fashioned sodas & phosphates

• 🐻 Ferocious Friday – 35% off bulk gummi bears

• 🍫 Sample Saturday – Discover your new favorites and indulge in sweet treats

• 🍨 Sundae Sunday – 20% off single-dip sundaes

We’d love to see you, your kids, your grandkids, and your whole candy crew this year.

From our candy jars to your kitchen tables, from our soda fountain stools to your family photo albums-
Happy New Year from Candy Town USA. 

 

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