Fourth annual  “Ice Cream We Love” weekend in support of Holtz Children’s Hospital

Bal Harbour Shops & Bal Harbour Village presented the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” weekend in support of Holtz Children’s Hospital on September 17th & 18th. Over 800 guests attended the two-day ice cream pop-up festivity raising over $84,000 for Holtz Children’s Hospital and celebrating the legacy of Bal Harbour Shops’ founder Stanley Whitman, who was a longstanding supporter of the organization. Spread across Bal Harbour Shops three levels of tropical gardens, “Ice Cream We Love” featured a curated selection of flavorful installations representing 18 vendors including Milk Bar, serving their famous Cereal Milk Ice Cream; Salt & Straw, with a selection of 4 flavors including their Panther Coffee Tres Leches; Cry Baby Creamery, serving Milk & Cookies with salted vanilla ice cream and chunks of homemade chocolate chip cookies and Oreos; Santo Dulce! Churros & Ice Cream, showcasing their delectable Lil’ Santo churro halos with ice cream; as well Bal Harbour Shops’ beloved Bianco Gelato with their refreshing fruit and vegan popsicles; and Le Zoo, highlighting a sweet Strawberry Pavlova with crispy merengue, strawberry gel, strawberry ice cream, and sprinkles, to name a few. In addition, visitors enjoyed life-sized kids’ games and activations, face painting, balloon twisting, and more.

A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.
Akilah Pearson & Kalah Bell
A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.
Alexis Benzaquen, Daniella Miculitzki, & Family
A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.
Angie's Epicurean Ice Cream
A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.
Bal Harbour Shops' Bianco Gelato
A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.
Charissa Dyer, Lucia Mejia, & Friend
A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.
Charmaine Gatlin & Fana Holtz
A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.
A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.
A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.
A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.
A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.
Eliza, William, & Benjamin Elias
A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.
Erin Newberg, Lana Bernstein, & Carolyn Travis
A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.
A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.
Le Zoo's ice cream station
A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.
Madison Karl, Reggae Foreman, & Rocco Foreman
A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.
Rosemary, Ruby, and Jeremy Schwach
A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.
Sweet Guilt by Angelica
A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.
Sydney Presendieu
A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.
Ruby Schwach
A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.
Sarah Watson, Luna & Jiwon Baik
A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.
A variety of images showcasing the fourth annual “Ice Cream We Love” event. Images include guests in attendance, ice cream treats and setup, and activities featured at the event including games, face painting, and performances.

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