Bal Harbour Shops hosted its 8th Annual Ice Cream We Love philanthropic event on Saturday, January 17th, and Sunday, January 18th, during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. This beloved event once again benefited Holtz Children’s Hospital at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. All weekend long, the lush walkways were transformed into an ice cream wonderland, featuring 18 pop-ups from beloved national and local brands, including Peek Á Treat, Santo Dulce!, The Baked Bear, Miami “N” Ice, and many more. Alongside classic cones and indulgent sundaes, Bal Harbour Shops also introduced a savory offering for the first time: cheesy quesadillas from Taquiza. Families enjoyed live DJ beats, were entertained by a juggler, and participated in activities such as the Sweet Treat Charm Bar, Face Paint Glitter Bar, Ice Cream Embroidery Bar, Pick and Mix Candy Cart, Bloom Bar, and many other fun experiences throughout the Shops.
Introducing Culture Bites, a new column that distills the best of the fall cultural calendar—on the stage, on the page, and across museum halls. Get your copy of the Fall Issue of Bal Harbour magazine to see the complete list of what’s topping our fall agenda, including these three upcoming standouts in Paris, New York, and San Francisco.
Book it to Hublot to discover the latest collab between Murakami and one of Switzerland’s most esteemed watchmakers.
Calling all artists: What does your Bal Harbour Shops dream look like?
The 7th annual Bal Harbour Shops Creative Challenge is officially underway. This year, we invite illustrators from around the world to explore The Art of Dreaming—reimagining Bal Harbour Shops as a place where fashion, dining, nature, art and culture collide, and the impossible feels beautifully possible.
In partnership with Fida Worldwide, one Grand Prize winner will receive $3,500, have their work published in the Winter 2026 issue of Bal Harbour Magazine, and be commissioned for an upcoming editorial illustration project. Three finalists will each receive $750 and be featured across our digital channels.
Ready to dream? Submit your original work by October 16 [link in bio] and share it on Instagram using #BHSCreativeDream.
