National Ice Cream Day Celebration

Get ready to chill out and scoop up some fun on July 19th for a delightful, ice cream extravaganza to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. We’ve churned up a day full of sweet, ice cream-themed activities, games, and art projects that will delight kids and parents alike! But that’s not all! As a special topping, enjoy the celebration with a delicious frozen sweet treat. Treats will be available while supplies last, so come early to enjoy this tasty preview.

Programming for Saturday, July 19th Includes…

Ice Cream Themed Sensory Bin
Dive your hands into this sensory bin, themed around your favorite dessert—ice cream! Join us for a fun and tactile experience where children can explore a sensory bin filled with colorful and textured items that mimic the look and feel of ice cream and its toppings.

Discovery Tales – Ice Cream Themed Edition
Look, listen, and sing! Gather ’round, friends, for a delightful ice cream themed storytime. Join us as we sing songs and read stories all about everyone’s favorite sweet treat—ice cream.

The Play Fair Game Show – Ice Cream Themed Edition
Get ready for an exciting and deliciously fun family game show! The Play Fair Game Show – Ice Cream Edition features multiple-choice questions and carnival-inspired challenges, all themed around ice cream.

Ice Cream Ball Demonstration
Take part in a fun and educational demonstration all about how to make homemade ice cream! Watch as we use an ice cream ball to create this delicious treat, and learn the steps to make your own at home.

Ice Cream Sundae Bar Painting
Create your very own ice cream painting at our Ice Cream Sundae Bar Painting activity! Using your handprint as the base, you’ll design a delightful ice cream sundae complete with pretend sprinkles and other fun toppings.

2025 Special Guests & Partners

Luckys Coffee, Ice Cream & Candy : The sweetest spot in the Baltimore Inner Harbor! Luckys Coffee, Ice Cream & Candy is an old-fashioned parlor offering ice cream, milkshakes & bulk candy, including vintage varieties. Lucky’s Baltimore opened in 2011 as “The Best of Luck Candy & Gifts,” a pop-up in Harbor East before moving to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and rebranding as Luckys Coffee, Ice Cream & Candy to represent owner Alexis “Lucky” Thompson.

Taharka Brothers Ice Cream : Well known for serving up classic flavors along with constantly evolving roster of delightful, small-batch flavors beloved in Baltimore, Taharka Brothers’ award winning ice cream lineup includes favorites like Honey Graham, Mintflix & Chillz, Key Lime Pie, and Caramel Crunch. Taharka Brothers is widely known for their unique social mission, focused on creating an impactful, profitable business managed and operated by young adults from some of Baltimore’s most troubled neighborhoods. Our menu features rotating seasonal and one-time flavors inspired by local happenings and a handful of “collaborations” with other local small businesses throughout the year!

…and more! Stay tuned for programming and partner updates.