Happy Pops' First Birthday

Overview

With its riverside location, sprawling pools and all-round laidback feel, South Bank and summer have long gone hand-in-hand. And, just as the weather starts to warm up in Brisbane, one of the inner-city precinct's spots is giving Brisbanites an extra reason to visit — for free ice cream.

A year after setting up its first Brisbane outpost, Noosa's beloved Happy Pops is celebrating its first birthday by handing out its delicious desserts. Just head on by from 4–6pm on Saturday, September 12 and have a gold coin handy, as you'll be asked to donate to the Brisbane Children's Hospital in exchange for your frosty pop. If you'd prefer to donate via card, you can do that, too.

For those new to the Happy Pops experience, it's all about artisanal gelato on a stick, using all-natural, preservative-free Australian ingredients. Think Maleny milk, real vanilla, Belgian chocolate and actual fruit pieces. It also serves up vegan options, using soy, rice and coconut milk, which is good news for folks who don't consume animal products but still love a frosty treat.

And, while the celebratory giveaway is a limited affair, Happy Pops is also doing a 'Pimped Out Birthday Pop' from Monday, September 7–Sunday, September 20. The $8 dessert comes in the form of a gold chocolate gelato pop, as topped with caramel crunch, caramel chocolate and gold leaf.

Happy Pops' first birthday celebrations will take place from 4–6pm on Saturday, September 12 at its South Bank store.