We are thrilled to announce the WINNERS of the 2017 Macaroni Kid Springfield Gold Daisy Awards! It was an exciting second year for this award with tons of nominations and votes from folks all over the greater Springfield area. You let us know your go-to places in Springfield, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Wilbraham and Hampden to entertain, enrich, exhaust, and take care of your kids and families. And we agree — they are awesome!
So without any further ado, the winners by category are...
BEST INDOOR PLAY PLACE
Bounce Trampoline Sports (Springfield)
BEST LIBRARY
Springfield
BEST SWIM LESSON
Scantic Valley YMCA (Wilbraham)
BEST YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Lisa Katz
BEST PARK
Forest Park (Springfield)
BEST PLAYGROUND
Spec Pond (Wilbraham)
BEST PLACE FOR CREATIVITY
Springfield Museums (Springfield)
BEST PLACE FOR A PLAYDATE
Wilbraham Children's Museum (Wilbraham)
BEST RAINY DAY VISIT
Springfield Museums (Springfield)
BEST PLACE FOR TWEENS/TEENS
Movement Terrain (Wilbraham)
BEST HIKING/BIKING TRAIL
East Longmeadow Rail Trail (E. Longmeadow)
BEST FAMILY FRIENDLY FESTIVAL/EVENT
Bright Nights in Forest Park (Springfield)
BEST DANCE CLASS
Artistic Dance Conservatory (E. Longmeadow)
BEST DAYCARE
The Arbors Kids (E. Longmeadow)
BEST PLACE FOR GYMNASTICS
All American Gymnastics Academy (Wilbraham)
BEST KIDS FITNESS PROGRAM
Pioneer Gymnastics (E. Longmeadow)
BEST MUSIC CLASS
Bonnie Light's Music for Little People
BEST PRESCHOOL
Busy Bees (E. Longmeadow)
BEST SUMMER CAMP
Camp Massasoit (Springfield)
BEST PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM
Baystate Health (Springfield)
BEST GROUPS FOR MOMS/DADS
Wilbraham Children's Museum (Wilbraham)
BEST BABY OR CHILD CLOTHING STORE
Gap Kids (Longmeadow)
BEST SPORTS SHOP
Ski-In Ski Haus (E. Longmeadow & Wilbraham)
BEST BOOK OR TOY STORE
KiddlyWinks (Longmeadow)
BEST FAMILY FRIENDLY DENTAL PRACTICE
Pediatric Dental Associates (E. Longmeadow)
BEST PEDIATRIC PRACTICE
Pioneer Valley Pediatrics
BEST FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
Karen Geaghan (Wilbraham)
BEST GYM/FITNESS PROGRAM FOR MOMS/DADS
Scantic Valley YMCA (Wilbraham)
BEST HAIR SALON
Salon Karma (E. Longmeadow)
BEST FAMILY FRIENDLY RESTAURANT
Red Rose Pizzeria (Springfield)
BEST DATE NIGHT RESTAURANT
Center Square Grill (E. Longmeadow)
BEST COFFEE SHOP
Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters (E. Longmeadow)
BEST PIZZA
Red Rose Pizzeria (Springfield)
BEST FOOD DELIVERY
Neighborhood PIzza & Pasta House (Wilbraham)
BEST TAKE-OUT
Max Burger (Longmeadow)
BEST ICE CREAM
Rice Fruit Farm (Wilbraham)
BEST PLACE FOR SWEETS
Pops Biscotti & Chocolates (Wilbraham)
BEST FARMERS' MARKET
Farmers' Market at Forest Park (Springfield)
BEST CAKE/CUPCAKES
La Fiorentina Pastry Shop (Springfield & E. Longmeadow)
BEST PARTY VENUE
Pioneer Valley Gymnastics (E. Longmeadow)
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Winning businesses will receive free placement in our Biz Directory for yearlong recognition by Macaroni Kid, use of the Macaroni Kid Gold Daisy Awards logo to display at their place of business and across their social media pages, and the honor of knowing local families think they are the greatest! Be sure to visit their listings — our Biz Directory is a wonderful place to find local, family-friendly businesses.
I'm also pleased to announce that Pops Biscotti & Chocolates won the three month ad package with MacKid for January - March 2018! Stay tuned for their upcoming sponsorship across our social channels, in our newsletter and right here on our website! Congrats!!!
If you are a local business and would like more information about Macaroni Kid Springfield (covering Springfield, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Wilbraham and Hampden), please contact Kelly Pramberger at kellyp@macaronikid.com.
