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We are thrilled to announce the WINNERS of the 2018 Macaroni Kid Springfield Gold Daisy Awards! It was an exciting 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 PLACE FOR THEATER ARTS
The Drama Studio (Springfield)
BEST LIBRARY
Springfield
BEST SWIM LESSON
Scantic Valley YMCA (Wilbraham)
BEST PLACE FOR KID FITNESS PROGRAMS
Movement Terrain (Wilbraham)
BEST PLACE FOR MARTIAL ARTS
Massachusetts Taekwondo Academy (E. Longmeadow)
BEST SPOT FOR YOGA
Heartsong (E. Longmeadow)
BEST PARK
Forest Park (Springfield)
BEST PLAYGROUND
Spec Pond (Wilbraham)
BEST PLACE FOR CREATIVE ARTS
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
Interskate 91 (Wilbraham)
BEST HIKING/BIKING TRAIL
Rice Nature Preserve (Wilbraham)
BEST FAMILY FRIENDLY FESTIVAL/EVENT
Bright Nights in Forest Park (Springfield)
BEST DANCE STUDIO
Artistic Dance Conservatory (E. Longmeadow)
BEST DAYCARE
JCC Early Learning Center (Springfield)
BEST PLACE FOR GYMNASTICS
Pioneer Gymnastics (E. Longmeadow)
BEST PRESCHOOL
Pioneer Valley Montessori School (Springfield)
BEST SUMMER CAMP
JCC Summer Camps (Springfield)
BEST PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM
Baystate Health (Springfield)
BEST GROUPS FOR MOMS/DADS
Wilbraham Children's Museum (Wilbraham)
BEST FAMILY FRIENDLY DENTAL PRACTICE
Pediatric Dental Associates (Springfield)
BEST PEDIATRIC OFFICE
Pediatric Services of Springfield (E.Longmeadow)
BEST FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
Robert Charles Photography (E.Longmeadow)
BEST REALTOR
Maci Colondres, Keller Williams Realty
BEST GYM/FITNESS PROGRAM FOR MOMS/DADS
Scantic Valley YMCA (Wilbraham)
BEST HAIR SALON
Daisy Doo's & Dudes (Wilbraham)
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
Wings Over (Springfield)
BEST TAKE-OUT
Ginger Blossom (Springfield)
BEST ICE CREAM
Rice Fruit Farm (Wilbraham)
BEST PLACE FOR SWEETS
Pete's Sweets (E. Longmeadow)
BEST FARMERS' MARKET
Farmers' Market at Forest Park (Springfield)
BEST FARM
Rice Fruit Farm (Wilbraham)
BEST CAKE/CUPCAKES/COOKIES
Pete's Sweets (E. Longmeadow)
BEST CATERER
Texas Roadhouse (Springfield)
BEST CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINER
Jon O'Neill
BEST BIRTHDAY PARTY VENUE
Interskate 91 (Wilbraham)
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Winning businesses will receive free placement on our website 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 them and mention MacKid Springfield when you do!
I'm also pleased to announce that BEST REALTOR: Maci Colondres, Keller Williams Realty won the three month ad package with MacKid for January - March 2019! 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.
