1st Annual Macaroni Kid South Shore Boston Best of Family Awards!
As parents we want to know the best local business, venues and organizations for family-friendly fun in our area. And who is better to provide us with that information than other parents?!
Congratulations to all who were nominated! There is truly a wealth of wonderful, family-friendly businesses in our area! There were even three dead ties! That is truly a testament to how close many of the races were.
The winners are ...
Arts & Recreation
Best Bowling Alley - Boston Bowl Hanover
Best Family-Friendly Gym -YMCA Emilson Branch, Hanover
Best Library - Pembroke Public Library, Pembroke
Best Indoor Play Center - Jungle Jake's, Pembroke
Best Place to Take Kids for the Afternoon - Jungle Jake's, Pembroke & Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries, Marshfield
Best Movie Theater - Patriot Cinemas - Hanover Mall Cinemas 10, Hanover
Best Playdate - Jungle Jake's, Pembroke
Best Playground - Marshfield Kids at Play Plaza, 15 Library Plaza, Marshfield
Best Pottery Painting Shop - The Pottery Playce, Hanover
Best Public Pool - YMCA Emilson Branch, Hanover
Best Public Rink - Hobomock Arena, Pembroke
Best Rainy Day Visit - Hanson Children's Museum (soon to be South Shore Children's Museum), Hanover
Best Youth Performing Arts Theater - The Company Theatre, Norwell
Education/Classes/Enrichment
Best Art Class - South Shore Learning Lab, Norwell
Best Dance Class - A Dancer's World, Pembroke
Best Daycare - Bright Horizons, Norwell
Best Early Education Enrichment Center - My Gym, Norwell
Best Gymnastics Gym - Tumblefun, Marshfield
Best Kids' Yoga Studio - Mamas Move, Norwell
Best Music Class - South Shore Conservatory, Hingham & Duxbury
Best Preschool - Cherubs Child Development Center, Marshfield
Best Private School - St. Bridget School, Abington
Best Public School - Governor Winslow School, Marshfield
Best Summer Camp - Camp Ponkiwanee, Hanson
Best Swim Lessons - YMCA Emilson Branch, Hanover
Let's Eat
Best Candy Store - The Candy Jar and Designs in Bloom, Pembroke
Best Coffee Shop - Gunther Tooties, Hanover
Best Custom Cookies - Veronica's Sweetcakes, Marshfield
Best Cupcakes - Veronica's Sweetcakes, Marshfield
Best Family-Friendly Restaurant - 99 Restaurant, Pembroke
Best Frozen Treats - Dairy Twist, Pembroke
Best Pizza - Poopsie's, Pembroke
Best Place to Buy Healthy Food - Trader Joe's, Hanover
Shopping & Services
Best Place to Buy Arts & Craft Supplies - Michael's, Hanover
Best Baby Boutique - Olivia Rose Children's Boutique, Marshfield
Best Bookstore - Barnes & Noble, Hingham
Best Children's Consignment/Resale Shop - Kids Closet, Pembroke
Best Children's Consignment/Resale Event - Children's Clothesline, Hanover & There They Grow Again, Hanover
Best Children's Gift Shop - The Toy Box, Hanover
Best Custom Accessories - Mono Mono Boutique, Marshfield
Best Family-Friendly Dentist - Dr. Kristine Grazioso, Cohasset
Best Family Photographer - Sarah Hinchey Photography, Hingham & Tracy Marino Photography, Pembroke
Best Kid-Friendly Salon - Snip-its, Hingham
Best Orthodontist - Hanover Orthodontics, Hanover
Best Pediatrician - Dr. Christopher R. Cox, Norwell
Best Sporting Goods Store - Dick's Sporting Goods, Hanover
We Like to Party
Best Children's Entertainer - MamaSteph, Scituate
Best Party Planner - A Fork in the Road, Pembroke
Best Party Rental - Busy Bee, Whitman
Best Party Supplies - ITZAPARTY, Pembroke
Best Party Venue - My Gym, Norwell
Other
Best Family/Child Focused Non-Profit - Wicked Good Cause, South Shore
Best Kept Secret - Mass Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries, Marshfield
Best New Business - Riva Pizza, Marshfield