It’s the most wonderful time of year:
The ballots have been counted, the results are in and we are excited to announce our Readers’ Choice winners. Thank you to all who voted in this year’s contest, our third annual Readers’ Choice. It’s always great fun to hear from readers and learn about your family-friendly favorites. We invite you to read about, share and enjoy these great businesses that have earned your vote. Congratulations to all of our winners!
Best Kept Secrets
Education
The Maryland Zoo Education Programs
Extracurricular/Enrichment Program/Camp
The Y in Central Maryland
Family Dining
Mission BBQ
Family Outings
National Aquarium
Family Services
Baltimore County Public Library
Shopping
The Avenue in Hampden
Medical Matters
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Food
Best Bakery
Woodlea Bakery
Best Burger
Abbey Burger Bistro
Best Ice Cream
The Charmery
Best Kids Deals – Local
Junior Orioles Dugout Club
Best Pizza
Vito’s Owings Mills
Best Restaurant with Entertainment or Diversions
Dave and Buster’s
Best Family-Friendly Eatery/Chain
Texas Roadhouse
Best Family-Friendly Eatery/Local
R. House
Extracurricular/Enrichment Program/Camp
Best Academic/Enrichment Program
Columbia School of Music
Best After-School Program
Columbia School of Music
Best School Break/Summer Program or Camp
The Y in Central Maryland
Best Sports Program
Gymnastics at Coppermine Fieldhouse
Best Dance Program
Baltimore School for the Arts
Best Visual Arts Program
TWIGS at Baltimore School for the Arts
Best Performance Art Program
Columbia School of Music
Education
Best Charter School
Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School
Best Preschool
St. Michael-St. Clement School
Best Private School/Boys
Calvert Hall
Best Private School/Girls
Institute of Notre Dame
Best Private School/Coed
Friends School of Baltimore
Best Public Schools/ Elementary School
Vincent Farm Elementary School
Best Public Schools/Middle School
Roland Park Elementary/Middle School
Best Public Schools/High School
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
Family Outings
Best Family Event
Weber’s Farm
Best Farmers Market
Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar
Best Free Family Fun
Annie’s Playground, Fallston
Best Indoor Activity
Maryland Science Center
Best Indoor Attraction
National Aquarium
Best Kids-Free Night Out
Bengies Drive-In Theatre
Best Performance Theater for Young Audiences
Children’s Playhouse of Maryland
Best Movie Theater
Cinemark Towson
Best Museum
American Visionary Art Museum
Best Outdoor Activity
The Maryland Zoo
Best Outdoor Attraction
The Maryland Zoo
Best Park/Play Area
Annie’s Playground, Fallston
Best Party Destination
Sky Zone
Best Professional Sporting Event for Families
Baltimore Orioles
Best Swimming Pool
The Y in Central Maryland
Family Services and Shopping
Best Baby/Family Photography
Picture People
Best Consignment/Trade
Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake
Best Daycare
Woodbrook Early Education Center
Best Family-Friendly Gym
The Y in Central Maryland
Best Local Kids’ Boutique
Wee Chic
Best Kids’ Spa
About Faces Day Spa & Salon
Best Mall to Shop with Kids
Arundel Mills
Best Maternity Clothing
Motherhood Maternity
Best Nanny/Babysitting Services
Doulas of Baltimore
Best Party Venue
Coppermine Fieldhouse
Best Place for Kids’ Furniture
IKEA
Best Place for Kids’ Hair Cuts
Cartoon Cuts
Best Local Toy Store
Shananigans
Medical Matters
Best Dentist
Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
Best ER for Kids
GBMC’s Pediatric Emergency Department
Best Orthodontist
Baltimore Orthodontic Group
Best Pediatric Hospital
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
Best Pediatric MentalHealth Practitioners
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Best Pediatric Orthopedic Practice
Towson Orthopaedic Associates
Best Pediatric Vision Care
The Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute
Best Pediatrician
Dr. Alicia Morgan-Cooper, Village Pediatrics
Best Place to Deliver Your Baby
GBMC
Best Urgent Care
Patient First