Just in time for holiday shopping, we are thrilled to announce the 2023 Macaroni KID Douglas County Family Spotlight Award Winners!
It was an exciting contest, with thousands of nominations and votes! I love seeing the enthusiasm our community has for local businesses! Every business that was nominated and voted for through this process deserves a heartfelt "Congratulations!"
A huge THANK YOU to all our subscribers who took the time to nominate and vote. This contest doesn't happen without your participation.
And CONGRATULATIONS to Douglas County Libraries, the business that received the most nominations and votes in one category and the winner of our $500 customized marketing package!
This contest featured some very close races, which resulted in first-place ties in a few categories — including one three-way tie! So many amazing local businesses were included. We hope you discover a few new ones!
Without further ado, the winners by category are...
Exhaust and Enrich Your Kids |
ART LESSONS: Arts on Fire, Highlands Ranch
DANCE LESSONS: Performing Arts Academy, Highlands Ranch
DRAMA/THEATER LESSONS: Parker Arts/PACE Center, Parker
GYMNASTICS/MOVEMENT – LITTLE KIDS: Peak Athletics, Highlands Ranch
GYMNASTICS/CHEER/PARKOUR – TWEENS/TEENS: Peak Athletics, Highlands Ranch
MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO (TIE!): Impact Taekwondo, Highlands Ranch, AND Parker Academy of Martial Arts, Parker
MUSIC LESSONS: School of Rock, Highlands Ranch
SWIM LESSONS: SwimLabs Swim School, Highlands Ranch
YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM: HRCA Youth Sports, Highlands Ranch
Entertain Your Kids |
WHERE TO GO FOR INDOOR FUN – LITTLE KIDS: Douglas County Libraries, Douglas County
WHERE TO GO FOR INDOOR FUN – TWEENS/TEENS: Main Event, Highlands Ranch
WHERE TO GO FOR OUTDOOR FUN: Philip S. Miller Park, Castle Rock
LIVE FAMILY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES: Parker Arts/PACE Center, Parker
Celebrate With Your Family |
PARTY VENUE – LITTLE KIDS (TIE!): Play Street Museum, Highlands Ranch, Douglas County Libraries, multiple locations, AND The MAC, Castle Rock
PARTY VENUE – BIG KIDS: Main Event, Highlands Ranch
MOBILE PARTY ENTERTAINER: Castle Rock Foam Parties, Castle Rock
PARTY SWEET TREATS: Eileen's Colossal Cookies, Highlands Ranch
OTHER PARTY SERVICES: Simply Savor, Highlands Ranch
WHERE TO BUY GIFTS: BOOKS, GAMES, TOYS: Enchanted Grounds, Highlands Ranch
Dine With Your Family |
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH PLACE: Snooze an AM Eatery, Lone Tree
COFFEE/TEA SHOP (TIE!): Festive Cup Coffee and Gift Boutique, Highlands Ranch, AND Fika Coffee House, Parker
PIZZA PLACE: Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse, Highlands Ranch
BURGER PLACE: In N Out Burger, Lone Tree
ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURT: Gelato & Co. Cremeria Italiana, Highlands Ranch
Take Care of Your Kids |
PEDIATRICIAN: Pediatrics 5280, Castle Rock
PEDIATRIC DENTIST: Sweetpea Children's Dentistry, Parker
ORTHODONTIST: Parker Orthodontics, Parker
HOSPITAL: Children's Hospital Colorado, Highlands Ranch
URGENT CARE: UCHealth Urgent Care, Highlands Ranch
PRESCHOOL: St. Luke’s Little School, Highlands Ranch
KIDS' HAIRCUT: Jack & Jill Children's Salon, Lone Tree
Take Care of Your Pets |
VETERINARIAN SERVICES: VCA Animal Clinic, Parker
PET BOARDING SERVICES: K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel, Lone Tree
PET GROOMING SERVICES: Wag N Wash, Highlands Ranch
Take Care of Mama (& Papa) Bear |
BREWERY/WINERY/PLACE TO GRAB A DRINK: Postino, Highlands Ranch
DATE NIGHT RESTAURANT: La Loma Mexican Restaurant, Castle Rock
MOMS' NIGHT OUT ACTIVITY: Board & Brush, Highlands Ranch
PAMPERING PLACE FOR MOM: The Woodhouse Day Spa, Castle Pines
FITNESS STUDIO/GYM/HEALTH CLUB: Chuze Fitness, Highlands Ranch
One Last Thing (OK, Two!) |
BEST NEW BUSINESS (Open 12 Months or Less): Deja Brew, Parker
BEST KEPT SECRET: Douglas County Libraries, Douglas County
Winning businesses receive a Macaroni KID Family Spotlight Award Winner certificate to display at their place of business, the honor of knowing local Douglas County families think they are the greatest, and a free listing in our Business Directory through December 31, 2024, for year-long recognition!
Our Business Directory is a wonderful place to find local, family-friendly businesses! Congratulations again, and thank you all for supporting Macaroni KID Douglas County and other local businesses!
The 2023 Macaroni KID Douglas County Family Spotlight Awards are a nominations-based contest. Businesses with the most validated nominations move on to the voting round. Businesses with the most validated votes win their category! See our Official Sweepstakes Rules and our Information Page for more details.
Contact me at kyrieandsam@macaronikid.com for more information about this contest or about Macaroni KID Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree (covering all of Douglas County).