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2023 Macaroni KID Douglas County Family Spotlight Award Winners

Recognizing the most loved local businesses for kids and families!

November 6, 2023

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 LESSONSParker Arts/PACE Center, Parker

GYMNASTICS/MOVEMENT – LITTLE KIDS: Peak Athletics, Highlands Ranch

GYMNASTICS/CHEER/PARKOUR – TWEENS/TEENSPeak Athletics, Highlands Ranch

MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO (TIE!): Impact Taekwondo, Highlands Ranch, AND Parker Academy of Martial Arts, Parker

MUSIC LESSONS: School of RockHighlands Ranch

SWIM LESSONS: SwimLabs Swim School, Highlands Ranch

YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM: HRCA Youth SportsHighlands 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 FUNPhilip S. Miller Park, Castle Rock

LIVE FAMILY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCESParker 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 KIDSMain Event, Highlands Ranch

MOBILE PARTY ENTERTAINERCastle Rock Foam Parties, Castle Rock

PARTY SWEET TREATSEileen'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 PLACESnooze 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 YOGURTGelato & Co. Cremeria Italiana, Highlands Ranch

 Take Care of Your Kids

PEDIATRICIAN: Pediatrics 5280, Castle Rock

PEDIATRIC DENTIST: Sweetpea Children's Dentistry, Parker

ORTHODONTISTParker Orthodontics, Parker

HOSPITALChildren's Hospital Colorado, Highlands Ranch

URGENT CARE: UCHealth Urgent Care, Highlands Ranch

PRESCHOOLSt. 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 RESTAURANTLa Loma Mexican Restaurant, Castle Rock

MOMS' NIGHT OUT ACTIVITYBoard & BrushHighlands 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).