This year, Macaroni KID Columbia, called upon our community and you shared with us the places in Columbia, MO that bring families together. Thank YOU for helping us shine a spotlight on the businesses and organizations that make Columbia such a special place to live and play.
The Family Favorites Awards are designed to highlight the variety of businesses and services that Columbia has to offer.
Winners by category:
Family Fun & Entertainment
- Favorite Playground: Cosmopolitan Park Playground
- Favorite Park: Stephens Lake Park
- Favorite Pool: Wilson Beach Club
- Favorite Place for a playdate: Tiny Play Cafe
- Favorite Indoor Play Space: Tiny Play Cafe
- Favorite Animal / Nature Encounter: Rock Bridge State Park
- Favorite Seasonal Event (e.g., festivals, holiday attractions): Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival
- Favorite Fall Farm: Lloyd's Family Farm
Food & Dining
- Favorite Family-Friendly Restaurant: Shakespeare's
- Favorite Kids Menu: D. Rowe's
- Favorite Pizza Spot: Shakespeare's
- Favorite Breakfast Spot: Ozark Mountain Biscuit and Bar
- Favorite Coffee Shop: Toasty Goat
- Favorite Sweet Treat Shop: Andy's Frozen Custard
- Favorite Takeout for Busy Families: D. Rowe's
- Favorite Food Truck: Ozark Mountain Biscuit Truck
- Favorite Kid Friendly Spot to Grab a Drink: Logboat
- Favorite Dog-Friendly Patio: Logboat
Shopping
- Favorite Toy or Game Store: Speckled Frog
- Favorite Boutique or Gift Shop: Plume
- Favorite Grocery Store: Schnucks
- Favorite Farmers Market Vendor: Battlefield Lavender
- Favorite Specialty Food purveyor (Butcher, farm stand, etc): TIE - Tsokolate Confections and Fiddle and Stone
- Favorite Local Crafter: TIE - Sawdust Studio and Mackenzie's Blakery
Services for Families
- Favorite Pediatrician or Family Doctor: Tiger Pediatrics
- Favorite Dentist for Kids: Columbia Dentistry for Children
- Favorite OB/GYN: Dr. Sarah Bernard
- Favorite Doula / Birthing Coach / Center: Julie Ferdman, CPM with Spiral of Life Midwifery Services
- Favorite Breastfeeding / Lactation Support: Stephanie Lilley with Lilley Lactation
- Favorite Chiropractor: Dr. Kenzie Schouten
- Favorite Family Vision Care: Family Focus Eye Care
- Favorite Family Mental Health Professional: True North of Columbia
- Favorite Therapy Providers (Occupational, Physical, Speech): Children's Therapy Center
- Favorite Kid-Friendly Salons: TIE - The Groom Room and Clean Cut Barber Shop
- Favorite Salon: The Clip Joint
Local Experiences
- Best Date Night Spot for Parents: TIE - Barred Owl and Cherry Street Cellar
- Favorite Place for a Family Hike or Walk: Rock Bridge State Park
- Best Place to Host a Birthday Party: Tiny Play Cafe
- Favorite Place for Family Fitness (e.g., yoga studios, martial arts schools): TIE - Wilson's and The ARC
- Best Music, Art, or Dance Class: Compass, Inc (Music), Serendipity Salon & Gallery (Art) and Columbia Performing Arts Center (Dance)
- Favorite Sports Program: Columbia Rush
- Best youth programing: Adventure Club
- Best Activity for teens/tweens: Tryps Theatre
Specialty Businesses
- Favorite Swim Lessons: Tiger Swim
- Favorite Preschool: Sprout Academy
- Favorite School: The Language Tree
- Best Summer Camp: Tryps Kids
- Favorite Local Photographer for Family Portraits: Holly Greenup
- Favorite Local Photographer for Maternity: Lollipop Photography
- Favorite Local Photographer for Newborns: Lollipop Photography
- Best Community or Non-Profit Organization for Families: First Chance for Children
