The results are in! Who has the best products, services, and experiences in Calgary? We asked and you answered. Developed to recognize quality family retailers and service providers in our community, this year's Parents' Choice Awards is our 23rd annual. Our readers were invited to vote online at calgaryschild.com for their family favorites in over 30 categories. Thank you to everyone who voted and sent us such wonderful feedback. We have tallied your votes - here are your 2019 Calgary's Child Parents' Choice Award Winners!
City of Calgary Tourist / Family Attraction
Winner Calgary Zoo
Honourable Mention Heritage Park Historical Village
Honourable Mention TELUS Spark
Family Fun Location
Winner Calgary Corn Maze & Fun Farm
Honourable Mention Butterfield Acres Farm
Honourable Mention Hide N Seek Indoor Playground
Annual Family Festival
Winner Calgary Stampede
Honourable Mention Airdrie Festival of Lights
Honourable Mention Beakerhead
Family Halloween Event
Winner Heritage Park Historical Village - Ghouls' Night Out
Honourable Mention Calgary Corn Maze & Fun Farm - Autumn Pumpkin Festival
Honourable Mention Butterfield Acres Farm - Harvest Pumpkin Hunts
Family Christmas Event
Winner Calgary Zoo - Zoolights
Honourable Mention Heritage Park Historical Village - Once Upon a Christmas
Honourable Mention Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market
Extracurricular Programs for Preschoolers
Winner Calgary Public Library
Honourable Mention The City of Calgary Recreation
Honourable Mention YMCA
Program for School-Aged Children
Winner The City of Calgary Recreation
Honourable Mention YMCA
Honourable Mention WinSport
Program for Teens
Winner YMCA
Honourable Mention WinSport
Honourable Mention The City of Calgary Recreation
Children's Day Camp
Winner Pedalheads Bike Camps
Honourable Mention YMCA
Honourable Mention Joso's Play & Learn Centres
Children's Residential/Sleep-Away Camp
Winner Camp Cadicasu
Honourable Mention YMCA Camp Chief Hector
Honourable Mention Kamp Kiwanis
Family Recreation Facility
Winner Southland Leisure Centre
Honourable Mention VIVO, for Healthier Generations
Honourable Mention Westside Recreation Centre
Museum for Families
Winner TELUS Spark
Honourable Mention Royal Tyrrell Museum
Honourable Mention Heritage Park Historical Village
Best Live Theatre Group for Families
Winner StoryBook Theatre
Honourable Mention Jubilations Dinner Theatre TIE
Honourable Mention Loose Moose Theatre Company TIE
Honourable Mention Stage West For Kids
Place to have a Children's Party
Winner Calgary Zoo
Honourable Mention Flying Squirrel Sports
Honourable Mention Joso's Play & Learn Centres
In-Home Party Entertainment
Winner Mad Science of Southern Alberta TIE
Winner Christopher Cool Productions TIE
Honourable Mention Butterfield Acres Farm
Honourable Mention Calgary Reptile Parties
Natural Foods Store
Winner Community Natural Foods
Honourable Mention Sunterra Market
Honourable Mention Planet Organic Market
Farmers Market
Winner Calgary Farmers' Market
Honourable Mention Crossroads Market
Honourable Mention Bearspaw Lions Farmers Market
Ice Cream Store
Winner Village Ice Cream
Honourable Mention Marble Slab Creamery
Honourable Mention Made By Marcus
Family Dining
Winner Boston Pizza
Honourable Mention Montana's BBQ & Bar
Honourable Mention 4th Spot Kitchen & Bar
Preschool, Playschool or Jr. Kindergarten
Winner Kaleidoscope Kids Preschool
Honourable Mention Edelweiss Preparatory School
Honourable Mention Joso's Play & Learn Centres
Tutor / Remedial Support
Winner Kumon
Honourable Mention Calgary Tutoring Centre
Honourable Mention Sylvan Learning Centres TIE
Honourable Mention The Renert Centre TIE
Parented Playgroup for Children
Winner Gymboree Play & Music
Honourable Mention Joso's Play & Learn Centres
Honourable Mention Calgary Outdoor Playgroup Community
Parent Support Group
Winner Alberta Health Services - Perinatal Services
Honourable Mention Families Matter
Honourable Mention Mommy Connections
Best Full-Day Child Care Service
Winner Kids & Company
Honourable Mention Joso's Play & Learn Centres
Honourable Mention BrightPath Early Learning
Children's Retail (Independently Owned)
Winner Kacz' Kids
Honourable Mention The Great Outdoors Junior Outfitters
Honourable Mention Baby & Me
Second-Hand Children's Retail (Independently Owned)
Winner Once Upon A Child (North)
Honourable Mention Once Upon A Child (South)
Honourable Mention Twice Bearly Children's Boutique
Place for Children's Haircuts
Winner Beaners Fun Cuts For Kids
Honourable Mention Melonhead Children's Hair Care
Honourable Mention Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop
Shopping Mall for Families
Winner Market Mall
Honourable Mention CrossIron Mills
Honourable Mention Southcentre Mall
Toy & Game Store (Independently Owned)
Winner The Discovery Hut
Honourable Mention Castle Toys
Honourable Mention Monkey Mountain Toys
Best Accessible/Inclusive Experience for Kids with Special Needs
Winner PINNOVATE DIY Studio
Honourable Mention Between Friends
Honourable Mention Southcentre Mall TIE
Honourable Mention Sensory-Friendly Screenings at Cineplex TIE
Best Place to Take Your Kids on a Crummy Day
Winner TELUS Spark
Honourable Mention Calgary Public Library
Honourable Mention Hide N Seek Indoor Playground
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