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2026 Macaroni KID Family Favorites: Voting is Open!

Vote for your favorite family businesses, programs, camps, and local spots! 🏆

By Toni Hill | Publisher February 27, 2026

Voting Is OPEN: 2026 Macaroni KID Family Favorites – Cherry Valley, Eastside & Greater Snohomish

Parents of Cherry Valley, Eastside & Greater Snohomish… this is your moment.

Hundreds of nominations are in. The ballots are set. And now it’s time to crown the places, people, and programs that make family life in our area extra special.

🗳️ How Voting Works
  • One ballot per email address for this region
  • You do NOT have to vote in every category
  • Vote for your favorites and move on with your day feeling accomplished 😊
 🗳️ Vote Now 

✨ Voting closes on March 23, 2026.
✨ Winners will be announced in a featured article in the newsletter on March 26, 2026.

* Click on the category to see who made it to the voting round. *

 Antique Store Finalists 
  • M&M Antiques and Collectibles
  • Queen Bee Antiques
  • Redmond Antique Mall
 Artist / Crafter Finalists 
  • Peace Love & Paint Parties by Sophia Noemi
  • Artisan’s in Everett
  • Yard Art by Sue - Sue Beauvais
 Art Classes / Lessons Finalists 
  • Miss Bailee
  • Northwest Art Center
  • Schack Art Center
 Auto Repair Finalists 
  • Streamline Auto Repair
  • TDC Automotive
  • Dalton's Midway
 Bakery Finalists 
  • Grateful Bread - Duvall
  • Choux Choux Bakery
  • Mrs. Quadri's Bakery
 Best Kept Secret Finalists 
  • Columbia Choirs
  • Artisans Books & Coffee
  • Kona Poke House Duvall
 Best New Business (Opened Within Last 12 Months) Finalists 
  • Mrs. Quadri's Bakery
  • Dwellers Drinkery
  • Hang Time Play Cafe
 Birthday Party Entertainers (Kids) Finalists 
  • Leapfrog Foam
  • Big Bounce Bros.
  • Cascading Colors Face Art
 Birthday Party Venue (Kids) Finalists 
  • Jump, Rattle, & Roll
  • Northwest Art Center
  • Stuffington's Ceramics & More
 Book Store Finalists 
  • We Be Book’n
  • Main St Books
  • Wit's End Bookstore
 Breakfast Finalists 
  • Maltby Cafe
  • Corie's Cafe
  • South Fork Bakery Company
 Brewery Finalists 
  • Route 2 Taproom
  • Dwellers Drinkery
  • Dairyland Brewing & Distillery
 Candy Shop Finalists 
  • Mrs Quadri's Bakery
  • Stella's Sweets
  • Magic Maggies Treats LLC
 Car Wash Finalists 
  • Chain Lake Express Wash
  • Tommy's Express® Car Wash
  • Wet Rabbit Express Car Wash
 Charity (Family Focused) Finalists 
  • Big Heart Big Smile Foundation
  • Take the Next Step
  • Empower Youth Network
 Coffee Shop Finalists 
  • The Rustic Cabin Coffee
  • We Be Book’n
  • Union Coffee Stand
 Consignment Store Finalists 
  • Small Threads for Kids
  • Mimi's Kids Children's Consignment Shop
  • Hive Kids Consignment
 Craft Supply Store Finalists 
  • Ben Franklin Crafts & Frame Shop - Monroe WA
  • Ben Franklin Crafts and Frames - Redmond
  • The Art Muse Gallery, Gifts & Supplies
 Cupcakes / Cookies / Cakes Finalists 
  • Mom & Pop’s Cakery
  • Mrs. Quadri's Bakery
  • Tiny Bakes Goods
 Dance Studio Finalists 
  • MPAC - Marysville Performing Arts Center
  • The Dance School
  • Northwest Dance & Acro
 Daycare Finalists 
  • Stellar Montessori Marysville
  • Tolt Montessori
  • Babes & Tots Home Daycare
 Family Dentist Finalists 
  • Juanita Kids Dentistry
  • Stellar Kids Dentistry
  • Marysville Kids Dentistry
 Farm Finalists 
  • Swan's Trail Farm
  • Boyd Family Farms
  • Lora Lee’s Family Farm
 Florist Finalists 
  • Duvall Flowers & Gifts
  • Barzen's Blooms
  • Monroe Floral
 Frozen Yogurt / Ice Cream Shop Finalists 
  • The Creamery Co.
  • The Ice Cream Bar
  • Yoforit Frozen Yogurt
 Gym Finalists 
  • HOTWORX Everett
  • Pursuit Fitness - Lake Stevens
  • 425 Fitness Bothell
 Gymnastics Finalists 
  • High Flight Gymnastics and Athletic Center
  • Advantage Gymnastics
  • Pacific Reign Gymnastics
 Hair Salon Finalists 
  • Frances Grace Salon
  • Faded on State
  • Kids Kutz
 Horseback Riding Lessons Finalists 
  • Western Sky Horsemanship
  • Mone Farms Training Center
  • Gold Creek Equestrian Center
 Indoor Play Place Finalists 
  • Jump, Rattle & Roll
  • Little Panda Play Cafe
  • Pump It Up
 Martial Arts Finalists 
  • Kung Fu 4 Kids
  • Master Kim's World Champion Taekwondo
  • Wild Style Gym
 Movie Theater Finalists 
  • Galaxy Theatres 12 - Monroe
  • Cinemark Totem Lake
  • New Life Theater
 Music Lessons Finalists 
  • The Magic Music Company
  • Joyful Academy of Music
  • Jam Academy
 Orthodontist Finalists 
  • Jones Family Orthodontist
  • Bourne Orthodontist
  • Neal Smiles Orthodontics
 Park / Playground Finalists 
  • Jennings Memorial Park
  • Marymoor Park
  • Lake Tye Park
 Pediatrician Finalists 
  • StayWell Family Medicine
  • Dr. Deb Nalty - Providence Monroe Family Medicine
  • Joshua Hilliard, MD - Optum
 Play Place Finalists 
  • Hang Time Play Cafe
  • Kids Magic Lab
  • The Ridge Activity Center
 Photographer (Family / Maternity / Newborn) Finalists 
  • Sugarbelle Photography
  • Enchanting Tales Photography
  • Photography 1955
 Pizza Finalists 
  • Amante Pizza & Pasta
  • Red Pepper Pizzeria
  • Monroe Pizza & Pasta
 Performing Arts Finalists 
  • Marysville Performing Arts Center
  • The Dance School
  • Columbia Choirs
 Preschool Finalists 
  • Sky Valley Parent Coop
  • Stellar Montessori - Marysville
  • Little Sprouts Child Care
 Real Estate Agent Finalists 
  • Jen Brooks - ReMax
  • Jesse R. Fish - Windermere
  • Kelli Edwards - The Agency
 Retail Favorites Finalists 
  • Enchanted Farms
  • Katie Quinn
  • Little Bipsy
 Restaurant Finalists 
  • Route 2 Taproom
  • Red Robin
  • Tuscano's Italian Kitchen
 Sports Program Finalists 
  • Snohomish Sports Dome
  • i9 Sports
  • Kaizen Fencing
 Summer Camp Finalists 
  • Studio East
  • Cedar Springs
  • Enchanted Farms
 Swim Lessons Finalists 
  • Eastside Swim School
  • 7C's Swim School
  • Cyan Swim Academy
 Tween / Teen Programs Finalists 
  • Kirkland Teen Union Building
  • The Dance School
  • Woodinville Teen Arts Alliance
 Toy Store Finalists 
  • Snapdoodle Toys and Games
  • Bricks & Minifigs - South Everett
  • Funko
 Veterinarian Finalists 
  • Woodinville Veterinary Hospital
  • Kindness Animal Clinic
  • Duvall Veterinary Hospital
 Wellness Finalists 
  • Beauty Elite
  • Hot Yoga Joy
  • Rise Studio

 Vote Now 

What Winners in Each Category Receive

🏅 Digital Winner Graphic Pack — social graphics + website badge to proudly display
📍 Yearlong Business Directory Listing — stay in front of local families all year ($150 value)
💰 $100 Advertising Credit — valid toward any Macaroni KID promotion package (6 months)
📣 Recognition in Winner Article & Social Posts — featured and tagged across our channels
🖼️ Frameable Certificate — mailed directly to your business
Bonus Drawing — all category winners will be entered to win a $500 Premium Advertising Package

Congratulations to all of our finalists!