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Lowell Macaroni is on a quest to find the places families love in Greater Lowell! Our Gold Daisy Awards start with YOU. Who do parents turn to when they want to find the best places for their kids, the best doctors, or the best plumber? Other parents! We've gathered your nominations for your favorite local businesses in all kinds of family-friendly categories. Now's your chance to cast your final vote for the local businesses that you love, where your family is welcomed and treated well, where your kids have a blast, where you always find what you need, or who come to your home and deliver amazing service.
Thank you to the hundreds of readers who nominated their favorite local businesses! Below is our list of finalists, based on YOUR nominations.
VOTING IS NOW OPEN for the Lowell Macaroni Kid 2018 Gold Daisy Awards! Cast your vote today and be entered to win one of four $25 gift certificates to the Greater Lowell business of your choice! Four winners will be selected randomly from all voters and announced on February 14th.
ONLY ONE VOTING FORM MAY BE SUBMITTED PER EMAIL ADDRESS! We are validating all email addresses so please respect the rules and submit just one voting form per email address. Feel free to ask friends, family, customers, clients, neighbors, the kids' bus driver, the babysitter (you get the picture) to vote for your favorites too!
Voting closes Monday, February 12, at 9 PM!
VOTE NOW TO SELECT YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL BUSINESSES!
The finalists for the Lowell Macaroni Kid 2018 Gold Daisy Awards:
ENTERTAINMENT
Indoor Playspace For Kids Age 0-7
- Loch Ness Playcenter, Chelmsford
- BB Kidz Klub, Westford
- Altitude Trampoline Park, Billerica
- One Stop Fun, Westford
Indoor Entertainment for Kids Age 8 and Up
- Altitude Trampoline Park, Billerica
- Plaster Fun Time, Chelmsford
- One Stop Fun, Westford
- Tyngsboro Sports Center
- Roller Kingdom, Tyngsboro
- Merrimack Valley Pavilion, Tewksbury
- Funtagious Fun Center, Tyngsboro
Bowling Lanes
- Wamesit Lanes, Tewksbury
- Brunswick Zone, Lowell
Miniature Golf
- Kimball Farm, Westford
- Max's Country Golf, Tyngsboro
- Merrimack Valley Pavilion, Tewksbury
Pick-Your-Own Farm
- Parlee Farms, Tyngsboro
- Drew Farm, Westford
- Farmer Dave's, Dracut
- Hill Orchard, Westford
- Parlee's Farm, Chelmsford
Party Destination for Children Age 0-6
- The Maker Farm, Westford
- Plaster Fun Time, Chelmsford
- Tyngsboro Sports Center
- Loch Ness Playcenter, Chelmsford
- Goldfish Swim School, Westford
- BB Kidz Klub, Westford
- The Little Gym, Littleton
- One Stop Fun, Westford
- Altitude Trampoline Park, Billerica
- Jump On In, Lowell
Party Destination for Children Age 7-12
- The Maker Farm, Westford
- Tyngsboro Sports Center
- Wamesit Lanes, Tewksbury
- Goldfish Swim School, Westford
- One Stop Fun, Westford
- Jump On In, Lowell
- Plaster Fun Time, Chelmsford
- Altitude Trampoline Park, Billerica
- Merrimack Valley Pavilion, Tewksbury
- Roller Kingdom, Tyngsboro
Movie Theater
- O'neil Cinemas, Littleton
- Showcase Cinema de Lux, Lowell
- AMC Theaters, Tyngsboro
- Luna Theater, Lowell
Outdoor Fun
- Kimball Farm, Westford
- The Maker Farm, Westford
- Nashoba Ski Area, Westford
- Parlee Farms, Tyngsboro
- Max's Country Golf
CLASSES & LESSONS FOR KIDS
Art & Crafts
- The Maker Farm, Westford
- Plaster Fun Time, Chelmsford
- Magic Brush Pottery & Glass Fusing, Tewksbury
- Michaels Craft Store, Chelmsford
Dance
- Spotlight Dance Academy, Westford
- Dance New England (DNE), North Chelmsford
- Bravo School of Dance, Dracut
- Studio A Dance Company, Chelmsford
- Studio Rhythm, Westford
- Karrie Stang's Gotta Dance, Chelmsford
- Lisa Pilato Dance Center, Dracut
- Dancing Center Unlimited, Chelmsford
- Dance Expressions Unlimited, Tyngsboro
Martial Arts
- Achieve Taekwondo, Westford
- ATA, Tewksbury
- Alpha Martial Arts, North Chelmsford
- Dragon Phoenix Martial Arts, Chelmsford
- Kessler Karate Academy, Westford
- The Self-Defense Institute, Tewksbury
Instrumental Music (i.e. classes for a particular instrument such as violin, piano, etc.)
- Music Academy of Chelmsford
- Indian Hill Music School, Littleton
- Music Elements, Chelmsford
Toddler/Preschool General Music
- Kindermusik with Bernadette Baird
- Music Academy of Chelmsford
- Music Together (Joyful Music), Westford
- Music Together of Mystic Valley, Billerica
- Music for Aardvarks, Indian Hill Music School, Littleton
Gymnastics
- All Star Gymnastics, Chelmsford
- The Little Gym, Littleton
- Walkers Gymastics, Lowell
Swimming
- Goldfish Swim School, Westford
- Boys & Girls Club of Billerica
- Greater Lowell YMCA
- Russell Mill Swim & Tennis Club, Chelmsford
- Pool School Plus, Tewksbury
- Swimpro Aquatics, Groton
Sports
- Tyngsboro Sports Center
- Millworks, Westford
Drama/Theater
- Applause Academy, Chelmsford
- The Maker Farm, Westford
- Cannon Theatre, Littleton
Horseback Riding
- Flying Change Stables, Chelmsford
- The Maker Farm, Westford
- Harmony Horse Stables, Littleton
- There Be Dragons Farm, Littleton
- The Cutter Farm, Dracut
CHILD CARE
Preschool/Nursery School
- Oak Meadow School, Littleton
- Kids on Track Preschool, Dracut
- Little Angels Academy, Dracut & Tyngsboro
- Open Door Nursery School, Chelmsford
- Westford Preschool at St. Marks
- Lions Pride Preschool, Chelmsford
- Roudenbush at Old Nab, Westford
- Chelmsford Integrated Preschool (CHIPS), Chelmsford
- Central Co-Operative Nursery School, Chelmsford
- ABC Nursery School, Chelmsford
- Great Futures Preschool, Billerica
- Groton Community School
Daycare Center
- Little Angels Academy, Dracut & Tyngsboro
- Child Care Center, Westford
- The Goddard School, Westford
- Klub Kid, Chelmsford
- Springboard School, Westford
- Knowledge Beginnings, South Chelmsford
- Creative Minds Early Learning Centers, Dracut & Tyngsboro
CAMPS & SUMMER PROGRAMS
Summer Day Camp
- The Maker Farm, Westford
- Summer at Lawrence Academy, Groton
- The Camp at Nashoba, Westford
- Marcus Lewis Day Camp, Westford
- Lowell Spinners Baseball Camp, Lowell
- Cub Scout West Wind Day Camp, Chelmsford
- The Kids League, Westford
- Camp Massapoag, Dunstable
Technology Camp
- Summer at Lawrence Academy, Groton
- Code Wiz, Westford
- Roudenbush Community Center, Westford
Specialty Camp (such as cooking, sewing, dance, theater, martial arts, etc.)
- Summer at Lawrence Academy, Groton
- The Maker Farm, Westford
- Alpha Martial Arts, North Chelmsford
- Achieve Taekwondo, Westford
RESTAURANTS & SPECIALTY FOOD
Family Restaurant
- Evivva Cucina, Westford
- Scola's Restaurant, Dracut
- Good Thymes, Lowell
- Rosco's Diner, Chelmsford
- Owen and Ollie's, Dracut
- Mr. Mac's, Tyngsboro
- Mooyah, Billerica
- Bobola's Restaurant, Dracut
- Yangtze River, Littleton
- Jon Ryan's Pub, Billerica & Tewksbury
Best Breakfast
- Paul's Diner, Westford
- Bobola's Family Restaurant, Dracut
- Rosie's Diner, Chelmsford
- ML Shaws Country Kitchen, Dracut
- BixBite, Westford
- Belly Buster Diner, Billerica
- Cracker Barrel, Tewksbury
- Connector Cafe, Lowell
- Comets, Tyngsboro
- Dream Diner, Tyngsboro
- Owl Diner, Lowell
"Date Night" Restaurant
- Gibbet Hill Grill, Groton
- Fuse Westford
- Fishbones, Chelmsford
- Moonstones, Chelmsford
- Rufina's, Chelmsford
- Evviva Cucina, Westford
- Cobblestones of Lowell
- Great Road Kitchen, Littleton
- Owen & Ollie's, Dracut
- Tavern in the Square, Lowell
Coffee Shop
- Frobie's, Dracut
- Java's Brewin, North Billerica
- Cafe 12, Chelmsford
- Rosie's Cafe, Lowell
- Blackbird Cafe, Groton
- Coffee and Cotton, Lowell
- Perfecto's Caffe, Tewksbury
Subs/Pizza/Takeout
- Brickhouse Center Sports Grill, Chelmsford
- Brothers Pizza, Dracut
- Silver Palate, Westford
- Littleton Sub Shoppe
- Westford House of Pizza
- Sal's Pizza, Chelmsford
- Zesty's Pizza, Chelmsford
- Amici, Chelmsford
- Moe's Southwest Grill, Chelmsford
- Thai Jasmine, Chelmsford
Bakery
- Sugar Coated Bakery, Dracut
- Cafe 12, Chelmsford
- House of Sweetness, Billerica
- Bittersweet Bake Shop, Tyngsboro
- Mirabellas, Tewksbury
Ice Cream
- Kimball Farm, Westford
- Sully's, Chelmsford
- Sullivan Farms, Tyngsboro
- Shaw Farm, Dracut
- Heritage Farms Ice Cream, Lowell
- Mac's Dairy Farm, Tewksbury
- Snowdaes, Lowell
Birthday Cakes
- Sugar Coated Bakery, Dracut
- Market Basket
- House of Sweetness, Billerica
- Bittersweet Bake Shop., Tyngsboro
CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture) Program
- Farmer Dave's, Dracut
- Springdell Farms, Littleton
SHOPPING
Consignment Event/Sale
- Chelmsford Mothers' Club Kids Tag Sale, Chelmsford
- Nashoba Valley Mothers of Multiples Best Everything Kids Sale, Chelmsford
Clothing Consignment Store/Thrift Shop
- Itsy Bitsy Thrifty, Billerica
- Chic Boutique, Tyngsboro
- Children's Orchard, Billerica
Party Supplies & Rental
- Party City, Chelmsford
- The Party Lab, Billerica
- Big Top Party Rental, Tewksbury
Farm Stand
- Springdell Farm, Littleton
- Lawndale Farm, Tyngsboro
- Jones Farm, Chelmsford
- Brox Farm, Dracut
- Farmer Dave's, Dracut
- Parlee Farms, Tyngsboro
Appliance Store
- Dracut Appliance
- Hunter Appliance, Littleton
Garden Center
- Mahoney's, Chelmsford
- Weston Nurseries, Chelmsford
- Agway, Chelmsford
- Cataldo's, Littleton
SPECIALTY SERVICES FOR KIDS
Pediatrician
- Pediatrics West, Westford & Groton
- Drs. Gilchrist, Sevigny & Galvin, Chelmsford
- Chelmsford Pediatrics
- Greater Lowell Pediatrics
- Drumhill Pediatrics
- Harvard Vanguard (Drs. Lee, Tresch, Melo), Chelmsford
Children's Dentist
- Sugarbug Dental Suite, Chelmsford
- Emerson Dental, Westford
- Lowell Dentistry for Children
- Children's Dental Associates, Westford
- Kindred Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, Groton
- Kangaroo Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, Lowell
Eye Doctor
- Dr. Mullon, Lexington Eye Associates, Westford
- Family Eye Care Center, Westford
Orthodontist
- Reichheld Ting Orthodontics, Billerica, Lowell & Westford
- Orthodontic Associates, Tewksbury
- Smiles by Dr. Krebs (Orthodontic Solutions), Chelmsford
- The Braces Place, Lowell
Children's Hair Salon/Barber
- Big League Haircuts, Chelmsford
- Billy's Barbershop, Lowell
- Yankee Clipper, Littleton & Chelmsford
- Cost Cutters
- Dracut Barber Shop
- The Salon at 142, Westford
SPECIALTY SERVICES FOR ADULTS
Spa
- Balance Spa, Tewksbury
- Serenity Spa, Tyngsboro
- True Looks Day Spa, Dracut
- Aroma Spa & Laser Center, Westford
Nail Salon
- Balance Nails, Westford
- Boutique Nails, Chelmsford
- Connection Nail Design, Billerica
- Sparkle Nails, Chelmsford
- Diamond Nails, Billerica
- Natural Nails, Billerica
- Art Nails, Billerica
Adult Hair Salon
- The Salon at 142, Westford
- Serenity Spa, Tyngsboro
- Salon Pure, Chelmsford
- InStyle Hair Design & Skin Spa, Westford
- Evolution Hair Design & Day Spa, Lowell
- Bella Mia Hair Salon, Billerica
Gym/Fitness Studio
- Choice Fitness, Chelmsford
- Jazzercise, Chelmsford
- Best Fitness, Chelmsford
- Planet Fitness, Billerica
- OrangeTheory, Westford
Family Photographer
- Polina Kuklina Photography, Westford
- Farmhouse Photography, Westford
- Erin Hilterman, Tyngsboro
- Allie.Photo, Chelmsford
- Meghan Moore, Lowell
Veterinarian/Animal Hospital
- Chelmsford Animal Hospital
- Countryside Veterinary Hospital, Chelmsford
- WholePet Veterinary Center, Westford
- Middlesex County Animal Hospital, Billerica
- Wignall Animal Hospital, Dracut
HOME SERVICES
Plumber
- Ayotte Plumbing, Chelmsford
- J. Ellis Plumbing, Townsend
- Theide Plumbing, Westford
General Contractor
- Building Professionals, Inc., Westford
- Black Diamond Carpentry, Westford
- Palacio Construction, Lowell
Heating/Cooling Installation & Service
- Nashoba Air, Littleton
- DuctWorks, Dracut
- J. Ellis Plumbing & Heating, Townsend
Auto Repair
- Kal's Auto Center, Dracut
- Sullivan Tire, Westford
- BP Service, Westford
- Groton Service Center
- Pro Tire and Tune, Billerica
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