Each year, Macaroni Kid Southern Montgomery asks our readers to tell us all about their favorite local businesses. From kids classes to preschools, local gems, and non-profits we want to know who has your heart. You didn't disappoint and we were happy to announce the winners a few weeks ago. Now it's time to get to know these places. Some you may know, some you may want to check out soon, and some you may want to ear mark for when you need their services. Remember, this contest is 100% voter driven. You, your friends, family, and neighbors gave us your opinion, so it's time to see what all the hype is about!

Kudos again to our 2024 Family Favorite Award Winners. Click on business name for contact info and more ways to connect!

Best Family Photographer

Rivas Reflections is a family photography studio specializing in Newborns, Children, Maternity and Families portraits.

Seasonal Mini Session specials always offered for Mother's Day, Easter, Spring/Fall (outdoors) and Christmas! Be sure to follow our social medias for those releases and to book.

Best Art Classes/Workshops

Hammer and Stain Pottstown

DIY projects for kids and adults. Summer Art Camps for kids!

Best Bakery

Sweet Touches by Tazia

Sweet Touches by Tazia is a bakery that specializes in centerpiece cakes, cupcakes, cookies, dessert trays, and party favor treats. We also offer some vegan treats.

Best Music Lessons

Community Music School, Trappe

This non-profit is truly a community gem. Offering classes for everyone from toddlers through adults there really is something for everyone. Get moving and shaking this season with Musikgarten classes for preschoolers or fulfill a life long dream to learn to play the guitar- the possibilities are endless. For those more inclined to listen and appreciate rather than play, check out CMS for community concerts!

Best Gymnastics

Berks East Gymnastics

Learn basic through advanced skills with trained professionals. Berks East offers weekly classes, camps and birthday parties!

Best Swim Lessons

Goldfish Swim School - Oaks

Goldfish Swim School - Oaks is the premier learn-to-swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years old. Goldfish offers weekly lessons and birthday parties.

Best Ice Cream

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream of Royersford

There's nothing quite like homemade ice cream. Handel's makes fresh, homemade ice cream daily and there are So. Many. Choices! Stop by and check out the daily specials. They also offer personalized "ice cream pies" for special occasions and to go quarts to fill your freezer!

Best Daycare

Goddard School of Royersford

Early education and child care. Caring and teaching children ages 6 weeks and up. Goddard offers day care services, a preschool, full day kindergarten and summer camps.

Best Storytime/Library Programming

Royersford Free Public Library

Part of the Montgomery County Library System, the Royersford Library proudly serves the Royersford, Limerick Twp and Upper Providence Twp communities. The library maintains 494,000 volumes and circulates over 620,000 items per year. Royersford Free Public Library offers books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, magazines, e-books, video games, reference services, free programs, public computers, free Wi-Fi, and printing services.

Highlights for kids include: a fun filled summer reading program, Pokemon Club, Lego Club, yoga, Nature explorers, Nature explorers, Stem Scouts and more.

Retail Favorite

Cranberry Street Boutique, Royersford

If you're looking for a unique gift, Cranberry Street Boutique is it.

There's a little something for everyone from babies on up; home decor, specialty foods, clothing, handmade items and more.

Shop local for your next gift (or treat yourself day!) purchases!

Check our Facebook Page for upcoming craft and DIY classes, as well as special events.

Best Youth Sports Program

West-Mont United Soccer Association

West-Mont United Soccer AssociationWMUSA is proud to offer soccer for all ages; preschool through adult. Offerings include: rec leagues, travel teams, summer camps, day camps and more.

Best Local Attraction

Elmwood Park Zoo

This 16-acre zoo is home to a wide variety of animals, from majestic mammals like giraffes and jaguars to fascinating reptiles and amphibians. The zoo offers extensive programming for children, including summer camps, homeschool workshops, and monthly eco-family programs

Happening NOW: Wild Lights!

Parties Made Perfect

Your Part-Time Princess LLC

Your Part-Time Princess is a local children's party business that offers princess appearances in the Montgomery County and surrounding area. Our Mission is to bring the experience of a lifetime to children as they encounter their favorite princess for a birthday or special event visit. We help you make dreams come true for your little one!

Follow on Instagram to catch upcoming public event appearances!

Best Breakfast

Annamarie's, Royersford

It's always good at Annamarie's! Voted for Best Breakfast (but we like lunch and dinner too!). Stop by to experience a new and exciting menu weekly.

Kids under 8 eat free on Wednesdays (with adult meal purchase)!

Best Indoor Play Space

Urban Air Adventure Park- East Norriton

Urban Air is where adventure awaits! Kids of all ages (and kids at heart) enjoy hours of fun bouncing on trampolines, navigating through obstacle courses, climbing the indoor gym and even flying through the air on an indoor sky ride!
Urban Air offers day passes, monthly memberships for the savvy buyer, birthday party packages and camps!