Everyone has favorites. What are yours? Whether it is your doctor, a place to eat, a grocery store, or a place to shop, you likely have favorites and can tell your friends and family exactly why they are just that.
Our contest is reader-driven, and you, the reader, have selected this year’s winners. We received close to 41,000 votes this year, and now we have your winners here.
Ours is the longest-running contest of this kind in Central Alabama. If you have other suggestions for categories for next year, we’d love to hear from you.
Keep this list all year or access it at birminghamparent.com when you need a great suggestion from a friend. And when you see our Family Favorites logo in a place of business, know they were loved enough to be voted a “Family Favorite” by our readers.
Special congrats to the winner of our OWA giveaway, Ashley Smith, and special thanks to OWA for making that possible as our Family Favorites sponsor.
And the winners are…
FAMILY FUN
FAVORITE GEORGIA DESTINATION
Georgia Aquarium
FAVORITE FLORIDA DESTINATION
Panama City Beach
FAVORITE ALABAMA DESTINATION
Gulf Shores/Orange Beach
FAVORITE FAMILY OUTING
Birmingham Zoo
FAVORITE FAIR, FESTIVAL, OR SPECIAL EVENT
The Pepper Place Market
FAVORITE PUMPKIN PATCH
Helena Hollow
FAVORITE CHRISTMAS OUTING
Zoo Wild at the Birmingham Zoo
FAVORITE MUSEUM FOR KIDS
McWane Science Center
PARTIES, ACTIVITIES, & LEARNING
FAVORITE FIELD TRIP
Birmingham Zoo
FAVORITE GYM OR EXERCISE FACILITY
Life Time Fitness
FAVORITE BIRMINGHAM PARTY PLACE
McWane Science Center
FAVORITE TUTOR
Mathnasium
FAVORITE PRIVATE SCHOOL
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School
FAVORITE PRESCHOOL
Ardent Preschool & Daycare
FAVORITE MOTHER’S DAY OUT PROGRAM
Christ the King Lutheran School Preschool
FAVORITE SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM OR SERVICE
Linda Nolan Learning Center
FAVORITE COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL
University of Montevallo
FAVORITE GYMNASTICS CLASS
Sara Beth’s Gymnasts
FAVORITE PARENT/CHILD CLASS
Kindermusik with Michele & Friends
FAVORITE ART CLASS
Samford University Academy of Arts
FAVORITE DANCE CLASS
Tippi Toes Birmingham
FAVORITE MUSIC CLASS
Samford University Academy of the Arts
FAVORITE THEATRE CLASS
Red Mountain Theatre
FAVORITE MARTIAL ARTS CLASS
Tiger Rock
FAVORITE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
YMCA of Greater Birmingham
FAVORITE DAY CAMP
CHEERPRO Training
FAVORITE SLEEP AWAY CAMP
YMCA of Greater Birmingham’s Camp Cosby
FAVORITE BIRTHDAY CAKE
Edgar’s Bakery
FAVORITE PARTY RENTALS/SUPPLIES
Party City
FAVORITE PARTY ENTERTAINER OR EVENT
The Enchanted Princesses
Congrats to Ashley Smith of Birmingham, the random winner of the OWA trip for 4 in Foley, Alabama. Enjoy!
BUSINESSES & SERVICES
FAVORITE BANK
Regions Bank
FAVORITE CREDIT UNION
AMFirst/America’s First Federal Credit Union
FAVORITE SHOPPING CENTER OR MALL
The Summit
FAVORITE ITEMS FOR MOM & BABY
Wrapsody
FAVORITE KIDS’ HAIRCUT
Great Clips
FAVORITE CONSIGNMENT OR RETAIL SHOP
WeePeat Boutique
FAVORITE TOY STORE
Homewood Toy & Hobby
FAVORITE BOOKSTORE
Second & Charles
FAVORITE ICE CREAM
Bruster’s Ice Cream
FAVORITE FROZEN YOGURT
Yogurt Mountain
FAVORITE GROCERY STORE
Publix
FAVORITE FOOD DELIVERY
Kroger’s Food Delivery
FAVORITE BAKERY
Edgar’s Bakery
FAVORITE FAMILY DINNER
Taco Mama
FAVORITE KIDS’ MEAL
Chick-fil-A
FAVORITE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
Christy Pierce Photography
FAVORITE VETERINARIAN
Hope Animal Clinic
FAVORITE PET BOARDING
Pampered Pet Resort
FAVORITE TV STATION
WBRC Fox 6
FAVORITE RADIO STATION
WBHM FM 90.3/NPR
HEALTH & WELLNESS
FAVORITE PEDIATRIC DENTIST
Anglin Pediatric & Family Dentistry
FAVORITE FAMILY DENTIST
Chace Lake Family Dentistry
FAVORITE ORTHODONTIST
PT Orthodontics
FAVORITE PEDIATRICIAN
Dr. Richard Stone – Vestavia Pediatrics, Children’s of Alabama
FAVORITE ENT
Dr. Audie Woolley, Pediatric ENT Associates
FAVORITE DERMATOLOGIST
Total Skin and Beauty Dermatology Center
FAVORITE ALLERGIST
Dr. Weily Soong, AllerVie Health
FAVORITE CHIROPRACTOR
Family Wellness
FAVORITE OB/GYN
Dr. Sarah Aultman, Alabama Women’s Specialists
FAVORITE PHARMACY
Publix
FAVORITE OPTOMETRIST/OPHTHALMOLOGIST
Dr. Calah Ray, Vestavia Eye Care
FAVORITE FAMILY DOCTOR
Dr. James Colvard, Ascension Health
FAVORITE FERTILITY SPECIALIST
Alabama Fertility
FAVORITE PLACE TO HAVE A BABY
Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham
FAVORITE BIRTHING SUITES
Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham
FAVORITE WOMEN’S HEALTH FACILITY
Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham
FAVORITE CHILDREN’S HEALTH FACILITY
Children’s of Alabama
FAVORITE ALL-AROUND HOSPITAL
University Hospital – UAB
FAVORITE WALK-IN URGENT CARE
Ascension St. Vincent’s Urgent Care
FAVORITE URGENT CARE FACILITY FOR KIDS
Urgent Care for Children
FAVORITE COUNSELING SERVICES
North Shelby Psychiatric Services