Several years ago, the staff at MetroFamily Magazine set out to design an annual contest to point local families to the most family-friendly businesses and services in Oklahoma City. The result was Family Favorites, our annual “best of” award campaign that relies completely on nominations and votes from our readers to determine the best family-friendly businesses in the Oklahoma City metro. Just receiving a nomination for a Family Favorite award is great recognition and winning one means you’re really doing things right.
Below, find dozens of local businesses and organizations our readers voted to the top for 2021. These businesses, attractions, professionals and non-profits are the reason the Oklahoma City metro is a great place to raise a family. Congratulations!
Editor’s Note: For each category, the winner is listed at the top and finalists are listed in alphabetical order.
After-School Activities
Art Studios/Art Lessons
Fine Arts Institute of Edmond
Alisa Nelson Studio
Unpluggits Paint & Play
Dance Studios
Studio J Performing Arts Center
Dance Unlimited
Star Steps
Gymnastics/Cheer Training Facilities
Metro Gymnastics
Oklahoma Gold Gymnastics
Twist & Shout Training Center
Martial Arts Studios
Christian Karate Academy
Grand Master Won’s Taekwondo
Vision Martial Arts Academy
Music Instruction
Musical Me in OKC
Rosenbalm Academy Of Music
Spotlight Acting Academy
Sports Leagues for Kids
SoccerCity of Oklahoma City
i9 Sports
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Swimming Lessons
Oklahoma Swim Academy
Goldfish Swim School – Edmond
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Tutoring/Learning Assistance Centers
Core of Knowledge, LLC
Encouraging Words
iCode School Edmond
Camps
At-home Camp or Virtual Camp Experience
Camp DaKaNi – Camp Fire Heart of Oklahoma, Inc.
Edmond Parks and Recreation
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
Day Camps, Arts
AR Workshop Edmond
Fine Arts Institute of Edmond
Unpluggits Paint & Play
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
Day Camps, Multi-Activity
Edmond Parks and Recreation
KaleidEscape, St. Mary’s Episcopal School
Keystone Adventure School
Day Camps, Sports
Metro Gymnastics
Christian Karate Academy
SoccerCity of Oklahoma City
Sleep-Away Camps
YMCA Camp Classen
Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center
Child Care
Child Care Centers
Spontaneity Kid Care
Primrose School
YMCA
Mother’s/Children’s Day Out
New Covenant United Methodist Church
Church of the Servant – Starbright Children’s Day Out
First Presbyterian Church of Edmond
Community Support
Churches for Families & Children
Crossings Community Church
Life.Church
New Covenant United Methodist Church
Online Church Experience
Life.Church
New Covenant United Methodist Church
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
Districts
Midtown
The Paseo Arts District
Plaza District
Neighborhoods
Quail Creek
Cleveland Neighborhood
Sheffield Glen
Nonprofit Organizations that Serve Families and Children
Infant Crisis Services
Calm Waters
HOPE Center of Edmond
Education
Charter Schools
John Rex Charter School
Dove Science Academy
Epic Charter Schools
Private Schools, Preschool
St. Mary’s Episcopal School
Casady School
First Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Program (Western & NW 25th)
Private Schools, Elementary
St. Mary’s Episcopal School
Casady School
Keystone Adventure School and Farm
Trinity School at Edgemere
Private Schools, Secondary
Trinity School at Edgemere
Casady School
Oklahoma Christian Academy
Public School Systems, Elementary
Edmond Public Schools
Moore Public Schools
Piedmont Public Schools
Public School Systems, Secondary
Edmond Public Schools
Moore Public Schools
Putnam City School District
Specialty Schools
Trinity School at Edgemere
Epic Charter Schools
Keystone Adventure School and Farm
Virtual Learning Assistance & Support
Niquey’s Nest
Core of Knowledge LLC
Revise Collective
Health & Fitness
Birthing Centers
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
Lakeside Women’s Hospital
Oklahoma City Birth & Wellness Center
Chiropractors
Hackney Chiropractic
Radiant Life Chiropractic
Young Life Chiropractic
Dentists for Children/Family
Edmond Pediatric and Teen Dentistry
Dr. Bailey Schnebel Coleman, DDS
Dental Depot
Eye Care Providers
Parkside Eyecare Dr. Bradley Fielding & Dr. Julie Moore
Innovative Eyecare, Vision Source
Kid’s Eye Site
Family Counselors/Counseling Businesses
HALO Project
Christian Counseling, PLLC
Nancy Rumley Soliz, MS, LMFT, RPT-S
Thai-An Truong, LPC, LADC
Family Fitness Centers
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Life Time Fitness
Phamily Fun & Fitness
Hospitals
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
OU Medical Center/Children’s Hospital
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Oklahoma City
Midwives
Spirited Birth Midwifery
Community Midwifery Services
Dawn Karlin: Bliss Midwifery Services
OB/GYN
Dr. Michelle Brunnabend
Dr. Darren Goff
Dr. Misty Wayman
Orthodontists
Orthodontic Associates
Dental Depot
Orthodontic Specialists of Oklahoma
Pediatricians/Family Doctors
Dr. Doug Riddle, MD
Dr. Erica Faulconer, MD
Dr. Emily Marcy, MD
Urgent Care Clinics
Kids 1st Pediatric After Hours Clinic
Edmond Urgent Care
Just Kids Pediatrics
Local Shopping
Baby Boutiques
Green Bambino
Cinnamon Bears
Keedo Clothes
Boutiques/Gifts/Book Stores
Commonplace Books
Best of Books
Nappy Roots Books
Car Dealerships
Bob Howard Toyota
Carter Chevrolet Agency, LLC
Kalidy Kia
Consignment/Resale
Once Upon A Child
Consigning Sisters
Rhea Lana’s of Edmond
Elective Non-Medical Ultrasound
The Viewing Womb 3D/4D Ultrasound Studio and Boutique
The Nest OKC Mobile 4D Ultrasound – OKC
Grocery Stores to Find Healthy Food
Sprouts Farms Market
Crest Foods Inc
Natural Grocers
Place to Buy a Mask
The Black Scintilla
Nana’s Lil Kreations
Scrubs & Beyond
Toy Stores
Learning Tree Toys, Books & Games
Green Bambino
Thrive Mama Collective
Locally-owned Restaurants
Breakfast/Brunch
Neighborhood J.A.M.
Around the Corner Restaurant
Café Kacao
Cultural Experience
Café Kacao
Othello’s
Sheesh Mahal
Curbside Pickup
Health Nut Café
Bistro38
Othello’s
Date Night Restaurants
Cheever’s Cafe
Charleston’s Restaurant
Signature Grill
Family-Friendly Restaurants, Casual Dining
Edmond Railyard
The Garage Burgers & Beer
Green Chile Kitchen
Food Trucks
The Saucee Sicilian
Big O’s Pork & Dreams
Let’s Do Greek
Patio Dining
The Collective Kitchens and Cocktails
FRIDA Soutwest
Hidalgo’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Places to Eat Sweet Treats
Pie Junkie
Braum’s Ice Cream & Burger Restaurant
Cuppies & Joe
Restaurants for Pizza Night
Hideaway Pizza
Empire Slice House
The Hall’s Pizza Kitchen
Parties
Balloon Business
Party Pop OKC
Opulent Couture Balloons
Party Comes to You (Entertainment)
Character Connection Co. (formerly
Project Princess)
Pilar Designs Face Painting
Rumble (OKC Thunder)
Party Planner
Jessica Ganther — Party by Jess
Amanda Watson Photography
Party Venue to Enjoy Safely
Metro Gymnastics
Unpluggits Paint and Play
We Rock the Spectrum – Oklahoma City
Place to Buy Party Food & Party Supplies
Savor OKC
The Stuffed Olive
Uptown Grocery Co.
Yard-Sign Company
Sign Gypsies
Happy Yard Card
Simply Sign It
Places/Events
At-home Activity Packages/Virtual Experience
Metropolitan Library System
Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum
Unpluggits Paint & Play
Family Restrooms
OnCue
Oklahoma City Zoo
Quail Springs Mall
Free/Low-Cost Attractions for Family Fun
Scissortail Park
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum
Indoor Fun/Amusement Venues
Science Museum Oklahoma
Main Event Oklahoma City
Surge Adventure Park
Local Places to Take Out-of-Town Visitors
Bricktown District
National Cowboy & Western
Heritage Museum
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
Museums for Children/Families
Science Museum Oklahoma
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord Pickens Museum
Most-Missed Events during COVID
Festival of the Arts
Heard on Hurd
OKC Thunder Basketball Games
Outdoor Fun/Amusement Venues
Oklahoma City Zoo
Riversport Adventures
Scissortail Park
Parks
Scissortail Park
E.C. Hafer Park
Martin Park Nature Center
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Places for Fun with Toddlers
Oklahoma City Zoo
Metro Gymnastics
Myriad Botanical Gardens
SoccerCity
Places for Teen/Tween Fun
Riversport Adventures
Main Event Oklahoma City
Metro Gymnastics
Places to Explore Nature in Oklahoma
Martin Park Nature Center
Arcadia Lake
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Places to Swim
Pelican Bay Aquatic Center, Edmond
The Station in Moore
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Splash Pads
Scissortail Park
Little River Park
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Service Providers
Animal Service Businesses (Grooming, Training, etc.)
405 Vet Animal Hospital
K9 University
PetSmart
Car Repair
Christian Brothers Automotive
RBR Mobile Auto Care LLC
RW Automotive
Family Law Attorney/Firm
The Schroeder Group
Lee & Kisner
Postic & Bates, P.C.
Family/Child Photographers
Brandon Burton Photography
Amy Rau Photography
Erin Guimaraes Photography LLC & Photo Booth Rental
Robyn Waggoner Photography
Foster Care/Adoption Agency
Sunbeam Family Services
Angels Foster Family Network, OKC
The Anna’s House Foundation
Heat and Air Service Companies
Airco Service
Aire Serv of Greater Oklahoma City
Prudhom Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC
Home Inspectors
Gabe Robertson
Abraham’s Home Inspection
OORAH Inspections, LLC
House Cleaning & Organization
King’s Green Cleaning
Home Maid Better
Merry Maids of North Oklahoma City
Insurance Agency
Scott Streller – Farmers Insurance
Ann Smith – State Farm
Dennis Chaumont – State Farm
Place for Pampering Moms (Spa, etc.)
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Elements Massage
Velvet Monkey Salon
Realtor
David Sterling
Duncan Gals
Sheryl Moser Wonder Woman exp Realty
Special Needs Therapy Service
Sensational Kids, Inc. – Edmond
Core of Knowledge LLC
Encouraging Words
TOTAL POSS-ABILITIES, PLLC
Storm Shelter
Storm Safe Shelters
Tornado SAFE Shelters
Veterinarian
405 Vet Animal Hospital
Britton Road Veterinary Clinic
Edmond East Animal Hospital
Other
Pivot During COVID
Core of Knowledge LLC
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
Unpluggits Paint and Play
