Our annual Family Favorites award campaign relies on nominations and votes from our readers to determine the best family-friendly local 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!
From kids programs and health services to restaurants and places for family fun, find the top-rated places and services below as determined by more than 27,000 votes. These businesses, attractions, professionals and non-profits are the reason the Oklahoma City metro is a great place to raise a family.
Editor’s Note: For each category, the winner is listed at the top and finalists are listed in alphabetical order.
Kids Programs
Art Studios/Art Instruction
ArtWorks Academy of Performing Arts
Alisa Nelson Art Studio
Artsy Rose Academy
Fine Arts Institute of Edmond
Oklahoma Contemporary
ArtWorks Academy offers one of the most diverse arts education programs in the metro. Their camps and classes are guided by a longstanding commitment to providing students with a comprehensive arts education. Classes are offered in dance, music, theatre, Dance Cirque and art.
Dance Studio
ArtWorks Academy of Performing Arts
Oklahoma Youth Ballet
Studio J Performing Arts Center
Tippi Toes Dance Edmond
Velocity Dance Center
Gymnastics/Cheer Training Facility
Metro Gymnastics
Bounce Academy Gymnastics
Dynamo Gymnastics
Oklahoma Gold Gymnastics
Twist and Shout Training Center
Metro Gymnastics has been proudly serving the Oklahoma City and Edmond area for the past forty-two years, providing recreational and competitive gymnastics programs for all ages. At Metro, kids build self-esteem and confidence while learning gymnastics, tumbling and aerial silks.
Martial Arts Studio
Christian Karate Academy
Legacy Taekwondo
Poos Taekwondo
Premier Martial Arts North Oklahoma City
The Summit Martial Arts
Music Instruction
ArtWorks Academy of Performing Arts
Canterbury Voices
Kismet Arts Studio & Theatre
Reclaiming Arts
Upstage Theatre & Performing Arts
Sports Instruction
Soccer Allies
i9 Sports
RIVERSPORT
SCORE OKC
SoccerCity of Oklahoma City
Sports League
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Edmond Soccer Club
i9 Sports
RIVERSPORT
SoccerCity of Oklahoma City
STEM Class/Camp
Science Museum Oklahoma
Camp Trivera, Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma
iCode Edmond
Mad Science, Central Oklahoma
Rose State College
Swim Instruction
Oklahoma Swim Academy
Aqua-Tots Swim Schools Oklahoma City
Goldfish Swim School – Edmond
Mercy Fitness Center, Edmond I-35
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Tutoring/Learning and/or Virtual School Assistance Center
Edmond Learning Academy
Advanced Learning and Intervention Services LLC
Encouraging Words
Kumon Math and Reading Centers
Mathnasium
Edmond Learning Academy exists to bring hope to families, help students thrive, and restore the child/parent relationship. They create customized educational solutions for kindergarten through 12th-grade students and have completed over 40,000 tutoring lessons.
Camps
Day Camps, Arts
ArtWorks Academy of Performing Arts
AR Workshop Edmond
Oklahoma Children’s Theatre
Oklahoma Contemporary
Reclaiming Arts
ArtWorks Academy offers one of the most diverse arts education programs in the metro. Their camps and classes are guided by a longstanding commitment to providing students with a comprehensive arts education.
Day Camps, Multi-Activity
Oklahoma City Zoo
Oklahoma Contemporary
RIVERSPORT
Rose State College
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Since 1902, the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden has been connecting explorers of all ages with the world’s wildlife and wild places. The Zoo’s award-winning camps provide opportunities to learn about wildlife and ways to preserve the natural world.
Day Camps, Sports
ArtWorks Academy of Performing Arts
Metro Gymnastics
RIVERSPORT
SoccerCity of Oklahoma City
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Metro Gymnastics has been proudly serving the Oklahoma City and Edmond area for the past forty-two years, providing recreational and competitive gymnastics programs for all ages. At Metro, kids build self-esteem and confidence while learning gymnastics, tumbling and aerial silks.
Sleep-Away Camps
Camp E-Ko-Wah, Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma
Camp DaKaNi, Camp Fire
Camp Ozark, Arkansas
St. Crispin’s Summer Camp
YMCA Camp Classen
Specialty Camps
Make Promises Happen, Central Oklahoma Camp & Conference Center
Camp CANOE, Camp Fire
Camp Courage, Calm Waters
OKC Summer Camp, Hearts for Hearing
OWL Camp, New View Oklahoma
The mission of Central Oklahoma Camp and Conference Center is to enrich lives through inclusive outdoor experiences. Their Make Promises Happen program has been providing inclusive and accessible outdoor recreation and summer camp experiences to children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities for more than 40 years.
NewView Oklahoma camps provide a transformative and inclusive experience for individuals who are blind or have low vision, empowering them to explore new possibilities and build lasting friendships in a supportive environment with engaging activities and specialized training. While NewView doesn’t cure vision loss, their staff can help you or a family member better navigate life and improve independence.
Child Care
Child Care Center
Sunbeam Family Services’ Early Education Centers
The Goddard School
Special Care, Inc.
Spontaneity Kid Care
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Mother’s/Children’s Day Out
Quail Springs United Methodist Church Early Childhood Program
Back to Earth School
Edmond Church of Christ Sonshine School
Edmond First United Methodist Preschool & Mother’s Day Out
New Covenant Church Children’s Day Out, Edmond
Community Support
Church for Families & Children
Life.Church
Crossing Community Church
Edmond Road Baptist Church
New Covenant Church, Edmond
Quail Springs United Methodist Church
Family Volunteering Opportunities
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
Citizens Caring for Children
Moore Food & Resource Center
Peppers Ranch Foster Care Community
Sisu Youth Services
Nonprofit Organizations that Serve Families/Children
Sunbeam Family Services
Homeless Alliance
Oklahoma Contemporary
RIVERSPORT Foundation
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Education
Charter School
Dove Schools
ASTEC Charter Middle School/High School
Epic Charter Schools
John Rex Charter School
Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy
Dove Schools is a district of nine high-performing public charter schools in Oklahoma. Dove provides tuition-free college preparatory education with a focus on STEM and character. With a current enrollment of over 3000 students and 100% of seniors accepted into at least one college, Dove has served Oklahoma families for over 20 years.
Private Schools, Preschool
Oklahoma Christian School
Back to Earth School
Quail Springs United Methodist Church Early Childhood Program
St. Mary’s Episcopal School
Warm World
The QSUMC Early Childhood Program serves families with children ages 2 months through four years old. Their mission is to provide children with a fun, safe, and loving environment that develops spiritual, academic, social and physical skills.
Private Schools, Elementary
Mercy School Institute
Heritage Hall
Southwest Covenant Schools
Trinity School at Edgemere
Westminster School
Trinity School at Edgemere educates students with learning differences, each according to their specific needs, and they do it in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Private Schools, Secondary
Trinity School at Edgemere
Casady School
Crossings Christian School
Heritage Hall
Odyssey Leadership Academy
Public School Systems, Elementary
Edmond Public Schools
Deer Creek Public Schools
Mustang Public Schools
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Yukon Public Schools
Public School Systems, Secondary
Edmond Public Schools
Deer Creek Public Schools
Mustang Public Schools
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Yukon Public Schools
Specialty Schools
Trinity School at Edgemere
Back to Earth School
The Classroom Collective
Keystone Adventure School and Farm
Special Care, Inc.
Employment
Company with Work-From-Home Benefits
Sunbeam Family Services
Farmers Insurance Call Center
FORVIS, LLP
Honestly (formerly Thrive OKC)
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Family-Friendly Place to Work
Circle of Care Inc.
405 Vet Animal Hospital
Hearts for Hearing
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Sunbeam Family Services
Places for Teens to Work
Chick-fil-A
405 Vet Animal Hospital
Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Stores
Oklahoma City Zoo
RIVERSPORT
Health & Fitness
Boutique Fitness Businesses
CYCLEBAR
180Physique
Club Pilates
Stretch U
This Land Yoga
Chiropractor
Hackney Chiropractic
ChiroHer
Living Roots Chiropractic
Radiant Life Chiropractic
Young Life Chiropractic
Dentist for Children/Family
Dental Depot
Dr. Thai-An Doan, Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Michael Hampton, Family Dentistry
Northview Dental
Olive Dental
Eye Care Provider
Hefner Eye Care & Optical Center
Children’s Eye Care, PLLC
Innovative Eyecare, Vision Source
Shields Family Eyecare Center
Vision Source Midwest City
Family Fitness Center
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
New Limits Academy | Mixed Martial Arts in OKC
One Greatness Fitness
Santa Fe Family Life Center A Sports & Fitness Complex
The Station at Central Park
Hospital
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
Lakeside Women’s Hospital
Norman Regional
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health
Medical Spas/Esthetician
Bliss Medical Spa
Longevity OKC
Omni Lux Med Spa
Opal Aesthetics
RefineU MedSpa
Mental Health Services/Counseling
HALO Project
Calm Waters
Integrated Therapy Solutions of Oklahoma, LLC
Rachael Schlittler
Sunbeam Family Services
Midwife
Dawn Karlin, Bliss Birth Services
Taryn Goodwin, Spirited Birth Midwifery
Brandy Harris, Willow Birth Services
A Labor of Love Midwifery
Mosaic Midwifery, LLC
OB/GYN
Dr. Michelle Brunnabend
Dr. Darren Goff
Dr. Kayci Lewis
Dr. Wesley Vaughan
Dr. Misty Wayman
Orthodontist
Orthodontic Associates
Craig & Streight Orthodontics
Dental Depot
Orthodontic Arts
Orthodontic Specialists of Oklahoma
Serving the Oklahoma City and Edmond areas, the board-certified orthodontists at Orthodontic Associates work as a team to develop a patient treatment plan to provide each patient a beautiful, healthy smile. Treating kids, teens and adults using Invisalign or modern braces, they use only the highest quality orthodontic treatments available.
Pediatrician/Family Doctor, north
Edmond Pediatrics
Dr. Erica Faulconer
Dr. Timothy Fricker
Dr. Melanie Marshall
Dr. Tammy R. Maschino
Edmond Pediatrics serves the Edmond area with three locations. Their team of medical providers is there to help parents through the tough moments and provide the support and care your family needs.
Pediatrician/Family Doctor, south
Just Kids Pediatrics
Caring Pediatrics
Dr. Misty Hsieh, Mercy Clinic Primary Care
Dr. Adrienne Kesinger
Norman Pediatrics Associates
Pediatrician/Family Doctor, west
Just Kids Pediatrics
Dr. DeKoda Bost
Dr. Russell Ingram
A Place to Grow Pediatrics
Total Healthcare Partners
Pediatrician/Family Doctor, east
Fusion MD
Dr. Noor Jihan Abdul-Haqq, Peace of Mind Pediatrics
Dr. Taylor Craft
Just Kids Pediatrics
Dr. Courtney Swartz
Best Place to Have a Baby
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
Lakeside Women’s Hospital
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health
The Oklahoma City Birth Center, LLC
Urgent Care Clinic
Care+ Pediatrics Urgent Care
Family First Urgent Care
Just Kids Pediatrics
Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care
Oklahoma ER & Hospital
Care+ Pediatrics Urgent Care offers high-quality, efficient and effective medical care to kids in the greater OKC area. As one of the few independent pediatric urgent care clinics in Oklahoma City, their board-certified pediatric providers pride themselves on caring for children in a warm and kid-friendly environment.
Local Shopping
Baby Boutique
Cinnamon Bears
Khanh
Max Mamas
Swaddle
Thrive Mama Collective
Book Store
Full Circle Bookstore
Best of Books
Commonplace Books
Deer Clan Books
Nappy Roots
Car Dealership
Bob Moore Subaru
Bob Howard Toyota
Diffee Ford Lincoln
Edmond Hyundai
Fowler Volkswagen of Norman
Consignment/Resale Shop or Event
Once Upon A Child
Clothes Mentor
Just Between Friends
Rhea Lana
Sweet Repeats
Farmers Market
Farmers Market at Scissortail Park
Eastside Fresh Market
Edmond Farmers Market
Lakeview Market
Norman Farmers Market at The Well
Gift Boutique
Plenty Mercantile
Blue Seven
Persimmon Hill at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Scissortail Gifts
Shop Contemporary
Grocery Store to Find Healthy Food
Sprouts Farmers Market
Conscious Community Co-op
The Market at EastPoint
Natural Grocers
Uptown Grocery Co.
Toy Store
Learning Tree Toys, Books & Games
Excavations Museum Store at Sam Noble Museum
HobbyTown Edmond
Persimmon Hill at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Toy Base 10
Learning Tree Toys, Books & Games is a trusted destination for developmentally appropriate toys, books and games, offering a carefully curated selection of products that inspire curiosity, creativity and critical thinking in children of all ages.
Locally-owned Restaurants
Breakfast/Brunch
Neighborhood JAM
Café Contemporary
Harvey Bakery & Kitchen
Hatch Early Mood Food
syrup.
Coffee Shop
Not Your Average Joe
Café Contemporary
Café Evoke
Coffee Jerks
StellaNova
Cultural Experience
Café Kacao
Café Antigua
Nunu’s Mediterranean Café
Queen of Sheba
ZABB THAI OKC
Date Night
The Jones Assembly
FRIDA southwest
Red PrimeSteak
Signature Grill
Taco Nation
Family-Friendly/Casual Dining
Hideaway Pizza
Empire Slice House
The Garage Burgers & Beer
The Mule
Stacy’s Place
Food Truck
Big Truck Tacos
The Beet Box
Bondi Bowls
The Saucee Sicilian
Wondervan Pops
Patio Dining
Redrock Canyon Grill
Bar K
Big Truck Tacos
Kindred Spirits
RIVERSPORT’S Big Water Grill
Sweet Treats
Pie Junkie
Boom Town Creamery
Harvey Bakery & Kitchen
Perets Dessert & Coffee Bar
Roxy’s Ice Cream Social
Pizza Night
Hideaway Pizza
Empire Slice House
The Hall’s Pizza Kitchen
Jo’s Famous Pizza
Pryor’s Pizza Kitchen @ Selah
Parties
Balloon Business
Party Mami
Balloon Bestie OKC
Balloon Masters
D. Schmidt Designs
OC Events
Place to Buy Party Food/Supplies
OKC Sweets
9oh6 Baking Co.
Kandice with a Kake
Party City
Salami Mami
Party Entertainment
SweetArt FacePaint & More
Arena51
Blossoms Play Co.
Okie Artistry Face Painting
Pilar Designs Face Painting
Arena51 provides family-friendly Nerf battles and holds the biggest Nerf events in OKC. Parties with Arena51 start at $150 and come with everything you need for an epic indoor or outdoor Nerf battle. All you have to do is provide the location.
Party Planner
Chelsey Flint Events
Balandra Events
Marisa Made Party & Event Planning
Party with the Mami
Unveiled Events & Design
Party Venue
Metro Gymnastics
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma City Zoo
Oklahoma Contemporary
RIVERSPORT
Since 1902, the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden has been connecting explorers of all ages with the world’s wildlife and wild places. Book your customizable Zoo party celebration in three easy steps.
Yard Sign Company
Yard Signs by Jen
Card My Yard
Hallmark Your Card
Sign Gypsies
Simply Sign It
Places/Events
Animal Experience
Oklahoma City Zoo
Chester’s Party Barn & Farm
Extreme Animals
Magnolia Blossom Ranch
Orr Family Farm
Since 1902, the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden has been connecting explorers of all ages with the world’s wildlife and wild places.District
Midtown
Boathouse District
Bricktown
Paseo Arts District
Plaza District
Oklahoma City’s cozy Midtown community is located just north of the business district in downtown OKC. It features shopping, restaurants, bars, housing, lodging, and many professional services. Midtown is known for its historic preservation, local and independent merchants, as well as diverse, welcoming neighbors.
Family Restroom
OnCue
Love’s Travel Stops
Oklahoma Contemporary
Science Museum Oklahoma
Target
OnCue is a growing innovator in the Oklahoma and Texas convenience store markets, with its success built through a people-first mindset, community connectivity, sustainability efforts and food service expansion. OnCue employs more than 1,500 team members dedicated to creating exceptional customer experiences. OnCue is honored to be named Top Workplace by The Oklahoman, Top Workplace USA and voted Best Convenience Store in all major cities it operates.
Free/Low-Cost Attraction for Family Fun
Scissortail Park
Metropolitan Library System
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Oklahoma Contemporary
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Scissortail Park in OKC is a vibrant urban oasis that brings Oklahoma’s natural beauty to life in a safe, welcoming and playful environment. With its engaging play spaces including a spacious splash pad, sports courts and scenic walking trails, Scissortail Park in OKC is a popular gathering place for families.
Indoor Fun/Amusement Venue
Science Museum Oklahoma
Breakaway Indoor Playground
Main Event
The Play Pit
We Rock the Spectrum
At Science Museum Oklahoma, science is not just a subject but an adventure. SMO is home to over 390,000 square feet of hands-on science experiences, art and history. Explore the Science Floor, create in the Tinkering Garage, gaze at the stars in the Kirkpatrick Planetarium, take flight in the Aviation Gallery and much more.
Local Place to Take Out-of-Town Visitors
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma City Zoo
Oklahoma Contemporary
RIVERSPORT
Museum for Children & Families
Science Museum Oklahoma
Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma Contemporary
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Outdoor Fun/Amusement Venue
Oklahoma City Zoo
Arena51
Frontier City
RIVERSPORT
Scissortail Park
Park
Scissortail Park
E.C. Hafer Park, Edmond
Martin Park Nature Center
Mitch Park, Edmond
Piedmont Community Park
Place for a Family Picnic
Scissortail Park
E.C. Hafer Park, Edmond
Myriad Botanical Gardens
RIVERSPORT
Will Rogers Gardens
Place for Toddler Fun
Oklahoma City Zoo
Breakaway Indoor Playground
Bubba Play Indoor Playzone
Science Museum Oklahoma
We Rock the Spectrum
Place for Tween/Teen Fun
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Arena51
Factory Obscura
Oklahoma City Zoo
RIVERSPORT
Place to Explore Nature in Oklahoma
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Arcadia Lake
Martin Park Nature Center
RIVERSPORT
Robbers Cave State Park
Place to Swim
Pelican Bay Aquatic Center
Hurricane Harbor
Moore Aquatic Center
Vernie Snow Aquatic Center, Kingfisher
Westwood Family Aquatic Center, Norman
Splash Pad
Scissortail Park
Barnett Field Splash Pad, Edmond
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Piedmont Community Park
Veterans Park Splash Pad
Service Providers
Animal Service Business
405 Vet Animal Hospital
Camp Bow Wow
Four Paws Grooming & Boarding
K9 University
The Tail Wagon LLC
Animal Rescue Organizations
Oklahoma Humane Society Adoption Center
405 Animal Rescue
Bella SPCA Rescue Center
Haven of Hope Rescue Foundation
Safe Haven Animal Rescue
Car Repair
Wells Automotive Repair
Dwain’s Automotive
Freeman Collision Center
H&H Auto Tech
Magic Repair OKC
Family Law Attorney/Firm
The Law Office of Courtney Lee PLLC
Ball Morse Lowe PLLC
Hopkins Law and Associates
Law Offices of Angela J. Smith, Advocacy Inc. PC
Postic & Bates, P.C.
Family/Child Photographer
BB Hill Co, Bethany Hill
Charis Elisabeth Photography
Foto Arts Photography
Photography by Jaylene Schaul
Robyn Waggoner Photography
Foster Care/Adoption Agency
Circle of Care Inc.
Angels Foster Family Network, OKC
The Anna’s House Foundation
Lilyfield
Sunbeam Family Services
Heat & Air Service Company
Airco Service
Hill & Company Service, Inc.
Hunter Heat and Air
Prudhom Heating & Air Conditioning
TS Heat & Air
House Cleaning & Organization
Clean as a Mother
Bee Organized Oklahoma City
Collected Home 405
The Maids of OKC
Pixie Dust Cleaners
Insurance Agent/Agency
Erica Clay, Safeguard Insurance Agency, Inc.
The Beckman Company
CPC Insurance
MVP Insurance
Aaron Whitlock, Farmers Insurance
Erica Clay is an independent insurance agent serving Oklahoma families with their insurance needs at every stage of life. Using the variety of carriers that Safeguard Insurance Agency represents, she works to find the best options for your family, both in terms of insurance coverage and rates. Her goal is not to sell you something but instead to be a trusted advisor, advocate and steward of your time and resources.
Outdoor Living
Nelson Landscaping
Amini’s Galleria
Echelawn Complete Lawn and Landscape
Patio Galaxy Edmond
Signature Landscape, LLC
Place for Pampering Parents
Bella Strada Salon and Spa Suites
Three Graces Day Spa
Global Touch Massage & Ashiatsu
Thrive Mama Collective
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Realtor
David L Sterling, Metro First Realty
Nicole Carrel, Sage Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
The Duncan Gals Real Estate, Keller Williams Central Oklahoma
Terra Myers, Keller Williams Edmond
Lauren Sargeant, Keller Williams Central Oklahoma
Special Needs Therapy Service
Sensational Kids, Inc
ABA Co-op
Brain Balance of Oklahoma City
Encouraging Words
Integrated Brain Health
Integrated Brain Health specializes in diagnostics with a systematic approach focused on the whole brain to find the why behind the behaviors. They have highly trained multi-disciplinary intake and assessment clinicians who look across multiple areas of developmental, emotional and neurological functioning to determine the best treatment options.
Storm Shelter
Ground Zero Shelters, Co.
Biggs Storm Shelters
EF5 Tornado Shelters
Flatsafe Tornado Shelters
Oklahoma Shelters
Veterinarian
405 Vet Animal Hospital
Danforth Animal Hospital
Edmond East Animal Hospital
Harvest Hills Veterinary Hospital
Warr Acres Animal Clinic
