The time to see who reigns supreme is here again! Parents have cast their votes for who wears the crown when it comes to feeding the family, entertaining on birthdays, keeping them healthy, and everything in between. The local favorites below will help you take in the best the Findlay area has to offer.
Place for winter fun
The Cube
3430 N. Main St., Findlay
419-423-8533
Runner Up: Rolling Thunder Skating & Family Fun Center
Activity for rainy days
Rolling Thunder Skating & Family Fun Center
2225 Keith Parkway, Findlay
419-422-7227
rollingthunderskatefindlay.com
Runner Up: Carmike Cinemas
Summer day camp
Findlay Family YMCA
300 E. Lincoln St., Findlay
419-422-4424
findlayymca.org
Runner Up: Camp Fire Northwest Ohio
Dance class
Becky’s School of Dance
15440 U.S. 224, Findlay
419-423-7423
beckysschoolofdance.net
Runner Up: Zumba Class at YMCA
Martial arts center
Findlay Martial Arts Academy
1740 Lima Ave., Findlay
419-427-3988
findlayma.com
Runner Up: Academy of Martial Arts Studies
Art studio
Awakening Minds Art
515 S. Main St., Findlay
419-302-3892
awakeningmindsart.org
Runner Up: Kan Du Studio
Music class
Music Together of Findlay
208 Broadway Ave., Findlay
419-957-4868
musictogetherfindlay.com
Runner Up: KeyNote Music Studio
Free activity
Funday Sunday at Mazza Museum
1000 N. Main St., Findlay
419-424-4560
mazzamuseum.org
Runner Up: Findlay-Hancock County Public Library
Family friendly fair or festival
Flag City Balloon Festival
1528 S. Blanchard St., Findlay
567-208-0026
flagcityballoonfest.com
Runner Up: Gateway Church Family Festival
Picnic spot
Riverside Park
231 McManness Ave., Findlay
419-424-7176
hancockparks.com/YourParks/RiversideParkWaterfront.aspx
Runner Up: Riverbend Park
Kid’s theater
The Arts Partnership
618 S. Main St., Findlay
419-422-3412
artspartnership.com
Runner Up: Fort Findlay Playhouse
Place to volunteer
Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County
4550 Fostoria Ave., Findlay
419-423-1664
hancockhumanesociety.com
Runner Up: Habitat for Humanity
Park or playground
Riverbend Park
16618 Township Rd. 208, Findlay
419-425-7275
hancockparks.com/YourParks/RiverbendRecreationArea.aspx
Runner Up: Riverside Park
Spot to read a book
Riverbend Park
16618 Township Rd. 208, Findlay
419-425-7275
hancockparks.com/YourParks/RiverbendRecreationArea.aspx
Runner Up: Riverside Park
Swim lessons
Findlay Family YMCA
300 E. Lincoln St., Findlay
419-422-4424
findlayymca.org
Runner Up: Findlay Country Club
Water park
Kalahari Resorts
7000 Kalahari Dr., Sandusky
419-433-7200
kalahariresorts.com/ohio
Runner Up: Great Wolf Lodge
Gymnastics center
Gold Medal Gymnastics Fitness
The opportunity to have your little gymnast conquer cheerleading, tumbling, dance and gymnastics is what makes Gold Medal Gymnastics & Cheerleading a favorite in Findlay. They welcome courageous little ones to join their many programs, and have competitive teams in both gymnastics and cheerleading. Since the day they opened their doors, their goal has been to provide safe and fun experiences for families and they have the bars, mats and trampoline to prove it. Whether your children have dreams of competing in the Olympics or are just staying active, do a cartwheel or backflip at Gold Medal to get started.
1850 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay
419-425-4653
goldmedalgymnastics.net
Vacation spot
Kalahari Resorts
7000 Kalahari Dr., Sandusky
419-433-7200
kalahariresorts.com/ohio
Runner Up: Pleasant View Recreation
Family-friendly gym
Findlay Family YMCA
300 E. Lincoln St., Findlay
419-422-4424
findlayymca.org
Runner Up: Planet Fitness
Gymnastics center
Gold Medal Gymnastics Fitness
1850 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay
419-425-4653
goldmedalgymnastics.net
Runner Up: Findlay Elite Gymnastics & Cheer
Bowling alley
AMF Sportsmans Lanes
616 W. Trenton Ave., Findlay
419-422-9757
amf.com/sportsmanlanes
Runner Up: Alexandria’s
Place to see animals
Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County
4550 Fostoria Ave., Findlay
419-423-1664
hancockhumanesociety.com
Runner Up: Toledo Zoo
Tween activity
Ice Skating
Runner Up: Youth Theater
Sports camp
Camp Glen at Camp Fire
Northwest Ohio
6580 S. Township Rd. 131, Tiffin
419-447-7459
campfirenwohio.com/camp-glen
Runner Up: University of Findlay
Local toy store
Toys “R” Us
1800 Tiffin Ave., Findlay
419-423-6858
toysrus.com
Runner Up: Kohl’s
Kids photographer
Amy Cook Photography
North Baltimore, OH
419-348-6816
amycookphotos.com
Runner Up: JL Smith Photography
Place for a birthday bash
Awakening Minds Art
515 S. Main St., Findlay
419-302-3892
awakeningmindsart.org
Runner Up: Stevie B’s Pizza Buffet
Family-friendly entertainer
Youtheatre at The Arts Partnership
618 S. Main St., Findlay
419-422-3412
artspartnership.com/youth-theater
Runner Up: Findlay Family YMCA
Place to get a birthday cake
Jen’s Buggy Whip Cakes
111 E. Crawford St., Findlay
567-301-2203
buggywhipcakes.com
Runner Up: Sweet Retreat
Shop to buy birthday presents
Trends on Main
501 S. Main St., Findlay
419-420-1582
trendsonmain.com
Runner Up: Once Upon a Child
Kid’s shoe shop
Payless ShoeSource
1800 Tiffin Ave. #555, Findlay
419-425-1015
payless.com
Runner Up: Journeys
Maternity clothing store
Once Upon a Child
1825 Tiffin Ave., Findlay
419-422-0400
onceuponachild.com
Runner Up: Kohl’s
Place for furnishing baby’s room
Once Upon a Child
1825 Tiffin Ave., Findlay
419-422-0400
onceuponachild.com
Runner Up: Handmade Home Shop
Local baby boutique
Trends on Main
501 S. Main St., Findlay
419-420-1582
trendsonmain.com
Runner Up: Once Upon a Child
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Support group for moms
Women’s Resource Center
1011 N. Main St., Findlay
419-424-9948
wrchancock.org
Runner Up: Findlay Newcomers
Mom-friendly play date
Findlay Newcomer
Trinity Lutheran Church, 935 W. Bigelow Ave., Findlay
Visit findlaynewcomers.com for more information
Runner Up: Riverbend Park
Place for single parents to meet
Coffee Amici
328 S. Main St., Findlay
419-423-7957
coffeeamici.com
Runner Up: Gateway Church
Parent blog
Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo
4765 N. McCord Rd., Sylvania
motherscenter.net
Runner Up: Mama On The Fly
Date night restaurant
Rossilli’s
217 S. Main St., Findlay
419-423-5050
rossillisrestaurant.com
Runner Up: Bistro On Main
Place for pampering
Journey Salon & Day Spa
127 W. Hardin St., Findlay
419-427-2420
journeysalonspa.com
Runner Up: Angel Hands Massage Therapy
Grown up getaway
Belamere Suites
12200 Williams Rd., Perrysburg
419-874-2233
belameresuites.com
Runner Up: Uncle Buck’s & Boudreaux’s
Mother’s Day festivities
Findlay Country Club
1500 Country Club Dr., Findlay
419-422-9263
findlaycc.com
Runner Up: Toledo Zoo
Preschool
Something Special Learning Center
655 Fox Run Rd., Findlay
419-422-1400
somethingspecial.us
Runner Up: Children’s Corner Preschool & Childcare Center
Place for tutoring/Learning center
Sylvan Learning Center
1781 Tiffin Ave., Findlay
419-427-0975
tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/Findlay-Ohio/Index.cfm
Runner Up: Findlay Family YMCA
Elementary school
Lincoln Elementary School
200 W. Lincoln St., Findlay
419-425-8310
lincoln.findlaycityschools.org
Runner Up: Jefferson Elementary School
Middle school
Donnell Middle School
301 Baldwin Ave., Findlay
419-425-8370
donnell.findlaycityschools.org
Runner Up: Glenwood Middle School
After school program
FABSS
Visit findlaycityschools.org/fabss for more information
Runner Up: Findlay Martial Arts Academy
Extracurricular activity
Findlay Martial Arts Academy
1740 Lima Ave., Findlay
419-427-3988
findlayma.com
Runner Up: Findlay First Edition Show Choir
Special needs services
Awakening Minds Art
515 S. Main St., Findlay
419-302-3892
awakeningmindsart.org
Runner Up: Blanchard Valley Center
Daycare
YMCA Child Development Center
231 E. Lincoln St., Findlay
419-422-3174
findlayymca.org
Runner Up: Sunshine Child Care Center
Drop-in childcare
YMCA Child Development Center
231 E. Lincoln St., Findlay
419-422-3174
findlayymca.org
Runner Up: Montessori Children’s Village
Preschool
Something Special Learning Center
Every child is unique with different personalities and interests, and it’s important to stimulate preschool-age children to prepare them for their future. Something Special child care facility and preschool does just that. They are devoted to creating a “home away from home” with a comfortable and loving environment where hands-on activities such as art, cooking, music, storytelling and dramatic play have them smiling from ear to ear. Mixing fun and education has been their recipe for success over the last two decades. It’s no wonder parents love the supportive staff that strives to help their children develop into confident kindergartners.
655 Fox Run Rd., Findlay
419-422-1400
somethingspecial.us
Pediatrician
Dr. Ami Orr, MD, Blanchard Valley Pediatrics
1818 Chapel Dr., Findlay
419-424-1922
Runner Up: Dr. Robert Beck, MD, Blanchard Valley Pediatrics
Pediatric practice
Blanchard Valley Pediatrics
1818 Chapel Dr., Findlay
419-424-1922
bvpediatrics.com
Runner Up: Findlay Family Practice
Place to nurse a baby
Blanchard Valley Hospital
1900 S. Main St., Findlay
419-423-4500
bvhealthsystem.org
Runner Up: Home
Emergency care
Blanchard Valley Hospital
1900 S. Main St., Findlay
419-423-4500
bvhealthsystem.org
Runner Up: Physicians Plus Urgent Care Center
Place to give birth
Blanchard Valley Hospital
1900 S. Main St., Findlay
419-423-4500
bvhealthsystem.org
Runner Up: Mercy Tiffin Hospital
OB/GYN
Dr. Robert Schutz, MD, Cascades
Women’s Health
1641 N. Lake Dr., Findlay
419-425-1510
findlaycwh.com
Runner Up: Dr. Lorie Thomas, MD, Blanchard Valley Health System
Midwife
Dr. Shirley Cole, CNM
1641 N. Lake Ct., Findlay
419-425-1510
Runner Up: Kathy Fries, CNM, Cascades Women’s Health
Family doctor
Dr. William Hopkins, MD, Findlay Family Practice Associates
1725 Western Ave., Findlay
419-423-4994
findlayfamilypractice.com
Runner Up: Dr. Donald Johnson, DO, Findlay Family Practice
Optometrist
Dr. Duane Wires, OD, Eyes On Main
334 S. Main St., Findlay
419-422-2015
eyesonmainvisioncenter.com
Runner Up: Dr. John Seng, OD
Chiropractor
Dr. Christopher Lofquist, DC
643 Trenton Ave., Findlay
419-427-6300
Runner Up: Kirk Chiropractic
Allergist
Dr. Todd Leslie, DO, Findlay Family Practice
1450 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay
419-420-7855
findlayfamilypractice.com
Runner Up: Dr. Ghassan Safadi, MD, Dr. Safadi & Associates, Inc.
Nutritionist
Physicians Weight Loss Center
1433 E. Sandusky St., Findlay
419-422-3438
pwlc.com/temps/index.cfm
Runner Up: Well-N-Fit
Veterinarian
Dr. Tony Fuller, MD, Blanchard
Valley Vet
1930 N. Main St., Findlay
419-422-3292
bvvc.net
Runner Up: Dr. Melissa James, MD, Blanchard Valley Vet
Dentist/Orthodontist
Dr. Scott Atkins, DDS, Family
Dentistry
1725 Western Ave., Findlay
419-422-1872
scottatkinsdds.com
Runner Up: Dr. Scott Miller, DDS
Vision care
Eyes on Main
334 S. Main St., Findlay
419-422-2015
eyesonmainvisioncenter.com
Runner Up: Spectrum Eye Care
Dermatologist
Dr. Michael Cairns, MD, Blanchard Valley Medical Associates
200 W. Pearl St., Findlay
419-424-0380
Runner Up: Dr. John Rower, MD
Bakery
Bread Kneads
510 S. Blanchard St., Findlay
419-422-3863
breadkneads.com
Runner Up: Jen’s Buggy Whip Cakes
Family-friendly restaurant
Cheddar’s Casual Cafe
2100 Tiffin Ave., Findlay
419-423-4499
cheddars.com
Runner Up: City Barbecue
Place to have ice cream
Dietsch Brothers
400 W. Main Cross St., Findlay
419-422-4474
dietschs.com
Runner Up: Archie’s Drive In
Healthy fast food
Main Street Deli
513 S. Main St., Findlay
419-425-3354
mainstreetdelifindlay.com
Runner Up: Panera Bread
Local pizza place
Jac & Do’s Pizza
419-422-5778
Visit www.jacndosfindlay.com for locations
Runner Up: Joey Fratello’s Pizzeria
Place where kids eat free
Fricker’s
1410 W. Main Cross St., Findlay
419-423-9464
frickers.com/Locations/1410-W-Main-Cross-St
Runner Up: City Barbeque
Natural food store
Apple-A-Day
600 S. Blanchard St., Findlay
419-423-3973
Runner Up: The Wellspring Store
