Time to Party
Place for a Birthday Bash
Awakening Minds Art
515 S Main St
419-302-3892
AwakeningMindsArt.org
Runner Up: Flashover
Indoor Sports
Place to Buy a
Birthday Cake
Buggy Whip Bakery
111 E Crawford St
567-301-2203
Buggywhipcakes.com
Get a unique birthday cake specifically for your child at Buggy Whip Bakery. They offer a wide variety of options and prices vary starting at $30 for quarter sheet cakes or 9” round two layer cakes. Delivery is available for an additional fee.
Runner up: Wixey Bakery
Family Friendly Entertainer
Art Me! Traveling
Paint & Party Studio
227 E Main St Suite #105, Ottawa
419-306-4723
artmeohio.wix.com/artme
Runner Up: Monkey Around
Family Photographer
Chelsie Hosmer Photography
16280 E State Rt 12
567-301-2397
chelsiehosmerphotography.com
Runner Up: Amy Cook Photography, LLC
Favorite Places and Spaces
Family Activity
Rollerskating at Rolling Thunder Skating &
Family Fun Center
2225 Keith Pkwy
419-422-7227
RollingThunder-Findlay.com
Rolling Thunder Skating & Family Fun Center’s goal is to provide a recreational facility that is family oriented, well maintained and safe. The Center provides all adult supervision and an atmosphere of high-energy fun for all. They offer lessons, discounted skate nights,
birthday parties, an arcade, S.T.E.M. Field Trips and more!
Runner Up: Emory Adams Park
Place to Worship
St. Michael Parish
750 Bright Rd
419-422-2646
findlaystmichael.org
Runner Up: StoneBridge Church
Museums
Children’s Museum
of Findlay
1800 Tiffin Ave
567-250-9616
cmfindlay.com
Runner Up: Toledo Art Museum
Fair or Festival
Flag City Balloonfest
Emory Adams Park
1827 S Blanchard St
Flagcityballoonfest.com
Runner Up: Hancock County Fair
Place for a Picnic
Riverbend Park
16618 Township Road 208
419-425-7275
Hancockparks.com
Runner Up: Riverside Park
Delicious Eats
Cupcakes/Bakery/
Sweets Shop
Dietsch Brothers Fine
Chocolates and Ice Cream
400 W Main Cross St
419-422-4474
Dietschs.com
Runner Up: Buggy Whip Bakery
Family-Friendly Restaurants
Tony’s Restaurant & Pub
10280 US-224
419-424-3100
tonysrestaurantfindlay.com
Runner Up: Circle of Friends
Ice Cream Shops
Dietsch Brothers Fine
Chocolates and Ice Cream
400 W Main Cross St
419-422-4474
Dietschs.com
Runner Up: Mr. Twister
Local Pizza Shop
Heavenly Pizza
1404 N Main St
419-423-7494
heavenlypizzafindlay.com
Heavenly Pizza is the Home of
the Jumbo. With a variety of pizzas, salads, wings, sides, pasta, subs,
beverages and more there is something
for everyone. Family is their priority. Stop in for Customer Appreciation Day on July 15th from 10am-2pm for free goodies, retro arcade games and even more fun.
Runner Up: Joey Fratello’s Pizzeria
Place Where Kids Eat Free
Ralphie’s Family Sports Eatery
730 Trenton Ave
419-423-1403
ralphies.com
Runner Up: Fricker’s
Boutique Beauty
Kids’ Clothing Store
Once Upon A Child
1825 Tiffin Ave
419-422-0400
onceuponachildfindlay.com
Once Upon A Child offers parents a fun and convenient way to buy and sell gently used kids stuff which makes saving money on children’s clothes, toys, baby furniture and equipment a reality every day. They focus on quality, safety, and value – the same things you feel are important for your own families.
Runner Up: Gabe’s
Maternity Clothing Store
Elder-Beerman
1800 Tiffin Ave
419-425-5100
elder-beerman.com
Runner Up: Kohl’s
Place for Furnishing
the Nursery
The Granary
7977 County Road 236
419-422-0200
ggbarn.com
Runner Up: Once Upon A Child
Baby Boutique Shop
Homestead Collection
11300 County Rd 99
419-422-8286
Runner Up: TRENDS! On Main
Mom-Owned Business
Charming Finds Boutique
1100 Tiffin Ave
567-301-2396
charmingfindsboutique.com
Runner Up: Shimmery Belle Boutique
Place to Buy
Sports Equipment
DICK’S Sporting Goods
1960 Tiffin Ave
419-423-5830
dickssportinggoods.com
Runner Up: Dave’s Running Shop
The Digital Age
Local Parent Blogger
Christy Denman,
Our Cozy Den
ourcozyden.com
Runner Up: Amy Mullholand,
The Fibro Frog
Local Parent
Facebook Group
Hancock County
Mom to Mom Sale
Runner Up: Findlay Teal
Pumpkin Project
Local Instagram Account
Social Findlay
@socialfindlay
Runner Up: @artmeartsy
Watch Me Soar
Preschool
First Presbyterian
Church Nursery School
2330 S Main St
419-423-2112 ext 30
Findlayfpc.org
Runner Up: Tiffin
Community YMCA
Teacher and Their School
Mrs. Holly Wise,
Northview Primary School
133 Lexington Ave
419-425-8290
northview.fcs.org
Runner Up: Mrs. Kate Winger, Donnell Middle School
Tutoring Center
Sylvan Learning Center
1781 Tiffin Ave
419-427-0975
sylvanlearning.com
Sylvan Learning Center tutors use a personal approach and interactive technology to help kids learn math, reading, writing and more—turning B’s into A’s and frustration into confidence! Available programs include tutoring in a variety of subjects, Edge & STEM and College & Career Prep.
Runner Up: The Center for Autism and Dyslexia
Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
200 W Lincoln
419-425-8310
lincoln.fcs.org
Runner Up: Northview Primary School
Middle School
Donnell Middle School
301 Baldwin Ave
419-425-8370
donnell.fcs.org
Runner Up: Glenwood Middle School
Charter School
Findlay Digital Academy
1219 W Main Cross, Suite 101
419-425-3598
findlaydigitalacademy.com
Runner Up: K-12
Private/Parochial School
St. Michael School
723 Sutton Pl
419-423-2738
Findlaystmichaelschool.org
Runner Up: Heritage Christian School
After School Program
The Arts Partnership
618 S Main St
419-422-4624
artspartnership.com
Runner Up: Findlay Family YMCA
Special Needs Services
Awakening Minds Art
515 S Main St
419-302-3892
AwakeningMindsArt.org
Runner Up: Special Kids Therapy
Daycare
Owens Community College Child Care Center
567-429-3596
owens.edu/childcarefindlay
Runner Up: Findlay Family YMCA
Babysitting/Nanny Service
Angie McKinniss
Runner Up: Heather Passet
Enrichment Activities
Acting and Theatre Class
Youtheatre
618 S Main St
419-422-3412
artspartnership.com
Runner Up: The Arts Partnership
Dance Class
Becky’s School of Dance
15440 US 224
419-423-7423
beckysschoolofdance.net
Runner Up: Linda England’s School of Dance
Kids Art Class
Awakening Minds Art
515 S Main St
419-302-3892
AwakeningMindsArt.org
Runner Up: Findlay Art League
Gymnastics Class
Capitol City Gymnastics & Cheerleading
1850 Manor Hill Rd
419-425-4653
capitolcitygymnasticsandcheer.com
Runner Up: Findlay Elite
Gymnastics & Cheer
Martial Arts Program
Academy of Martial Arts Studies
102 Crystal Ave, Ste A
419-422-9262
martialartsstudies.com
Runner Up: Findlay Martial
Arts Academy
Horseback Riding Lessons
Triple T Ranch
and Western B&B
6717 TR 215
419-672-9360
TheTTTranch.com
Runner Up: University of Findlay
Youth Sports League
Findlay Youth Baseball
findlaybaseball.org
Runner Up: Flashover
Indoor Sports
Traveling Sports
Club League
Blackswamp Volleyball Club
1625 S County Rd 1, Tiffin
419-937-0000
blackswampvolleyball.com
Runner Up: Pacesetter
Soccer Club South
Doctor’s Orders
Pediatric Practice
Blanchard Valley Pediatrics
1818 Chapel Dr, Ste D
419-424-1922
bvpediatrics.com
Runner Up: Caughman
Health Center Pediatrics
Emergency Care
Blanchard Valley Hospital Emergency Department
1900 S Main St
419-423-5207
bvhealthsystem.org
Runner Up: Physicians Plus
Place to Give Birth
Blanchard Valley Hospital
1900 S Main St
419-423-4500
bvhealthsystem.org
Runner Up: Wood County Hospital
OB/GYN
Dr. Kimberlee Perkins, DO
Women & Children’s Center
301 W Wallace St
419-424-0180
Runner Up: Dr. Lorie Thomas, DO
Midwife
Susan Smith, CNM, MSN
Findlay Women’s Care
1917 S Main St
419-420-0904
findlayobgyn.com/susan-smith
Runner Up: Kathy Fries,
CNM, MSN
Doula
Jennifer Moyer
Northwest Ohio Birth Services
567-376-5262
nwobirthservices.wix.com/birth
Runner Up: Ashley Kirkland
Family Doctor
Dr. Bruce Bouts
Blanchard Valley Medical Associates
200 W Pearl St
419-424-0380
bvma.com
Runner Up: Dr. David Ware
ENT Doctor
Dr. Evan McBeath
ENT Specialists of Northwest Ohio
1816 Chapel Dr, Suite G
419-423-5492
Runner Up: Dr. Andrew Reid
Optometrist/
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Kurt L. Ebersole, O.D.
Spectrum Eye Care
15840 Medical Drive South, Suite A
419-422-6190
spectrumeyecareinc.com
Runner Up: Dr. Duane Wires,
Eyes on Main
Get Active
Place to Go Ice Skating
The Cube
3430 N Main St
419-424-7176
Runner Up: Bowling Green
State University Ice Arena
Place to Go Roller Skating
Rollerskating at Rolling Thunder Skating & Family Fun Center
2225 Keith Pkwy
419-422-7227
RollingThunder-Findlay.com
Runner Up: Edgewood
Skate Arena, Li
Indoor Play Space
Children’s Museum
of Findlay
1800 Tiffin Ave
567-250-9616
cmfindlay.com
Runner Up: Flashover
Indoor Sports
Waterpark
Kalahari Resorts
& Conventions
7000 Kalahari Dr, Sandusky
877-525-2427
Kalahariresorts.com
Runner Up: Castaway Bay
Biking Trail
Blanchard River
Greenway Bike Trail
Hancock Parks
419-425-7275
hancockparks.com/YourParks/
BlanchardRiverGreenway
Runner Up: Van Buren
State Park Bike Trail
Birthing Classes
Blanchard Valley Hospital
1900 S Main St
419-423-5220
bvhealthsystem.org
Blanchard Valley Health System knows that the birth of your baby is an
exciting occasion. They support you every step of the way from planning to bring your new bundle of joy home for the first time to caring for your newborn. Classes are $45 and include information regarding pregnancy, labor, care of the baby and lactation. The lactation class can be taken separately for $10. Classes also include a tour of the maternity area.
Runner Up: Findlay Women’s Care
Family Friendly Gym
Findlay Family YMCA
300 E Lincoln St
419-422-4424
findlayymca.org
Runner Up: XT Fitness
Best FAF Column
Calendar/Event Information
Runner Up: Food Fight
Park or Playground
Fort Findlay Playground at Emory Adams Park
1827 S Blanchard St
Fort Findlay Playground is a great place for the little ones to relax and enjoy outdoor play. Constructed by community volunteers in 2001, the Fort Findlay Park has become a destination for thousands of children over the past decade.
Runner Up: Riverbend Park
Favorite Thing About
Findlay Area Family
Family and Community
Information
Runner Up: Contests
and Giveaways
New Ideas You’d
Like to See in FAF
Craft Ideas
Runner Up: Small
business features
