The readers have voted! In the family-friendly section of the Syracuse New Times Best of Syracuse competition, nominating and voting for readers’ favorites in 12 categories took place on the New Times’ website. Voting concluded on Sept. 20. The winners appear here. For the rest of the Best of Syracuse, pick up a copy of the Syracuse New Times on Oct. 7.
Birthday Cakes and Cupcakes
Wegmans
6789 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. 446-1180. wegmans.com.
Nominees: Biscotti Café & Gelateria, Mario’s Bakery, Mrs. Kelder’s Cakes, Murphy’s Specialized Pastry
Kids Party Place
Sky Zone
3179 Erie Blvd. E., Syracuse.
928-3737. skyzone.com.
Nominees: Billy Beez, Get Air Syracuse, Chuck E. Cheese’s, KidzClub Indoor Play & Party Place
Children’s Party Entertainer
Jeff the Magic Man
452-1215. jeffthemagicman.com.
Nominees: The Face Paint Lady, The Twin Magicians, Perfect Ponies, Mike Carter
Parent’s Night Out Destination
Funny Bone
10301 Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse. 423-8669. syracuse.funnybone.com.
Nominees: Turning Stone Resort Casino, Destiny USA, Clark’s Ale House, Salt City Improv Theatre
Family Amusement
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. 435-8511. rosamondgiffordzoo.org.
Nominees: New York State Fair, The Wild Animal Park, Darien Lake, Wonder Works
CNY Playground
Wegmans Playground at Onondaga Lake Park
Onondaga Lake Parkway, Liverpool.
451-7275. onondagacountyparks.com/wegmans-playground.
Nominees: Onondaga Lake Parkway, Oneida Shores, Fayetteville Elementary School, East Hill Elementary School
Place to Buy Baby Items
Babies “R” Us
2027 Park St., Syracuse. 424-3998.
Babiesrus.com.
Nominees: Target, Chicks & Hens, Indie Kids, Polka Tot
Kid-Friendly Attraction
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
1 Conservation Place, Syracuse. 435-8511. rosamondgiffordzoo.org.
Nominees: The Wild Animal Park, Billy Beez, Wonder Works, Get Air Syracuse
After-School Program
YMCA of Greater Syracuse
340 Montgomery St., Syracuse. 474-6851. syracuse.ymca.org/programs/youth-development/childcare/school-age-childcare.html.
Nominees: Say Yes to Education, BASCOL, Jowonio School, Bricks 4 Kidz
Dance Program
Syracuse School of Dance
920 Euclid Ave., Syracuse. 472-0235.
syracuseschoolofdance.com.
Nominees: Tawn Marie’s Dance Centre, CMC Dance Company, Studio B Dance Company, Ballet and Dance of Upstate New York
Gymnastics Program
CNY Gym Centre
3649 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. 437-4535. cnygymcentre.com.
Nominees: Blaze Gymnastics, West Side Gymnastics School, CNY Storm, GC2 Gymnastics
Early Childhood Program
Learn As You Grow Early Education Centers
158 Highland Ave., Syracuse. 474-5627. learnasyougrowccc.com.
Nominees: Jowonio School, Main Street Early Education, Jewish Community Center of Syracuse, Exploring Your World
