Family Choice Awards the Best of Grand Rapids in Several Categories
You told us where you like to play, learn, visit – and even where to plan your next camping trip!
The best things for families to do in Grand Rapids are right here.
Each year we poll West Michigan so we can discover the best of the best in dozens of categories.
Best of Grand Rapids in Review
See who ranked #1 in the 2026 Family Choice awards, or take a look back at who topped the charts in years past.
2026 Best of Grand Rapids
2025 Best of Grand Rapids
2024 Best of Grand Rapids
2023 Best of Grand Rapids
Goldfish swim school is amazing, highly recommend!!
Anderson & Girls for best place to see animals
Sweetlands for the best chocolate <3
Robinette is the best family activity in Grand Rapids with the donuts/cedar and the Meze with the pillow jump and slides . I would like to see them win
Where do we vote?
The best candy store is without a doubt – “Taste Budz Candy”! It is located at 8460 Algoma Ave. NE Suite D, Rockford,MI.
The selections are incredible, tasty and fun!
Coit Creative Atrs Academy. The principal Dr Lametria Eaddy is amazing. She has great staff and they care so much about their students. Dr Eaddy has not only done a great job promoting education but also inclusion for all her children.