The Winners of the 2016 Boston Besties Contest as voted on by the readers of Mommy Poppins Boston.

Best Romping Spot/Playspace: Imagine Playspace

Best Social Media Mom or Dad in Beantown: Boston Mamas/Christine Koh

Best Birthday Party Entertainer: Jeff Jam

Best Kids Museum: Boston Children's Museum

Best Place to Throw a Party: Sky Zone Boston

Favorite Place for Family Dining: Not Your Average Joe's

Favorite Local Kindie Band: Karen K and the Jitterbugs

Best Place to Shop for Books and Toys: The Curious George Store

Favorite Place for Animal Encounters: New England Aquarium

Best Local Kids' Dentist or Group: The Center for Pediatric Dental Care and Orthodontics

Best Place to Learn a New Language: Pine Village Spanish Immersion Preschool

Best Sports Program or Class: My Gym

Best Theater Class for Aspiring Actors: Wheelock Family Theatre

Best Place to Learn How to Play an Instrument: Brookline Music School

Favorite Baby and Me Class: Music Together

Best STEM Program: MIT Museum

Best New Business or Family Spot: Boston Public Market

Best Way to Learn How to Swim: YMCA of Greater Boston

Best Place to Shop for Kids' Clothes and Baby Gear: Hanna Andersson

Best Place for Kids' Art Classes: Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Best Place to See a Family Show: Wheelock Family Theatre

Best Summer Day Camp: Mass Audubon Camps

Best Dance Studio for Kids: Boston Ballet School

The Boston Besties Awards Ceremony live from the Boston Fire Museum November 29, 2016

More information about the Boston Besties Contest.