How do we love Boston? Help us count the ways! We know that Boston is the best place to raise kids, but even the best has its best. So we're counting on you, our Mommy Poppins readers and the most savvy parents we know, to help us pick Boston's BESTIES. The best play spaces? Boston's got 'em. Family restaurants? We've got those, too. Swim classes, dance classes, and baby 'n' me: the greatest ones are all in Beantown, along with the coolest theaters, museums, kindie bands, camps—heck, even our dentists are the best. But only you can tell us which is the best of the best, so we're asking you to help us show our best local businesses the love and vote for your favorites in all of these categories and more.

Of course, we know you're busy parents, so we're sharing the love with you too. We've got some fantastic prizes lined up to thank you for sharing your expertise: how does a two-show subscription to the Boston Symphony Orchestra Family Series sound? (Like music to your ears, right?) Or what about a mini-break at Great Wolf Lodge? Or, our Grand Prize, a luxury family vacation to Puerto Vallarta? Give us 5 minutes and your expert opinions and you'll be entered to win one of these fabulous prizes—it's a win-win for everyone!

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Watch our Boston Besties Awards Ceremony broadcast live from the Boston Fire Museum to see which businesses came out on top or click here for the official list.  Look for our Boston Besties Guide coming in December.