In this March 2018 photo, Madison Davis of Snohomish reaches into the air pocket of a water feature at the Imagine Children’s Museum in Everett, while her “adopted grandmother” Michele Tanis watches. (Dan Bates / Herald file)

In this March 2018 photo, Madison Davis of Snohomish reaches into the air pocket of a water feature at the Imagine Children’s Museum in Everett, while her “adopted grandmother” Michele Tanis watches. (Dan Bates / Herald file)

The best shopping and entertainment in Snohomish County

Chosen by you.

Every year we take your nominations and let you vote for our Readers’ Choice awards. There are dozens of categories, and you can see the full list of winners here. And here are selected winners in the very popular shopping and entertainment categories:

Cannabis store

WINNER: Cannablyss, 2705 Hartford Dr, Lake Stevens, 425-374-8106

SECOND PLACE: Tulalip Remedy, 9226 34th Ave NE, Marysville, 360-716-3200

RUNNER UP: Kushman’s – Everett, 8911 Evergreen Way, Everett, 425-512-0182

Casino

WINNER: Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Marysville, 888-272-1111

SECOND PLACE: Angel of the Winds Casino Resort, 3438 Stoluckquamish Lane, Arlington, 360-474-9740

RUNNER UP: Quil Ceda Creek Casino, 6410 33rd Ave. NE, Tulalip, 360-716-1700

Family entertainment

WINNER: AquaSox, 3802 Broadway, Everett, (425) 258-3673

SECOND PLACE: Imagine Children’s Museum and Toy Store, 1502 Wall St, Everett, 425-258-1006

RUNNER UP: Everett Silvertips, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Suite 100, Everett, 425-252-5100

Gift store

WINNER: J Matheson Gifts, Kitchen and Gourmet, 2615 Colby Ave., Everett, 425-258-2287

SECOND PLACE: Funko, 2802 Wetmore Ave., Everett, 425-783-3616

RUNNER UP: BobaKhan Toys and Collectibles, 500 S.E. Everett Mall Way, Suite A1, Everett, 425-258-3582

Golf course

WINNER: Legion Memorial Golf Course, 144 W Marine View Dr, Everett, 425-259-4653

SECOND PLACE: Everett Golf & Country Club, 1500 52nd Street SE Everett, 425-259-8141

RUNNER UP: Kenwanda Golf Course, 14030 Kenwanda Dr., Snohomish, 360-668-1166

Grocery store

WINNER: Sno Isle Food Co-op, 2804 Grand Ave, Everett, 425-259-3798

SECOND PLACE: Grocery Outlet, Everett and Arlington

RUNNER UP: WinCo Foods, Edmonds, Everett, Marysville

Hardware store

WINNER: Ace Hardware Evergreen Way, 4835 Evergreen Way, Everett, 425-610-4112

SECOND PLACE: Arlington Hardware & Lumber, Inc., 215 North Olympic Ave., Arlington, 360-435 5523

RUNNER UP: Ace Hardware, Lake Stevens, 303 91st Ave NE Ste B200, Lake Stevens, 425-334-7630

Hotel

WINNER: Tulalip Resort, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Marysville, 888-272-1111

SECOND PLACE: Inn At Port Gardner Everett, 1700 W Marine View Dr., Everett, 425-252-6779

RUNNER UP: Angel of the Winds Casino Resort, 3438 Stoluckquamish Lane, Arlington, 360-474-9740

Jewelry store

WINNER: Wagner Jewelers, 9611 State Ave, Marysville, 360-653-8200

SECOND PLACE (TIE): Fred Meyer and Mill Creek Jewelers

RUNNER UP: Shane Co., 18833 28th Avenue West, Lynnwood, 425-774-8400

Karaoke

WINNER: Buzz Inn Steakhouse, Arlington, Everett, Granite Falls, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Monroe, Snohomish

SECOND PLACE: Hunan Palace, 2821 Pacific Ave., Everett, 425-339-3390

RUNNER UP: Madison Avenue Pub, 905 Madison St., Everett, 425-348-7402

Kid’s party place

WINNER: Imagine Children’s Museum and Toy Store, 1502 Wall St, Everett, 425-258-1006

SECOND PLACE: Elevated Sportz Ultimate Trampoline Park & Event Center, 18311 Bothell Everett Hwy, #140, Bothell, 425-949-4488

RUNNER UP: Bricks & Minifigs (Everett location closed), 14650 N Kelsey St. Suite 102, Monroe, 360-243-3068

Martial Arts School

WINNER: Evergreen Karate & Kobudo Club, 2809 Rockefeller Ave. #A, Everett, 425-329-5087

SECOND PLACE: Master Cho’s Taekwondo, 5031 168th St SW #100 Lynnwood, 425-742-4282

RUNNER UP: Charlies combat club, 1202 Hewitt Ave., Everett, 425-252-5222

Place to buy home decor

WINNER: Hobby Lobby, 10011 Evergreen Way, Everett, 425-347-3712; 2323 172nd St NE, Marysville, 360-652-1100; 19310 60th Ave W, Lynnwood, 425-673-6471

SECOND PLACE: HomeGoods, 18420 33rd Ave W, Lynnwood, 425-640-0558

RUNNER UP: J Matheson Gifts, Kitchen and Gourmet, 2615 Colby Ave., Everett, 425-258-2287

Recreational facility

WINNER: Marysville Performing Arts Centre, 4101 78th Pl NE, Marysville, 360-651-9000

SECOND PLACE: Forest Park Swim Center, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett, 425-257-8309

RUNNER UP: Snohomish Aquatic Center, 516 Maple Avenue Snohomish, 360-568-8030

Second-hand store

WINNER: Silvana Five and Dime, 1401 Pioneer Hwy E, Arlington, 360-652-9241

SECOND PLACE: Assistance League of Everett, 5107 Evergreen Way, Everett, 425-252-3011

RUNNER UP: Value Village, Everett, 425-355-8320; Marysville, 360-659-0098; Lynnwood, 425-745-6603; Edmonds 425-771-8323

Shoe store

WINNER: Althea’s Footwear Solutions, 1932 Broadway, Everett, 425-303-0108

SECOND PLACE: Red Wing, 221 SE Everett Mall Way Suite M2, Everett, 425-322-5129; 3105 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Suite 1, Lynnwood, 425-678-3455

RUNNER UP: Sole Perfection Shoes, 1203 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite R, Everett, 425-348-7306

Specialty store

WINNER: Funko, 2802 Wetmore Ave., Everett, 425-783-3616

SECOND PLACE: Burkett’s, 2617 Colby Ave., Everett, 425-252-2389

RUNNER UP: The Chic Boatique, 717 First Street, Snohomish, 206-739-4296

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