Dad Guild Events!
Dad Guild offers a wide range of programming, all designed to meet dads where they are at
Our events fall into the following categories:
Dads Only: Social and peer-support events intended for dads to connect
Caregiver Education: Opportunities for dads to deepen their knowledge on parenting topics. Intended as “dads only” unless otherwise stated.
Dads & Kids: Fun events for dads to meet and bring their kids to play
Whole Family: Big events where all caregivers and members of the family are welcome to join
Public Community Events: informative discussion events where all parents and adult caregivers are welcome to attend.
Other details to note about our programming. You’ll see events listed with the following keywords:
Drop in - no registration required. Just come on by!
RSVP - we ask for folks to pre-register so we have a sense of attendance
In-person - event takes place in-person at the listed time and location
Virtual - event takes place online, via Zoom or Google Meet
Hybrid - event is both in-person and virtual. Attend whichever way works best. RSVPs will be emailed the meeting link in advance.
Dad Guild is expanding our in-person programming across the state!
While we are not statewide (yet), we do have regular programming happening outside of Chittenden County.
Click here to see if something is happening near you.
RUTLAND: Wallingford Library Playgroup
Join us at Gilbert Hart Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Justin Jankus.
FRANKLIN: Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Hello fellow dadventurers! Join us for a chilling night of Dungeons & Dragons, 5.5th edition, at Dad Guild's inaugural TTRPG event in Franklin County. In the spirit of the season, this slightly spooky one-shot will take a troop of Level 3 characters through the mysterious and the macabre. Any amount of experience welcome! Premade characters and extra dice will be available, but feel free to bring your own.
Want to learn more and RSVP? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server → https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv
FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics
Join Dad Fellow Dave Greiner for some board games at Guardian Games and Comics. Dads are welcome and encouraged to bring any board games from home to play.
RSVP required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
FRANKLIN: St. Albans Free Library Playgroup
Join us at St. Albans Free Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community.
Run Club
Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.
Banana Split Playgroup
A Dad Guild playgroup for families navigating life across two households.
Whether you’re co-parenting, single parenting, or part of a blended family, Banana Split Playgroup offers a welcoming space for kids to play and caregivers to connect. This is a judgment-free environment where families can build community, share experiences, and support one another.
We’ll first meet and hang at Guild Hall in the Soda Plant. Then shortly before 11am we’ll all head over to Mr Creemee to enjoy some delicious banana split-like ice cream treats.
Music Time w/ Jessie & Lisa
New weekly musical playgroups are coming! Starting Sunday October 4th, come join us at the Guild Hall from 11am-12pm for morning music and fun with local musicians Jessie & Lisa! Come for singing, play and laughs. (Designed for children 0-5)
Open Gym Basketball
Join for Dad Guild's (very low-key) pick-up basketball, most Tuesdays from 7pm-9pm at the Mater Christi School Gymnasium.
VTPOC Family Dinner
Come join us for an evening of connection, shared food, and community-building in collaboration with Dad Guild and the Vermont People of Color Network (VTPOC). This event is the first in a quarterly series creating welcoming spaces where BIPOC families can meet, connect, and get to know one another. Children, multiracial families, blended families, and non-BIPOC co-parents or guardians are all welcome!
UPPER VALLEY: Trivia Night at Colatina Exit
Join Upper Valley Dad Fellow Jared Pendak and other local dads for a night of trivia at Colatina Exit—free apps on Dad Guild!
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Pokémon TCG Hang
Dads and kids are invited to join us for an afterschool hang to play some Pokémon. Dad Guild staff member Dan Castrigano will be present to teach folks who are interested in learning how to play.
Feel free to bring your own decks and cards. We will have a couple of extra decks on hand for folks to borrow.
Note: This was originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 20th. It has been moved.
Family-Friendly Halloween Party
When Halloween falls on a Saturday, you should probably just wear your costumes the entire weekend, right? This year, we’re working with Little Bird Sewing Studio to put on a family-friendly Halloween Party inside the Soda Plant. Movies, music, crafting & more!
Run Club
Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.
ADDISON: Nest and Gather Playgroup
Dads and kids are invited to join the Dad Guild playgroup at Nest and Gather! This event is free for Dad Guild attendees—just say you’re with Dad Guild when you arrive. To learn more about Nest and Gather, click here.
Music Time w/ Jessie & Lisa
New weekly musical playgroups are coming! Starting Sunday October 4th, come join us at the Guild Hall from 11am-12pm for morning music and fun with local musicians Jessie & Lisa! Come for singing, play and laughs. (Designed for children 0-5)
Mending Men
In this casual monthly workshop, dads and masculine-identifying caregivers will learn how to repair family clothing using fiber arts and visible mending alongside the AMAZING Sophie Hood, owner of Little Bird Sewing Studio - our downstairs neighbor here at the Soda Plant in Burlington.
Participants will also get access to Dad Guild’s sewing supplies whenever they need them, including new machines, needles, thread, fabric…everything dads need to fix those ripped clothes with a creative touch :)
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
This program was made possible by an Arts & Social Cohesion grant from the Vermont Community Foundation.
Dads Rock! (climbing)
Looking to get your body moving, but hate running and basketball? Go rock climbing! Dads will be meeting up at Petra Cliffs on multiple Tuesday nights this fall (10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1 & 12/22) from 6:30pm- 8:30pm. No cost to participants.
RSVP Required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Online support group for co-parenting dads
Separation, divorce, or long-term co-parenting. Join Marlon for this support group. A place to connect digitally with others, share experiences, and strengthen the path forward for you and your family.
Zoom Link for Virtual Drop-In Events
Link: https://zoom.us/j/142812659?pwd=MDRwQXE2MEhiRVVjaE5hUFRYOE91Zz09
Password: 614565
Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Hail and well met, fellow dadventurers! Embark on quests of fatherly proportions through the realm of Dadagonia, during our D&D&D Night. Any amount of experience welcome! Sessions take place twice a month, but we run the same adventure for both, so regardless of which session you attend you won't be missing out. Premade characters and extra dice will be available. All you need to bring is yourself and your desire to quest!
Want to learn more and RSVP? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv
Friday Hang
Come hang out BYOB-style at the Dad Guild space. No plans or agenda. Just a chance to hang out (and probably play some MarioKart).
RUTLAND: Rutland Free Library Playgroup
Join us at Rutland Free Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Justin Jankus.
Colchester Library Playgroup
Join us at Burnham Memorial Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Michael Giguere.
UVM Women's Hockey vs N’eastern
Join us as we cheer for UVM’s Womens Hockey. Free tickets, just make sure to sign up before gameday so we can submit the list in advance.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Dads Night Out: Magic: The Gathering @ the Guild Hall
Magic: The Gathering returns to the official Dad Guild events calendar. This time around we’ll be hosting a ‘casual commander’ PRE CON night here at the Guild Hall. We will all be playing PreConstructed commander decks.
All skill levels welcome (we’ll even have a PreCon deck or two to lend, if you need it.) We hope to get a few ‘pods’ going!
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Run Club
Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.
Music Time w/ Jessie & Lisa
New weekly musical playgroups are coming! Starting Sunday October 4th, come join us at the Guild Hall from 11am-12pm for morning music and fun with local musicians Jessie & Lisa! Come for singing, play and laughs. (Designed for children 0-5)
Fletcher Free Library Playgroup
Join us on the second Sunday of every month from 3:30pm - 5pm for a low-key playgroup at the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. We’ll be in the kids’ section, most likely sprawled out on the floor somewhere, attempting to have conversations with one another while our kids have other plans. Come with low expectations and you won’t leave disappointed.
Dad Yoga
Did you do yoga classes before the kids were born? Or have you never done it, but want to give it a try?
Then join Dad Guild for some simple lunchtime "Dad Yoga” sessions! They’ll be led by Frank, a dad as well as an actual yoga instructor, and are intended as simple and accessible for all.
Bring a yoga mat if you have one. And if you don’t, no worries, we’ll have a few spare for folks to use.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Antifascist Dad Book Group
A book group where you don’t have to read beforehand?! Great!
This is the second in a three-part series where we will read passages from Antifascist Dad: Urgent Conversations With Young People in Chaotic Times.
In this session, Dad Guild staff member Dan Castrigano will read aloud the Preface and Chapter 4 (Capitalism Everywhere and in Everyone) from the book. These excerpts are a total of 19 pages. Then we will discuss. No need to read anything before we meet.
There is no requirement to attend all three sessions. Feel free to join any one or more sessions.
RSVP here, indicating if you’ll be in person or online: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Fathers w/ Adult Children
Whether you’re an “empty nester” or cohabitating with your adult children, Dad Guild and Paul Goldberg are co-creating a supportive and fun group for dads and masc-identifying parents of adult children to connect, celebrate, reflect and share our experiences.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Open Gym Basketball
Join for Dad Guild's (very low-key) pick-up basketball, most Tuesdays from 7pm-9pm at the Mater Christi School Gymnasium.
New Dad Cohort VIII
The 8th edition of our New Dad Cohort: a monthly meetup for new dads (with children 0-12 months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. Meets monthly for six months on the third Wednesday of the month. This cohort runs from July 2026 to December 2026.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics
Join Dad Fellow Dave Greiner for some board games at Guardian Games and Comics. Dads are welcome and encouraged to bring any board games from home to play.
RSVP required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
RUTLAND: Trivia Night at Speakeasy Café
Join Dad Fellow John McCann and other local dads for a night of trivia at Speakeasy Café—free entry and apps on Dad Guild!
Dads Night Out: Board Games at the Guild Hall
Board game night is one of our most popular Dads Night Out. The evening will be facilitated by local rad dad Thomas, a certified board game aficionado.
Dads are encouraged to bring any games from their own collection too.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Hump Day Zoom Check-in
Our monthly online Zoom meeting for dads to meet and chat. Just a space to connect digitally with others. No plan or agenda. Honestly, we often just end up playing Jackbox games for a bit.
Zoom Link for Virtual Drop-In Events
Link: https://zoom.us/j/142812659?pwd=MDRwQXE2MEhiRVVjaE5hUFRYOE91Zz09
Password: 614565
Music w/ Linda Bassick
If you’ve raised a baby/toddler in the greater Burlington area, you 100% know who local legend Linda Bassick is. This fall, Linda will be bringing her music to the Guild Hall inside the Soda Plant on the 2nd & 3rd Friday morning of each month from 11am-11:30am. Come ready to sing and dance! (Designed for children 0-5)
Dads & KIDS Rock! (climbing)
Been taking advantage of the Dads Rock! sessions? Want to bring the kids along this time? Then join us for another special Dads & KIDS Rock! session at Petra Cliffs indoor climbing center.
RSVP Required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Dad Ping Pong
Do you have crazy good ping pong skills? Do you want to play other dads in a night a table tennis mayhem? Or actually just hang out and play a low-key game? Either way, this recurring Dad Ping Pong night is for you!
WASHINGTON: Montpelier Library Playgroup
Join us at Kellogg-Hubbard Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Nick Kramer.
Firehouse Tour - Burlington
Kids and firetrucks - it never gets old. Join us for our now 4th annual visit to BFD Station 1 in downtown Burlington.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
UPPER VALLEY: Dartmouth Women's Basketball Game
Join us as we cheer on the Big Green as they host NJIT!
Tickets free for families and kids. RSVP required.
Run Club
Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.
FRANKLIN: Bright Side Playplace Playgroup
Join us at The Bright Side Playplace for a dads and kids playgroup!
To reserve your spot, head to this site and add the appropriate number of child tickets to your cart. Upon checkout, enter the code DADGUILD to reserve your tickets for free. This event is free for Dad Guild attendees. If you have questions, message dan@dadguild.org.
Music Time w/ Jessie & Lisa
New weekly musical playgroups are coming! Starting Sunday October 4th, come join us at the Guild Hall from 11am-12pm for morning music and fun with local musicians Jessie & Lisa! Come for singing, play and laughs. (Designed for children 0-5)
UVM Women's Basketball vs. Bryant
Join us as we cheer for the Catamounts as they host Bryant.
Tickets free for families & kids. RSVP required.
Expecting Dad Cohort I
This is our first Expecting Dad Cohort, designed for dads and masculine-identifying caregivers who are expecting a new baby! Folks will connect and discuss fatherhood-related topics. This cohort will meet three times over the course of three months, on October 19, November 16, and December 14.
After this cohort is complete, folks are encouraged to join either the next Expecting Dad Cohort (beginning in January) or an upcoming New Dad Cohort. Expecting Dad Cohorts and New Dad Cohorts begin every three months, with cohorts starting in January, April, July, and October.
If you are unsure which cohort(s) to join, feel free to message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Dads Rock! (climbing)
Looking to get your body moving, but hate running and basketball? Go rock climbing! Dads will be meeting up at Petra Cliffs on multiple Tuesday nights this fall (10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1 & 12/22) from 6:30pm- 8:30pm. No cost to participants.
RSVP Required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
New Dad Cohort IX
The 9th edition of our New Dad Cohort: a monthly meetup for new dads (with children 0-12 months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. Meets monthly for six months on the second Tuesday of the month. This cohort runs from October 2026 to March 2027.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Open Gym Basketball
Join for Dad Guild's (very low-key) pick-up basketball, most Tuesdays from 7pm-9pm at the Mater Christi School Gymnasium.
RUTLAND: Wallingford Library Playgroup
Join us at Gilbert Hart Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Justin Jankus.
UPPER VALLEY: Trivia Night at Colatina Exit
Join Upper Valley Dad Fellow Jared Pendak and other local dads for a night of trivia at Colatina Exit—free apps on Dad Guild!
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Hail and well met, fellow dadventurers! Embark on quests of fatherly proportions through the realm of Dadagonia, during our D&D&D Night. Any amount of experience welcome! Sessions take place twice a month, but we run the same adventure for both, so regardless of which session you attend you won't be missing out. Premade characters and extra dice will be available. All you need to bring is yourself and your desire to quest!
Want to learn more and RSVP? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv
Music w/ Linda Bassick
If you’ve raised a baby/toddler in the greater Burlington area, you 100% know who local legend Linda Bassick is. This fall, Linda will be bringing her music to the Guild Hall inside the Soda Plant on the 2nd & 3rd Friday morning of each month from 11am-11:30am. Come ready to sing and dance! (Designed for children 0-5)
RUTLAND: Playground Playgroup
Dads and kids are invited to join us at the playground at Justin Thomas Memorial Park! We plan on being there in any weather, so pack your boots, rainsuits, snowsuits, mittens, hats (and everything else) just in case. This event is hosted by Dad Fellow John McCann.
FRANKLIN: St. Albans Free Library Playgroup
Join us at St. Albans Free Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community.
Fires with Fathers
The 3rd Saturday evening of the month from 8pm-10pm at Rock Point in Burlington, this peer support group shares and connects on a deeper level while modeling vulnerability.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Run Club
Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.
Open Gym Basketball
Join for Dad Guild's (very low-key) pick-up basketball, most Tuesdays from 7pm-9pm at the Mater Christi School Gymnasium.
Run Club
Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.
ADDISON: Nest and Gather Playgroup
Dads and kids are invited to join the Dad Guild playgroup at Nest and Gather! This event is free for Dad Guild attendees—just say you’re with Dad Guild when you arrive. To learn more about Nest and Gather, click here.
Mending Men
In this casual monthly workshop, dads and masculine-identifying caregivers will learn how to repair family clothing using fiber arts and visible mending alongside the AMAZING Sophie Hood, owner of Little Bird Sewing Studio - our downstairs neighbor here at the Soda Plant in Burlington.
Participants will also get access to Dad Guild’s sewing supplies whenever they need them, including new machines, needles, thread, fabric…everything dads need to fix those ripped clothes with a creative touch :)
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
This program was made possible by an Arts & Social Cohesion grant from the Vermont Community Foundation.
Dads Rock! (climbing)
Looking to get your body moving, but hate running and basketball? Go rock climbing! Dads will be meeting up at Petra Cliffs on multiple Tuesday nights this fall (10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1 & 12/22) from 6:30pm- 8:30pm. No cost to participants.
RSVP Required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Open Gym Basketball
Join for Dad Guild's (very low-key) pick-up basketball, most Tuesdays from 7pm-9pm at the Mater Christi School Gymnasium.
Online support group for co-parenting dads
Separation, divorce, or long-term co-parenting. Join Marlon for this support group. A place to connect digitally with others, share experiences, and strengthen the path forward for you and your family.
Zoom Link for Virtual Drop-In Events
Link: https://zoom.us/j/142812659?pwd=MDRwQXE2MEhiRVVjaE5hUFRYOE91Zz09
Password: 614565
Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Hail and well met, fellow dadventurers! Embark on quests of fatherly proportions through the realm of Dadagonia, during our D&D&D Night. Any amount of experience welcome! Sessions take place twice a month, but we run the same adventure for both, so regardless of which session you attend you won't be missing out. Premade characters and extra dice will be available. All you need to bring is yourself and your desire to quest!
Want to learn more and RSVP? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv
Friday Hang
Come hang out BYOB-style at the Dad Guild space. No plans or agenda. Just a chance to hang out (and probably play some MarioKart).
RUTLAND: Rutland Free Library Playgroup
Join us at Rutland Free Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Justin Jankus.
Colchester Library Playgroup
Join us at Burnham Memorial Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Michael Giguere.
Run Club
Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.
Music Time w/ Jessie & Lisa
New weekly musical playgroups are coming! Starting Sunday October 4th, come join us at the Guild Hall from 11am-12pm for morning music and fun with local musicians Jessie & Lisa! Come for singing, play and laughs. (Designed for children 0-5)
Antifascist Dad Book Group
A book group where you don’t have to read beforehand?! Great!
This is the third in a three-part series where we will read passages from Antifascist Dad: Urgent Conversations With Young People in Chaotic Times.
In this session, Dad Guild staff member Dan Castrigano will read aloud the Preface and excerpts from Chapter 6 (Standing with Scapegoats) from the book. These excerpts are a total of 23 pages. Then we will discuss. No need to read anything before we meet.
There is no requirement to attend all three sessions. Feel free to join any one or more sessions.
RSVP here, indicating if you’ll be in person or online: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Dad Yoga
Did you do yoga classes before the kids were born? Or have you never done it, but want to give it a try?
Then join Dad Guild for some simple lunchtime "Dad Yoga” sessions! They’ll be led by Frank, a dad as well as an actual yoga instructor, and are intended as simple and accessible for all.
Bring a yoga mat if you have one. And if you don’t, no worries, we’ll have a few spare for folks to use.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Fathers w/ Adult Children
Whether you’re an “empty nester” or cohabitating with your adult children, Dad Guild and Paul Goldberg are co-creating a supportive and fun group for dads and masc-identifying parents of adult children to connect, celebrate, reflect and share our experiences.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Open Gym Basketball
Join for Dad Guild's (very low-key) pick-up basketball, most Tuesdays from 7pm-9pm at the Mater Christi School Gymnasium.
FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics
Join Dad Fellow Dave Greiner for some board games at Guardian Games and Comics. Dads are welcome and encouraged to bring any board games from home to play.
RSVP required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
RUTLAND: Trivia Night at Speakeasy Café
Join Dad Fellow John McCann and other local dads for a night of trivia at Speakeasy Café—free entry and apps on Dad Guild!
Dads Night Out: Board Games at the Guild Hall
Board game night is one of our most popular Dads Night Out. The evening will be facilitated by local rad dad Thomas, a certified board game aficionado.
Dads are encouraged to bring any games from their own collection too.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Music w/ Linda Bassick
If you’ve raised a baby/toddler in the greater Burlington area, you 100% know who local legend Linda Bassick is. This fall, Linda will be bringing her music to the Guild Hall inside the Soda Plant on the 2nd & 3rd Friday morning of each month from 11am-11:30am. Come ready to sing and dance! (Designed for children 0-5)
Dad Ping Pong
Do you have crazy good ping pong skills? Do you want to play other dads in a night a table tennis mayhem? Or actually just hang out and play a low-key game? Either way, this recurring Dad Ping Pong night is for you!
WASHINGTON: Montpelier Library Playgroup
Join us at Kellogg-Hubbard Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Nick Kramer.
Welcome to Fatherhood (WTF)
WTF! This three-hour workshop for expecting dads takes place quarterly. Dads-to-be will get the crash course on all things baby- related, including hearing from a doula from Vermont Doula Company about what to expect. They’ll also get the 20-minute Dad Guild orientation so they all know how they can get involved in Vermont’s largest fatherhood community. Participants will get an instant network of folks in similar positions getting ready to transition into parenthood, and everyone will receive a free copy of the book Baby 411.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
UPPER VALLEY: Dartmouth Women's Hockey Game
Join us as we cheer on the Big Green as they host UVM!
Tickets free for families and kids. RSVP required.
Run Club
Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.
FRANKLIN: Bright Side Playplace Playgroup
Join us at The Bright Side Playplace for a dads and kids playgroup!
To reserve your spot, head to this site and add the appropriate number of child tickets to your cart. Upon checkout, enter the code DADGUILD to reserve your tickets for free. This event is free for Dad Guild attendees. If you have questions, message dan@dadguild.org.
Music Time w/ Jessie & Lisa
New weekly musical playgroups are coming! Starting Sunday October 4th, come join us at the Guild Hall from 11am-12pm for morning music and fun with local musicians Jessie & Lisa! Come for singing, play and laughs. (Designed for children 0-5)
Fletcher Free Library Playgroup
Join us on the second Sunday of every month from 3:30pm - 5pm for a low-key playgroup at the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. We’ll be in the kids’ section, most likely sprawled out on the floor somewhere, attempting to have conversations with one another while our kids have other plans. Come with low expectations and you won’t leave disappointed.
Expecting Dad Cohort I
This is our first Expecting Dad Cohort, designed for dads and masculine-identifying caregivers who are expecting a new baby! Folks will connect and discuss fatherhood-related topics. This cohort will meet three times over the course of three months, on October 19, November 16, and December 14.
After this cohort is complete, folks are encouraged to join either the next Expecting Dad Cohort (beginning in January) or an upcoming New Dad Cohort. Expecting Dad Cohorts and New Dad Cohorts begin every three months, with cohorts starting in January, April, July, and October.
If you are unsure which cohort(s) to join, feel free to message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
New Dad Cohort IX
The 9th edition of our New Dad Cohort: a monthly meetup for new dads (with children 0-12 months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. Meets monthly for six months on the second Tuesday of the month. This cohort runs from October 2026 to March 2027.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Open Gym Basketball
Join for Dad Guild's (very low-key) pick-up basketball, most Tuesdays from 7pm-9pm at the Mater Christi School Gymnasium.
RUTLAND: Wallingford Library Playgroup
Join us at Gilbert Hart Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Justin Jankus.
Dads & Kids Dinner @ St. Mike's
Did you know that St. Michael’s University Green Mountain Dining Room is open to the public? We are willing to bet, maybe not.
Join us for a group Dads & Kids outing to grab a mid-week meal together, cafeteria style. We had so much fun we are glad to make this a regular event! Dinner is on us, we just ask that you RSVP in advance so we can provide an accurate count.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
New Dad Cohort VIII
The 8th edition of our New Dad Cohort: a monthly meetup for new dads (with children 0-12 months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. Meets monthly for six months on the third Wednesday of the month. This cohort runs from July 2026 to December 2026.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Hump Day Zoom Check-in
Our monthly online Zoom meeting for dads to meet and chat. Just a space to connect digitally with others. No plan or agenda. Honestly, we often just end up playing Jackbox games for a bit.
Zoom Link for Virtual Drop-In Events
Link: https://zoom.us/j/142812659?pwd=MDRwQXE2MEhiRVVjaE5hUFRYOE91Zz09
Password: 614565
Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Hail and well met, fellow dadventurers! Embark on quests of fatherly proportions through the realm of Dadagonia, during our D&D&D Night. Any amount of experience welcome! Sessions take place twice a month, but we run the same adventure for both, so regardless of which session you attend you won't be missing out. Premade characters and extra dice will be available. All you need to bring is yourself and your desire to quest!
Want to learn more and RSVP? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv
Music w/ Linda Bassick
If you’ve raised a baby/toddler in the greater Burlington area, you 100% know who local legend Linda Bassick is. This fall, Linda will be bringing her music to the Guild Hall inside the Soda Plant on the 2nd & 3rd Friday morning of each month from 11am-11:30am. Come ready to sing and dance! (Designed for children 0-5)
RUTLAND: Playground Playgroup
Dads and kids are invited to join us at the playground at Justin Thomas Memorial Park! We plan on being there in any weather, so pack your boots, rainsuits, snowsuits, mittens, hats (and everything else) just in case. This event is hosted by Dad Fellow John McCann.
FRANKLIN: St. Albans Free Library Playgroup
Join us at St. Albans Free Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community.
Fires with Fathers
The 3rd Saturday evening of the month from 8pm-10pm at Rock Point in Burlington, this peer support group shares and connects on a deeper level while modeling vulnerability.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Run Club
Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.
Dads Rock! (climbing)
Looking to get your body moving, but hate running and basketball? Go rock climbing! Dads will be meeting up at Petra Cliffs on multiple Tuesday nights this fall (10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1 & 12/22) from 6:30pm- 8:30pm. No cost to participants.
RSVP Required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Run Club
Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.
ADDISON: Nest and Gather Playgroup
Dads and kids are invited to join the Dad Guild playgroup at Nest and Gather! This event is free for Dad Guild attendees—just say you’re with Dad Guild when you arrive. To learn more about Nest and Gather, click here.
UPPER VALLEY: Trivia Night at Colatina Exit
Join Upper Valley Dad Fellow Jared Pendak and other local dads for a night of trivia at Colatina Exit—free apps on Dad Guild!
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
New Dad Cohort IX
The 9th edition of our New Dad Cohort: a monthly meetup for new dads (with children 0-12 months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. Meets monthly for six months on the second Tuesday of the month. This cohort runs from October 2026 to March 2027.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
New Dad Cohort X
This is the 10th edition of our New Dad Cohort, a monthly meetup for new dads (with children 0-12 months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. This cohort meets monthly for six months on the third Wednesday of the month.
This cohort begins in January 2027 and ends in June 2027.
Please complete this form to register for Dad Guild's New Dad Cohort X.
New Dad Cohort IX
The 9th edition of our New Dad Cohort: a monthly meetup for new dads (with children 0-12 months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. Meets monthly for six months on the second Tuesday of the month. This cohort runs from October 2026 to March 2027.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
New Dad Cohort X
This is the 10th edition of our New Dad Cohort, a monthly meetup for new dads (with children 0-12 months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. This cohort meets monthly for six months on the third Wednesday of the month.
This cohort begins in January 2027 and ends in June 2027.
Please complete this form to register for Dad Guild's New Dad Cohort X.
New Dad Cohort IX
The 9th edition of our New Dad Cohort: a monthly meetup for new dads (with children 0-12 months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. Meets monthly for six months on the second Tuesday of the month. This cohort runs from October 2026 to March 2027.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
New Dad Cohort X
This is the 10th edition of our New Dad Cohort, a monthly meetup for new dads (with children 0-12 months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. This cohort meets monthly for six months on the third Wednesday of the month.
This cohort begins in January 2027 and ends in June 2027.
Please complete this form to register for Dad Guild's New Dad Cohort X.
New Dad Cohort X
This is the 10th edition of our New Dad Cohort, a monthly meetup for new dads (with children 0-12 months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. This cohort meets monthly for six months on the third Wednesday of the month.
This cohort begins in January 2027 and ends in June 2027.
Please complete this form to register for Dad Guild's New Dad Cohort X.
New Dad Cohort X
This is the 10th edition of our New Dad Cohort, a monthly meetup for new dads (with children 0-12 months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. This cohort meets monthly for six months on the third Wednesday of the month.
This cohort begins in January 2027 and ends in June 2027.
Please complete this form to register for Dad Guild's New Dad Cohort X.
New Dad Cohort X
This is the 10th edition of our New Dad Cohort, a monthly meetup for new dads (with children 0-12 months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. This cohort meets monthly for six months on the third Wednesday of the month.
This cohort begins in January 2027 and ends in June 2027.
Please complete this form to register for Dad Guild's New Dad Cohort X.
Open Gym Basketball
Join for Dad Guild's (very low-key) pick-up basketball, most Tuesdays from 7pm-9pm at the Mater Christi School Gymnasium.
New Dad Cohort IX
The 9th edition of our New Dad Cohort: a monthly meetup for new dads (with children 0-12 months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. Meets monthly for six months on the second Tuesday of the month. This cohort runs from October 2026 to March 2027.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Dads Rock! (climbing)
Looking to get your body moving, but hate running and basketball? Go rock climbing! Dads will be meeting up at Petra Cliffs on multiple Tuesday nights this fall (10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1 & 12/22) from 6:30pm- 8:30pm. No cost to participants.
RSVP Required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
LAMOILLE: Dad Bowling
Join us for an evening of bowling! Shoe rentals and lane fees are on us. Dad Fellow Kyler Star will be hosting this event.
Dads Night Out @ the Movies - Street Fighter
Like going to the movies but haven’t gone much since becoming a parent? Join us on for $5 Mondays at Essex Cinemas for a Dads’ Night Out event to see the new Street Fighter movie! (We know you played it on SNES too)
NOTE: The exactly showtime is TBD. We usually aim for a 730pm / 8pm start.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Expecting Dad Cohort I
This is our first Expecting Dad Cohort, designed for dads and masculine-identifying caregivers who are expecting a new baby! Folks will connect and discuss fatherhood-related topics. This cohort will meet three times over the course of three months, on October 19, November 16, and December 14.
After this cohort is complete, folks are encouraged to join either the next Expecting Dad Cohort (beginning in January) or an upcoming New Dad Cohort. Expecting Dad Cohorts and New Dad Cohorts begin every three months, with cohorts starting in January, April, July, and October.
If you are unsure which cohort(s) to join, feel free to message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Music Time w/ Jessie & Lisa
New weekly musical playgroups are coming! Starting Sunday October 4th, come join us at the Guild Hall from 11am-12pm for morning music and fun with local musicians Jessie & Lisa! Come for singing, play and laughs. (Designed for children 0-5)
Run Club
Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.
Fires with Fathers
The 3rd Saturday evening of the month from 8pm-10pm at Rock Point in Burlington, this peer support group shares and connects on a deeper level while modeling vulnerability.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Make Sense of Your Neurodivergent Child’s Big Feelings
Make Sense of Your Neurodivergent Child’s Big Feelings and Baffling Behaviors
Learn why everyday moments can feel so hard for ND kids—and how to respond with more empathy, confidence, and connection.
Does your child have big reactions to everyday moments like putting on shoes, leaving the house in the morning, a change in routine, or being at a social event? Do their big emotions and behaviors sometimes leave you confused, frustrated, or unsure what to do next?
This workshop is for dads of autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, twice-exceptional, highly sensitive, and kids who experience the world more intensely.
Using a nervous system lens, we’ll explore why seemingly small things can feel so big for our neurodivergent kids. We’ll look beneath baffling behaviors to better understand your child’s experience, so you can respond more calmly and help them feel safe in a world that can often feel overwhelming.
You’ll leave with practical tools to feel more confident and less reactive in hard moments—while helping your child feel understood, safer in their body, and more connected to you.
NOTE: This is a hybrid event. Dads can join in-person or remotely online. When RSVP’ing, please selection which way you are planning to participate.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
This workshop will be lead by Leora Imanuel, a Certified Neurodiversity Coach with over a decade of experience coaching parents. As a mom to an AuDHDer, she is committed to helping parents implement realistic, compassionate strategies that honor their unique child and support the needs of the whole family.
WASHINGTON: Montpelier Library Playgroup
Join us at Kellogg-Hubbard Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Nick Kramer.
RUTLAND: Playground Playgroup
Dads and kids are invited to join us at the playground at Justin Thomas Memorial Park! We plan on being there in any weather, so pack your boots and rainsuits just in case. This event is hosted by Dad Fellow John McCann.
Music w/ Linda Bassick
If you’ve raised a baby/toddler in the greater Burlington area, you 100% know who local legend Linda Bassick is. This fall, Linda will be bringing her music to the Guild Hall inside the Soda Plant on the 2nd & 3rd Friday morning of each month from 11am-11:30am. Come ready to sing and dance! (Designed for children 0-5)
Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Hail and well met, fellow dadventurers! Embark on quests of fatherly proportions through the realm of Dadagonia, during our D&D&D Night. Any amount of experience welcome! Sessions take place twice a month, but we run the same adventure for both, so regardless of which session you attend you won't be missing out. Premade characters and extra dice will be available. All you need to bring is yourself and your desire to quest!
Want to learn more and RSVP? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv
WASHINGTON: Family Hike at The Short Trail
Families are invited to join us for a morning hike! Meet at the The Short Trail Trailhead at 9:45am, and we will roll out at 10am. Dad Fellow Kyler Star will lead the hike.
This loop is approximately 1 mile. It is pretty flat but not stroller-friendly. Afterwards, some folks might hang out at Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea for treats.
We will hike rain or shine!
New Dad Cohort VIII
The 8th edition of our New Dad Cohort: a monthly meetup for new dads (with children 0-12 months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. Meets monthly for six months on the third Wednesday of the month. This cohort runs from July 2026 to December 2026.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Open Gym Basketball
Join for Dad Guild's (very low-key) pick-up basketball, most Tuesdays from 7pm-9pm at the Mater Christi School Gymnasium.
CANCELLED: Fathers w/ Adult Children
Whether you’re an “empty nester” or cohabitating with your adult children, Dad Guild and Paul Goldberg are co-creating a supportive and fun group for dads and masc-identifying parents of adult children to connect, celebrate, reflect and share our experiences.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Antifascist Dad Book Group
A book group where you don’t have to read beforehand?! Great!
This is the first in a three-part series where we will read passages from Antifascist Dad: Urgent Conversations With Young People in Chaotic Times.
In this session, Dad Guild staff member Dan Castrigano will read aloud the Preface, Introduction, and Chapter 1 (Time, Breath, Space) from the book. These excerpts are a total of 24 pages. Then we will discuss. No need to read anything before we meet.
There is no requirement to attend all three sessions. Feel free to join any one or more sessions.
RSVP here, indicating if you’ll be in person or online: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Fletcher Free Library Playgroup
Join us on the second Sunday of every month from 3:30pm - 5pm for a low-key playgroup at the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. We’ll be in the kids’ section, most likely sprawled out on the floor somewhere, attempting to have conversations with one another while our kids have other plans. Come with low expectations and you won’t leave disappointed.
Music Time w/ Jessie & Lisa
New weekly musical playgroups are coming! Starting Sunday October 4th, come join us at the Guild Hall from 11am-12pm for morning music and fun with local musicians Jessie & Lisa! Come for singing, play and laughs. (Designed for children 0-5)
FRANKLIN: Bright Side Playplace Playgroup
Join us at The Bright Side Playplace for a dads and kids playgroup!
To reserve your spot, head to this site and add the appropriate number of child tickets to your cart. Upon checkout, enter the code DADGUILD to reserve your tickets for free. This event is free for Dad Guild attendees. If you have questions, message dan@dadguild.org.
Run Club
Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.
RESCHEDULED: Donor Appreciation Night
NOTE: The Donor Appreciation Night is now Saturday, October 10
Dad Guild is hosting its first ever Donor Appreciation Night at the Venetian Soda Lounge, just down the hall from the Guild Hall. All of our financial supporters are invited to spend an evening with us as we share some laughs, enjoy some food and drinks, and learn about the impact Dad Guild is having. Folks will also be encouraged to check out the Guild Hall if they’ve never been so they can see where most of the magic happens! All past and present donors are invited to attend.
UPPER VALLEY: Elizabeth's Park Takeover
Don’t know about Elizabeth’s Park? Step into a time machine and be transported back to 80s childhood. The wooden playground is gigantic. Like, really gigantic.
Dad Fellow Jared Pendak will be supplying free coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks!
CANCELLED: WASHINGTON: Montpelier Library Playgroup
Update: This event has been cancelled. See you at the next one!
Join us at Kellogg-Hubbard Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Nick Kramer.
Dad Ping Pong
Do you have crazy good ping pong skills? Do you want to play other dads in a night a table tennis mayhem? Or actually just hang out and play a low-key game? Either way, this recurring Dad Ping Pong night is for you!
Music w/ Linda Bassick
If you’ve raised a baby/toddler in the greater Burlington area, you 100% know who local legend Linda Bassick is. This fall, Linda will be bringing her music to the Guild Hall inside the Soda Plant on the 2nd & 3rd Friday morning of each month from 11am-11:30am. Come ready to sing and dance! (Designed for children 0-5)
Dads Night Out: Board Games at the Guild Hall
Board game night is one of our most popular Dads Night Out. The evening will be facilitated by local rad dad Thomas, a certified board game aficionado.
Dads are encouraged to bring any games from their own collection too.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
FRANKLIN: Hairdos & Don’ts: A Hair Styling Workshop for Dads
Join us to learn how to take care of long hair! Dads and masculine-identifying caregivers will practice on mannequin heads with different hair textures and lengths. Local stylist Jenny Marie will be teaching this workshop.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search