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)

We are bringing back one of our more popular events: Breakfast with Bluey Dance Mode! What can you expect? There'll be free pancakes and Bluey on the projector screen for 60 minutes, then we'll quickly transform into the hottest dance club open at 10am in Vermont, glow sticks and all. This exclusive dance party only lasts 30 minutes, so be sure to leave it all out on the dance floor. Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes. Dance mode.

The Guild Hall is officially open for families to enjoy Sunday morning from 9:30am - 11am. From 9:30 - 10:00, father, musician and early childhood educator Alex Baron facilitates a weekly fam jam for all family members. We’ll have some instruments on hand for you and your littles to enjoy! Following the musical portion of the morning, families are invited to spend the next hour enjoying a casual playgroup in the space. Families had been hanging around afterwards anyways, so we figured we’d just make it official!

Additionally, our good friends at Haymaker Buns downstairs will be offering $5 kids’ meals with any adult meal purchased to all playgroup attendees!

Like going to the movies with your kid(s) but don’t enjoy shelling out $25-50 every time you go? We’ve got you covered. On Monday, April 7th, we’ll be attending one of the Minecraft showtimes. Tickets on us:) Exact showtime to be confirmed as the date nears!

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Home with your kid in the middle of the week and looking for more playgroups to check out? We got you covered! Starting this quarter (Q2 2025), we’ll begin hosting some midweek playgroups in The Guild Hall at the Soda Plant. Pack some snacks and come on out!

Board game night is one of our more popular Dads’ Night Out events. On Wednesday, April 9th, local rad dad Thomas will be bringing some games and facilitating an evening of gaming fun in our Guild Hall.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Hail and well met, fellow dadventurers! Embark on quest of fatherly proportions through the realm of Dadagonia, during our new D&D&D Night. Any amount of experience welcome! Premade characters and extra dice will be available. All you need to bring is yourself and your desire to quest! 

April 11 will be an initial in-person meet up and character building session
Quest begins on May 9, hybrid

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

We’re thrilled to announce that after connecting with a handful of local dads and service providers, Dad Guild is now starting to offer in-person programs in Orange & Northern Windsor Counties! We’re still in the process of hiring another local dad (or two), but one of our champion dads, Jared Pendak, will be facilitating Dads & Kids: Spring Fling Bounce & Putt over at Running Water Recreation Center (behind the vet office) in Bradford on Saturday, April 12th from 10am - 12pm. Dads and their children will get free admission to 4 bounce houses (including an obstacle course) and 18 holes of miniature golf. Sign up today!

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

We recently got our hands on 5 Chomp Saws, which are kid-friendly table saw type machines for cutting cardboard that you absolutely cannot get hurt on, and we’re excited to try them out with all of you! We’ve been collecting cardboard from all of our friends here at The Soda Plant, and we’ll spend the morning making all kinds of things our imaginations can come up with. Feel free to bring any other supplies you think you might need!

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

The Guild Hall is officially open for families to enjoy Sunday morning from 9:30am - 11am. From 9:30 - 10:00, father, musician and early childhood educator Alex Baron facilitates a weekly fam jam for all family members. We’ll have some instruments on hand for you and your littles to enjoy! Following the musical portion of the morning, families are invited to spend the next hour enjoying a casual playgroup in the space. Families had been hanging around afterwards anyways, so we figured we’d just make it official!

Additionally, our good friends at Haymaker Buns downstairs will be offering $5 kids’ meals with any adult meal purchased to all playgroup attendees!

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.

Monthly cohort for new dads (with children 0-12months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. Meets monthly for six months.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

When your kid is melting down at the end of the day, do you know what’s happening in their brain? In this workshop, we'll learn all about dysregulation and the "window of tolerance," which will help us better understand why our child is expressing big feelings that may show up in a variety of different ways. We'll then reflect on how we can become more attuned to our children's regulatory states and how we can intervene using co-regulation. This workshop is facilitated by Alex Shevrin Venet, education expert and author of the books Equity-Centered Trauma Informed Education and Becoming an Everyday Changemaker.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Our monthly online Zoom meeting for dads to meet and chat. No agenda. Just a chance for a low-key conversation about whatever.

Zoom Link for Virtual Drop-In Events
Link: https://zoom.us/j/142812659?pwd=MDRwQXE2MEhiRVVjaE5hUFRYOE91Zz09
Password: 614565

Are you a Black dad? Are you looking to connect with other Black dads in the area? Dad Guild staff member Marlon Fisher will continue hosting a monthly casual hang for Black fathers at The Guild Hall.

Do you play an instrument? Do you miss playing with a group? Then join other dads for a low-key jam group.

The last Saturday evening a 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

The Guild Hall is officially open for families to enjoy Sunday morning from 9:30am - 11am. From 9:30 - 10:00, father, musician and early childhood educator Alex Baron facilitates a weekly fam jam for all family members. We’ll have some instruments on hand for you and your littles to enjoy! Following the musical portion of the morning, families are invited to spend the next hour enjoying a casual playgroup in the space. Families had been hanging around afterwards anyways, so we figured we’d just make it official!

Additionally, our good friends at Haymaker Buns downstairs will be offering $5 kids’ meals with any adult meal purchased to all playgroup attendees!

The weather is warming up, meaning it’s the time of year where we get back out on the playground! There are tons of amazing playgrounds in the area, but let’s be honest, it’s always more fun when our kid has others to play with, and there are other caregivers to chat with. We’ll be meeting up at three different playgrounds across Chittenden County this spring, with stops in Burlington (4/27), Williston (5/18) and Milton (6/22). All playground playgroups take place on Sunday mornings from 10am - 12pm. See you out there!

Busy week? Want a break from dinner one night? Join us for a mid-week Dads & Kids pizza dinner. Dinner on us!

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Join us as author Kate Mangino leads a 3-part conversation reflecting on the topics of societal expectations of men, division of labor, domestic roles, what’s working, what isn’t working and much, much more.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

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)

We are bringing back one of our more popular events: Breakfast with Bluey Dance Mode! What can you expect? There'll be free pancakes and Bluey on the projector screen for 60 minutes, then we'll quickly transform into the hottest dance club open at 10am in Vermont, glow sticks and all. This exclusive dance party only lasts 30 minutes, so be sure to leave it all out on the dance floor. Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes. Dance mode.

The Guild Hall is officially open for families to enjoy Sunday morning from 9:30am - 11am. From 9:30 - 10:00, father, musician and early childhood educator Alex Baron facilitates a weekly fam jam for all family members. We’ll have some instruments on hand for you and your littles to enjoy! Following the musical portion of the morning, families are invited to spend the next hour enjoying a casual playgroup in the space. Families had been hanging around afterwards anyways, so we figured we’d just make it official!

Additionally, our good friends at Haymaker Buns downstairs will be offering $5 kids’ meals with any adult meal purchased to all playgroup attendees!

We’ll be heading to Old Town Comics to join their weekly Magic: The Gathering Jumpstart event. Dad Guild will cover the cost of two Jumpstart packs. You crack ‘em, shuffle them together, and you are good to play some classic simple games of Magic! This event is perfect for beginners and experts alike. 

[Oh, but feel free to bring a Commander deck or two too.]

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Home with your kid in the middle of the week and looking for more playgroups to check out? We got you covered! Starting this quarter (Q2 2025), we’ll begin hosting some midweek playgroups in The Guild Hall at the Soda Plant. Pack some snacks and come on out!

Going through a separation or a divorce? Went through one already but wanting to connect with others in similar situations? Join Marlon for this new online support group.

Zoom Link for Virtual Drop-In Events
Link: https://zoom.us/j/142812659?pwd=MDRwQXE2MEhiRVVjaE5hUFRYOE91Zz09
Password: 614565

Join us as author Kate Mangino leads a 3-part conversation reflecting on the topics of societal expectations of men, division of labor, domestic roles, what’s working, what isn’t working and much, much more.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Hail and well met, fellow dadventurers! Embark on quest of fatherly proportions through the realm of Dadagonia, during our new D&D&D Night. Any amount of experience welcome! Premade characters and extra dice will be available. All you need to bring is yourself and your desire to quest! 

April 11 will be an initial in-person meet up and character building session
Quest begins on May 9, hybrid

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Want to give the mom in your life something special this Mother’s Day? On Saturday, May 10th (the day before Mother’s Day) from 9am - 12pm, we’re inviting dads and their children to The Guild Hall for a morning of craft & gift making. We’ll have a variety of stations for making crafts, body scrubs, tea bags & more! After assembling a crafty gift bag full of thoughtful gifts from you and your child, you can also visit the other shops in The Soda Plant to find any other gifts to add to your basket!

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

The Guild Hall is officially open for families to enjoy Sunday morning from 9:30am - 11am. From 9:30 - 10:00, father, musician and early childhood educator Alex Baron facilitates a weekly fam jam for all family members. We’ll have some instruments on hand for you and your littles to enjoy! Following the musical portion of the morning, families are invited to spend the next hour enjoying a casual playgroup in the space. Families had been hanging around afterwards anyways, so we figured we’d just make it official!

Additionally, our good friends at Haymaker Buns downstairs will be offering $5 kids’ meals with any adult meal purchased to all playgroup attendees!

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.

Join us as author Kate Mangino leads a 3-part conversation reflecting on the topics of societal expectations of men, division of labor, domestic roles, what’s working, what isn’t working and much, much more.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Do you play an instrument? Do you miss playing with a group? Then join other dads for a low-key jam group.

WTF! This three-hour workshop for expecting dads takes place quarterly at The Guild Hall in the Soda Plant in Burlington. Dads-to-be will get the crash course on all things baby- related, including hearing from a doula from Vermont Doula Company and from a handful of “seasoned” dads 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. This quarter’s workshop takes place on Saturday, May 17th from 1pm - 4pm.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

The Guild Hall is officially open for families to enjoy Sunday morning from 9:30am - 11am. From 9:30 - 10:00, father, musician and early childhood educator Alex Baron facilitates a weekly fam jam for all family members. We’ll have some instruments on hand for you and your littles to enjoy! Following the musical portion of the morning, families are invited to spend the next hour enjoying a casual playgroup in the space. Families had been hanging around afterwards anyways, so we figured we’d just make it official!

Additionally, our good friends at Haymaker Buns downstairs will be offering $5 kids’ meals with any adult meal purchased to all playgroup attendees!

The weather is warming up, meaning it’s the time of year where we get back out on the playground! There are tons of amazing playgrounds in the area, but let’s be honest, it’s always more fun when our kid has others to play with, and there are other caregivers to chat with. We’ll be meeting up at three different playgrounds across Chittenden County this spring, with stops in Burlington (4/27), Williston (5/18) and Milton (6/22). All playground playgroups take place on Sunday mornings from 10am - 12pm. See you out there!

Monthly cohort for new dads (with children 0-12months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. Meets monthly for six months.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Our monthly online Zoom meeting for dads to meet and chat. No agenda. Just a chance for a low-key conversation about whatever.

Zoom Link for Virtual Drop-In Events
Link: https://zoom.us/j/142812659?pwd=MDRwQXE2MEhiRVVjaE5hUFRYOE91Zz09
Password: 614565

Video gaming has never been more widespread. Sadly, harmful hateful content that can radicalize young viewers has also never been more widespread. Those responsible for radicalization often use gaming spaces to achieve it.

Come join us for an open, interactive conversation on Thursday, May 22nd from 7pm - 9pm moderated by Grant Patterson, owner / operator of the WNFC esports Dojo afterschool program. We’ll discuss what radicalization mechanisms look like, how they target the minds of children, and what we can do as parents to ensure gaming remains a positive activity. Recommended for dads of kids 9+

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Are you a Black dad? Are you looking to connect with other Black dads in the area? Dad Guild staff member Marlon Fisher will continue hosting a monthly casual hang for Black fathers at The Guild Hall.

Hail and well met, fellow dadventurers! Embark on quest of fatherly proportions through the realm of Dadagonia, during our new D&D&D Night. Any amount of experience welcome! Premade characters and extra dice will be available. All you need to bring is yourself and your desire to quest! 

April 11 will be an initial in-person meet up and character building session
Quest begins on May 9, hybrid

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

The last Saturday evening a 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

The Guild Hall is officially open for families to enjoy Sunday morning from 9:30am - 11am. From 9:30 - 10:00, father, musician and early childhood educator Alex Baron facilitates a weekly fam jam for all family members. We’ll have some instruments on hand for you and your littles to enjoy! Following the musical portion of the morning, families are invited to spend the next hour enjoying a casual playgroup in the space. Families had been hanging around afterwards anyways, so we figured we’d just make it official!

Additionally, our good friends at Haymaker Buns downstairs will be offering $5 kids’ meals with any adult meal purchased to all playgroup attendees!

Like going to the movies but haven’t gone much since becoming a parent? Join us on Monday, June 2nd for a Dads’ Night Out event at Essex Cinemas to see the new Mission Impossible movie! Exact showtime TBD.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Going through a separation or a divorce? Went through one already but wanting to connect with others in similar situations? Join Marlon for this new online support group.

Zoom Link for Virtual Drop-In Events
Link: https://zoom.us/j/142812659?pwd=MDRwQXE2MEhiRVVjaE5hUFRYOE91Zz09
Password: 614565

At T.A.C.O. Night (Teachers Answering Child-related questions Occasionally while eating tacos) we welcome a team of rock star early childhood educators and eat tacos together while having informal conversations about things coming up with our kids/general early education topics. This casual learning environment takes place once a quarter and includes a free taco dinner from Moe’s. [Tacos are not available for those joining virtually.]

Discussion themes for these events will be confirmed and shared ahead of time. Past conversations have touched upon:

• Reward systems vs bribes

• Biting

• Picky eating

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

We are bringing back one of our more popular events: Breakfast with Bluey Dance Mode! What can you expect? There'll be free pancakes and Bluey on the projector screen for 60 minutes, then we'll quickly transform into the hottest dance club open at 10am in Vermont, glow sticks and all. This exclusive dance party only lasts 30 minutes, so be sure to leave it all out on the dance floor. Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes. Dance mode.

The Guild Hall is officially open for families to enjoy Sunday morning from 9:30am - 11am. From 9:30 - 10:00, father, musician and early childhood educator Alex Baron facilitates a weekly fam jam for all family members. We’ll have some instruments on hand for you and your littles to enjoy! Following the musical portion of the morning, families are invited to spend the next hour enjoying a casual playgroup in the space. Families had been hanging around afterwards anyways, so we figured we’d just make it official!

Additionally, our good friends at Haymaker Buns downstairs will be offering $5 kids’ meals with any adult meal purchased to all playgroup attendees!

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.

Monthly cohort for new dads (with children 0-12months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. Meets monthly for six months.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Our monthly online Zoom meeting for dads to meet and chat. No agenda. Just a chance for a low-key conversation about whatever.

Zoom Link for Virtual Drop-In Events
Link: https://zoom.us/j/142812659?pwd=MDRwQXE2MEhiRVVjaE5hUFRYOE91Zz09
Password: 614565

Do you play an instrument? Do you miss playing with a group? Then join other dads for a low-key jam group.

The Guild Hall is officially open for families to enjoy Sunday morning from 9:30am - 11am. From 9:30 - 10:00, father, musician and early childhood educator Alex Baron facilitates a weekly fam jam for all family members. We’ll have some instruments on hand for you and your littles to enjoy! Following the musical portion of the morning, families are invited to spend the next hour enjoying a casual playgroup in the space. Families had been hanging around afterwards anyways, so we figured we’d just make it official!

Additionally, our good friends at Haymaker Buns downstairs will be offering $5 kids’ meals with any adult meal purchased to all playgroup attendees!

The weather is warming up, meaning it’s the time of year where we get back out on the playground! There are tons of amazing playgrounds in the area, but let’s be honest, it’s always more fun when our kid has others to play with, and there are other caregivers to chat with. We’ll be meeting up at three different playgrounds across Chittenden County this spring, with stops in Burlington (4/27), Williston (5/18) and Milton (6/22). All playground playgroups take place on Sunday mornings from 10am - 12pm. See you out there!

Are you a Black dad? Are you looking to connect with other Black dads in the area? Dad Guild staff member Marlon Fisher will continue hosting a monthly casual hang for Black fathers at The Guild Hall.

The last Saturday evening a 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

The Guild Hall is officially open for families to enjoy Sunday morning from 9:30am - 11am. From 9:30 - 10:00, father, musician and early childhood educator Alex Baron facilitates a weekly fam jam for all family members. We’ll have some instruments on hand for you and your littles to enjoy! Following the musical portion of the morning, families are invited to spend the next hour enjoying a casual playgroup in the space. Families had been hanging around afterwards anyways, so we figured we’d just make it official!

Additionally, our good friends at Haymaker Buns downstairs will be offering $5 kids’ meals with any adult meal purchased to all playgroup attendees!

Monthly cohort for new dads (with children 0-12months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. Meets monthly for six months.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Monthly cohort for new dads (with children 0-12months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. Meets monthly for six months.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Monthly cohort for new dads (with children 0-12months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. Meets monthly for six months.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search