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.

Open Gym Basketball
Mar
17

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. There is parking, but there isn't an available bathroom onsite, so plan accordingly!

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Black Dad Hang
Mar
19

Black Dad Hang

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.

Want to join remotely?

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

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UPPER VALLEY: 123 Andrés Concert
Mar
21

UPPER VALLEY: 123 Andrés Concert

Join us at the 123 Andrés concert in Spaulding Auditorium at The Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth!

123 Andrés is a Grammy-winning duo who perform family-friendly songs in English and Spanish. You can learn more about 123 Andrés on their website.

RSVP required by Tuesday, March 17th in order to secure your tickets. RSVP here.

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Run Club
Mar
22

Run Club

Join this running crew for a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. If you drive to the meet-up, you can park on Stanbury Road or Staniford Farms Road. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly! If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, please message Dan Castrigano at dan@dadguild.org.

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Breakfast w/ Bluey
Mar
22

Breakfast w/ Bluey

Breakfast with Bluey returns to the VT Comedy Club, its original location. 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.

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Open Gym Basketball
Mar
24

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. There is parking, but there isn't an available bathroom onsite, so plan accordingly!

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FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics
Mar
26

FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics

Join Dad Fellow Dave G. for a Dads’ Night out of 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

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Book Club Night (Big Kids, Bigger Feelings)
Mar
26

Book Club Night (Big Kids, Bigger Feelings)

Book groups are back, and hosted by Dad Fellow Dave. For this session we’ll be reading Big Kids, Bigger Feelings by local author Alyssa Blask Campbell.

Need to borrow a copy of the book? Stop by The Guild Hall and we can lend one out.

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

Note: this is a hybrid event with the option to join remotely. RSVPs will be emailed the Google Meet link in advance.

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Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Mar
27

Dads & Dungeons & Dragons

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! 

Want to learn more? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv

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Welcome to Fatherhood (WTF)
Mar
28

Welcome to Fatherhood (WTF)

UPDATE: this event has been moved from 3/21

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 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.

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

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Run Club
Mar
29

Run Club

Join this running crew for a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. If you drive to the meet-up, you can park on Stanbury Road or Staniford Farms Road. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly! If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, please message Dan Castrigano at dan@dadguild.org.

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Nurturing Father's Program (Start)
Mar
31

Nurturing Father's Program (Start)

3-4 times a year, Dad Guild - in collaboration with Prevent Child Abuse Vermont - offers the Nurturing Father’s Program for participation remotely.

The 13-week class meets weekly and is designed to focus on developing attitudes and skills for male nurturance. Each week, a new topic is addressed, including:

  • their own relationships with their fathers

  • nurturing themselves/their children

  • fathering sons/daughters

  • discipline without violence

  • playing with their children

  • managing anger/resolving conflict

  • teamwork with a spouse

  • balancing work and parenting

  • communication and problem solving

  • cultural influence

  • dealing with feelings

  • and working on “The Father I Choose To Be.”  

Email familysupport [at] pcavt.org to register.

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Open Gym Basketball
Mar
31

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. There is parking, but there isn't an available bathroom onsite, so plan accordingly!

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Friday Hang
Apr
3

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)

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Run Club
Apr
5

Run Club

Join this running crew for a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. If you drive to the meet-up, you can park on Stanbury Road or Staniford Farms Road. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly! If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, please message Dan Castrigano at dan@dadguild.org.

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Dads Night Out: Board Games at the Guild Hall
Apr
8

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

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Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Apr
10

Dads & Dungeons & Dragons

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! 

Want to learn more? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv

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Run Club
Apr
12

Run Club

Join this running crew for a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. If you drive to the meet-up, you can park on Stanbury Road or Staniford Farms Road. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly! If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, please message Dan Castrigano at dan@dadguild.org.

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Sunday Morning Fam Jams
Apr
12

Sunday Morning Fam Jams

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 music 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!

Programming is designed for children ages 0-3 years

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

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ADDISON: What Color Am I?
Apr
12

ADDISON: What Color Am I?

Everyone has skin, and skin comes in so many different colors. But where do these colors come from? Can we change our skin color? What color is our skin, really?

Curious kids (and caregivers) can join Rokeby Museum’s Education Programs Manager, Jonathon Ahl, for an fun, educational event designed for an early education setting that will explain the science behind where our skin color comes from. We’ll match colorful objects, experiment with skin-tone accurate paints, and finish the day by grabbing a mirror and painting your own “skin color” self-portrait!

appropriate for children ages 3-5. Each child should be accompanied by a caregiver.
RSVP Required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Want to learn more about Rokeby’s pioneering work in developing an age-appropriate racial learning curriculum? Check out our podcast with Jonathon from March 2025.

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Fletcher Free Library Playgroup
Apr
12

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.

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New Dad Cohort VII
Apr
14

New Dad Cohort VII

The 7th 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. This session runs from April 2026 to September 2026.

NOTE: Group will meet on April 14 (2nd Tuesday) to start because of BTV school spring break. Then resume regular 3rd Tuesday schedule in May.

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

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New Dad Cohort VI
Apr
15

New Dad Cohort VI

This is our sixth New Dad Cohort, a cohort 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. This session runs from January 2026 to June 2026.

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

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Dads & Kids Dinner @ St. Mike's (& Black Dad Hang)
Apr
16

Dads & Kids Dinner @ St. Mike's (& Black Dad Hang)

  • St. Mike's Dining Hall (Alliot Student Center) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

The dinner will also serve as April’s Black Dads Hang event.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search or reach out to Marlon

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Run Club
Apr
19

Run Club

Join this running crew for a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. If you drive to the meet-up, you can park on Stanbury Road or Staniford Farms Road. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly! If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, please message Dan Castrigano at dan@dadguild.org.

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Sunday Morning Fam Jams
Apr
19

Sunday Morning Fam Jams

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 music 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!

Programming is designed for children ages 0-3 years

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

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FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics
Apr
23

FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics

Join Dad Fellow Dave G. for a Dads’ Night out of 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

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Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Apr
24

Dads & Dungeons & Dragons

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! 

Want to learn more? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv

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Run Club
Apr
26

Run Club

Join this running crew for a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. If you drive to the meet-up, you can park on Stanbury Road or Staniford Farms Road. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly! If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, please message Dan Castrigano at dan@dadguild.org.

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Parenting the ADHD Brain
Apr
30

Parenting the ADHD Brain

HYBRID event: join in-person or remotely via Google Meet

This interactive workshop, led by certified ADHD coach Rebecca De Ornelas, offers a science-backed blueprint for understanding the ADHD brain and executive function. We'll skip the generic advice and dig into why standard strategies fail and what actually works for motivation crashes, dread loops, and emotional regulation.

What we’ll cover:
- The ADHD Brain Blueprint: Understanding the mechanics of executive function challenges.
- Live Exercises: Experience ADHD mental clutter and the shift from chaos to focus.
- Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD): Why the nervous system overreacts to minor situations.
- Real Tools: Science-backed approaches to motivation and regulation.
- Support for ADHD Parents: Specific tools for the 40% of parents who also have ADHD.

This isn't about what you're doing wrong. It's about what you haven't been told.

RSVP required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
NOTE: please register for either “in-person” or “remote”

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Friday Hang
May
1

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)

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Run Club
May
3

Run Club

Join this running crew for a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. If you drive to the meet-up, you can park on Stanbury Road or Staniford Farms Road. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly! If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, please message Dan Castrigano at dan@dadguild.org.

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Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
May
8

Dads & Dungeons & Dragons

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! 

Want to learn more? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv

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Dads & Kids board games
May
9

Dads & Kids board games

Our dad board game group has been having so much fun, we thought to expand it and bring our kids along for a special “Dads & Kids” board games session. We’ll have two groups going, one for younger kids (4-7) and one for older (8+). 

RSVP required

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Run Club
May
10

Run Club

Join this running crew for a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. If you drive to the meet-up, you can park on Stanbury Road or Staniford Farms Road. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly! If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, please message Dan Castrigano at dan@dadguild.org.

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Sunday Morning Fam Jams
May
10

Sunday Morning Fam Jams

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 music 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!

Programming is designed for children ages 0-3 years

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

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Fletcher Free Library Playgroup
May
10

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.

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May
12

Menstrual Cycle Class for Dads

HYBRID event: join in-person or remotely via Google Meet

This class offers a clear and practical overview of the menstrual cycle for dads and other men those who want to better understand the girls and women in their lives. We’ll discuss puberty and the onset of menstruation. Then go on to explain the basic menstrual cycle anatomy and physiology, the four phases of the cycle, and how energy and mood can shift across the month.

RSVP required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
NOTE: please register for either “in-person” or “remote” depending how you plan to join

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Dads Night Out: Board Games at the Guild Hall
May
14

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

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Run Club
May
17

Run Club

Join this running crew for a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. If you drive to the meet-up, you can park on Stanbury Road or Staniford Farms Road. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly! If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, please message Dan Castrigano at dan@dadguild.org.

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Sunday Morning Fam Jams
May
17

Sunday Morning Fam Jams

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 music 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!

Programming is designed for children ages 0-3 years

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

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Hairdos & don’ts
May
17

Hairdos & don’ts

Braiding hair, a skill that many dads have not had the opportunity to learn. Well, now here is your chance! “Hairdos & don’ts” will offer the chance for dads to ask questions, learn, and practice haircare (on mannequins!), guided by local expert stylists. We are offering two sessions since we expect this to be a popular event. 

Spaces are limited to RSVP today! -> https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

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New Dad Cohort VII
May
19

New Dad Cohort VII

The 7th 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. This session runs from April 2026 to September 2026.

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

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New Dad Cohort VI
May
20

New Dad Cohort VI

This is our sixth New Dad Cohort, a cohort 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. This session runs from January 2026 to June 2026.

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

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Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
May
22

Dads & Dungeons & Dragons

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! 

Want to learn more? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv

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Run Club
May
24

Run Club

Join this running crew for a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. If you drive to the meet-up, you can park on Stanbury Road or Staniford Farms Road. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly! If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, please message Dan Castrigano at dan@dadguild.org.

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FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics
May
28

FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics

Join Dad Fellow Dave G. for a Dads’ Night out of 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

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Dad Trek Fundraiser
May
30

Dad Trek Fundraiser

Join us for our inaugural Dad Trek Fundraiser! Dads and masculine-identifying caregivers are invited to join us for a 10-mile walk from Red Rocks Park in South Burlington to Airport Park in Colchester. We will depart at 7am and arrive at Airport Park at approximately 11am for a whole-family party and lunch at the playground.

Also, you know how we *metaphorically* support Dads? Well, this time we will also be *physically* supporting Dads, by taking turns pulling each other in the first-of-its-kind, two-seater, Dad Guild Rickshaw. We will take turns walking, riding, and pulling!

More details to come soon (e.g., map, RSVP link, donation page, etc.). Start training and save the date!

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Run Club
May
31

Run Club

Join this running crew for a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. If you drive to the meet-up, you can park on Stanbury Road or Staniford Farms Road. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly! If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, please message Dan Castrigano at dan@dadguild.org.

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Friday Hang
Jun
5

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)

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Welcome to Fatherhood (WTF)
Jun
6

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 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.

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

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Run Club
Jun
7

Run Club

Join this running crew for a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. If you drive to the meet-up, you can park on Stanbury Road or Staniford Farms Road. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly! If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, please message Dan Castrigano at dan@dadguild.org.

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Sunday Morning Fam Jams
Jun
7

Sunday Morning Fam Jams

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 music 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!

Programming is designed for children ages 0-3 years

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

View Event →
Dads Night Out: Board Games at the Guild Hall
Jun
11

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

View Event →
Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Jun
12

Dads & Dungeons & Dragons

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! 

Want to learn more? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv

View Event →
Run Club
Jun
14

Run Club

Join this running crew for a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. If you drive to the meet-up, you can park on Stanbury Road or Staniford Farms Road. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly! If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, please message Dan Castrigano at dan@dadguild.org.

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Sunday Morning Fam Jams
Jun
14

Sunday Morning Fam Jams

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 music 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!

Programming is designed for children ages 0-3 years

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

View Event →
Fletcher Free Library Playgroup
Jun
14

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.

View Event →
New Dad Cohort VII
Jun
16

New Dad Cohort VII

The 7th 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. This session runs from April 2026 to September 2026.

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

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New Dad Cohort VI
Jun
17

New Dad Cohort VI

This is our sixth New Dad Cohort, a cohort 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. This session runs from January 2026 to June 2026.

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

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FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics
Jun
18

FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics

Join Dad Fellow Dave G. for a Dads’ Night out of 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

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Run Club
Jun
21

Run Club

Join this running crew for a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. If you drive to the meet-up, you can park on Stanbury Road or Staniford Farms Road. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly! If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, please message Dan Castrigano at dan@dadguild.org.

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Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Jun
26

Dads & Dungeons & Dragons

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! 

Want to learn more? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv

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Run Club
Jun
28

Run Club

Join this running crew for a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. If you drive to the meet-up, you can park on Stanbury Road or Staniford Farms Road. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly! If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, please message Dan Castrigano at dan@dadguild.org.

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New Dad Cohort VII
Jul
21

New Dad Cohort VII

The 7th 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. This session runs from April 2026 to September 2026.

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

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New Dad Cohort VII
Aug
18

New Dad Cohort VII

The 7th 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. This session runs from April 2026 to September 2026.

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

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New Dad Cohort VII
Sep
22

New Dad Cohort VII

The 7th 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. This session runs from April 2026 to September 2026.

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

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Family Swim at UVM
Mar
15

Family Swim at UVM

Kids love going to the pool. But finding open pool times is not easy. This winter, we took care of that for you! Join us for these special Dad Guild open swim dates at UVM. 

Spaces are limited. RSVP today.

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Run Club
Mar
15

Run Club

Join this running crew for a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. If you drive to the meet-up, you can park on Stanbury Road or Staniford Farms Road. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly! If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, please message Dan Castrigano at dan@dadguild.org.

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Toast & Jams (Lazer Dad)
Mar
14

Toast & Jams (Lazer Dad)

The Toast & Jams family concerts have been our biggest events attendance-wise. Last year was so popular we started to run up to the fire code limit at Contois Auditorium in Burlington City Hall.  Naturally, having such a huge turnout is a wonderful “problem” to have.

So this year, Toast & Jams is heading to Higher Ground! That’s right, we’ll be toasting and jamming at one of the main music venues in the area! We have the dates and musical guests lined up, so mark your calendars:

Saturday, January 3, 2025 - Los Sóngoros
Saturday, February 14, 2025 - Chris Dorman
Saturday, March 14, 2025 - Lazer Dad

Doors open at 10:00 AM and - like years past - will have 9 holes of free mini golf from the Portable Mini Golf Company along with all you can eat sourdough toast and jams from Miss Weinerz.

This year we ask families to register in advance so we don't have to turn people away due to capacity constraints. Tickets are available by donation on the Higher Ground website, with families being asked to pay what they can.

To get tickets for Lazer Dad, click here!

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Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Mar
13

Dads & Dungeons & Dragons

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! 

Want to learn more? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv

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RESCHEDULE: Fly Tying Workshop
Mar
12

RESCHEDULE: Fly Tying Workshop

UPDATE: Please note this event has been CANCELLED. We apologize for the late notice.

RESCHEDULE: this event was originally scheduled for March 5

Join Dad Guild for a hands-on fly-tying workshop series led by expert angler Nate, where dads and kids learn essential fly-tying techniques, build confidence, and strengthen connections through the shared joy of fishing. The flies you create in this workshop will come to life on the water when Nate leads a hands-on river session this spring or summer.

Hot Dog dinner will be offered during the event.

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

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New Dad Cohort VI
Mar
11

New Dad Cohort VI

This is our sixth New Dad Cohort, a cohort 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. This session runs from January 2026 to June 2026.

Note that this session is on the second Wednesday of the month.

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

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Open Gym Basketball
Mar
10

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. There is parking, but there isn't an available bathroom onsite, so plan accordingly!

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Fletcher Free Library Playgroup
Mar
8

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.

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Kids & Coffee & Waffles
Mar
8

Kids & Coffee & Waffles

Our popular morning drop-in event returns. Kids are up early. So are we! Get out of the house and have some breakfast together. Folks can enjoy a complimentary free coffee and order of fresh waffles.

DROP IN

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Run Club
Mar
8

Run Club

Join this running crew for a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. If you drive to the meet-up, you can park on Stanbury Road or Staniford Farms Road. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly! If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, please message Dan Castrigano at dan@dadguild.org.

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Friday Hang & State of the Guild
Mar
6

Friday Hang & State of the Guild

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).

NOTE: Except this month, where we will have a bit planned. We will share another “State of the Guild” update on Dad Guild and our plans for the future.

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Online support group for co-parenting dads
Mar
4

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

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Dads Night Out: Board Games at the Guild Hall
Mar
3

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

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Movie Meeting Day
Mar
3

Movie Meeting Day

POP UP EVENT:

Need a break from winter break? Looking for something to do with the kiddos with schools closed on town meeting day? Join us at The Guild Hall for a special movie screening event. We got the rights to screen Zootopia 2, so we’ll be showing it on our projector.
RSVP today - https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

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Sunday Morning Fam Jams
Mar
1

Sunday Morning Fam Jams

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 music 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!

Programming is designed for children ages 0-3 years

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

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Run Club
Mar
1

Run Club

Join this running crew for a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. If you drive to the meet-up, you can park on Stanbury Road or Staniford Farms Road. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly! If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, please message Dan Castrigano at dan@dadguild.org.

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Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Feb
27

Dads & Dungeons & Dragons

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! 

Want to learn more? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv

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FRANKLIN: Board game night at Guardian Cards Comics
Feb
26

FRANKLIN: Board game night at Guardian Cards Comics

Join Dad Fellow Dave G. for a Dads’ Night out of 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

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Open Gym Basketball
Feb
24

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. There is parking, but there isn't an available bathroom onsite, so plan accordingly!

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Sunday Morning Fam Jams
Feb
22

Sunday Morning Fam Jams

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 music 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!

Programming is designed for children ages 0-3 years

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

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Run Club
Feb
22

Run Club

Join this running crew for a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. If you drive to the meet-up, you can park on Stanbury Road or Staniford Farms Road. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly! If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, please message Dan Castrigano at dan@dadguild.org.

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Black Dad Hang
Feb
19

Black Dad Hang

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.

Want to join remotely?

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

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New Dad Cohort VI
Feb
18

New Dad Cohort VI

This is our sixth New Dad Cohort, a cohort 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. This session runs from January 2026 to June 2026.

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

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Sunday Morning Fam Jams
Feb
15

Sunday Morning Fam Jams

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 music 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!

Programming is designed for children ages 0-3 years

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

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