This 5-part class series will teach dads how to use massage and touch to connect with their babies. Dads will learn the benefits of massage, gain parenting confidence, and strengthen communication with their babies. The classes are baby-led, it's okay if babies cry, sleep, eat, or need diaper changes during class. 

Designed for infants aged 0-7 months.

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

We’ve been having tons of fun with our kid-safe cardboard cutters. So much so that this will become a regular monthly event now, hosted by Dad Fellow Matthew. 

This Fall the Cardboard Creation events will themes:

• Oct 26 — Halloween costumes / accessories

• Dec 13 — for winter / holiday decorations

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

This 5-part class series will teach dads how to use massage and touch to connect with their babies. Dads will learn the benefits of massage, gain parenting confidence, and strengthen communication with their babies. The classes are baby-led, it's okay if babies cry, sleep, eat, or need diaper changes during class. 

Designed for infants aged 0-7 months.

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

This 5-part class series will teach dads how to use massage and touch to connect with their babies. Dads will learn the benefits of massage, gain parenting confidence, and strengthen communication with their babies. The classes are baby-led, it's okay if babies cry, sleep, eat, or need diaper changes during class. 

Designed for infants aged 0-7 months.

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

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.

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. Plus we’ll have coffee, baked goods, and apples!

Kids and firetrucks - it never gets old. This fall we have two firehouse tours lined up. Sign up and we’ll cya there.

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

After a rainy cold spring, fingers crossed we get better conditions for our summer playground meet ups! We’ll be meeting up at three different playgrounds across Chittenden County, with stops in Burlington (7/27), Richmond (8/17) and Williston (9/28). All playground playgroups take place on Sunday mornings from 10am - 12pm. See you out there!. See you out there!

Join us for a Dad Guild Rail Trail Walk this summer! Meet at Lucky’s Coffee Garage at 10:00 a.m. (we’ll head out right on time) for a relaxed, family-friendly out-and-back stroll on the beautiful Mascoma River Greenway. It’s a great chance to meet and connect with other Dads in the Upper Valley. Free and convenient parking is available just steps away at 10 Taylor Street behind Lebanon City Hall.

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

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 group Dads & Kids outing to grab a mid-week meal together, cafeteria style. 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

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 Dad Guild and Vermont Center for Ecostudies ecologist Ryan Rebozo for a 1.7-mile round trip hike. Snacks provided (please bring your own water)

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

Join us for a special Kids Hop (part of Art Hop) version of our recurring Cardboard Creations series.

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!

Join us as Dad Guild does our take on the summer drive-in. Though our will be indoors, start earlier, and end a bit closer to bedtime.   

We’ll show something rated ages 6+ by Common Sense media. Watch our Instagram feed for the chance to vote on the selection!

We’ll have hot dogs & popcorn to share.

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

Join us for a Dad Guild Rail Trail Walk this summer! Meet at Lucky’s Coffee Garage at 10:00 a.m. (we’ll head out right on time) for a relaxed, family-friendly out-and-back stroll on the beautiful Mascoma River Greenway. It’s a great chance to meet and connect with other Dads in the Upper Valley. Free and convenient parking is available just steps away at 10 Taylor Street behind Lebanon City Hall.

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

After a rainy cold spring, fingers crossed we get better conditions for our summer playground meet ups! We’ll be meeting up at three different playgrounds across Chittenden County, with stops in Burlington (7/27), Richmond (8/17) and Williston (9/28). All playground playgroups take place on Sunday mornings from 10am - 12pm. See you out there!

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

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.

You spoke, we listened: dads with babies want more meet ups. Gotcha.

This summer, one of our rad dads with a baby, Corey, will be hosting a couple of opportunities for dads & babies to meet up at Oakledge, go for a stroll, then chill in the grass. Meetups will take place on Sundays of July 20 & August 10 from 10am - 11:30am.

Meet at the playground!

Join us as Dad Guild does our take on the summer drive-in. Though our will be indoors, start earlier, and end a bit closer to bedtime.   

We’ll show something rated ages 6+ by Common Sense media. Watch our Instagram feed for the chance to vote on the selection!

We’ll have hot dogs & popcorn to share.

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

After a rainy cold spring, fingers crossed we get better conditions for our summer playground meet ups! We’ll be meeting up at three different playgrounds across Chittenden County, with stops in Burlington (7/27), Richmond (8/17) and Williston (9/28). All playground playgroups take place on Sunday mornings from 10am - 12pm. See you out there!

Come hang out for a beach day at Silver Lake State Park in Barnard. Admission covered by Dad Guild for those who RSVP. 

RSVP here by noon on 7/25: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Please register yourself and any children.

INCLEMENT WEATHER UPDATE: Sunday (7/20) morning looks stormy. In the event of rain, the dads & babies group will join up with the Fam Jam Music Playgroup at the Guild Hall in the Soda Plant

You spoke, we listened: dads with babies want more meet ups. Gotcha.

This summer, one of our rad dads with a baby, Corey, will be hosting a couple of opportunities for dads & babies to meet up at Oakledge, go for a stroll, then chill in the grass. Meetups will take place on Sundays of July 20 & August 10 from 10am - 11:30am.

Meet at the playground!

Join us for a Dad Guild Rail Trail Walk this summer! Meet at Lucky’s Coffee Garage at 10:00 a.m. (we’ll head out right on time) for a relaxed, family-friendly out-and-back stroll on the beautiful Mascoma River Greenway. It’s a great chance to meet and connect with other Dads in the Upper Valley. Free and convenient parking is available just steps away at 10 Taylor Street behind Lebanon City Hall.

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

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.

Interpretive Forest Walk with naturalist Ben Fletcher of the Hartford Salamander Club who will discuss springtime amphibian and bird activity in Upper Valley forests.

Walk details: Approximately 1.5-mile hike (3-mile total) to a vernal pool.

NOTE: Hiking path is not stroller friendly. Baby carriers (if needed) plus sneakers / hiking boots required.

UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled to July 12 (because of inclement weather on the original date May 10.)

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

Meet up for a Friday night of (free!) baseball as the Upper Valley Nighthawks face the Bristol Blues. Look for Dad Fellow Jared in his official Dad Guild gear!

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!

Join us for a Dad Guild Rail Trail Walk this summer! Meet at Lucky’s Coffee Garage at 10:00 a.m. (we’ll head out right on time) for a relaxed, family-friendly out-and-back stroll on the beautiful Mascoma River Greenway. It’s a great chance to meet and connect with other Dads in the Upper Valley. Free and convenient parking is available just steps away at 10 Taylor Street behind Lebanon City Hall.

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