
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
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 dads 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.

Upper Valley Rail Trail Walk
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

Playground Playgroup - Milton
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!

Upper Valley: Nighthawks baseball
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!

RESCHEDULE: Upper Valley Salamander Stroll
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

Upper Valley Rail Trail Walk
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

Upper Valley Rail Trail Walk
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

Upper Valley Rail Trail Walk
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

Dads & Kids Retro Gaming Fest
Come play some retro video games with your kids! We'll have lots of classic old-school games set up, courtesy of the eSports Dojo. Pizza lunch will be provided.
RSVP requested (so we know how much pizza to get)
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Upper Valley: Lebanon Green playgroup
We'll meet at Lucky's Coffee Garage and then head over to the playground at Colburn park (Lebanon Green).
RSVP Requested here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

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.

CANCELED - Playground Playgroup - Williston
UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to gross and soggy weather.
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!

Montshire Museum Meetup
Did you know the Montshire Museum of Science hosts free playgroups for kids ages 0-5 & their families (older siblings welcome) two Saturdays every month? Neither did we! This month, we'll use this awesome playgroup as an opportunity to meet up, check out the museum, and connect with each other. Click here to learn a bit more the Montshire Museum's Wonder Woods Playgroup!
RSVP suggested so we know to look for you, but not required.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

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.

Mother's Day Gift Basket Making
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

Mid-week Playgroup
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!

Dads & Kids & Pizza Dinner
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

CANCELED - Playground Playgroup - Battery Park
NOTE: This event has been canceled due to crummy weather
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!

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.

Cardboard Creations
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

Upper Valley Spring Fling Bounce & Putt
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

Mid-week Playgroup
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!

Dads & Kids: Minecraft Movie
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:) UPDATE: Showtime is 6:00pm. Movie runtime is 2h.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search