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.
Hump Day Zoom Check-in: Holiday thicket
Our monthly online Zoom meeting for dads to meet and chat. We thought we’d try out different themes for these events, This month’s theme: Holiday thicket. Join up for a chance chat and share about how the holiday season is going.
Zoom Link for Virtual Drop-In Events
Link: https://zoom.us/j/142812659?pwd=MDRwQXE2MEhiRVVjaE5hUFRYOE91Zz09
Password: 614565
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
Sober Saturday Nights
A casual substance-free hang those dads practicing sobriety, in recovery and those who are sober-curious
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!
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!
Run Club
Sunday morning, snow is falling… Get up and get moving! This running crew will do a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. We run in any weather! 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 Western Avenue. Dress for the weather!
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
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!
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
Fitness Night
You better be fit-ness in your schedule! It’s dark. It’s cold. Exercise makes us healthier and happier. Join us for some stretching and a gamified fitness session. We will be completing exercises and earning “points” as a group. Then we’ll stretch again, talk about what hurts, and close out the night. Bring sneakers, exercise clothes, and a water bottle.
RSVP required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
New Dad Cohort
Monthly 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 October 2025 to March 2026.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Open Gym Basketball
Join for Dad Guild's (very low-key) pick-up basketball, most Tuesdays from 7pm-9pm at the Mater Christi School Gymnasium. There is parking, but there isn't an available bathroom onsite, so plan accordingly!
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
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
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!
BTV Kindergarten Town Hall
Is your child going to be attending Kindergarten in the Burlington school system in the fall? Then join this informal chat with other dads to learn about the options and how the ranking process works for school selection.
RSVP required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Run Club
Sunday morning, snow is falling… Get up and get moving! This running crew will do a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. We run in any weather! 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 Western Avenue. Dress for the weather!
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
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!
Fitness Night
You better be fit-ness in your schedule! It’s dark. It’s cold. Exercise makes us healthier and happier. Join us for some stretching and a gamified fitness session. We will be completing exercises and earning “points” as a group. Then we’ll stretch again, talk about what hurts, and close out the night. Bring sneakers, exercise clothes, and a water bottle.
RSVP required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
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)
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!
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
New Dad Cohort V
Monthly 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 October 2025 to March 2026.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
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
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!
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
Run Club
Sunday morning, snow is falling… Get up and get moving! This running crew will do a casual 3 mile-ish run to start the day. We run in any weather! 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 Western Avenue. Dress for the weather!
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
Fitness Night
You better be fit-ness in your schedule! It’s dark. It’s cold. Exercise makes us healthier and happier. Join us for some stretching and a gamified fitness session. We will be completing exercises and earning “points” as a group. Then we’ll stretch again, talk about what hurts, and close out the night. Bring sneakers, exercise clothes, and a water bottle.
RSVP required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
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.
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!
New Dad Cohort V
Monthly 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 October 2025 to March 2026.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
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
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
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!
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!
Bike Maintenance Workshop
The weather is warming up, and you need to know how to fix your kid’s bike! (And your own!) Join us at Old Spokes Home to learn some bike basics from two bike mechanics. Limited to 8 spots.
RSVP required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
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.
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
Sauna and Cold Plunge Hang
Join us for a hot-and-cold evening with Josh Korb and Northern Kin Sauna. We will cold plunge in the lake, hang out in the sauna, and watch the beautiful sunset.
RSVP required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Open Gym Basketball
Join for Dad Guild's (very low-key) pick-up basketball, most Tuesdays from 7pm-9pm at the Mater Christi School Gymnasium. There is parking, but there isn't an available bathroom onsite, so plan accordingly!
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
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
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
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!
New Dad Cohort
Monthly 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 October 2025 to March 2026.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Fires with Fathers
The last Saturday evening a month [except this 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
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
CANCELLED - Open Gym Basketball
UPDATE: Please note the December 9 basketball meet up has been cancelled.
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!
Hairdos & don’ts: Extra session
UPDATE: this event series is so popular we added an extra session with Rachel on Dec 7.
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
Divorced Dads Online Support Group
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
Book Club Night (Hunt, Gather, Parent)
Book groups are back, and hosted by Dad Fellow Dave. For the Dec 3 session we’ll be reading Hunt, Gather, Parent by Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff
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.
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
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!
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!
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
Hump Day Zoom Check-in: Holiday prep
Our monthly online Zoom meeting for dads to meet and chat. We thought we’d try out different themes for these events, This month’s theme: Preparing for the holiday rush. Join up for a chance chat and share about how to make it through the busy holiday season.
Zoom Link for Virtual Drop-In Events
Link: https://zoom.us/j/142812659?pwd=MDRwQXE2MEhiRVVjaE5hUFRYOE91Zz09
Password: 614565
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!
New Dad Cohort
Monthly 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 October 2025 to March 2026.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
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
Sober Saturday Nights
A casual substance-free hang those dads practicing sobriety, in recovery and those who are sober-curious
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
Friday Hang w/ Dad Fellow info session
Come hang out BYOB-style at the Dad Guild space. No plans or agenda. This time there is a theme! We’ll have a short presentation about our growing Dad Fellow program, where community dads help run some of our programming. Come learn about how you can get paid to do trivia nights with other dads!
also, free Costco pizza dinner
Divorced Dads Online Support Group
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
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!
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
CANCELLED - Book Club Night (Tiny Humans, Big Emotions)
This event has been cancelled.
Book groups are back, and hosted by Dad Fellow Dave. For the Oct 29 session we’ll be reading Tiny Humans, Big Emotions, the first book 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:
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!
CANCELLED - Dads Night Out @ the Movies - Good Fortune
This event has been cancelled
We are big fans of Essex Cinema’s $5 Mondays. This fall we’ll be heading there to check out the comedy Good Fortune.
UPDATE: event moved to Monday, October 27
Exactly showtime TBD
CANCELLED: Fires with Fathers
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled.
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:
Older Child Town Hall
As Dad Guild seeks to expand our programming, caregivers of older children are invited to this listening session so we are better informed of the needs folks have. As in, what events should we be offering that appeal to ~12year old and their dads?
Event will be hosted by Marlon, who as the father of a 9 year old, also want to hear what kinds of new parenting situations will be coming his way soon.
RSVP https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
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Zoom Link for Virtual participants
Link: https://zoom.us/j/142812659?pwd=MDRwQXE2MEhiRVVjaE5hUFRYOE91Zz09
Password: 614565
New Dad Cohort
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. This session runs from October 2025 to March 2026
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Open Gym Basketball
Join for Dad Guild's (very low-key) pick-up basketball, most Tuesdays from 7pm-9pm at the Mater Christi School Gymnasium. There is parking, but there isn't an available bathroom onsite, so plan accordingly!
Sober Saturday Nights
A casual substance-free hang those dads practicing sobriety, in recovery and those who are sober-curious