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.
Dad Guild is expanding our in-person programming across the state!
While we are not statewide (yet), we do have regular programming happening outside of Chittenden County.
Click here to see if something is happening near you.
FRANKLIN: Dads’ Night Out - Intro to Magic The Gathering
Never played Magic: The Gathering before and want to learn? Did you play back in the 90s and want to get back into it but need a refresher and a chance to knock the rust off? Then this is the event for you!
We’ll play with simplified 60 card decks and focus on getting a handle on the basic mechanics and strategy. Official Welcome Decks will be available for attendees to use during the event. But if you still have your rad mono-black Spirit of the Night deck from the 90s still intact, feel free to bring that too!
RSVP required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
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
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
Camp Finder Hackathon
POP UP EVENT - the first official Dad Guild Hackathon
Are you a techy-ish dad?
Is searching for the right summer camps for your kids, ones that fits the exact ages and dates needed, an annual stressor?
Well, do we have a fun project for you.
A rad community dad has built an awesome camp finder search portal tool. But they need some help tweaking it and making improvements before it is ready to be totally published. So Dad Guild is excited to host our first ever hackathon, where dads will all meet up to help work on the project together. (And also eat tacos! Dad Guild will provide a taco kit dinner from Moe’s)
What is a hackathon? - It is a focused event where techy folks meet up to work collaboratively on a project.
Do I need to be a tech wizard to participate? - No. Naturally, having some tech skills (like coding) helps but it is not necessary to participate. There are plenty of digital but not super technical tasks participants can contribute to.
Interested? Then RSVP today! https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
CANCELLED - Sober Saturday Nights
The May session of Sober Saturday has been cancelled
A casual substance-free hang those dads practicing sobriety, in recovery and those who are sober-curious
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.
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.
Spaces are limited to RSVP today! -> https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
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
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
Hump Day Zoom Check-in
Our monthly online Zoom meeting for dads to meet and chat. Just a space to connect digitally with others. No plan or agenda. Honestly, we often just end up playing Jackbox games for a bit.
Zoom Link for Virtual Drop-In Events
Link: https://zoom.us/j/142812659?pwd=MDRwQXE2MEhiRVVjaE5hUFRYOE91Zz09
Password: 614565
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!
UPPER VALLEY: Trivia Night at Colatina Exit
Join Upper Valley Dad Fellow Jared and other local dads for a night of trivia at Colatina Exit! To get in touch with Jared, feel free to send a message to jared@dadguild.org.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
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
Dad Trek
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!
Here is an interactive Google Map of our planned route.
To RSVP, see who’s trekking, or make a donation, visit our Dad Trek fundraising page!
Fires with Fathers
The last Saturday evening a month from 8pm-10pm at Rock Point in Burlington, this peer support group shares and connects on a deeper level while modeling vulnerability.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
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.
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!
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
RESCHEDULED - Menstrual Cycle Class for Dads
NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for May 12.
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
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)
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.
Dads Night Out @ the Movies - Masters of the Universe
Like going to the movies but haven’t gone much since becoming a parent? Join us on Monday, June 8 for a Dads’ Night Out event at Essex Cinemas to see the new Masters of the Universe movie! "By the power of Grayskull, I have the power!".
NOTE: Showtimes have not been released yet, but we’ll aim to go to the one around 7pm or so
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' Night Out: Trivia
the return of Trivia night! Our occasionally winning but always fun trivia team “Dadzilla” returns in Q2 2026.
RSVP Requested: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
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
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
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.
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
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
Hump Day Zoom Check-in
Our monthly online Zoom meeting for dads to meet and chat. Just a space to connect digitally with others. No plan or agenda. Honestly, we often just end up playing Jackbox games for a bit.
Zoom Link for Virtual Drop-In Events
Link: https://zoom.us/j/142812659?pwd=MDRwQXE2MEhiRVVjaE5hUFRYOE91Zz09
Password: 614565
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
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
Competition for the Dad Guild Cup 2026
Join other dads for an evening of hanging out in competitive fashion at the Guild Hall, as everyone tries to become the 1st ever Dad Guild Cup Champion! Events will include Mario Kart, Cornhole, Darts & more
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
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.
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!
UPPER VALLEY: Trivia Night at Colatina Exit
Join Upper Valley Dad Fellow Jared and other local dads for a night of trivia at Colatina Exit! To get in touch with Jared, feel free to send a message to jared@dadguild.org.
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
Fires with Fathers
The last Saturday evening a month from 8pm-10pm at Rock Point in Burlington, this peer support group shares and connects on a deeper level while modeling vulnerability.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
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.
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 VIII
The 8th 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 on the third Wednesday of the month. This session runs from July 2026 to December 2026.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
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
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
New Dad Cohort VIII
The 8th 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 on the third Wednesday of the month. This session runs from July 2026 to December 2026.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
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
New Dad Cohort VIII
The 8th 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 on the third Wednesday of the month. This session runs from July 2026 to December 2026.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
New Dad Cohort VIII
The 8th 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 on the third Wednesday of the month. This session runs from July 2026 to December 2026.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
New Dad Cohort VIII
The 8th 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 on the third Wednesday of the month. This session runs from July 2026 to December 2026.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
New Dad Cohort VIII
The 8th 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 on the third Wednesday of the month. This session runs from July 2026 to December 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!
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.
Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
NOTE: The date for this session has been moved from Friday, May 8
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
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
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!
FRANKLIN: Dad Yoga
Dads and masculine-identifying caregivers are invited to join Molly Charette for one hour of yoga at Bent Northrop Memorial Library. Molly is a yoga instructor and a HEART Perinatal Clinician at Northwestern Counseling and Support Services.
All experience levels welcome. RSVP here.
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.
Dads Night Out: Magic: The Gathering @ the Guild Hall
Magic: The Gathering returns to the official Dad Guild events calendar. This time around we’ll be hosting a ‘casual commander’ night here at the Guild Hall. All skill levels welcome (we’ll even have a beginner deck or two to lend, if you need it.) We hope to get a few ‘pods’ going!
RSVP here: 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).
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”
UPPER VALLEY: Trivia Night at Colatina Exit
Join Upper Valley Dad Fellow Jared and other local dads for a night of trivia at Colatina Exit! To get in touch with Jared, feel free to send a message to jared@dadguild.org.
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!
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.
Fires with Fathers
The last Saturday evening a month from 8pm-10pm at Rock Point in Burlington, this peer support group shares and connects on a deeper level while modeling vulnerability.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
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
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
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
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.
Sober Saturday Nights
A casual substance-free hang those dads practicing sobriety, in recovery and those who are sober-curious
UPPER VALLEY: Dad Guild Watches Gone Guys
Join Dad Fellow Jared Pendak and other Dad Guild folks for this screening of Gone Guys. Dad Guild is not organizing or sponsoring this event, but we will be there to watch together. Questions? Message jared@dadguild.org.
Hump Day Zoom Check-in
Our monthly online Zoom meeting for dads to meet and chat. Just a space to connect digitally with others. No plan or agenda. Honestly, we often just end up playing Jackbox games for a bit.
Zoom Link for Virtual Drop-In Events
Link: https://zoom.us/j/142812659?pwd=MDRwQXE2MEhiRVVjaE5hUFRYOE91Zz09
Password: 614565
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 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
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.
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
Restorative Practices: in early ed & at home
In this session, we’ll explore how restorative practices—commonly used in schools and communities—can be adapted for the home, even with preschool-aged kids. Come ready to reflect, share, and learn alongside other caregivers who are figuring it out too.
The event will be lead by early education experts from the Burlington School District.
HYBRID EVENT: join in-person or remotely via Google Meet. Registrants will be emailed a link to the virtual option.
RSVP required: ttps://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
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!
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.