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.
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!
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
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 dinner from Chipotle!
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
Sober Saturday Nights
A casual substance-free hang those dads practicing sobriety, in recovery and those who are sober-curious
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
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!
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
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
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!
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
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.
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
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)
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Jackbox Games
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: Jackbox games. Join up for a chance to play some fun online games with other dads.
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 & 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
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
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
Friday Hang w/ Green Mountain Mashers
Come hang out BYOB-style at the Dad Guild space. No plans or agenda. This time there is a theme! We’ll be welcoming folks from the Green Mountain Mashers home brewing community to talk about making homemade beer and cider!
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
After a long hiatus & search for a new home, we are excited to announce that Dad Guild's (very low-key) pick-up basketball is back! Starting Tuesday, June 3rd, join Dad Guild for pick-up basketball every Tuesday from 7pm-9pm at the Mater Christi School Gymnasium. There is parking, but there isn't an available bathroom onsite, so plan accordingly!
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
Book Club Night (The Whole-Brain Child)
UPDATE: This date has been confirmed for the The Whole-Brain Child book club to meet.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
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We admit, we dropped the ball a bit on book clubs recently. But now they are back and with a bit more structure. The last Wednesday of the month is now officially “Book Club Night” - where we will welcome groups to meet hybrid-style - in-person at The Guild Hall or join remotely.
So how does it work?
1 - Sign up for book groups online via our Trax RSVP link (scroll to the very bottom for books)
2 - Once a book has 5 RSVPs, we’ll connect you with the other dads who signed up for the same book.
3 - Dads correspond and pick the Book Club Night that works best
4 - That night, come to the Guild Hall (or hop on the meeting link) and discuss.
Need a copy of the book? Dad Guild and lend you one. Swing by The Guild Hall.
We’ll do our best to share the confirmed books clubs meeting in advance, in case other dads want to join too. Watch the monthly newsletters as well as our Instagram.
RSVP for books here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Upper Valley Dads' Night Out - Trivia Night!
Join Dad Guild at Dad’s Night Out for trivia! We’ll meet at SNAX Restaurant in Lebanon, NH from 7-9pm on Wednesday, September 24th. We’ll buy the apps, you bring your trivia skills!
RSVP Here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Open Gym Basketball
After a long hiatus & search for a new home, we are excited to announce that Dad Guild's (very low-key) pick-up basketball is back! Starting Tuesday, June 3rd, join Dad Guild for pick-up basketball every Tuesday 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 Night
Trivia night is back. Dad Guild has won before, will our return to the VT Comedy Club this time be triumphant? Join and find out!
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Dad Disc Golf League - Williston
The most elite & prestigious disc golf league for dads and masculine-identifying parents who live in Vermont returns for 2025! And here's the beautiful part: you can participate two different ways! Join the scheduled sessions to golf together with Keegan. Or you can golf on your own time and submit your scores later.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Dad Jam
Do you play an instrument? Do you miss playing with a group? Then join other dads for a low-key jam group.
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
Monthly Hump Day Zoom Check-in
Our monthly online Zoom meeting for dads to meet and chat. No agenda. Just a chance for a low-key conversation about whatever.
Zoom Link for Virtual Drop-In Events
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.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search