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.

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Fires with Fathers
Sep
26

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

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Run Club
Sep
27

Run Club

  • Intersection of Staniford Rd & Bike Path (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. 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.

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Dads Rock! (climbing)
Sep
28

Dads Rock! (climbing)

Curious to try out rock climbing? Then join us for a special Dads Rock! session at Petra Cliffs indoor climbing center.

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

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Open Gym Basketball
Sep
29

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.

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UPPER VALLEY: Trivia Night at Colatina Exit
Sep
30

UPPER VALLEY: Trivia Night at Colatina Exit

Join Upper Valley Dad Fellow Jared Pendak and other local dads for a night of trivia at Colatina Exit—free apps on Dad Guild!

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

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Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Oct
1

Dads & Dungeons & Dragons

Hail and well met, fellow dadventurers! Embark on quests of fatherly proportions through the realm of Dadagonia, during our D&D&D Night. Any amount of experience welcome! Sessions take place twice a month, but we run the same adventure for both, so regardless of which session you attend you won't be missing out. Premade characters and extra dice will be available. All you need to bring is yourself and your desire to quest!

Want to learn more and RSVP? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv

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Book It! Pizza Party
Oct
2

Book It! Pizza Party

Dad Guild is launching our own "Book It" campaign and encouraging dads to read a book - any book - then meet to talk about it on Oct 2. And yes, be given an official Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza! (Yes, we can procure some. We have our ways.). We'll be having some joint Silent Reading Nights leading up to the big Book It pizza party. So here are the events we have planned.

Silent Reading Nights
7pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday, August 5
Friday, September 18

Join at the Guild Hall to meet and read quietly together. 

Book It Pizza Party
7pm-930pm
Friday, Oct 2

Come and share about the book you read this summer. Again, it can be any book. It can be - but does not have to be - a parenting book. Any book! Attendees will be given a Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza. 

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

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Run Club
Oct
4

Run Club

Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.

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Dad Yoga
Oct
6

Dad Yoga

Did you do yoga classes before the kids were born? Or have you never done it, but want to give it a try?

Then join Dad Guild for some simple lunchtime "Dad Yoga” sessions! They’ll be led by Frank, a dad as well as an actual yoga instructor, and are intended as simple and accessible for all.

Bring a yoga mat if you have one. And if you don’t, no worries, we’ll have a few spare for folks to use.

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

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Mending Men
Oct
6

Mending Men

In this casual monthly workshop, dads and masculine-identifying caregivers will learn how to repair family clothing using fiber arts and visible mending alongside the AMAZING Sophie Hood, owner of Little Bird Sewing Studio - our downstairs neighbor here at the Soda Plant in Burlington.

Participants will also get access to Dad Guild’s sewing supplies whenever they need them, including new machines, needles, thread, fabric…everything dads need to fix those ripped clothes with a creative touch :)

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

This program was made possible by an Arts & Social Cohesion grant from the Vermont Community Foundation.

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Online support group for co-parenting dads
Oct
7

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

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FRANKLIN: Hairdos & Don’ts: A Hair Styling Workshop for Dads
Oct
8

FRANKLIN: Hairdos & Don’ts: A Hair Styling Workshop for Dads

  • 14 Stebbins Street, Unit B Saint Albans City, Vermont, 05478 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us to learn how to take care of long hair! Dads and masculine-identifying caregivers will practice on mannequin heads with different hair textures and lengths. Local stylist Jenny Marie will be teaching this workshop.

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

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Dads Night Out: Board Games at the Guild Hall
Oct
8

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

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Dad Ping Pong
Oct
9

Dad Ping Pong

Do you have crazy good ping pong skills? Do you want to yourself to the ultimate test and play other dads in a night a table tennis mayhem? Or actually just hangout and play a lowkey game? Either way, this recurring Dad Ping Pong night is for you!

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Run Club
Oct
11

Run Club

Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.

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Antifascist Dad Book Group
Oct
12

Antifascist Dad Book Group

A book group where you don’t have to read beforehand?! Great!

This is the first in a three-part series where we will read passages from Antifascist Dad: Urgent Conversations With Young People in Chaotic Times.

In this session, Dad Guild staff member Dan Castrigano will read aloud the Preface, Introduction, and Chapter 1 (Time, Breath, Space) from the book. These excerpts are a total of 24 pages. Then we will discuss. No need to read anything before we meet.

There is no requirement to attend all three sessions. Feel free to join any one or more sessions.

RSVP here, indicating if you’ll be in person or online: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

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Fathers w/ Adult Children
Oct
13

Fathers w/ Adult Children

Whether you’re an “empty nester” or cohabitating with your adult children, Dad Guild and Paul Goldberg are co-creating a supportive and fun group for dads and masc-identifying parents of adult children to connect, celebrate, reflect and share our experiences.

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

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New Dad Cohort VIII
Oct
14

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 cohort runs from July 2026 to December 2026.

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

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Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Oct
15

Dads & Dungeons & Dragons

Hail and well met, fellow dadventurers! Embark on quests of fatherly proportions through the realm of Dadagonia, during our D&D&D Night. Any amount of experience welcome! Sessions take place twice a month, but we run the same adventure for both, so regardless of which session you attend you won't be missing out. Premade characters and extra dice will be available. All you need to bring is yourself and your desire to quest!

Want to learn more and RSVP? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv

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Make Sense of Your Neurodivergent Child’s Big Feelings
Oct
17

Make Sense of Your Neurodivergent Child’s Big Feelings

  • The Guild Hall @ Soda Plant (HYBRID - also online) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Make Sense of Your Neurodivergent Child’s Big Feelings and Baffling Behaviors
Learn why everyday moments can feel so hard for ND kids—and how to respond with more empathy, confidence, and connection.

Does your child have big reactions to everyday moments like putting on shoes, leaving the house in the morning, a change in routine, or being at a social event? Do their big emotions and behaviors sometimes leave you confused, frustrated, or unsure what to do next?

This workshop is for dads of autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, twice-exceptional, highly sensitive, and kids who experience the world more intensely.

Using a nervous system lens, we’ll explore why seemingly small things can feel so big for our neurodivergent kids. We’ll look beneath baffling behaviors to better understand your child’s experience, so you can respond more calmly and help them feel safe in a world that can often feel overwhelming.

You’ll leave with practical tools to feel more confident and less reactive in hard moments—while helping your child feel understood, safer in their body, and more connected to you.

NOTE: This is a hybrid event. Dads can join in-person or remotely online. When RSVP’ing, please selection which way you are planning to participate.

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

This workshop will be lead by Leora Imanuel, a Certified Neurodiversity Coach with over a decade of experience coaching parents. As a mom to an AuDHDer, she is committed to helping parents implement realistic, compassionate strategies that honor their unique child and support the needs of the whole family.

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Fires with Fathers
Oct
17

Fires with Fathers

The 3rd Saturday evening of the 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

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Run Club
Oct
18

Run Club

Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.

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Expecting Dad Cohort
Oct
19

Expecting Dad Cohort

This is our first Expecting Dad Cohort, designed for dads and masculine-identifying caregivers who are expecting a new baby! Folks will connect and discuss fatherhood-related topics. This cohort will meet three times over the course of three months, on October 19, November 16, and December 14.

This cohort is best suited for folks whose children will be born in December 2026 or later. After this cohort is complete, folks are encouraged to join an upcoming New Dad Cohort. New Dad Cohorts begin every three months, with cohorts starting in January, April, July, and October.

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

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Dads Night Out @ the Movies - Street Fighter
Oct
19

Dads Night Out @ the Movies - Street Fighter

Like going to the movies but haven’t gone much since becoming a parent? Join us on for $5 Mondays at Essex Cinemas for a Dads’ Night Out event to see the new Street Fighter movie! (We know you played it on SNES too)

NOTE: The exactly showtime is TBD. We usually aim for a 730pm / 8pm start.

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

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New Dad Cohort IX
Oct
20

New Dad Cohort IX

The 9th 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 second Tuesday of the month. This cohort runs from October 2026 to March 2027.

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

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FRANKLIN: Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Oct
21

FRANKLIN: Dads & Dungeons & Dragons

Hello fellow dadventurers! Join us for a chilling night of Dungeons & Dragons, 5.5th edition, at Dad Guild's inaugural TTRPG event in Franklin County. In the spirit of the season, this slightly spooky one-shot will take a troop of Level 3 characters through the mysterious and the macabre. Any amount of experience welcome! Premade characters and extra dice will be available, but feel free to bring your own.

Want to learn more and RSVP? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server → https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv

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FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics
Oct
22

FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics

Join Dad Fellow Dave Greiner for some 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

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Run Club
Oct
25

Run Club

Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.

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UPPER VALLEY: Trivia Night at Colatina Exit
Oct
28

UPPER VALLEY: Trivia Night at Colatina Exit

Join Upper Valley Dad Fellow Jared Pendak and other local dads for a night of trivia at Colatina Exit—free apps on Dad Guild!

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

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Run Club
Nov
1

Run Club

Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.

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Mending Men
Nov
3

Mending Men

In this casual monthly workshop, dads and masculine-identifying caregivers will learn how to repair family clothing using fiber arts and visible mending alongside the AMAZING Sophie Hood, owner of Little Bird Sewing Studio - our downstairs neighbor here at the Soda Plant in Burlington.

Participants will also get access to Dad Guild’s sewing supplies whenever they need them, including new machines, needles, thread, fabric…everything dads need to fix those ripped clothes with a creative touch :)

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

This program was made possible by an Arts & Social Cohesion grant from the Vermont Community Foundation.

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Online support group for co-parenting dads
Nov
4

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

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Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Nov
5

Dads & Dungeons & Dragons

Hail and well met, fellow dadventurers! Embark on quests of fatherly proportions through the realm of Dadagonia, during our D&D&D Night. Any amount of experience welcome! Sessions take place twice a month, but we run the same adventure for both, so regardless of which session you attend you won't be missing out. Premade characters and extra dice will be available. All you need to bring is yourself and your desire to quest!

Want to learn more and RSVP? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv

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Friday Hang
Nov
6

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).

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Dads Night Out: Magic: The Gathering @ the Guild Hall
Nov
7

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’ PRE CON night here at the Guild Hall. We will all be playing PreConstructed commander decks.

All skill levels welcome (we’ll even have a PreCon 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

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Run Club
Nov
8

Run Club

Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.

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Dad Yoga
Nov
9

Dad Yoga

Did you do yoga classes before the kids were born? Or have you never done it, but want to give it a try?

Then join Dad Guild for some simple lunchtime "Dad Yoga” sessions! They’ll be led by Frank, a dad as well as an actual yoga instructor, and are intended as simple and accessible for all.

Bring a yoga mat if you have one. And if you don’t, no worries, we’ll have a few spare for folks to use.

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

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Antifascist Dad Book Group
Nov
9

Antifascist Dad Book Group

A book group where you don’t have to read beforehand?! Great!

This is the second in a three-part series where we will read passages from Antifascist Dad: Urgent Conversations With Young People in Chaotic Times.

In this session, Dad Guild staff member Dan Castrigano will read aloud the Preface and Chapter 4 (Capitalism Everywhere and in Everyone) from the book. These excerpts are a total of 19 pages. Then we will discuss. No need to read anything before we meet.

There is no requirement to attend all three sessions. Feel free to join any one or more sessions.

RSVP here, indicating if you’ll be in person or online: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

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Fathers w/ Adult Children
Nov
10

Fathers w/ Adult Children

Whether you’re an “empty nester” or cohabitating with your adult children, Dad Guild and Paul Goldberg are co-creating a supportive and fun group for dads and masc-identifying parents of adult children to connect, celebrate, reflect and share our experiences.

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

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New Dad Cohort VIII
Nov
11

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 cohort runs from July 2026 to December 2026.

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

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FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics
Nov
12

FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics

Join Dad Fellow Dave Greiner for some 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

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Dads Night Out: Board Games at the Guild Hall
Nov
12

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

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Hump Day Zoom Check-in
Nov
12

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

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Run Club
Nov
15

Run Club

Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.

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Expecting Dad Cohort
Nov
16

Expecting Dad Cohort

This is our first Expecting Dad Cohort, designed for dads and masculine-identifying caregivers who are expecting a new baby! Folks will connect and discuss fatherhood-related topics. This cohort will meet three times over the course of three months, on October 19, November 16, and December 14.

This cohort is best suited for folks whose children will be born in December 2026 or later. After this cohort is complete, folks are encouraged to join an upcoming New Dad Cohort. New Dad Cohorts begin every three months, with cohorts starting in January, April, July, and October.

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

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New Dad Cohort IX
Nov
17

New Dad Cohort IX

The 9th 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 second Tuesday of the month. This cohort runs from October 2026 to March 2027.

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

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UPPER VALLEY: Trivia Night at Colatina Exit
Nov
18

UPPER VALLEY: Trivia Night at Colatina Exit

Join Upper Valley Dad Fellow Jared Pendak and other local dads for a night of trivia at Colatina Exit—free apps on Dad Guild!

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

View Event →
Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Nov
19

Dads & Dungeons & Dragons

Hail and well met, fellow dadventurers! Embark on quests of fatherly proportions through the realm of Dadagonia, during our D&D&D Night. Any amount of experience welcome! Sessions take place twice a month, but we run the same adventure for both, so regardless of which session you attend you won't be missing out. Premade characters and extra dice will be available. All you need to bring is yourself and your desire to quest!

Want to learn more and RSVP? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv

View Event →
Fires with Fathers
Nov
21

Fires with Fathers

The 3rd Saturday evening of the 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

View Event →
Run Club
Nov
22

Run Club

Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.

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Run Club
Nov
29

Run Club

Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.

View Event →
Mending Men
Dec
1

Mending Men

In this casual monthly workshop, dads and masculine-identifying caregivers will learn how to repair family clothing using fiber arts and visible mending alongside the AMAZING Sophie Hood, owner of Little Bird Sewing Studio - our downstairs neighbor here at the Soda Plant in Burlington.

Participants will also get access to Dad Guild’s sewing supplies whenever they need them, including new machines, needles, thread, fabric…everything dads need to fix those ripped clothes with a creative touch :)

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

This program was made possible by an Arts & Social Cohesion grant from the Vermont Community Foundation.

View Event →
Online support group for co-parenting dads
Dec
2

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

View Event →
Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Dec
3

Dads & Dungeons & Dragons

Hail and well met, fellow dadventurers! Embark on quests of fatherly proportions through the realm of Dadagonia, during our D&D&D Night. Any amount of experience welcome! Sessions take place twice a month, but we run the same adventure for both, so regardless of which session you attend you won't be missing out. Premade characters and extra dice will be available. All you need to bring is yourself and your desire to quest!

Want to learn more and RSVP? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv

View Event →
Friday Hang
Dec
4

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).

View Event →
Run Club
Dec
6

Run Club

Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.

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Antifascist Dad Book Group
Dec
7

Antifascist Dad Book Group

A book group where you don’t have to read beforehand?! Great!

This is the third in a three-part series where we will read passages from Antifascist Dad: Urgent Conversations With Young People in Chaotic Times.

In this session, Dad Guild staff member Dan Castrigano will read aloud the Preface and excerpts from Chapter 6 (Standing with Scapegoats) from the book. These excerpts are a total of 23 pages. Then we will discuss. No need to read anything before we meet.

There is no requirement to attend all three sessions. Feel free to join any one or more sessions.

RSVP here, indicating if you’ll be in person or online: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

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Dad Yoga
Dec
8

Dad Yoga

Did you do yoga classes before the kids were born? Or have you never done it, but want to give it a try?

Then join Dad Guild for some simple lunchtime "Dad Yoga” sessions! They’ll be led by Frank, a dad as well as an actual yoga instructor, and are intended as simple and accessible for all.

Bring a yoga mat if you have one. And if you don’t, no worries, we’ll have a few spare for folks to use.

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

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Fathers w/ Adult Children
Dec
8

Fathers w/ Adult Children

Whether you’re an “empty nester” or cohabitating with your adult children, Dad Guild and Paul Goldberg are co-creating a supportive and fun group for dads and masc-identifying parents of adult children to connect, celebrate, reflect and share our experiences.

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

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FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics
Dec
10

FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics

Join Dad Fellow Dave Greiner for some 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

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Dads Night Out: Board Games at the Guild Hall
Dec
10

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

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Welcome to Fatherhood (WTF)
Dec
12

Welcome to Fatherhood (WTF)

WTF! This three-hour workshop for expecting dads takes place quarterly. Dads-to-be will get the crash course on all things baby- related, including hearing from a doula from Vermont Doula Company about what to expect. They’ll also get the 20-minute Dad Guild orientation so they all know how they can get involved in Vermont’s largest fatherhood community. Participants will get an instant network of folks in similar positions getting ready to transition into parenthood, and everyone will receive a free copy of the book Baby 411.

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

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Run Club
Dec
13

Run Club

Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.

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Expecting Dad Cohort
Dec
14

Expecting Dad Cohort

This is our first Expecting Dad Cohort, designed for dads and masculine-identifying caregivers who are expecting a new baby! Folks will connect and discuss fatherhood-related topics. This cohort will meet three times over the course of three months, on October 19, November 16, and December 14.

This cohort is best suited for folks whose children will be born in December 2026 or later. After this cohort is complete, folks are encouraged to join an upcoming New Dad Cohort. New Dad Cohorts begin every three months, with cohorts starting in January, April, July, and October.

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

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New Dad Cohort IX
Dec
15

New Dad Cohort IX

The 9th 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 second Tuesday of the month. This cohort runs from October 2026 to March 2027.

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

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New Dad Cohort VIII
Dec
16

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 cohort runs from July 2026 to December 2026.

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

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Hump Day Zoom Check-in
Dec
16

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

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Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Dec
17

Dads & Dungeons & Dragons

Hail and well met, fellow dadventurers! Embark on quests of fatherly proportions through the realm of Dadagonia, during our D&D&D Night. Any amount of experience welcome! Sessions take place twice a month, but we run the same adventure for both, so regardless of which session you attend you won't be missing out. Premade characters and extra dice will be available. All you need to bring is yourself and your desire to quest!

Want to learn more and RSVP? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv

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Fires with Fathers
Dec
19

Fires with Fathers

The 3rd Saturday evening of the 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

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Run Club
Dec
20

Run Club

Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.

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Run Club
Dec
27

Run Club

Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. We run in any weather, so please dress accordingly. If you’d like to join the Run Club WhatsApp group, message Dan at dan@dadguild.org.

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UPPER VALLEY: Trivia Night at Colatina Exit
Dec
30

UPPER VALLEY: Trivia Night at Colatina Exit

Join Upper Valley Dad Fellow Jared Pendak and other local dads for a night of trivia at Colatina Exit—free apps on Dad Guild!

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

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New Dad Cohort IX
Jan
19

New Dad Cohort IX

The 9th 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 second Tuesday of the month. This cohort runs from October 2026 to March 2027.

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

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New Dad Cohort X
Jan
20

New Dad Cohort X

This is the 10th 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. This cohort meets monthly for six months on the third Wednesday of the month.

This cohort begins in January 2027 and ends in June 2027.

Please complete this form to register for Dad Guild's New Dad Cohort X.

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New Dad Cohort IX
Feb
16

New Dad Cohort IX

The 9th 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 second Tuesday of the month. This cohort runs from October 2026 to March 2027.

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

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New Dad Cohort X
Feb
17

New Dad Cohort X

This is the 10th 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. This cohort meets monthly for six months on the third Wednesday of the month.

This cohort begins in January 2027 and ends in June 2027.

Please complete this form to register for Dad Guild's New Dad Cohort X.

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New Dad Cohort IX
Mar
16

New Dad Cohort IX

The 9th 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 second Tuesday of the month. This cohort runs from October 2026 to March 2027.

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

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New Dad Cohort X
Mar
17

New Dad Cohort X

This is the 10th 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. This cohort meets monthly for six months on the third Wednesday of the month.

This cohort begins in January 2027 and ends in June 2027.

Please complete this form to register for Dad Guild's New Dad Cohort X.

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New Dad Cohort X
Apr
21

New Dad Cohort X

This is the 10th 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. This cohort meets monthly for six months on the third Wednesday of the month.

This cohort begins in January 2027 and ends in June 2027.

Please complete this form to register for Dad Guild's New Dad Cohort X.

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New Dad Cohort X
May
19

New Dad Cohort X

This is the 10th 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. This cohort meets monthly for six months on the third Wednesday of the month.

This cohort begins in January 2027 and ends in June 2027.

Please complete this form to register for Dad Guild's New Dad Cohort X.

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New Dad Cohort X
Jun
16

New Dad Cohort X

This is the 10th 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. This cohort meets monthly for six months on the third Wednesday of the month.

This cohort begins in January 2027 and ends in June 2027.

Please complete this form to register for Dad Guild's New Dad Cohort X.

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FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics
Sep
24

FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics

Join Dad Fellow Dave Greiner for some 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

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ADDISON: Broga
Sep
24

ADDISON: Broga

Join us for a session of broga (yes, that’s yoga for dads and masculine-identifying caregivers)! Yoga mats and props are provided if you don’t have your own.

Yoga teacher Sienna DeVoe-Talluto will lead the session.

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Understanding Child Dysregulation
Sep
23

Understanding Child Dysregulation

When your kid is melting down at the end of the day, do you know what’s happening in their brain? In this workshop, we'll learn all about dysregulation and the "window of tolerance," which will help us better understand why our child is expressing big feelings that may show up in a variety of different ways. We'll then reflect on how we can become more attuned to our children's regulatory states and how we can intervene using co-regulation. This workshop is facilitated by Alex Shevrin Venet, education expert and author of the books Equity-Centered Trauma Informed Education and Becoming an Everyday Changemaker.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Please RSVP for “in-person” or “remote” options, depending on how you plan to join.

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Open Gym Basketball
Sep
22

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.

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CANCELED: Dad Disc Golf (BTV)
Sep
21

CANCELED: Dad Disc Golf (BTV)

UPDATE: This event has been canceled.

Join for Dad Disc Golf at Schifilliti Park in the new north end of Burlington

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

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Run Club
Sep
20

Run Club

  • Intersection of Staniford Rd & Bike Path (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. 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.

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Welcome to Fatherhood (WTF)
Sep
19

Welcome to Fatherhood (WTF)

WTF! This three-hour workshop for expecting dads takes place quarterly. Dads-to-be will get the crash course on all things baby- related, including hearing from a doula from Vermont Doula Company and from a handful of “seasoned” dads about what to expect. They’ll also get the 20-minute Dad Guild orientation so they all know how they can get involved in Vermont’s largest fatherhood community. Participants will get an instant network of folks in similar positions getting ready to transition into parenthood, and everyone will receive a free copy of the book Baby 411.

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

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Silent Reading Night
Sep
18

Silent Reading Night

Dad Guild is launching our own "Book It" campaign and encouraging dads to read a book - any book - then meet to talk about it on Oct 2. And yes, be given an official Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza! (Yes, we can procure some. We have our ways.). We'll be having some joint Silent Reading Nights leading up to the big Book It pizza party. So here are the events we have planned.

Silent Reading Nights
7pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday, August 5
Friday, September 18

Join at the Guild Hall to meet and read quietly together. 

Book It Pizza Party
7pm-930pm
Friday, Oct 2

Come and share about the book you read this summer. Again, it can be any book. It can be - but does not have to be - a parenting book. Any book! Attendees will be given a Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza. 

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

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Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Sep
17

Dads & Dungeons & Dragons

Hail and well met, fellow dadventurers! Embark on quests of fatherly proportions through the realm of Dadagonia, during our D&D&D Night. Any amount of experience welcome! Sessions take place twice a month, but we run the same adventure for both, so regardless of which session you attend you won't be missing out. Premade characters and extra dice will be available. All you need to bring is yourself and your desire to quest!

Want to learn more and RSVP? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv

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Hump Day Zoom Check-in
Sep
16

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

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New Dad Cohort VIII
Sep
16

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 cohort runs from July 2026 to December 2026.

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

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New Dad Cohort VII
Sep
15

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

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Open Gym Basketball
Sep
15

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.

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Run Club
Sep
13

Run Club

  • Intersection of Staniford Rd & Bike Path (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. 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.

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Dads Night Out: Board Games at the Guild Hall
Sep
10

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

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ADDISON: Broga
Sep
10

ADDISON: Broga

Join us for a session of broga (yes, that’s yoga for dads and masculine-identifying caregivers)! Yoga mats and props are provided if you don’t have your own.

Yoga teacher Sienna DeVoe-Talluto will lead the session.

View Event →
Open Gym Basketball
Sep
8

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.

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Run Club
Sep
6

Run Club

Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. 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.

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Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Sep
3

Dads & Dungeons & Dragons

Hail and well met, fellow dadventurers! Embark on quests of fatherly proportions through the realm of Dadagonia, during our D&D&D Night. Any amount of experience welcome! Sessions take place twice a month, but we run the same adventure for both, so regardless of which session you attend you won't be missing out. Premade characters and extra dice will be available. All you need to bring is yourself and your desire to quest!

Want to learn more and RSVP? Join the dedicated D&D&D Discord server -> https://discord.gg/PTD6TSRVNv

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Online support group for co-parenting dads
Sep
2

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

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Open Gym Basketball
Sep
1

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.

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Dad Pickleball
Sep
1

Dad Pickleball

  • Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Looking to get your dink on? Well look no further. Join Dad Guild for three Pickleball meetups this summer on the first Tuesday of each month (7/7, 8/4 & 9/1) at the Miller Community Center in Burlington’s New North End from 5pm-7pm. We have two indoor courts reserved, so come on out regardless of the weather.

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

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CANCELLED: UPPER VALLEY: Hairdos & Don’ts: A Hair Styling Workshop for Dads
Aug
30

CANCELLED: UPPER VALLEY: Hairdos & Don’ts: A Hair Styling Workshop for Dads

UPDATE: This event has been cancelled.

Join us at The People's Barber Shop and Shave Parlor to learn the basics for how to take care of long hair! Dads will practice on mannequin heads with different hair textures and lengths. A local stylist will be teaching this workshop.

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Run Club
Aug
30

Run Club

Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. 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.

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Fires with Fathers
Aug
29

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

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UPPER VALLEY: Trivia Night at Colatina Exit
Aug
26

UPPER VALLEY: Trivia Night at Colatina Exit

Join Upper Valley Dad Fellow Jared Pendak and other local dads for a night of trivia at Colatina Exit—free apps on Dad Guild!

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

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Open Gym Basketball
Aug
25

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!

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Dads Rock! (climbing)
Aug
24

Dads Rock! (climbing)

Curious to try out rock climbing? Then join us for a special Dads Rock! session at Petra Cliffs indoor climbing center.

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

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Run Club
Aug
23

Run Club

Join us for a casual 3.5 mile run! All experience levels welcome. Meet at the intersection of Staniford Road and the bike path in Burlington’s New North End. From there, we run to the bike/ped bridge at the Winooski River and back. 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.

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Dads & Dungeons & Dragons
Aug
20

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

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