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
WASHINGTON: Hike at Hubbard Park
Dads and kids are invited to join us at Hubbard Park for a Saturday morning hike! We will build community and wander through the park together. Meet at the Frog Pond Parking Area on Parkway Street, and we will go from there.
We will hike rain or shine!
FRANKLIN: Hike at Maquam Creek Trail
Join us for an easy, flat out-and-back hike at the Maquam Creek Trail. The trailhead is on North River Street (Route 78) pinned on this map here. If you have questions, feel free to message davegreiner@dadguild.org.
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
ADDISON: Vergennes Library Playgroup
Join us at Bixby Memorial Free Library for a drop-in playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. There will be Legos! This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Spencer.
FRANKLIN: Bright Side Playplace Playgroup
Join us at The Bright Side Playplace for a dads and kids playgroup!
To reserve your spot, head to this site and add the appropriate number of child tickets to your cart. Upon checkout, enter the code DADGUILD to reserve your tickets for free. This event is free for Dad Guild attendees. If you have questions, message dan@dadguild.org.
WASHINGTON: Hike at Hubbard Park
Dads and kids are invited to join us at Hubbard Park for a Saturday morning hike! We will build community and wander through the park together. Meet at the Frog Pond Parking Area on Parkway Street, and we will go from there.
We will hike rain or shine!
UPPER VALLEY: Mt. Ascutney hike with Sierra Club Vermont
Dads and kids are invited to join the Vermont Chapter of the Sierra Club for a hike on Mount Ascutney’s Windsor Trail. The hike is a 5.2-mile round trip, an elevation gain of 2,520 feet, and a hiking time of approximately 4 hours.
Healthy snacks provided for all who RSVP. Pack your own water and lunch.
Meet at 9:40 a.m. at I-91 Exit 9 Park & Ride in Hartland
OR
at 10 a.m. at the trailhead (86 Back Mountain Rd., Windsor)
Questions? Message Jared at jared@dadguild.org.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
FRANKLIN: St. Albans Free Library Playgroup
Join us at St. Albans Free Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Dave.
FRANKLIN: Hike at Milton Town Pond
Join us for a hike at Milton Town Pond. Parking and meetup for this hike is pinned on this map here. If you have questions, feel free to message davegreiner@dadguild.org. We hike rain or shine!
[Yes, technically this is in Chittenden County, but we have marked it as Franklin County so folks can easily find it.]
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
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
Family Camping Trip Series - Grand Isle
Campers of all experiences are welcome to attend these family friendly outings (partners are welcome too). We've got a handful of campsites booked, so you just need to save your spot by registering. Feel free to stay for one night, both, or just come visit for the day! If you need camping supplies, please let us know and we'll make sure you are good to go.
RSVP today, space is very limited! https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Family Camping Trip Series - Waterbury
Campers of all experiences are welcome to attend these family friendly outings (partners are welcome too). We've got a handful of campsites booked, so you just need to save your spot by registering. Feel free to stay for one night, both, or just come visit for the day! If you need camping supplies, please let us know and we'll make sure you are good to go.
RSVP today, space is very limited! https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Family Camping Trip Series - Quechee
Campers of all experiences are welcome to attend these family friendly outings (partners are welcome too). We've got a handful of campsites booked, so you just need to save your spot by registering. Feel free to stay for one night, both, or just come visit for the day! If you need camping supplies, please let us know and we'll make sure you are good to go.
RSVP today, space is very limited! https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
FRANKLIN: St. Albans Free Library Playgroup
Join us at St. Albans Free Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Dave.
ADDISON: Vergennes Library Playgroup
CANCELLED: Unfortunately, this event is now cancelled to due repair work at Bixby Memorial Free Library. See you next month!
Join us at Bixby Memorial Free Library for a drop-in playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. There will be Legos! This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Spencer.
UPPER VALLEY: Elizabeth's Park Takeover
Don’t know about Elizabeth’s Park? Step into a Time Machine and be transported back to 80s childhood. The wooden playground is gigantic. Like, really gigantic.
Dad Fellow Jared Pendak will be supplying free coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks!
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.
FRANKLIN: Bright Side Playplace Playgroup
Join us at The Bright Side Playplace for a dads and kids playgroup!
To reserve your spot, head to this site and add the appropriate number of child tickets to your cart. Upon checkout, enter the code DADGUILD to reserve your tickets for free. This event is free for Dad Guild attendees. If you have questions, message dan@dadguild.org.
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
FRANKLIN: St. Albans Free Library Playgroup
Join us at St. Albans Free Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Dave.
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.
ADDISON: What Color Am I?
Everyone has skin, and skin comes in so many different colors. But where do these colors come from? Can we change our skin color? What color is our skin, really?
Curious kids (and caregivers) can join Rokeby Museum’s Education Programs Manager, Jonathon Ahl, for a fun, educational event designed for an early education setting that will explain the science behind where our skin color comes from. We’ll match colorful objects, experiment with skin-tone accurate paints, and finish the day by grabbing a mirror and painting your own “skin color” self-portrait!
appropriate for children ages 3-5. Each child should be accompanied by a caregiver.
RSVP Required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Want to learn more about Rokeby’s pioneering work in developing an age-appropriate racial learning curriculum? Check out our podcast with Jonathon from March 2025.
FRANKLIN: Bright Side Playplace Playgroup
Join us at The Bright Side Playplace for a dads and kids playgroup!
To reserve your spot, head to this site and add the appropriate number of child tickets to your cart. Upon checkout, enter the code DADGUILD to reserve your tickets for free. This event is free for Dad Guild attendees. If you have questions, message dan@dadguild.org.
ADDISON: Vergennes Library Playgroup
Join us at Bixby Memorial Free Library for a drop-in playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. There will be Legos! This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Spencer.
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
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
UPPER VALLEY: 123 Andrés Concert
Join us at the 123 Andrés concert in Spaulding Auditorium at The Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth!
123 Andrés is a Grammy-winning duo who perform family-friendly songs in English and Spanish. You can learn more about 123 Andrés on their website.
This is an RSVP-only event. The RSVP window ended on Tuesday, March 17th. Tickets have been ordered!
ADDISON: Addison Community Center Indoor Playgroup
We are headed to Addison County! Dads and kids are invited to join our newest Dad Fellow Spencer for an indoor playgroup at the Addison Community Center. Lace up those sneakers!
Please RSVP for the event here.
FRANKLIN: St. Albans Free Library Playgroup
Library playgroups in Franklin County are now a monthly thing! Join us at St. Albans Free Library, where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Dave. See you there!
FRANKLIN: Board game night at Guardian Cards 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
FRANKLIN: St. Albans Free Library Playgroup
Library playgroups in Franklin County are now a monthly thing! Join us at St. Albans Free Library, where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Dave. See you there!
Kate Mangino - Equal Partners event (WRJ)
How are gender roles perpetuated in our own homes? What is the “mental load”? What are the models of partnership for a two-income household? How do both parents benefit from gender equity in the home? Explore these topics with Kate and receive a free copy of her book, Equal Partners.
RSVP required https://www.eventbrite.com/e/equal-partners-improving-gender-equality-at-home-tickets-1977926899601?aff=oddtdtcreator
Kate Mangino - Equal Partners event (Waitsfield)
How are gender roles perpetuated in our own homes? What is the “mental load”? What are the models of partnership for a two-income household? How do both parents benefit from gender equity in the home? Explore these topics with Kate and receive a free copy of her book, Equal Partners.
UPPER VALLEY: Dartmouth Women's Basketball vs. Brown
We had so much fun last time, we are heading back to another Dartmouth women’s bball game! Join us as we cheer on the Big Green as they host Brown.
Tickets free for dads & kids. RSVP required
FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards & 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
UPPER VALLEY: Dartmouth Women's Basketball vs Cornell
Join us as we cheer on the Big Green as they host Cornell.
Tickets free for dads & kids. RSVP required
FRANKLIN: St. Albans Free Library Playgroup
Library playgroups in Franklin County are now a monthly thing! Join us at St. Albans Free Library, where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Dave. See you there!