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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Family Camping Trip Series - Grand Isle
Jun
26
to Jun 28

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

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CANCELLED: WINDHAM: Morning Run
Jun
28

CANCELLED: WINDHAM: Morning Run

CANCELLED: This event has been cancelled. Hope to see you at another event!

Join Dan Castrigano for an early morning dad run in Saxtons River! We will do a casual, chat-while-you-run 2-3 miles, depending on how far folks want to go. We will run rain or shine. Have questions? Want to get in touch about Dad Guild in Windham County? Send Dan Castrigano a message at dan@dadguild.org.

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ADDISON: Nest and Gather Playgroup
Jun
28

ADDISON: Nest and Gather Playgroup

Dads and kids are invited to join the Dad Guild playgroup at Nest and Gather! To learn more about Nest and Gather, click here.

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WINDHAM: Midday Run
Jul
5

WINDHAM: Midday Run

Join Dan Castrigano for a midday dad run in Brattleboro! We will do a casual, chat-while-you-run 2-3 miles, depending on how far folks want to go. We will run rain or shine. Have questions? Want to get in touch about Dad Guild in Windham County? Send Dan Castrigano a message at dan@dadguild.org.

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WINDHAM: Board Game Afternoon at Ray Gun Comics
Jul
5

WINDHAM: Board Game Afternoon at Ray Gun Comics

Dads and masculine-identifying caregivers are invited to join Dad Guild Regional Expansion Coordinator Dan Castrigano for an afternoon of board games at Ray Gun Comics in Brattleboro. Dads are welcome and encouraged to bring any board games from home to play. Table fees are covered by Dad Guild.

Feel free to stop by to say hey even if you aren’t playing board games or can’t stay the whole time!

RSVP encouraged here, but not required. Drop-ins welcome.

Want to get in touch about Dad Guild or see more Dad Guild events in Windham County? Feel free to send a message to Dan at dan@dadguild.org.

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ADDISON: Ferrisburgh Town Beach Day
Jul
11

ADDISON: Ferrisburgh Town Beach Day

Dads and kids are invited to join us at Ferrisburgh Town Beach to hang out and play!

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WASHINGTON: Montpelier Library Playgroup
Jul
11

WASHINGTON: Montpelier Library Playgroup

Join us at Kellogg-Hubbard Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Nick Kramer.

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ADDISON: Family Bike Ride with Addison County Bike Club
Jul
11

ADDISON: Family Bike Ride with Addison County Bike Club

Join us for a family bike ride with the Addison County Bike Club! Location and route TBD. Dad Fellow Nate Billings will be helping to lead this ride. If you’d like to join the Addison County WhatsApp group to get in touch or learn more, send an email to dan@dadguild.org. Dan will send you the link.

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FRANKLIN: Bright Side Playplace Playgroup
Jul
12

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.

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FRANKLIN: St. Albans Free Library Playgroup
Jul
18

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.

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ADDISON: Dad Bike Ride: Midd-Weybridge Gravel Loop
Jul
18

ADDISON: Dad Bike Ride: Midd-Weybridge Gravel Loop

Dads and masculine-identifying caregivers are invited to join us for a chill gravel bike ride! We will meet at Frog Hollow Bikes and ride this route, a 10.3 mile loop following the Trail Around Middlebury. Dad Fellow Nate Billings will be leading this ride. If you’d like to join the Addison County WhatsApp group to get in touch or learn more, send an email to dan@dadguild.org. Dan will send you the link.

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FRANKLIN: Playground Playgroup at Collins Perley
Jul
19

FRANKLIN: Playground Playgroup at Collins Perley

Whole families are invited to join us at the playground at Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center!

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UPPER VALLEY: Dad Day at American Precision Museum
Jul
19

UPPER VALLEY: Dad Day at American Precision Museum

Join Dad Fellow Peter Newton and other local dads for a morning at the American Precision Museum. You’ll explore the museum, which features "…a collection of machine tools, metrology tools, and other precision instruments primarily used in manufacturing…” (American Precision Museum).

The Dad Guild crew will also get a behind-the-scenes tour of the yet-to-be-completed Gene Haas Center for Manufacturing Inspiration!

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

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RUTLAND: MTG Commander Night
Jul
22

RUTLAND: MTG Commander Night

Dad Guild is coming to Rutland. As part of our programming push, we’ll be collaborating with Vermont Gaming Academy to host a special Dads’ Night Out casual commander Magic: The Gathering event.

So grab your favorite decks, come on down, and jam some games. And learn a bit more about Dad Guild to boot.

All skill levels welcome! We’ll be bringing a couple beginner decks to lend too, if needed.

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

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UPPER VALLEY: Trivia Night at Colatina Exit
Jul
22

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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RUTLAND: Morning Run
Jul
23

RUTLAND: Morning Run

Join us for an early morning run in Rutland! We will do a casual, chat-while-you-run 2-3 miles, depending on how far folks want to go. We will run rain or shine. Want to learn more or get in touch about Dad Guild’s expansion in Rutland County? Send Dan Castrigano a message at dan@dadguild.org.

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Family Camping Trip Series - Waterbury
Jul
24
to Jul 26

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

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ADDISON: Dad Bike Ride: Creemee Cruiser
Jul
25

ADDISON: Dad Bike Ride: Creemee Cruiser

Dads and masculine-identifying caregivers are invited to join us for an ambitious and delicious bike ride! We will meet at Frog Hollow Bikes and ride this route, a 23.6 mile loop that passes by five different creemee stands. Dad Fellow Nate Billings will be leading this ride. If you’d like to join the Addison County WhatsApp group to get in touch or learn more, send an email to dan@dadguild.org. Dan will send you the link.

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ADDISON: Nest and Gather Playgroup
Jul
26

ADDISON: Nest and Gather Playgroup

Dads and kids are invited to join the Dad Guild playgroup at Nest and Gather! To learn more about Nest and Gather, click here.

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FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics
Jul
30

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: Family Bike Ride: Pump Track & Playground Loop
Aug
1

ADDISON: Family Bike Ride: Pump Track & Playground Loop

Join us for a family bike ride! We will meet at Frog Hollow Bikes and ride this route, a 1.9 mile loop that stops at the Middlebury Bike Pump Track and the playground at Mary Hogan Elementary School. Dad Fellow Nate Billings will be leading this ride. If you’d like to join the Addison County WhatsApp group to get in touch or learn more, send an email to dan@dadguild.org. Dan will send you the link.

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UPPER VALLEY: Storrs Pond BBQ
Aug
2

UPPER VALLEY: Storrs Pond BBQ

Families are invited to join us for a BBQ at the Storrs Pond Recreation Area! We will be grilling and hanging out at the Dimick Pavilion. We will have food, but feel free to bring other food and snacks for the fam. This event is free for everyone in the family.

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

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ADDISON: Ferrisburgh Town Beach Day
Aug
8

ADDISON: Ferrisburgh Town Beach Day

Dads and kids are invited to join us at Ferrisburgh Town Beach to hang out and play!

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WASHINGTON: Montpelier Library Playgroup
Aug
8

WASHINGTON: Montpelier Library Playgroup

Join us at Kellogg-Hubbard Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Nick Kramer.

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ADDISON: Family Bike Ride with Addison County Bike Club
Aug
8

ADDISON: Family Bike Ride with Addison County Bike Club

Join us for a family bike ride with the Addison County Bike Club! Location and route TBD. Dad Fellow Nate Billings will be helping to lead this ride. If you’d like to join the Addison County WhatsApp group to get in touch or learn more, send an email to dan@dadguild.org. Dan will send you the link.

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UPPER VALLEY: Beach Day at Silver Lake State Park
Aug
8

UPPER VALLEY: Beach Day at Silver Lake State Park

Join us at Silver Lake State Park for food, fun, and a rockin' good time! We will have food, but feel free to bring your own picnic or snacks. On the way in, just mention you are with Dad Guild. We will cover the park fee for the day.

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

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FRANKLIN: Bright Side Playplace Playgroup
Aug
9

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.

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UPPER VALLEY: Black Dad Hang
Aug
9

UPPER VALLEY: Black Dad Hang

Are you a Black dad? Join Dad Guild staff member Peter Newton at this casual hang at The People’s Barber Shop and Shave Parlor in Hanover, NH.

If you’d like to know more, get in touch with Peter, or connect with other Black dads in the Upper Valley, we invite you to join the Dad Guild WhatsApp community. Just send a message to dan@dadguild.org, and Dan will send you the invite link.

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Family Camping Trip Series - Quechee
Aug
14
to Aug 16

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

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ADDISON: Family Bike Ride: Lake Dunmore Loop
Aug
15

ADDISON: Family Bike Ride: Lake Dunmore Loop

Join us for a family bike ride! We will meet at Branbury State Park and ride this route, a 10.4 mile loop around Lake Dunmore. We may stop for creemees and will definitely play at the beach once the ride is over! Dad Fellow Nate Billings will be leading this ride. If you’d like to join the Addison County WhatsApp group to get in touch or learn more, send an email to dan@dadguild.org. Dan will send you the link.

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FRANKLIN: St. Albans Free Library Playgroup
Aug
15

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.

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FRANKLIN: Playground Playgroup at Collins Perley
Aug
16

FRANKLIN: Playground Playgroup at Collins Perley

Whole families are invited to join us at the playground at Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center!

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FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics
Aug
20

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: Family Bike Ride: Midd-Weybridge Castle Playground Loop
Aug
22

ADDISON: Family Bike Ride: Midd-Weybridge Castle Playground Loop

Join us for a family bike ride! We will meet at Frog Hollow Bikes and ride this route, a 9.3 mile loop that stops at the castle-themed playground at Weybridge Elementary School. Dad Fellow Nate Billings will be leading this ride. If you’d like to join the Addison County WhatsApp group to get in touch or learn more, send an email to dan@dadguild.org. Dan will send you the link.

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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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ADDISON: Family Bike Ride: Morgan Horse Farm Loop
Aug
29

ADDISON: Family Bike Ride: Morgan Horse Farm Loop

Join us for a family bike ride! We will meet at Frog Hollow Bikes and ride this route, a 6.5 mile loop that stops at the UVM Morgan Horse Farm. Dad Fellow Nate Billings will be leading this ride. If you’d like to join the Addison County WhatsApp group to get in touch or learn more, send an email to dan@dadguild.org. Dan will send you the link.

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ADDISON: Nest and Gather Playgroup
Aug
30

ADDISON: Nest and Gather Playgroup

Dads and kids are invited to join the Dad Guild playgroup at Nest and Gather! To learn more about Nest and Gather, click here.

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

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

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.

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

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FRANKLIN: Playground Playgroup at Collins Perley
Sep
6

FRANKLIN: Playground Playgroup at Collins Perley

  • Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Whole families are invited to join us at the playground at Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center!

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ADDISON: Ferrisburgh Town Beach Day
Sep
12

ADDISON: Ferrisburgh Town Beach Day

Dads and kids are invited to join us at Ferrisburgh Town Beach to hang out and play!

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WASHINGTON: Montpelier Library Playgroup
Sep
12

WASHINGTON: Montpelier Library Playgroup

Join us at Kellogg-Hubbard Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Nick Kramer.

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FRANKLIN: Bright Side Playplace Playgroup
Sep
13

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.

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FRANKLIN: Dad Guild Activities at Northwest Farmers Market
Sep
19

FRANKLIN: Dad Guild Activities at Northwest Farmers Market

Dad Guild will be tabling and running some activities at the Northwest Farmers Market in St. Albans. Join us for an activity or just say hey and learn more about Dad Guild!

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UPPER VALLEY: Trivia Night at Colatina Exit
Sep
23

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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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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FRANKLIN: St. Albans Free Library Playgroup
Sep
26

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.

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ADDISON: Nest and Gather Playgroup
Sep
27

ADDISON: Nest and Gather Playgroup

Dads and kids are invited to join the Dad Guild playgroup at Nest and Gather! To learn more about Nest and Gather, click here.

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FRANKLIN: Dad Guild Activities at Northwest Farmers Market
Oct
17

FRANKLIN: Dad Guild Activities at Northwest Farmers Market

Dad Guild will be tabling and running some activities at the Northwest Farmers Market in St. Albans. Join us for an activity or just say hey and learn more about Dad Guild!

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WINDHAM: Dad Guild at Winston Prouty Center Day of Play
Jun
27

WINDHAM: Dad Guild at Winston Prouty Center Day of Play

  • Winston Prouty Center for Child and Family Development 209 Austine Drive Brattleboro, VT 05301 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dad Guild is joining the Winston Prouty Center for Child and Family Development for its annual Early Childhood Day of Play. Dad Guild will have a table and materials, so come say hey and learn more about Dad Guild!

Want to learn more about Dad Guild or support our expansion in Windham County? Message Dan Castrigano at dan@dadguild.org.

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CANCELLED: WINDHAM: Retreat Farm Hike
Jun
27

CANCELLED: WINDHAM: Retreat Farm Hike

CANCELLED: This event has been cancelled. Hope to see you at another event!

Dads and kids are invited to join Dad Guild for a Saturday morning hike in Brattleboro! We will do the family-friendly 0.65 mile Nature Trail Loop. You can check out Retreat Farm’s trail map here.

We will hike rain or shine!

Have questions or want to get in touch about expanding Dad Guild in Windham County? Message Dan Castrigano at dan@dadguild.org.

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UPPER VALLEY: Trivia Night at Colatina Exit
Jun
24

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

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FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics
Jun
18

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

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FRANKLIN: Hike at Milton Town Pond
Jun
14

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.]

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FRANKLIN: St. Albans Free Library Playgroup
Jun
13

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.

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UPPER VALLEY: Mt. Ascutney Hike with Sierra Club Vermont
Jun
13

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

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WASHINGTON: Montpelier Library Playgroup
Jun
13

WASHINGTON: Montpelier Library Playgroup

Dads and kids are invited to join us at Kellogg-Hubbard Library for a dads and kids playgroup! We will be in the children's area.

If you'd like to learn more about Dad Guild's expansion in Washington County, feel free to send Dan Castrigano a message at dan@dadguild.org.

Note: We had originally planned for a hike at Hubbard Park for this morning, but we changed plans. We will now be hanging at the library!

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ADDISON: Nest and Gather Playgroup
Jun
7

ADDISON: Nest and Gather Playgroup

Dads and kids are invited to join the first Dad Guild playgroup at Nest and Gather! To learn more about Nest and Gather, click here.

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FRANKLIN: Bright Side Playplace Playgroup
Jun
7

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.

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ADDISON: Vergennes Library Playgroup
Jun
6

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.

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FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics
May
28

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

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UPPER VALLEY: Trivia Night at Colatina Exit
May
27

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

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ADDISON: Family Bike Ride
May
25

ADDISON: Family Bike Ride

Join us for a Memorial Day family bike ride! We will be meeting at Frog Hollow Bikes and riding this route, a relatively safe and flat 3-mile loop. Dad Fellow Nate Billings will be leading this ride. If you have questions, send a message to dan@dadguild.org.

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FRANKLIN: Hike at Maquam Creek Trail
May
17

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.

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WASHINGTON: Hike at Hubbard Park
May
16

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!

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FRANKLIN: Dads’ Night Out - Intro to Magic The Gathering
May
13

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

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FRANKLIN: St. Albans Free Library Playgroup
May
9

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.

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ADDISON: Vergennes Library Playgroup
May
9

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.

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UPPER VALLEY: Elizabeth's Park Takeover
May
9

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!

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FRANKLIN: Dad Yoga
May
5

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.

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FRANKLIN: Bright Side Playplace Playgroup
May
3

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.

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UPPER VALLEY: Trivia Night at Colatina Exit
Apr
29

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

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FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics
Apr
23

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

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FRANKLIN: St. Albans Free Library Playgroup
Apr
18

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.

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UPPER VALLEY: Dad Guild Watches Gone Guys
Apr
16

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.

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ADDISON: What Color Am I?
Apr
12

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.

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FRANKLIN: Bright Side Playplace Playgroup
Apr
12

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.

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ADDISON: Vergennes Library Playgroup
Apr
11

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.

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FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics
Mar
26

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

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