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.
WASHINGTON: Waterbury Library Playgroup
All caregivers and children are invited to join a low-key playgroup at the Waterbury Public Library!
FRANKLIN: Board Game Night at Guardian Cards and Comics
Join Dad Fellow David Pozo 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
RUTLAND: Trivia Night at Speakeasy Café
Join Dad Fellow John McCann and other local dads for a night of trivia at Speakeasy Café—free entry and apps on Dad Guild!
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.
UPPER VALLEY: Dads and Doughnuts
Doughnuts? Yes, please. Dads and masculine-identifying caregivers and their children are invited to join us at Howe Library for stories, doughnuts, coffee, and a craft!
UPPER VALLEY: Dartmouth Women's Basketball Game
Join us as we cheer on the Big Green as they host NJIT!
Tickets free for families and kids. RSVP required.
LAMOILLE: Dads and Kids Coffee Hang
Join us at The Round Hearth in Stowe for a low-key hang. Coffee, tea, and juice is on us!
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.
RUTLAND: Wallingford Library Playgroup
Join us at Gilbert Hart Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Justin Jankus.
RUTLAND: Playground Playgroup
Dads and kids are invited to join us at the playground at Justin Thomas Memorial Park! We plan on being there in any weather, so pack your boots, rainsuits, snowsuits, mittens, hats (and everything else) just in case. This event is hosted by Dad Fellow John McCann.
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.
ADDISON: Nest and Gather Playgroup
Dads and kids are invited to join the Dad Guild playgroup at Nest and Gather! This event is free for Dad Guild attendees—just say you’re with Dad Guild when you arrive. To learn more about Nest and Gather, click here.
RUTLAND: Rutland Free Library Playgroup
Join us at Rutland Free Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Justin Jankus.
LAMOILLE: Dad Bowling
Join us for an evening of bowling! Shoe rentals and lane fees are on us. Dad Fellow Kyler Star will be hosting this event.
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
RUTLAND: Trivia Night at Speakeasy Café
Join Dad Fellow John McCann and other local dads for a night of trivia at Speakeasy Café—free entry and apps on Dad Guild!
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.
UPPER VALLEY: Dartmouth Women's Hockey Game
Join us as we cheer on the Big Green as they host UVM!
Tickets free for families and kids. RSVP required.
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.
RUTLAND: Wallingford Library Playgroup
Join us at Gilbert Hart Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Justin Jankus.
RUTLAND: Playground Playgroup
Dads and kids are invited to join us at the playground at Justin Thomas Memorial Park! We plan on being there in any weather, so pack your boots, rainsuits, snowsuits, mittens, hats (and everything else) just in case. This event is hosted by Dad Fellow John McCann.
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 is also this playgroup’s one year anniversary, as this monthly group began in December 2025. Hope to see you there!
ADDISON: Nest and Gather Playgroup
Dads and kids are invited to join the Dad Guild playgroup at Nest and Gather! This event is free for Dad Guild attendees—just say you’re with Dad Guild when you arrive. To learn more about Nest and Gather, click here.
RUTLAND: Rutland Free Library Playgroup
Join us at Rutland Free Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Justin Jankus.
WASHINGTON: Waterbury Library Playgroup
All caregivers and children are invited to join a low-key playgroup at the Waterbury Public Library!
ADDISON: Nest and Gather Playgroup
Dads and kids are invited to join the Dad Guild playgroup at Nest and Gather! This event is free for Dad Guild attendees—just say you’re with Dad Guild when you arrive. To learn more about Nest and Gather, click here.
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
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.
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
RUTLAND: Wallingford Library Playgroup
Join us at Gilbert Hart Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Justin Jankus.
LAMOILLE: Dad Bowling
Join us for an evening of bowling! Shoe rentals and lane fees are on us. Dad Fellow Kyler Star will be hosting this event.
RUTLAND: Playground Playgroup
Dads and kids are invited to join us at the playground at Justin Thomas Memorial Park! We plan on being there in any weather, so pack your boots and rainsuits just in case. This event is hosted by Dad Fellow John McCann.
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.
WASHINGTON: Family Hike at The Short Trail
Families are invited to join us for a morning hike! Meet at the The Short Trail Trailhead at 9:45am, and we will roll out at 10am. Dad Fellow Kyler Star will lead the hike.
This loop is approximately 1 mile. It is pretty flat but not stroller-friendly. Afterwards, some folks might hang out at Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea for treats.
We will hike rain or shine!
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: 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!
CANCELLED: WASHINGTON: Montpelier Library Playgroup
Update: This event has been cancelled. See you at the next one!
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.
FRANKLIN: Hairdos & Don’ts: A Hair Styling Workshop for Dads
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
RUTLAND: Trivia Night at Speakeasy Café
Join Dad Fellow John McCann and other local dads for a night of trivia at Speakeasy Café—free entry and apps on Dad Guild!
RUTLAND: Rutland Free Library Playgroup
Join us at Rutland Free Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Justin Jankus.
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
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.
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.
RUTLAND: Playground Playgroup
Dads and kids are invited to join us at the playground at Justin Thomas Memorial Park! We plan on being there in any weather, so pack your boots and rainsuits just in case. This event is hosted by Dad Fellow John McCann.
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
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.
RUTLAND: Wallingford Library Playgroup
Join us at Gilbert Hart Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Justin Jankus.
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: 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.
ADDISON: Ferrisburgh Town Beach Day
Dads and kids are invited to join us at Ferrisburgh Town Beach to hang out and play!
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.
FRANKLIN: Playground Playgroup at Collins Perley
Whole families are invited to join us at the playground at Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center!
RUTLAND: Rutland Free Library Playgroup
Join us at Rutland Free Library for a low-key playgroup where you can meet other dads and build community. This playgroup is facilitated by Dad Fellow Justin Jankus.