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.
Dads & Kids @ Pinball Co-Op
Dads and kids of all ages are invited to a fun morning at the Pinball Co-op on Williston Road in South Burlington. All attendees will get free entrance to the Co-op, which will have 30+ pinball machines set to free play for 3 hours. We'll also have some ear protection for the kids who are a little sensitive to all the noise :)
RSVP Required
Competition for the Dad Guild Cup 2026
Join other dads for an evening of hanging out in competitive fashion at the Guild Hall, as everyone tries to become the 1st ever Dad Guild Cup Champion! Events will include Mario Kart, Cornhole, Darts & more.
RSVP Required
Move Your Buns 5k Run
This inaugural 5K run is open to anyone, and starts and finishes at Haymaker Buns at the Soda Plant. The path goes South on Pine Street, takes a right turn onto Flynn Ave, and then the Burlington Bike Path all the way back. (Here is a map of the route.) The catch? You'll need to consume a bunch of miniature buns from Haymaker throughout the race. Winner gets a gift certificate to Haymaker along with a gallon of Vermont Maple Syrup.
RSVP Required
Father's Day Family Fiesta
A Father's Day full of family fun at the Soda Plant in Burlington. Music, magic, caricatures and airbrush tattoos. Plus grilled cheese! Check out the event page for the full lineup
Drop-In