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!
Music w/ Linda Bassick
If you’ve raised a baby/toddler in the greater Burlington area, you 100% know who local legend Linda Bassick is. This fall, Linda will be bringing her music to the Guild Hall inside the Soda Plant on the 2nd & 3rd Friday morning of each month from 11am-11:30am. Come ready to sing and dance! (Designed for children 0-5)
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.
Music Time w/ Jessie & Lisa
New weekly musical playgroups are coming! Starting Sunday October 4th, come join us at the Guild Hall from 11am-12pm for morning music and fun with local musicians Jessie & Lisa! Come for singing, play and laughs. (Designed for children 0-5)
UVM Women's Basketball vs. Bryant
Join us as we cheer for the Catamounts as they host Bryant.
Tickets free for families & kids. RSVP required.
Music w/ Linda Bassick
If you’ve raised a baby/toddler in the greater Burlington area, you 100% know who local legend Linda Bassick is. This fall, Linda will be bringing her music to the Guild Hall inside the Soda Plant on the 2nd & 3rd Friday morning of each month from 11am-11:30am. Come ready to sing and dance! (Designed for children 0-5)
Music Time w/ Jessie & Lisa
New weekly musical playgroups are coming! Starting Sunday October 4th, come join us at the Guild Hall from 11am-12pm for morning music and fun with local musicians Jessie & Lisa! Come for singing, play and laughs. (Designed for children 0-5)
Music w/ Linda Bassick
If you’ve raised a baby/toddler in the greater Burlington area, you 100% know who local legend Linda Bassick is. This fall, Linda will be bringing her music to the Guild Hall inside the Soda Plant on the 2nd & 3rd Friday morning of each month from 11am-11:30am. Come ready to sing and dance! (Designed for children 0-5)
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.
Music Time w/ Jessie & Lisa
New weekly musical playgroups are coming! Starting Sunday October 4th, come join us at the Guild Hall from 11am-12pm for morning music and fun with local musicians Jessie & Lisa! Come for singing, play and laughs. (Designed for children 0-5)
Music w/ Linda Bassick
If you’ve raised a baby/toddler in the greater Burlington area, you 100% know who local legend Linda Bassick is. This fall, Linda will be bringing her music to the Guild Hall inside the Soda Plant on the 2nd & 3rd Friday morning of each month from 11am-11:30am. Come ready to sing and dance! (Designed for children 0-5)
Music Time w/ Jessie & Lisa
New weekly musical playgroups are coming! Starting Sunday October 4th, come join us at the Guild Hall from 11am-12pm for morning music and fun with local musicians Jessie & Lisa! Come for singing, play and laughs. (Designed for children 0-5)
UVM Women's Hockey vs N’eastern
Join us as we cheer for UVM’s Womens Hockey. Free tickets, just make sure to sign up before gameday so we can submit the list in advance.
RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
WASHINGTON: Waterbury Library Playgroup
All caregivers and children are invited to join a low-key playgroup at the Waterbury Public Library!
Music Time w/ Jessie & Lisa
New weekly musical playgroups are coming! Starting Sunday October 4th, come join us at the Guild Hall from 11am-12pm for morning music and fun with local musicians Jessie & Lisa! Come for singing, play and laughs. (Designed for children 0-5)
CANCELLED: Family-Friendly Halloween Party
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled.
When Halloween falls on a Saturday, you should probably just wear your costumes the entire weekend, right? This year, we’re working with Little Bird Sewing Studio to put on a family-friendly Halloween Party inside the Soda Plant. Movies, music, crafting & more!
VTPOC Family Dinner
Come join us for an evening of connection, shared food, and community-building in collaboration with Dad Guild and the Vermont Professionals of Color Network (VTPOC). This event is the first in a quarterly series creating welcoming spaces where BIPOC families can meet, connect, and get to know one another. Children, multiracial families, blended families, and non-BIPOC co-parents or guardians are all welcome!
Music Time w/ Jessie & Lisa
New weekly musical playgroups are coming! Starting Sunday October 4th, come join us at the Guild Hall from 11am-12pm for morning music and fun with local musicians Jessie & Lisa! Come for singing, play and laughs. (Designed for children 0-5)
Banana Split Playgroup
A Dad Guild playgroup for families navigating life across two households.
Whether you’re co-parenting, single parenting, or part of a blended family, Banana Split Playgroup offers a welcoming space for kids to play and caregivers to connect. This is a judgment-free environment where families can build community, share experiences, and support one another.
We’ll first meet and hang at Guild Hall in the Soda Plant. Then shortly before 11am we’ll all head over to Mr Creemee to enjoy some delicious banana split-like ice cream treats.
Music Time w/ Jessie & Lisa
New weekly musical playgroups are coming! Starting Sunday October 4th, come join us at the Guild Hall from 11am-12pm for morning music and fun with local musicians Jessie & Lisa! Come for singing, play and laughs. (Designed for children 0-5)
Music w/ Linda Bassick
If you’ve raised a baby/toddler in the greater Burlington area, you 100% know who local legend Linda Bassick is. This fall, Linda will be bringing her music to the Guild Hall inside the Soda Plant on the 2nd & 3rd Friday morning of each month from 11am-11:30am. Come ready to sing and dance! (Designed for children 0-5)
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!
Music Time w/ Jessie & Lisa
New weekly musical playgroups are coming! Starting Sunday October 4th, come join us at the Guild Hall from 11am-12pm for morning music and fun with local musicians Jessie & Lisa! Come for singing, play and laughs. (Designed for children 0-5)
Music w/ Linda Bassick
If you’ve raised a baby/toddler in the greater Burlington area, you 100% know who local legend Linda Bassick is. This fall, Linda will be bringing her music to the Guild Hall inside the Soda Plant on the 2nd & 3rd Friday morning of each month from 11am-11:30am. Come ready to sing and dance! (Designed for children 0-5)
Music Time w/ Jessie & Lisa
New weekly musical playgroups are coming! Starting Sunday October 4th, come join us at the Guild Hall from 11am-12pm for morning music and fun with local musicians Jessie & Lisa! Come for singing, play and laughs. (Designed for children 0-5)
Breakfast w/ Bluey
Breakfast with Bluey returns to the VT Comedy Club, its original location. There'll be free pancakes and Bluey on the projector screen for 60 minutes, then we'll quickly transform into the hottest dance club open at 10am in Vermont, glow sticks and all.
Construction Fest
Step into a world of construction for a morning of discovery and fun. Families can watch imaginations soar as kids discover new ways to play, create, and celebrate the people and machines that shape our city.
Construction Fest is a free event offering a variety of hands-on activities for kids of all ages.
Presented by Northfield Savings Bank
Sponsored by DR Power Equipment
Community Partners: Dad Guild, Fletcher Free Library, The Church Street Marketplace, and City of Burlington Public Works.
Babysitter Mingler
If only we had a nickel every time a father talked about wishing he could have an evening out with his partner, but unfortunately did not know any babysitters in the region. Well for all of you caregivers looking to meet some babysitters...we’ve got you covered.
Our first mingler events were so popular, we are making this a regular seasonal event. We’ll be inviting a bunch of available babysitters to the space. You and your family can spend some time chatting with them, seeing who is a good fit for your needs, and exchanging contact information. Please note that Dad Guild is not vouching for any of these sitters, but is creating the space for folks to connect.
FRANKLIN: Playground Playgroup at Collins Perley
Whole families are invited to join us at the playground at Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center!
CANCELLED: ADDISON: Family Bike Ride: Morgan Horse Farm Loop
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled.
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.
CANCELLED: ADDISON: Family Bike Ride: Midd-Weybridge Castle Playground Loop
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled.
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.
FRANKLIN: Playground Playgroup at Collins Perley
Whole families are invited to join us at the playground at Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center!
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.
FULL - Family Camping Trip Series - Quechee
UPDATE: all spaces for camping have been taken!
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 Bike Ride
Join Local Motion and Dad Guild for a group bike ride, walk, roll or stroll. All ages and abilities are welcome.
Need a bike to participate? Discounted rentals are available through Local Motion. Contact val@localmotion.org for details.
We’ll meet at the Local Motion shop on the Waterfront, by Trailside Center Bike Rentals. Then the route heads south to Oakledge Park, where we will stop for fun in the sun! We'll bring a little craft. BYO snack for a picnic.
RSVP requested: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
ADDISON: Family Bike Ride with Addison County Bike Club
Join us for a family bike ride with the Addison County Bike Club! Dad Fellow Nate Billings will be there as the little ones cruise around the Bristol Pump Track. 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.
Dad Guild @ Lake Monsters
Come cheer on the Lake Monsters baseball team while supporting Dad Guild! When you purchase $8 tickets through the link on our website, $4 from every ticket sale goes to Dad Guild. Tell your friends!
Our custom ticket link https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/GroupPortalPEC.asp?HoldID=35818&SponsorID=19317&EventID=354790
NOTE: tickets must be purchased by 5:00PM August 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.
FULL - Family Camping Trip Series - Waterbury
UPDATE: all spaces for camping have been taken!
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
Breakfast w/ Bluey
Breakfast with Bluey returns to the VT Comedy Club, its original location. There'll be free pancakes and Bluey on the projector screen for 60 minutes, then we'll quickly transform into the hottest dance club open at 10am in Vermont, glow sticks and all.
FRANKLIN: Playground Playgroup at Collins Perley
Whole families are invited to join us at the playground at Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center!