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.
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)
VTPOC Family Dinner
Come join us for an evening of connection, shared food, and community-building in collaboration with Dad Guild and the Vermont People 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!
Family-Friendly Halloween Party
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!
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
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 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 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!
Good Clean Fun - Family comedy
July’s Family Friendly Improv Show at Vermont Comedy Club (Saturday, July 11 th from 5pm-6pm) is a fundraiser for Dad Guild! A portion of ticket sales will go to our organization. Come enjoy a good laugh while supporting a good cause! Tickets are $5/kid and $10/adult.
ADDISON: Family Bike Ride with Addison County Bike Club
Join us for a family bike ride with the Addison County Bike Club! Meet at the Wright Park parking lot for a relatively flat ride to Belden Falls. 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.
1st Annual Men's Mental Health Ride
Dad Guild is pleased to be the recipient of the VT Widows Sons mental health motorcycle ride! The event will depart Richmond at 12:00noon and arrive at our space at the Soda Plant at around 1:00pm. (So if your kid loves motorcycles, feel free to meet up and be part of the welcome committee)
More details on their Facebook or read below
Come join the brothers of the Five Points Chapter on our First Annual Men's Mental Health motorcycle ride, benefiting Dad Guild VT!
This event will feature a motorcycle ride ending at the Dad Guild space in Burlington, VT where we will have a meet & greet for anyone who wants to come see all the motorcycles! Lunch will be generously provided by Dad Guild at their space as well.
Don't ride, but maybe you're curious? Or maybe you'd like to meet a group of Freemasons working to improve their community? Or maybe you have a kid who thinks motorcycles are really cool? Come join us at the Dad Guild space following the ride (about 1pm) to see what it's all about! All donations will benefit the Dad Guild!
This ride is open to all. $25/bike, $10/passenger. Tickets available at https://www.zeffy.com/.../first-annual-mens-mental-health...
Leaving from the Richmond Park&Ride
Registration 11, KSU @ noon
Finishing at the Dad Guild, 266 Pine St, Burlington
WINDHAM: Dad Guild at Winston Prouty Center Day of Play
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.
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
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
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
Dad Quest Scavenger Hunt
We’re taking over downtown Burlington for a family-friendly scavenger hunt full of movement, laughter, and connection.
RSVP required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search
Final Sunday Morning Fam Jams
NOTICE: This will be the final Fam Jam music playgroup for a while. Alex will be stepping back while his family welcomes a new baby this summer.
The Guild Hall is officially open for families to enjoy Sunday morning from 9:30am - 11am. From 9:30 - 10:00, father, musician, and early childhood educator Alex Baron facilitates a music jam for all family members. We’ll have some instruments on hand for you and your littles to enjoy! Following the musical portion of the morning, families are invited to spend the next hour enjoying a casual playgroup in the space. Families had been hanging around afterwards anyways, so we figured we’d just make it official!
Programming is designed for children ages 0-3 years
Additionally, our good friends at Haymaker Buns downstairs will be offering $5 kids’ meals with any adult meal purchased to all playgroup attendees!