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| NYC Dads Group enjoy an All-Star Dads Night Out |
The MLB All-Star Game wasn’t in New York this year (it was at Target Field in Minnesota), but the next best thing was to rally the troops and watch the game together with a huge group of dads!
Our friends at BABYBJÖRN welcomed us for a fun filled All-Star Dads Night Out with all the baseball essentials; hot dogs, fresh pretzels, peanuts, popcorn, cold beverages, baseball trivia, and of course some comfy chairs to watch the BIG game! (maybe even an adult size version of their Bouncer Balance Soft?)
The gathering happened at the swanky midtown-Manhattan Royalton Hotel, so we were in more luxurious digs than the sports bars we usually frequent for a dads night out. The dads came out in droves dressed in their favorite ball team’s shirts and caps. After all, we were out to watch a star-studded game with our favorite players from around the nation. The NY Mets fans were giddy with excitement as second baseman, Daniel Murphy (dubbed Mr. Paternity Leave), was participating in his first all-star game. New York Yankee fans were eager to watch and Respect “the Captain”, Derek Jeter, play in his final all-star game before he retires at the end of the season. Of course, New York fans ruled the roost, but other active fathers were rockin’ their gear representing the Boston Redsox, Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers, L.A. Dodgers, and St. Louis Cardinals to name a few.
At the end of the evening, ask the thirty-five dads in attendance how much actual baseball they watched? “Almost none”, said Anthony C. who was attending his first NYC Dads Group meetup. He added, “the evening was beyond all of my expectations. I met a lot of great guys in an atmosphere – comfy couches, great food and drink, and those cool bouncy seats – provided by BabyBjorn that was second to none. I come away from this event feeling that there are not just fathers out there that adore their children but there are men that are DADS first….truly a great night.”
There you have it. Mission accomplished. The main event was much bigger than just watching a famous sporting event. It was about carving out some “me” time (many of these new dads don’t get out much) to enjoy the company and camaraderie of other caring dads. There’s a reason why having a consistent dads night out is such an integral component of a dads group.
Special thanks to BabyBjorn for sponsoring the wonderful evening experience and for sending all of the dads home with a new Bouncer Balance Soft for their little ones.
Disclosure Note: **Sponsored event** NYC Dads Group was compensated for hosting this sponsored event. We only work with brands and service providers that we believe in and use ourselves. Opinions expressed here are our own and have not been influenced by the sponsor.
Disclosure Note: **Sponsored event** NYC Dads Group was compensated for hosting this sponsored event. We only work with brands and service providers that we believe in and use ourselves. Opinions expressed here are our own and have not been influenced by the sponsor.
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| Welcome Sign |
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| A Toast To a Great Night on adult sized Bouncer Balance seats |
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| A Room With a View – on the terrace |
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