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Bringing NYC dads together

We’re a welcoming diverse community of engaged fathers from around the NYC Metro area (including Jersey City, Westchester and Long Island). We share parenting perspectives, knowledge and experiences through playgroups, social activities and workshops.

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Family-Friendly Baseball Options Aplenty In, Around NYC

If your looking for a family-friendly way to enjoy a ball game with the kids, we have got your guide to NYC-area baseball right here.

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See ‘The Little Prince’ on Broadway with NYC Dads Discount

NYC Dads Group reviews The Little Prince on Broadway and give you a chance to score discounted tickets to performances.

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February School Break Activities NYC Kids (and Parents) Will Love

“Midwinter recess” arrives soon in NYC. Here’s some of the best February school break activities to keep the kids entertained.

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Family-Friendly Baseball Options Aplenty In, Around NYC

May 10, 2022 by Kevin McKeever

If your looking for a family-friendly way to enjoy a ball game with the kids, we have got your guide to NYC-area baseball right here.

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See ‘The Little Prince’ on Broadway with NYC Dads Discount

April 11, 2022 by Lance Somerfeld

NYC Dads Group reviews The Little Prince on Broadway and give you a chance to score discounted tickets to performances.

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February School Break Activities NYC Kids (and Parents) Will Love

February 14, 2022 by Kevin McKeever

“Midwinter recess” arrives soon in NYC. Here’s some of the best February school break activities to keep the kids entertained.

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‘Shimmering Solstice’ Will Make Your Families’ Holiday Spirit Shine

December 20, 2021 by Lance Somerfeld

Light up the night! Families seeking unique, safe, outdoor adventures this holiday season should venture over to Shimmering Solstice at […]

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New York Jets Deliver Safety, Family Fun; Offer Ticket Deal

December 9, 2021 by Lance Somerfeld

Go to a New York Jets game with the kids at MetLife Stadium confident you’ll be safe and have fun. Get a discount ticket courtesy City Dads!

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Big Apple Circus Offers Thrills, Laughs, Comfort This Winter

November 30, 2021 by Lance Somerfeld

The Big Apple Circus is back at Lincoln Center with a reimagined, reinvented and reinvigorated show for the 2021-2022 season! It felt […]

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National Blog


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‘Coach Dad’ Learns Valuable Lesson By Letting Son Play

May 16, 2022 by Jamar Hudson

Being the coach of your son’s team is a dream of many a dad. It can be a nightmare without the proper expectations.

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Teen Stress: How Parents Can Help Kids Manage It

May 4, 2022 by Shannon Carpenter

Today’s teen is under more stress than ever. We offers tips to help you spot it and create coping strategies with them.

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Free Comic Book Day Coming 1st Saturday of May

May 2, 2022 by Niel Vuolo

Free Comic Book Day is a single day when shops across North America and the world giveaway certain comic books absolutely free!

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Help Not Always Needed By Dad, But Respect For Him Is

April 27, 2022 by Christian Lemon

Modern dads are not clueless when it comes to child care. So why do so many women still think we need their help when we’re parenting?

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Obstacles Overcome By Father, Son Through Sports

April 25, 2022 by Jason Greene

When his son’s soccer career ended, this dad discovered new obstacles they could navigate through a running event.

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First Car for Your Kid: New, Used … Clunker?

April 20, 2022 by Tobin Walsh

Is a beat-up used ride a rite of passage for a child’s first car? Is the reliability, safety of a new vehicle a better, more costly, buy?

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New Dad Boot Camp

Impending fatherhood freaking you out? Take one of our New Dad Boot Camp classes!

A certified coach teaches new dads and dads-to-be “child care basics,” including hands-on training in essential parenting duties (feeding, changing diapers, soothing, etc.), and facilitates discussion on how to be a supportive parenting partner from pregnancy through the first year.

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Co-Organizers

Co-Organizer

Lance Somerfeld lives with his wife and two children in New York City. He is frequently asked to talk about modern fatherhood, work-life balance, shifting gender roles, and marketing to dads, appearing in or on many major local, national and international media outlets.

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Matt Schneider lives with his wife and two sons in New York City. Matt works with companies, brands, and writers to break down the barriers standing in the way of men being the best dads they can be. He co-hosts The Modern Dads Podcast, a show featuring authors, journalists, and top parenting experts.

Co-Organizer

James Lopez is a technology entrepreneur and stay-at-home father of three boys. He helps organize our events in Staten Island. James blogs and hosts a podcast at Cool4Dads. His work has been featured in USA Today, Black Enterprise, Tech Crunch, Fast Company, Blavity and more.

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