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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Flag Football, Tavern Outing Planned for NYC Fathers Eve 2021 Event
Fathers Eve is back in 2021 for NYC Dads with a flag football game and dads night out at the Harlem Tavern. RSVP now!
Hersheypark 2021: New Rides, Treats Await in a Sweet, Thrilling Return
Hersheypark offers a new rollercoaster, a huge new restaurant filled with sweet delights and much more for families in 2021.
LuminoCity Festival: Perfect Pandemic Outdoor Family Experience
LuminoCity Festival at Randall’s Island Park offers a dazzling outdoor holiday light display that’s safe and unique for families.
Homeschooling Tips, Advice from Father Who Has Done it Before
No idea how to start homeschooling during these times? We have lots of advice and resources from a parent who has taught four kids at home.
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.
| Date | Location | Sign Up |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 Dates To Be Announced |
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.
Co-Organizer
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.