About Us

NYC Dads Group is a diverse community of over 500 members created to give fathers an opportunity to socialize and support each other as we navigate parenthood. We meet at various venues around the city including museums, parks, zoos, indoor play-areas, parent-and-me classes, etc.  We also organize evening events for dads to socialize, learn from each other, and meet with journalists, authors, and other experts related to fatherhood and parenting.

We hope this blog will:

1. Be THE DESTINATION for dads (and those that love us) by sharing our experiences, news, content, and playgroup information.

2. Contribute to the creation of a large network of involved fathers in NYC-- stay-at-home dads, part-time at home dads, freelance, work-from-home dads, working dads, flex-time dads etc. Bottom line - ALL Dads looking to meet other dads and find opportunities to enjoy fun activities with their kids.

The NYC Dads Group blog is an extension of the community of dads in New York City that are the NYC Dads Meet-Up Group.

Main Contributors:
1. Lance Somerfeld, at-home dad of a three-year old son.
2. Matt Schneider, at-home dad of two sons, age 6 and 3.

We frequently have guest blog entry posts from different group members and friends of the group.

Contact us at nycdadsgroup@gmail.com if you have an idea or a suggestion.

Our History

NYC Dads Group started in November 2008 as a small playgroup—enjoying visits at local kid-friendly restaurants, zoos, and museums whenever possible. Thanks to our creative and energetic members, the group has hosted other activities including baby sign-language class, children’s yoga,  excursions to Governor’s Island, playtime at indoor play-spaces, live theater, picnics, playground tours, dad’s nights out, author discussions, film screenings, parenting enrichment workshops, and more! Most events are free or low-cost.

Who are our members?

NYC Dads Group is composed of full-time at home dads, part-time at home dads, dads who work full-time in an office, freelance journalists, photographers, teachers with ample vacation and summers off, self-employed guys, work from home fathers, numerous dads who chose their role to be an at-home dad, a few forced into the role by the economy, dads born on U.S. soil, guys born abroad, fellas of all ethnic backgrounds, dads who are diehards that come to all of the events, dads who only attend events in their neighborhood, and some dads who don't attend any group events. New York City is full of dads spending quality time with their kids, and this group welcomes Dads of all stripes.