Yep, it’s February already! We’re hosting a fun lineup of events this February for dads and their families. Check out this list, then share in the comments below what plans you have this month. Happy Black History Month!

Home Depot Kids Workshop

Today! February 2, 9:30 AM,
The Home Depot, Columbia, MD

Great wood project for ages 3-10. Pro tip: come early & bring your own hammer & Phillips head screwdriver.
Our board members will be there accepting Home Depot gift card donations for us to buy PVC pipes for the Crafternoon event Feb 10th. Spots are filling up quickly & we’d like to expand how many we can host.
Thank you! #cooldadsunite

Poker Night

Saturday, February 9, 7:00 PM
Dylan’s House, Ellicott City
Links: Facebook, RSVP,

Texas Holdem tournament at Dylan’s house next Saturday, February 9th. Cards fly at 7:00 p.m. $20 buy-in, optional $5 knock-out bounty. Rebuys for first two hours. Top three payout 1/2, 1/3, 1/6. Please bring food and drink to share.
RSVP and we will send you the address.

Marshmallow Shooter Crafternoon

Sunday, February 10, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Howard County Library System, Elkridge Branch
Links: Facebook, RSVP

Join us for an afternoon building mini marshmallow shooters! We will have designs and supplies for a few different sizes of marshmallow shooters, depending on how big your little one is. This is a mess-free build, just following the diagrams press fitting PVC pipe and fittings and test firing your creation.
Please get one ticket for each child so we can have the proper amount of supplies on hand.

Kiddie Crusoe Playdate

Saturday, February 16,10 AM
Kiddie Crusoe in Timonium, Maryland
Links: Facebook | Baltimore Dads Group MeetUp

Let’s get out and have some fun at this indoor playground while we’re waiting for winter to be over.
We’re doing monthly play dates in conjunction with Baltimore Dads Group. These events will span across the greater Baltimore area and surrounding counties.

Dads Night Out

Thursday, February 28, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sapwood Cellars in Columbia, MD
Links: Facebook | Baltimore Dads Group MeetUp

Come on out for some downtime and meet some new dad friends. We know schedules are challenging. So come when you can and go when you have to.
This is a monthly event that we do in conjunction with Baltimore Dads Group, a local chapter of the national City Dads Group movement.

Movie Night

Ilchester Elementary School Families Only
Thursday, February 28, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Ilchester Elementary School Cafeteria
Link: IES PTA Website

In partnership with the IES PTA, we’ll be hosting a movie, pizza, and popcorn for the kids while parents hear a speaker on stress and anxiety. Sign up to come. We could use more dad volunteers to help set up and break down. Email Josh@howardcountydads.com to get involved.
Reminder – This event is for Ilchester Elementary School Families Only