Dad community in Ho Chi Minh City
Dads Building Community in Saigon
Connecting expat fathers through meetups, shared resources, and real friendships in Ho Chi Minh City. Whether you just landed or you've been here for years — you're one of us.
20+ dads already in the group
Our story
It Started at a Meetup
A handful of us showed up to an OpenClaw AI meetup in District 1. We talked about large language models for ten minutes, then spent the rest of the night talking about nap schedules, school waitlists, and where to find decent pizza for a toddler.
Turns out, there were a lot of dads in Saigon who wanted the same thing: other dads who get it. Not a Facebook group. Not a formal organization. Just real people to grab coffee with, swap tips, and build actual friendships.
That's what Saigon Dads is. No dues, no rules, no agenda — just community.
Born at an AI meetup
Came for the tech, stayed for the dad jokes
20+ dads and growing
From tech to teaching, finance to freelance
What's happening
Upcoming Meetups
All events are free and open to any dad in the Saigon area. First time? Even better.
Coffee & Coding at The Workshop
Bring your laptop (optional) and your kid stories (mandatory). Great ca phe sua da guaranteed.
Family BBQ at Central Park
Kids, partners, everyone welcome. We bring the grill, you bring something to throw on it.
Dads' Night Out in Thao Dien
No kids allowed (just this once). Cold beers, good conversation, zero screen time negotiations.
The crew
Meet the Dads
Engineers, creatives, entrepreneurs, teachers — the one thing we have in common is kids and Saigon.
James E.
Engineering Leader
Building AI health-tech by day, building Lego towers by night. Moved from the US with a toddler and too many monitors.
Mike K.
Creative Director
Runs a design studio from Thao Dien. Three kids, two cats, one very patient wife. Always knows the best brunch spot.
Thomas P.
Startup Founder
Bootstrapping a fintech while navigating Vietnamese kindergarten enrollment. Surprisingly, the startup is easier.
Get involved
Join the Conversation
Pick your platform. Both are active, friendly, and full of dads who've been exactly where you are.
Join our Discord
Organized channels for schools, neighborhoods, events, and everything in between. The best place for longer conversations and sharing resources.
Join WhatsApp Group
Quick questions, real-time coordination, weekend plans. The fastest way to connect and get answers from dads who've been there.
Community knowledge
Resources for Dads in Saigon
Crowdsourced by the community. Always growing, always honest.
Schools
International schools, bilingual programs, preschools — honest reviews from dads with kids enrolled.
Neighborhoods
District 2, District 7, Binh Thanh — which areas work best for families and why.
Activities
Weekend trips, swimming classes, playgrounds, indoor play areas — kid-tested and dad-approved.
Healthcare
Pediatricians, hospitals, insurance tips, and what to do when your kid gets the inevitable Saigon bug.
Visa Tips
Work permits, dependent visas, TRC renewals — navigating Vietnamese immigration as a family.