HomeDadCon 2024 - Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

As one of the longest-running fatherhood events in the country, HomeDadCon - aka the Annual At-Home Dads Convention - is returning to the shores of the Mississippi once again, this time at the "Gateway to the West", St. Louis! Fathers from all over the country come to network, find support, and learn from each other. It also attracts renowned authors, researchers and experts on parenting and child behavior as speakers, offering a chance for professional development, specifically tailored for at-home dads.

The unique and welcoming atmosphere of this low-pressure event is organized by volunteer dads, for dads like you! Presented by The National At-Home Dad Network, a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to empower fathers and champion a culture that recognizes them as capable and competent parents. We provide advocacy, community, education and support for families where the fathers are primary caregivers for their children.

What Does Registration Include?

Your ticket includes all official HomeDadCon programming, lunch and dinner on Friday, and lunch on Saturday. Only members of the NAHDN can attend HomeDadCon so either become a member at athomedad.org or purchase the general admission which includes a yearly Supporting Membership.

If you are interested in running for a NAHDN Board position or finding out more about what is involved, please contact info@athomedad.org.

Where Should I Stay?

The Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch is both our event venue and official hotel; we highly recommend staying there. Each room comes with complimentary hot breakfast in the morning, evening drinks and snacks at the 5:30 Kickback, free wi-fi throughout the hotel, a pool and hot tub. 

Did we also mention it is mere blocks from the Gateway Arch?

We have negotiated a group rate of $169/night(+taxes) and last year's room block in Milwaukee sold out completely. Book your room early and ensure you have a spot!

Reservations are open now!

Why You Should Stay At The Official Hotel (even if it costs a little more than an alternative):

• FREE BREAKFAST! Attendees to HomeDadCon who stay at the official hotel have free Hyatt Regency breakfast available to them. Stay elsewhere, and you're on your own for breakfast.
• FREE EVENING RECEPTION! Attendees to HomeDadCon who stay at the official hotel get three (3) free adult drinks and snacks at the 5:30 Kickback every night!
• It supports the NAHDN: We are required to fill a large percentage of the rooms blocked out for our event, and if we do not meet that number then the organization is responsible to cover the rest. Staying at the official hotel helps ensure we can use event revenue towards putting on an amazing event rather than covering such extra costs.
• It's convenient: Staying at the same hotel where the event is taking place gives you several advantages all weekend, including eliminating any travel time or expense from hotel to venue, and additional time to network with other attendees. 

Need a Roommate?

If the cost of a room is a concern and you would like to split the cost with a roommate but don't have one, HAVE NO FEAR! Once you register, you will be able to join our HomeDadCon Discord group where you can connect with other attendees and find a roommate. https://discord.gg/8zsccAXXxv

When Should I Arrive?

The core programming of HomeDadCon 2024 starts Friday October 18th and ends mid-afternoon on Saturday October 19th.

To take full advantage of our activities before and after the core programming, we suggest planning to arrive in St. Louis on Wednesday the 16th and staying until 7 pm on Saturday the 19th.